Adobe Photoshop TV video podcast from NAPP : Today, the first episode of Adobe Photoshop TV went on the air this month. Photoshop TV is a brand new weekly video podcast from the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), featuring "The Photoshop Guys:" Scott Kelby, Dave Cross and Matt Kloskowski. Using the innovative iTunes podcast technology recently introduced by Apple, Photoshop TV delivers tips, step-by-step tutorials, and the latest Photoshop and digital imaging news in a fun, entertaining format. This week, viewers get an opportunity to win a free iPod Nano or one of 10 limited edition Photoshop TV t-shirts, by participating in a Photoshop Trivia Challenge.
Adobe Photoshop TV video podcast from NAPPHow to find Photoshop TV
To view Photoshop TV (it's free) go to the homepage of NAPP, where you can watch it right there online, or you can subscribe to the iTunes Podcast for free by clicking on the advanced menu option at the top of the video player on the site. You can also subscribe by going to Apple's iTunes Music Store and searching for "Photoshop TV" in the podcast directory search.
Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
The National Association of Photoshop Professionals is an accredited, dynamic trade association and the world's leading resource for Adobe Photoshop training, news, and education. An award-winning team of Photoshop experts, authors, consultants, and trainers lead the association, keeping its members on the cutting edge of Adobe Photoshop techniques and technology. With more than 43,000 members in 106 countries, NAPP is the world's largest graphics and digital imaging association.
About Photoshop TV Formerly “Photoshop Radio”
Get the latest insider Photoshop and digital photography news from the “Photoshop Guys” themselves; Scott Kelby, Dave Cross, and Matt Kloskowski of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). Each week on Monday, you’ll get a quick look at what’s new, plus interviews with leading players in the Photoshop industry and real-world Photoshop tips and shortcuts you can use today. And hey… you never know when you’ll have the chance to win a free prize such as a book, dvd, or maybe even a free iPod. If you’re as passionate about Photoshop as we are, then tune in each week to Photoshop TV.
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_4936.html
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Apple video podcast Photoshop TV
Apple video podcast Photoshop TV : A few days ago the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) launched a new video podcast - Photoshop TV. Hosted by the "Photoshop Guys" (Scott Kelby, Dave Cross and Matt Kloskowski), Photoshop TV immediately began climbing the charts of Apple's iTunes podcasts to hit number 2 on October 28, leaving heavyweights such as NPR, Al Franken and ESPN in their dust. The cast saw over 6,200 subscribers in its first 72 hours. The free cast is a half-hour guide to Adobe Photoshop, digital photography and imaging. Photoshop TV offers viewers tutorials and quick tips for mastering Photoshop, presented as well as creative industry news and interviews.
Apple video podcast Photoshop TVPhotoshop TV - iTunes
As the president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, editor-in-chief of its official publication, Photoshop User magazine, editor-in-chief of Layers magazine and one of the world's best-selling authors of instructional Photoshop books, Scott Kelby brings his own interesting, if sometimes off-beat perspective to Photoshop TV. Flanked by fellow gurus, Dave Cross and Matt Kloskowski, Kelby's new effort appears to be well on its way to becoming one of iTunes' most popular casts. The second episode of Photoshop TV is in the process of being finalized and will be made available to subscribers and new listeners alike on Monday, October 31.
National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
The National Association of Photoshop Professionals is an accredited, dynamic trade association and the world's leading resource for Adobe Photoshop training, news, and education. An award-winning team of Photoshop experts, authors, consultants, and trainers lead the association, keeping its members on the cutting edge of Adobe Photoshop techniques and technology. With more than 43,000 members in 106 countries, NAPP is the world's largest graphics and digital imaging association.
About Photoshop TV Formerly "Photoshop Radio"
Get the latest insider Photoshop and digital photography news from the “Photoshop Guys” themselves; Scott Kelby, Dave Cross, and Matt Kloskowski of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). Each week on Monday, you’ll get a quick look at what’s new, plus interviews with leading players in the Photoshop industry and real-world Photoshop tips and shortcuts you can use today. And hey… you never know when you’ll have the chance to win a free prize such as a book, dvd, or maybe even a free iPod. If you’re as passionate about Photoshop as we are, then tune in each week to Photoshop TV.
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_4966.html
Apple video podcast Photoshop TVPhotoshop TV - iTunes
As the president of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, editor-in-chief of its official publication, Photoshop User magazine, editor-in-chief of Layers magazine and one of the world's best-selling authors of instructional Photoshop books, Scott Kelby brings his own interesting, if sometimes off-beat perspective to Photoshop TV. Flanked by fellow gurus, Dave Cross and Matt Kloskowski, Kelby's new effort appears to be well on its way to becoming one of iTunes' most popular casts. The second episode of Photoshop TV is in the process of being finalized and will be made available to subscribers and new listeners alike on Monday, October 31.
National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
The National Association of Photoshop Professionals is an accredited, dynamic trade association and the world's leading resource for Adobe Photoshop training, news, and education. An award-winning team of Photoshop experts, authors, consultants, and trainers lead the association, keeping its members on the cutting edge of Adobe Photoshop techniques and technology. With more than 43,000 members in 106 countries, NAPP is the world's largest graphics and digital imaging association.
About Photoshop TV Formerly "Photoshop Radio"
Get the latest insider Photoshop and digital photography news from the “Photoshop Guys” themselves; Scott Kelby, Dave Cross, and Matt Kloskowski of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). Each week on Monday, you’ll get a quick look at what’s new, plus interviews with leading players in the Photoshop industry and real-world Photoshop tips and shortcuts you can use today. And hey… you never know when you’ll have the chance to win a free prize such as a book, dvd, or maybe even a free iPod. If you’re as passionate about Photoshop as we are, then tune in each week to Photoshop TV.
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_4966.html
Raw image formats integrated into ProFotoSoftware
Raw image formats integrated into ProFotoSoftware : ProFotoSoftware today announced their strategy to eliminate the artificial gap created by proprietary ('Raw') Image Formats that are produced by many digital cameras. This gap is the need to firstly 'develop' Raw Images into another format before performing the 'traditional' image adjustments such as sharpening, altering saturation and so forth. This has led to the creation of many Raw Development packages, of various costs and qualities, which photographers must use before they can access their images. To this end, the entire ProFotoSoftware product range will be enhanced to treat Raw Images as regular images, without sacrificing the benefits that Raw Image formats provide.
Raw image formats integrated into ProFotoSoftwareProFotoSoftware - Raw compatible
"We will integrate Raw software in all our products over the next couple of months," said Mr Bell of ProFotoSoftware, "we will ensure that all our 'traditional' Imaging Software will gain Raw Image compa-tibility and our Raw Image Processor will be able to adjust traditional image formats, too. Our goal is simple: users of our ProFotoSoftware will not need to be concerned whether they are working on a Raw image or not. The software will handle Raw Images seamlessly and transparantly.
Raw Software Development Kits
"We will use Raw Software Development Kits provided by the Camera Manufacturers, where they are available," continued Mr Bell of ProFotoSoftware, "to ensure that there is no loss of quality when accessing these images. Where the Raw format supports it, our software will utilize the many adjustments that Raw formats provide. Should the Raw format not provide certain adjustments, we will add the adjustment algorithm ourselves." Although there is a call to move to an 'open' Raw format such as Adobe Digital Negative, its lack of adoption by any of the major digital camera manufacturers means that software houses have to provide an alternative method to bridge the gap. The first product to gain this ability is PFS Batch pro, a package that now provides professional quality image enhancements to both 'traditional' image formats such as JPEG as well as the Raw formats produced by cameras from manufacturers such as Canon, Nikon, Minolta and Pentax.
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_4434.html
Raw image formats integrated into ProFotoSoftwareProFotoSoftware - Raw compatible
"We will integrate Raw software in all our products over the next couple of months," said Mr Bell of ProFotoSoftware, "we will ensure that all our 'traditional' Imaging Software will gain Raw Image compa-tibility and our Raw Image Processor will be able to adjust traditional image formats, too. Our goal is simple: users of our ProFotoSoftware will not need to be concerned whether they are working on a Raw image or not. The software will handle Raw Images seamlessly and transparantly.
Raw Software Development Kits
"We will use Raw Software Development Kits provided by the Camera Manufacturers, where they are available," continued Mr Bell of ProFotoSoftware, "to ensure that there is no loss of quality when accessing these images. Where the Raw format supports it, our software will utilize the many adjustments that Raw formats provide. Should the Raw format not provide certain adjustments, we will add the adjustment algorithm ourselves." Although there is a call to move to an 'open' Raw format such as Adobe Digital Negative, its lack of adoption by any of the major digital camera manufacturers means that software houses have to provide an alternative method to bridge the gap. The first product to gain this ability is PFS Batch pro, a package that now provides professional quality image enhancements to both 'traditional' image formats such as JPEG as well as the Raw formats produced by cameras from manufacturers such as Canon, Nikon, Minolta and Pentax.
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_4434.html
Baby Photo Contest launched by Nikon
Baby Photo Contest launched by Nikon : Attention moms, dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles! If your bouncing baby is the "pride and joy" of your family, then they have a chance at being selected as the 2006 Nikon Coolpix Pride and Joy Baby. One lucky baby will win a $25,000 US Savings Bond toward their future college education and an appearance in a Nikon advertorial in LIFE magazine, while all the finalists will take home great digital camera prize packages, all courtesy of Nikon. Beginning October 17, 2005, photos of your "pride and joy" can be submitted on the Web at Prideandjoybaby.com where you will also find digital photography information and photo tips on taking great pictures of your baby.
Baby Photo Contest launched by NikonCoolpix Pride and Joy Baby Contest
The Nikon Coolpix Pride and Joy Baby Contest is proud to continue its partnership with the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation. Nikon selected Starlight Starbright, a nonprofit organization that creates products and programs to help children living with a serious illness to better manage their disease and enjoy a better quality of life, because of their vision and commitment to this worthy cause. Each and every entry submitted to the contest will directly contribute to Starlight Starbright as $5 of the $9.95 entry fee will be donated to aid in funding the work the organization conducts on a daily basis to help thousands of children and their families.
Beautiful babies Pictures
“Parents take an incredible number of pictures of their children as babies and a lot of these pictures are more precious than anything that could be captured by a professional," said Lisa Baxt, Communications Manager, Nikon Inc. "Our contest gives parents the opportunity to show off their beautiful babies and possibly put some savings away for college."
Nikon Photo tips - LIFE magazine
Information on the contest and a full-color brochure with great everyday photo tips from professionals can be found in more than two-thirds of the Best Buy locations throughout the country. Best Buy, a contest partner and supporter, will also feature a "Pride and Joy" video display accompanying its expansive in-store digital camera selection. The contest can also be seen in the pages of LIFE magazine. LIFE has long been known for incredible pictures so the magazine makes a perfect partnership for the nationwide baby search. This year's winning baby will be featured in a Nikon advertorial within the weekly magazine upon conclusion of the contest.
Nikon annual Photo Contest
With established success over the last two years, Nikon will look for fantastic photos of adorable babies, up to 36 months-old in its third annual Photo Contest. Families interested in entering their "pride and joy" in the Nikon Coolpix Pride and Joy Baby Photo Contest should log onto Prideandjoybaby.com for an online entry form and submissions. All baby photo entries must be submitted and received by December 31, 2004 for consideration.
About Nikon
Nikon... If the picture matters, the camera matters. Nikon Inc. is the world leader in precision optics, 35mm and digital imaging technology and is recognized worldwide for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes the Nikon Total Imaging System of consumer and professional digital and 35mm film SLR cameras, Nikkor optics, Speedlights and System Accessories; Nikon Coolpix compact digital cameras; Coolscan digital film scanners; 35mm compact cameras; Nikonos underwater photographic systems; and Nikon sports and recreational optics. Through the Nikon Spirit Initiative, the company, plays an active role in supporting aspiring and advanced photographers through a variety of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_4855.html
Baby Photo Contest launched by NikonCoolpix Pride and Joy Baby Contest
The Nikon Coolpix Pride and Joy Baby Contest is proud to continue its partnership with the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation. Nikon selected Starlight Starbright, a nonprofit organization that creates products and programs to help children living with a serious illness to better manage their disease and enjoy a better quality of life, because of their vision and commitment to this worthy cause. Each and every entry submitted to the contest will directly contribute to Starlight Starbright as $5 of the $9.95 entry fee will be donated to aid in funding the work the organization conducts on a daily basis to help thousands of children and their families.
Beautiful babies Pictures
“Parents take an incredible number of pictures of their children as babies and a lot of these pictures are more precious than anything that could be captured by a professional," said Lisa Baxt, Communications Manager, Nikon Inc. "Our contest gives parents the opportunity to show off their beautiful babies and possibly put some savings away for college."
Nikon Photo tips - LIFE magazine
Information on the contest and a full-color brochure with great everyday photo tips from professionals can be found in more than two-thirds of the Best Buy locations throughout the country. Best Buy, a contest partner and supporter, will also feature a "Pride and Joy" video display accompanying its expansive in-store digital camera selection. The contest can also be seen in the pages of LIFE magazine. LIFE has long been known for incredible pictures so the magazine makes a perfect partnership for the nationwide baby search. This year's winning baby will be featured in a Nikon advertorial within the weekly magazine upon conclusion of the contest.
Nikon annual Photo Contest
With established success over the last two years, Nikon will look for fantastic photos of adorable babies, up to 36 months-old in its third annual Photo Contest. Families interested in entering their "pride and joy" in the Nikon Coolpix Pride and Joy Baby Photo Contest should log onto Prideandjoybaby.com for an online entry form and submissions. All baby photo entries must be submitted and received by December 31, 2004 for consideration.
About Nikon
Nikon... If the picture matters, the camera matters. Nikon Inc. is the world leader in precision optics, 35mm and digital imaging technology and is recognized worldwide for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes the Nikon Total Imaging System of consumer and professional digital and 35mm film SLR cameras, Nikkor optics, Speedlights and System Accessories; Nikon Coolpix compact digital cameras; Coolscan digital film scanners; 35mm compact cameras; Nikonos underwater photographic systems; and Nikon sports and recreational optics. Through the Nikon Spirit Initiative, the company, plays an active role in supporting aspiring and advanced photographers through a variety of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities.
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_4855.html
Google Picasa photo software update
Google Picasa photo software update : If you’re running Windows 2000/XP home, XP professional or higher, simply open Picasa and you’ll be automatically updated to the latest version of the software. This means you’ll enjoy: Multiple languages - You asked for it, you got it: Picasa is now available in Chinese (simplified and traditional), Dutch, English (US and UK), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian and Spanish. The software automatically matches your system’s native language and locale. To change your preferred language in Picasa, go to Tools then to Options. And as last step just close and re-open Picasa and the changes will take effect.
Google Picasa photo software updateBlogThis - Software & photo CD
BlogThis!, The new “BlogThis!” button allows you to post one photo at a time directly to the Blogger.com web editor without going through the Hello software, this is just the easiest way to upload you photos for free. Print CD covers, Print perfectly sized photo CD covers at home. Click the “Print” button. Go to Tools > Options > Printing. Select “CD Label Size” and apply, and “CD label” will now appear as one of your print layout choices and again BlogThis makes it easy for you.
Google Picasa - RAW file handling
Improved RAW file handling - Since many of you use professional-quality cameras, we’ve added support for more makes and RAW file types: Canon (.CRW, .CR2), Nikon (.NEF), Olympus (.ORF), Pentax (.PEF), Kodak (.DCR), Sony (.SRF), Minolta (.MRW), and Fuji (.RAF).
Picasa software - Canon, Pentax and Konica-Minolta
Import from additional cameras - Picasa’s “Import” button takes photos off these cameras: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, aka the 350D(.CR2); Pentax *istDS(.PEF); and Konica/Minolta Maxxum7D, aka the Dynax 7D(.MRW).
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_4837.html
Google Picasa photo software updateBlogThis - Software & photo CD
BlogThis!, The new “BlogThis!” button allows you to post one photo at a time directly to the Blogger.com web editor without going through the Hello software, this is just the easiest way to upload you photos for free. Print CD covers, Print perfectly sized photo CD covers at home. Click the “Print” button. Go to Tools > Options > Printing. Select “CD Label Size” and apply, and “CD label” will now appear as one of your print layout choices and again BlogThis makes it easy for you.
Google Picasa - RAW file handling
Improved RAW file handling - Since many of you use professional-quality cameras, we’ve added support for more makes and RAW file types: Canon (.CRW, .CR2), Nikon (.NEF), Olympus (.ORF), Pentax (.PEF), Kodak (.DCR), Sony (.SRF), Minolta (.MRW), and Fuji (.RAF).
Picasa software - Canon, Pentax and Konica-Minolta
Import from additional cameras - Picasa’s “Import” button takes photos off these cameras: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, aka the 350D(.CR2); Pentax *istDS(.PEF); and Konica/Minolta Maxxum7D, aka the Dynax 7D(.MRW).
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_4837.html
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Short Impression of the Fujifilm FinePix S20 Pro
Just before the PMA in Las Vegas kicks off there are so many things to do, organize this, think of that and dozens of those small, but oh so important details. In between those hectic moments we found the time to take a very short look at the new Fujifilm FinePix S20 Pro camera. This new camera is very similar to that of the well-known Fujifilm FinePix S7000 camera but the engineers from Fujifilm did find the time to improve some features and add some as well. The FinePix S20 Pro seems to be more oriented towards the professional photographer or the well-equipped amateur photographer. Features like a PC-sync link, IEEE1394 (FireWire) and a Super CCD SR sensor are making this new top FinePix model noticeable.
Short Impression of the Fujifilm FinePix S20 ProWe are attending the PMA show in Las Vegas next week so if we have enough time left we will give you some more details of the new FinePix S20 Pro, but for now we can bring you a short impression.
Some quotes: "This new FinePix top model features a 6.2 Megapixel Super CCD SR sensor technology. This fairly new technology (introduction January 2003) exists of 3.1 million effective S-pixels and 3.1 million effective R-pixels."," And to give them even more freedom, the Live Video function lets the photographer see the subject on a monitor without having to rely on the LCD display or Electronic Viewfinder." and "The FinePix S7000 had an ISO equivalent from 200-800 but could use the ISO800 only in 3MP mode, after checking the menu settings of the S20 Pro we discovered that in ISO800 setting the FinePix S20 Pro can capture images in a 6MP resolution!"
Hop on over to our short impression of this new FinePix model!
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_836.html
Short Impression of the Fujifilm FinePix S20 ProWe are attending the PMA show in Las Vegas next week so if we have enough time left we will give you some more details of the new FinePix S20 Pro, but for now we can bring you a short impression.
Some quotes: "This new FinePix top model features a 6.2 Megapixel Super CCD SR sensor technology. This fairly new technology (introduction January 2003) exists of 3.1 million effective S-pixels and 3.1 million effective R-pixels."," And to give them even more freedom, the Live Video function lets the photographer see the subject on a monitor without having to rely on the LCD display or Electronic Viewfinder." and "The FinePix S7000 had an ISO equivalent from 200-800 but could use the ISO800 only in 3MP mode, after checking the menu settings of the S20 Pro we discovered that in ISO800 setting the FinePix S20 Pro can capture images in a 6MP resolution!"
Hop on over to our short impression of this new FinePix model!
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_836.html
PMA showcases Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro camera
Silently behind glass and looked over by many visitors is the Fujifilm FinePix S3 PRO camera standing that has been introduced some weeks ago. The new DSLR has a respected 12.3 million effective pixels or 6.17 million S-pixels with an added value of 6.17 million R-pixels if you like. The new digital SLR camera will offer a resolution of 4256x2848 pixels and has a Super CCD SR sensor measuring 23x15.5mm. The file format will be JPEG or CCD-RAW format. The camera features a dual slot; one supports xD Picture Card and the other supports CompactFlash type II (Microdrive). The new S3 Pro features the standard Nikon F-mount so the whole range of Nikkor F-series lenses (including AF-D, AF-G and AF-S type lenses) can be used.
PMA showcases Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro cameraOn the back of the camera we find the dual LCD monitors we also found on the S2 Pro camera. The 2-inch 235,000 pixel LCD monitor has approx. 100% coverage of frame, as does the optical viewfinder. Above this LCD monitor we find a small display that indicates shooting information and settings. The FinePix S3 Pro offers both high-speed IEEE1394 (for camera control and data transfer) and USB 2.0 (for data transfer). The video output supports NTSC and PAL. The DLSR camera is powered by AA-size NIMH rechargeable batteries.
Some other specifications are: 1.5x focal length multiplier, exposure modes P, S, A and M, shutter speed of 30sec. to 1/4000 sec and Bulb, selectable ISO setting of 100, 160, 200, 400, 800 and 1600, approx. weight of 835g (excl. batteries and lens).
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_919.html
PMA showcases Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro cameraOn the back of the camera we find the dual LCD monitors we also found on the S2 Pro camera. The 2-inch 235,000 pixel LCD monitor has approx. 100% coverage of frame, as does the optical viewfinder. Above this LCD monitor we find a small display that indicates shooting information and settings. The FinePix S3 Pro offers both high-speed IEEE1394 (for camera control and data transfer) and USB 2.0 (for data transfer). The video output supports NTSC and PAL. The DLSR camera is powered by AA-size NIMH rechargeable batteries.
Some other specifications are: 1.5x focal length multiplier, exposure modes P, S, A and M, shutter speed of 30sec. to 1/4000 sec and Bulb, selectable ISO setting of 100, 160, 200, 400, 800 and 1600, approx. weight of 835g (excl. batteries and lens).
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_919.html
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