PhotoNetCast brings you the photography topics that matter, whether you are a newcomer, photography enthusiast, semi-pro or even a photography professional. We highlight the latest news, discuss photography equipment (dSLR cameras, photography lighting, accessories, etc.), workflow, tips and tutorials, as well as discuss in-depth topics to help you improve your photography from both a business and creative prespectives. Hosted by Antonio Marques, Jim Goldstein, Brian Auer and Martin Gommel, PhotoNetCast has a very conversational format in which both digital photography and film photography are discussed in an open and entertaining way. Our guests, people who matter in the digital photography world, bring additional value to the show and share their perspectives in today\'s photography. Whatever your level is in photography, whether you express your creativity through digital or film photography, we are confident you will enjoy our discussions on PhotoNetCast and we hope you join us for every show.
PhotoNetCast has opened a new voicemail line for you – the listener – to provide feedback on anything photography related.
Lately, we have been getting a higher number of questions and comments on the show, mainly via email or contact form. We truly appreciate the time you guys take in letting us know what you think of the show, and welcome you to continue doing so. However, when you get in touch via email, the most that we can do is read those questions or comments on the show, and since PhotoNetCast is an audio show, why not let your voice be heard?
Voice comments are back online
A new system is in place for you to be able to do just that: ask us your photography-related questions, give general comments on the show, mention things that you’d like us to discuss, prank call us if you feel like it, praise us on what a great photography podcast we produce 🙂
Basically anything that you’d want to give some feedback on – The listener voicemail is back online.
How to use the voicemail line?
Easy. If you are US-based, click on the "Call Me" button on the sidebar and Google will connect you to our voicemail for free. If you’re not in the US (or if you are but prefer to call direct) dial +1 (415) 343 5030. Get this number on your contacts list…
We and all the audience are looking forward to listen to what you have to say.
Questions from our listeners: tripods, assignments, Lightroom and much more…
In the past weeks we have been receiving some questions from our listeners but, usually due to time constrains, we have not been able to provide suitable answers. So, #32 was reserved just for that.
If you have any photography related questions, please feel free to drop them on a comment, contact us using our contact form, email us directly using photonetcast ((at)) photonetcast.com or, why not, follow the show on twitter and send your questions there (can you do it in 140 characters or less?).
Here is the list of questions we answer today:
Jonas Hakins
"I’ve recently upgraded from a P&S to a dSLR. I’ve read much about using tripods to increase sharpness in photos and I was thinking about getting me one. Any advice? Carbon or normal? And what about the heads? Ballhead or plate? Help!!!
Also, I’m thinking that going around always carrying a tripod might not be the best solution. Just the idea of for every photo having to setup the tripod is enough to put me off. What do you guys think about this? Do you always use tripods?
And keep up the great work with the podcast. Cheers."
Fiona Brooks
"Hi. I’m specializing in interior decoration photography and I was interested on your thoughts about giving up your rights on assignments. In the past months I was contacted by at least 3 publishers that wanted me to do some assignment work for them, mostly decoration products and furniture, but on the condition that all the copyrights revert to them on payment. It bugs me that some of these photos could, later on, be sold as stock to other companies. What is the standard nowadays?"
Rolf Kalrsson
"I group my photos per year when importing to Lightroom (and on the PC). I let Lightroom create a folder with the date the photo was taken when importing. Lightroom has created two folders named 2009. On the PC there is only one. When I drag a folder, say 2009-01-01 from one of the 2009 folders to the other, Lightroom says that it already exists. How can I correct this problem without removing the photos and re-importing them. I have already adjusted the photos so I don’t want to re-do that. I would be grateful for your help. Many thanks in advance. /Rolf"
Dave Hook
"I’m not sure if you’ve ever mentioned it or not on one of your earlier shows, but now that you’ve reached the one year anniversary, I was wondering how did the four of you start getting together? It appears that you are all from different locations.
Thanks, Dave"
Michael
"It would be informative if, at the beginning of each podcast, each of you discussed the last shoot you’d done."
Peter Perez
"Hi guys. First of all I want to congratulate you on your first year of PhotoNetCast. It’s one of the photo podcasts I never find boring. I have a question that you might help me with: I’m thinking about getting one of those Wacom tablets for precision editing inside LR or PS. Although not overly expensive, I’m still in doubt if the money would not be better employed on some other gear like a new lens. Have you used one, and if so, do you recommend it? Looking forward to get many more episodes of PNC."
Mary Jones
"Quick question that you might answer on the show. I’ve upgraded from Adobe bridge to Lightroom (in part due to your recommendations) and now I have the option of storing my files as raw data, tiff or dng. While tiff or dng may sound like a good idea, the amount of storage needed for these huge files makes it almost colossal. Are they really needed or should I just go with the old jpeg? Thanks for your nice conversations"
Makingpixels
"I have a tendency of rejecting a lot of images that others like. How do you stop from being so critical of your own work."
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