PhotoNetCast #76 – Common steps in image processing

We take a look at some of the basic properties you should pay attention to when starting processing the images.

The first steps after importing into your DAM software

 

Even in cases where you are not really intending to so serious post-processing on images, there are a few image properties that you will always have to check after import and will often have to modify slightly. In this show, we discuss those steps, describe what each of us does and mention a few tools that can help both during shooting (to minimise the need for any later adjustment) and during post processing. New Jersey photographer Scott Wyden joins us to give a helping hand to the discussion.

Such things like Exposure, White Balance (here’s a good explanation for white balance), some Colour tweaks, Noise reduction and Sharpening are all discussed with some explanation on why we do these adjustments.

On the news, we discuss IKEA slowly shedding photography for computer generated images, Kodak set to quit film and photo paper business, the imminent release of the Nikon D600 and the Super-Ultra-Mega new standard for video, the Hi-Vision 8K (is 7680×4320 pixels enough?).

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PhotoNetCast #27 – HDR Photography

HDR photography is a technique that can compensate for the limitations of digital sensors to capture a wide dynamic range. In this episode we talk with Dave Wilson on his workflow in HDR photography.

HDR Photography

HDR imagery has been a popular trend since a few years. We have with us Dave Wilson to help us explore HDR imagery, including his workflow on the technique, from the capture to tone mapping and further processing. We also discuss the value of the technique in today’s imagery and how it can, at some point, be overused and “abused”. For anyone wanting to start using the technique, this is definitely a must-listen discussion. And as always, we also look at how to apply the technique with film.

 

 

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Show Notes

Intro News

HDR Photography

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The New Segment

We are opening a new segment on PhotoNetCast in which we intend to critique some of our listeners’ photos. Check how you can submit your images for critique.

What level of Editing and Processing is acceptable in Photography? – Poll Results

About one month ago we asked you what level of editing and processing was acceptable in photography. After one month and 144 votes, the results are here.

About one month ago we asked you what level of editing and processing was acceptable in photography.

One week after we opened the poll we talked about some preliminary results. At the time 47 of you had voted and things were looking like photography should allow for complete creativity freedom in the edition process.

After one month and 144 votes, the results changed quite a bit with "Anything needed, as long as the final result still resembles a photo" assuming clear leadership.

Here are the final results of our poll:

We want to thank all of you who participated.

As a final question, if you voted after listening to the podcast episode, did our discussion influence your vote?

Let the comments begin…