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Michael Furtman's
Digital Photography News,
Views and Reviews
It
seems everyone has an opinion, and everyone has a web site, and the
merging of these has allowed all of us the unprecedented ability to
share information and opinions. Countless times, when I've been
stumped over a computer problem, or researching equipment purchases,
I've come across information posted by someone "out there"
which has been of tremendous assistance. This page, and those
linked to it, is my chance to share some of the things I've learned in
the hopes that the information will save you some headaches, or explain
something that has stumped you. Enjoy!
Learning Section:
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So
You Want To Be A Professional Wildlife Photographer?
Part One
Here's an article on selling
your photos to publishers. How are photos priced? What is a stock
agency? And why you should never contribute images to these
rip-off "royalty free stock photo" internet agencies!
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Hunting
Wildlife With A Camera -- The Woodland Ninja™ Way
Don't want to be one of those wildlife photographers standing on the
roadside in a throng of other photographers? Then learn to "hunt"
wildlife with a camera off the beaten track! |
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So You Want To Be A Professional Wildlife
Photographer? Part Two
Here's an
addition to the above article. I've been getting lots of FB messages
and emails from those of you who obviously read Part One. Here's an
attempt to answer your questions!
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You might enjoy this multimedia presentation
of my work. This link will take you off my site and will open in a
new window.
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Hunting For Good Photography Gear
Some of the best bags, clothing and other gear for nature
photography are made for hunters and sold through places like
Cabela's. Find out
HERE some of the items I think are essential!
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How To Add A Watermark To Your
Images
Ever wonder how people get a
watermark on their online images?
Here's and article on how to put
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How
To Write Photoshop Actions
One of the best features of
Photoshop is the ability to "record" the things you do to an image
so that you automatically apply the same steps to other images.
These recordings are called "Actions." Learn how to write Actions
here.
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Applying
Actions To Multiple Images – Photoshop’s Batch Command
Now that you've learned to write
actions, here's
how you can get Photoshop to apply them to a bunch of images at a
time, while you sip coffee or take a nap. |
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JPEG vs. RAW, and JPEG Myths:
I weigh in on the
debate of whether to shoot JPEG or RAW, and debunk some common myths
about JPEG. Click HERE.
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On
Pixel-Peeping:
(Or the tendency to scrutinize photos to death.)
Read It HERE. |
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You Be The Judge:
How much difference in image quality between a JPEG and RAW Image?
Can your eye see a difference? A RAW-JPEG comparison HERE.
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Using Windows Explorer To Organize Your
Images:
Windows Explorer is the best way to see, organize and
move your image files. But Microsoft hid it beginning with Win98 Second
Edition. Here's how to use
it.
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Explaining Pixels,
Resolution, DPI and PPI:
The concepts of resolution, pixels, and the proper use
of DPI and PPI are confusing! Click
HERE for an article I wrote for Outdoors Unlimited that helps
explain these terms.
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Setting Your Default Image Viewer and Default Image Editor in
Windows XP:
Want to add Edit in Photoshop (or Paint Shop Pro, or whatever!) to your
Right-Click Menu? Then
follow these instructions.
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Personalized Photography Lessons!
Would you like to master your
camera? Have you invested real money in camera gear, but still not
getting the results you'd like? Are you not happy with your photo
editing skills? Then I can help. I'm now offering one-on-one photography
instruction.
Click HERE to learn more. |
Curious about how a lens performs? Need a tripod
temporarily? Then rent them from my friends at
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Programs I Recommend and Some Tips!
A Working Photographer's Equipment
Reviews:
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A
review of super high speed flash card
readers: the Addonics eSata/USB
DigiDrive, and the Pretec USB 3.0 Multi-card Reader
HERE!
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A Review of the
BushHawk Shoulder Camera Mount
HERE.
After nearly two years of use,
how do I like the BushHawk now? Has it held up to the extreme use?
Read the update -- now with a gallery of images taken using the
BushHawk.
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A Comparison of the Sigma 150-500 and
the venerable Canon 100-400
HERE.
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Comparing image quality of the Canon EF f/4 DO, EF
400 f/5.6 and the EF 100-400 IS f/4.5-5.6
HERE.
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Other
Lens
Reviews
HERE:
Sigma 50-500mm; Canon EF 100-400mm IS f/4-5.6; Canon EF 400mm DO IS
f/4; Canon EF
500mm IS f/4; Canon EF 300 IS f/2.8
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