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Issue No. 26 - January 2009

Welcome to the January 2009 edition of the BCC E-News.

When the BCC E-News was first published, much of the content was links to useful websites, which would give instruction and occasionally a video of the use of a technique. Since then, which is two years ago now, the internet has developed and many more people have broadband connections which allow the speedy download of files which would have taken many times longer than now. This has given rise to a phenomenon known as “Streaming”, which allows real time viewing of video, such as can be found on the BBC i-player for example.

So I thought it might be helpful for some instructional video to help us all gain more knowledge of Photoshop techniques, so please try the links below.

Happy Surfing and Good Luck !

My investigations suggest this will be a good place to start:         http://www.photoshopusertv.com/

This one is text-and screenshot based lessons          http://www.freegraphics.com/10_Tutorials/Photoshop/

And another similar site http://www.sketchpad.net/photoshp.htm yes, I know its spelt wrong, it’s meant to be!

If you’ve got CS4 try this site http://www.photoshopcafe.com/ but make sure you scroll down to the YouTube videos

ThOSE should keep you all occupied for a while!!

 

There’s a few competitions coming up soon so you may find these links useful!

Print Labels

Click here to download a Word file of print labels

Click here to download a PDF file of print labels

 

Click here to download the 2009 Common Image file

Then right click and “Save As”

Competition Secretary Post - help needed!

Due to Len’s changing circumstances we find ourselves in need of a volunteer to help out with his duites. Additionally, the committee feel it is time to split the prints and digital aspects of the job, and so would hope for a couple of volunteers, not just one.

If anyone feels they are in a position to help out please see either Len or Wyn on a club evening or use this link to email if you’d rather - compsec@basingstokecameraclub.co.uk to find out all about the role.

 

Programme dates

FEBRUARY

5th Common Image and Set of Four Prints     Judged by members

12th Projected Image Exhibition Opening

19th Photoshop Evening        Bob Stephen will give us further demonstrations of his wizardry

26th 3rd Round Print League     Judge: Stan StubbsLRPS      Viewfinders CC

 

Supplies of print labels will be available from the club on Thursdays, or download them from the “Downloads” page.

 

7 Reasons to go Vertical

When should you shoot a vertical? Whenever you shoot a horizontal. Seriously, many photographers overlook the advantages of the vertical shot, which are many.

• Portraits: Verticals aren’t called “portrait orientation” for nothing. The 3:2 aspect ratio of most film and digital SLRs closely matches the proportions of the human face. The best way to avoid a distracting background is to leave it out to begin with, so turn that camera sideways and fill the frame with the face.

• Deep space: Verticals let you get a wider angle of view with the same focal length, as they can take in low foreground detail without losing the background.

• Reflections: For those puddle/pond reflections, go vertical. This will let you take in more of the skyscraper or the mountain. Try framing nothing but the puddle reflection.

• Dynamic space: The vertical (standing) format is inherently more dynamic than the horizontal (reclining) format. If the picture looks flat and lackluster, add a jolt with a vertical. Curves and lines moving through the frame help.

• Neater stitches: If your widest-angle lens isn’t wide enough to capture your subject, and you decide to stitch, verticals attached along their long side give you a more manageable final image shape (a conventional rectangle) than merged horizontals, which become unwieldy long ribbons.

• It’s only natural: Some things are by their nature verticals—skyscrapers, redwoods, statues, giraffes. You’d be surprised how many people forget this. Defy expectations: Take verticals just for the heck of it, even if you know it should be a horizontal. Look for an interesting crop of the big horizontal scene. You never know.

If you found this useful visit this source:

http://flash.popphoto.com/blog/tip_of_the_day/index.html

and subscribe to the newsletter.

CLUB WEBSITE

If you would like to exhibit some of your photos on the club website contact the webmaster via this link mailto:webmaster@basingstokecameraclub.co.uk . If you would like to submit a photo for “Photo of the Month” please use the same link.

WHAT’S ON page

Don’t forget to check out the new “What’s On” page on the website for some ideas

 

PHOTOCLINIC

This is a great opportunity to receive critique of your photos in a friendly, constructive and non-competitive arena so do consider coming along. The next dates booked are:

         9th February  9th March  6th April 11th May

The Photoclinic is held at the Jolly Farmer pub in Cliddesden, who kindly make their front room available to us. 

If you would like to take part please let John Buttress know on 01256 818515 or john@johnbuttress.com

How To Do It Group

Informal sessions in a member's house are held for members who want help with various skills related to producing and showing photographs.

This will be practical advice on topics such as how to use a digital camera, how to manipulate images in Photoshop and then print them, and how to mount your prints.

Look for the sign-up sheet or ask Mike or Cath.

COMPETITIONS AND PROGRAMME

Follow this link to view the club’s programme:

http://www.basingstokecameraclub.co.uk/html/programme.html

If you need to check the competition rules please follow this link:

http://www.basingstokecameraclub.co.uk/html/competitions.html

Digital entries may be e-mailed to Len at: mailto:compsec@basingstokecameraclub.co.uk

 

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