photography

Tutorial 14 re-released

I've been steadily moving my old shows over to YouTube. It makes sense to put the content where the viewers are. But in the process I realised that there's a lot of stuff in those shows that was timely when it was released but much less interesting now. So the new versions of the old shows will, from now on, be stripped down to just the important bit - the tutorial. I'm also increasing the video quality everywhere I can and uploading 1080p versions where possible. As always these videos will remain free and you'll be able to download them if you wish.

So in that vein I've re-released Tutorial 14 in improved quality and stripped down to just the meat of the shows. It was a long one - 8 chapters but there's a TON of good photoshop tips in there and darn near all of it is still relevant to CS6 today.  So go and check it out. Here's links to the YouTube pages or you can find Tutorial 14 in the Video Tutorials section of the site here.

 

 

PW163 - SuperFrame white on black acrylic printing at Focus On Imaging 2011

In our last Focus On Imaging video for 2011 we look at a spectacular and touchable way to print black and white images directly on acrylic. We also look at a few of Superframe's acrylic frame options and learn some fun new ways to keep the images on our wall fresh.

Get loads more free PhotoWalkthrough videos at www.photowalkthrough.com. Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and learn about SuperfFrame products at www.superframe.co.uk.

PW163 - SuperFrame white on black acrylic printing at Focus On Imaging 2011

PW162 - Cambo X2-PRO System at Focus On Imaging 2011

In our final visit to Focus On Imaging 2011 we visit the Cambo stand and take a look at their X2-PRO System which turns a regular Canon DSLR into a View camera with finely adjustable swing and shift abilities to give total control over the focal plane in your photographs. And it's affordable too (kinda).

Get loads more free PhotoWalkthrough videos at www.photowalkthrough.com. Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and learn about Cambo products at www.cambo.com.

 

PW162 - Cambo X2-PRO System at Focus On Imaging 2011

PW161 - Manfrotto 057 Tripods and 055 Photo-Movie Head at Focus On Imaging 2011

In our second visit to Manfrotto at Focus On Imaging 2011 we look at tripods and heads aimed at more serious prosumer and professional level photographers. We start wtih the 057 range of tripods and the 057 Mag Ball head made out of magnesium and featuring a new portait angle selector that keeps your camera at a perfect 90 degree angle.

Next we look at Manfrotto's new 055 Photo-Movie head designed to cater to photographers wanting to switch into video shooting. It's big, and impressive and you have to see it!

Get loads more free PhotoWalkthrough videos at www.photowalkthrough.com. Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and learn about Manfrotto products at www.manfrotto.co.uk.

 

PW161 - Manfrotto 057 Tripods and 055 Photo-Movie Head at Focus On Imaging 2011

PW160 - Manfrotto Compact and 290 Series Tripods at Focus On Imaging 2011

Manfrotto had lots of new stuff to show this year and we started by taking a look at their compact and 290 series tripods, both available as a kit. The compact series have an innovative thumb-wheel locking system while the 290s have a removable head and all metal locking joints.

Get loads more free PhotoWalkthrough videos at www.photowalkthrough.com. Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and learn about Manfrotto products at www.manfrotto.co.uk.

 

PW160 - Manfrotto Compact and 290 Series Tripods at Focus On Imaging 2011

PW159 - Lensbaby Sweet 35 and Tilt Transformer at Focus On Imaging 2011

The Lensbaby Sweet 35 is a brand new optic compatible with the existing Lensbaby Optic Swap systems on the Composer, Muse, Control Freak and Scout. It's a 35mm lens that, for the first time on a Lensbaby, has a built-in variable aperture. It's a 12-blade system that makes it much easier to control than the old magnetic aperture ring system.

Lensbaby are also showing off their Tilt Transformer, a swivel ball system that lets you mount any Nikon lens and turn it into a tilt lens. The Tilt Transformer fits onto Panasonic Lumix G Micro Systems, Olympus PENand Sony NEX digital cameras.

Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and learn about Lensbaby lenses at www.lensbaby.com.

PW159 - Lensbaby Sweet 35 and Tilt Transformer at Focus On Imaging 2011

PW158 - Fuifilm X100 at Focus On Imaging 2011

The Fujifilm X100 was released at Photokina in 2010 and has finally arrived amid much excitement over its retro looks, hybrid viewfinder, high quality lens and sensor and old-school handling. Today we talk to Theo who shows us what the gadget lust is all about.

Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and find out more about the X100 at www.finepix-x100.com.

PW158 - Fuifilm X100 at Focus On Imaging 2011

PW157 - Rogue FlashBenders at Focus On Imaging 2011

Rogue FlashBenders attach securely to your hotshoe flash and allow you to control your light by bending and flexing their large neutral coloured reflector giving many more creative options for using your flash.

Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and find Rogue products at www.expoimaging.com.

 

 

PW157 - Rogue FlashBenders at Focus On Imaging 2011

PW156 - Exclusive 7 at Focus On Imaging 2011

Exclusive 7 had one of the smaller stands and Focus On Imaging but it was constantly packed. They were showing a new product aimed at professional photographers that gives them a way to differentiate their business, build lasting relationships with their customers and make more money. If you're a professional photographer you should definitely take a look.

Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and get contact Exclusive 7 at www.exclusive7.com.

PW156 - Exclusive 7 at Focus On Imaging 2011

PW155 - Epson Stylus Photo R3000 at Focus On Images

The Espon Stylus Photo R3000 is Epson's newest printer aimed at the prosumer photographer market and features the same 3 black level ink system as the R2400 and R2880. The R3000 doesn't replace the R2880 but does improve on it in a number of important ways. First of all the ink cartidges are more than twice the size and both the matt black and photo black cartridges remain in the printer at all times. Epson have also massively improved usability by adding a screen with step by step instructions and they've also added WiFi printing. They even made the top flatter because we all store our prints there!

Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and get Epson printers at www.epson.com.

PW155 - Epson Stylus Photo R3000 at Focus On Images

PW154 - Advanced Photographer Magazine at Focus On Imaging 2011

Today we visit Will Cheung, the editor of a brand new british magazine aimed at Advanced Photographers called.. Advanced Photographer magazine, published by Bright Publishing. In a sea of mags aimed at newcomers this new venture aims to dig a little deeper, inspiring and educating people who have already made their first steps in photography and want to do more. I'm already a subscriber and I love what they're doing.

Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and get Advanced Photographer at www.advancedphotographer.co.uk.

PW154 - Advanced Photographer Magazine at Focus On Imaging 2011

PW153 - Drobo S, FS and DroboPro at Focus On Imaging

Drobo never seem to stand still and there are a bunch of new products and new versions of existing products to talk about since last year so we've returned to the Drobo stand at Focus On Imaging 2011 and we find out what's new with the Drobo S, Drobo FS and DroboPro. Plus we learn about clever new way that the larger Drobos handle SSD drives. And we find out how close Drobo are coming to releasing my dream 20-bay Drobo device!

Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and get Drobo stuff at www.drobo.com.

PW153 - Drobo S, FS and DroboPro at Focus On Imaging

PW152 - Sony Alpha A55 at Focus On Imaging 2011

We visit the Sony stand again at Focus On Imaging 2011 and take a look at Sony's new "hero" camera, the Alpha A55 which features a partially reflective mirror that enables superor video and stills performance and very fast shooting.

Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and get Sony stuff at www.sonystyle.com.

PW152 - Sony Alpha A55 at Focus On Imaging 2011

PW151 - Sony Handycam PJ30 and 3D Bloggie

Today we visit the Sony stand at Focus On Imaging and take a look at some of their most fun new gadgets. We start with the Handycam PJ30 that features a built-in projector and then we look at the 3D Bloggie, the latest generation of Sony's handy video blooging gadget.

Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and get Sony stuff at www.sonystyle.com.

PW151 - Sony Handycam PJ30 and 3D Bloggie

PW150 - Moo at Focus On Imaging 2011

Back at Focus On Imaging 2011 and we stop by the Moo stand. We seem to visit these guys every year - we're seriously in danger of PhotoWalkthrough becoming a giant Moo ad but the truth is I love their products - they don't pay me a penny, I promise! This year they're showing off their new postcards with designable backs, white label packaging, online moo card galleries and coolest of all, their new ShowCase business card holder.

Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and get Moo stuff at www.moo.com.

PW150 - Moo at Focus On Imaging 2011

PW149 - BlackRapid RS-Sport and SnapR at Focus On Imaging 2011

Back at Focus On Imaging 2011 we visit the BlackRapid stand and take a look at their innovative new quick-access camera straps, the SnapR, the RS-Sport and the RS DR-2 Slim Double Strap.

Find out more about Focus On Imaging at www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk and get BlackRapid products at www.blackrapid.com.

 

PW149 - BlackRapid RS-Sport and SnapR at Focus On Imaging 2011