Thursday, January 31, 2013

Documentary photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson Wednesday on Arte


This Wednesday 7/11 at 22:05 on Arte documentary "The Century of Cartier-Bresson" by Pierre Assouline will be released. Henri Cartier-Bresson became professional photographer at the age of 38 and became one of the greatest of the twentieth century. You can hear sound archive with the voice of the photographer who returns to the crossing of the century he was a privileged witness. He speaks Spanish civil war, the liberation of Paris the birth of the People's Republic of China, May 68 ... and discusses these three years as a prisoner of war in Germany.

You can see the documentary preview (until 5/11 at 10am) and read a very interesting article on this film on the site Télérama

Paris Photo Pricing always more expensive


Paris Photo is currently taking place in Paris from November 15 to 18 at the Grand Palais. This is the rendezvous of all the photo galleries and collectors. We see a lot of things. I love this appointment, I always come away inspired with a desire to take pictures. I think this year's pretty good, with lots of photos of qualities, I was touched by the work of many photographers. I'm not always out of Paris-Photo also happy. Hurry if you want to go it only lasts four days ago and the tail at the entrance.
Every year the price is more important. € 18 in 2010, 2011 and 2012 € 25 € 28.

Update: The 2012 edition has increased attendance by 6% compared to 2011 with 54,757 visitors

     More information on the website of Paris-Photo

Super promo bundle on Photoshop Elements Premiere Elements 11 to 11 + 50%


A great promo right now, Photoshop Elements Premiere Elements 11 + 11-80 € instead of 150 €. Both have light versions of professional software Photoshop and Premiere. But gradually as the years go by they become less and less light and are more close to their elders.
Version 11 of Photoshop Elements has layers, masks and can make alterations and photomontages than pushed. The interface is suitable for both a beginner to a professional. If you choose expert mode and you will find an interface that resembles Photoshop, if you know nothing, take the guided mode and the software will guide you so that you can make your edits.
This bundle can be a great gift idea for Christmas.

Big promotion on Canon 6D


For those who are interested, there is a big promotion on 6D at this time, you can find € 1560 incl delivery instead of 2080 €. Readers of this blog may be a reduction of € 9 with code suppplémentaire Gift WELKPM9A.

To recap, here are some highlights of the Canon 6D:

    - Full-frame sensor 20.2 million pixels
    - Lightweight and robust
    - ISO max. 25,600 (expandable to 102,400)
    - AF sensitivity 11 points to -3 EV (exposure values​​)
    - Register your location using GPS *
    - Remote control and file transfer via Wi-Fi **
    - Full HD Video
    - (The detailed specifications of the Canon 6D)

    - The promotion is limited to a stock set to benefit from this link.

Switcher Canon Nikon

I have long thought a photographer Hervé Le Gall which uses Canon gear for 35 years. It has long asked the question if he did not pass on Nikon. After much hesitation, he went in and bought a yellow Nikon D3s. When passing his reasoning seems rather logical for a concert photographer. I think it is far from being an isolated case because many event photographers have already made ​​this choice. I hope Canon will respond quickly and they offer a full-frame sensor that can have a very good quality at high sensitivities. Switcher is not obvious to a professional photographer and when photographers begin to do this is a good sign for a brand.

Epson glossy photo papers: Opinions on 3 types of paper


Epson has so many ranges of photo papers it is sometimes difficult to navigate. Some are considered professionals, others are easily in supermarkets. There are all the awards for papers that seem very close. I'll talk about the three photo paper Premium Glossy photo, Glossy photo and Ultra Glossy. It is difficult to speak of paper because it is very subjective and it depends a lot on the printer. I have an Epson 3880 and this is only my opinion.

The first Glossy photo paper 225g/m2: This is a paper that found easily, even in supermarkets. It is often on sale. A pack of 20 A4 sheets costs about 9 €. I think this paper has a very good value for money. When compared to the Premium Glossy photo paper has a weight of 255g/m2 and sold 50% more expensive rendering the difference is not obvious and the weight difference is barely visible. I wonder why pay more for a paper that barely better than non-premium version. If you want a paper with a very different report then choose to Ultra Glossy 300g/m2. This paper has a better performance and greater rigidity, it is more precise but more difficult to calibrate. Generic profiles of this paper are difficult to find and are not always included with an Epson printer. Therefore do is even. It should also like rendering Ultra Glossy is really brilliant. It is double compared to Glossy photo paper. In any case, one thing that I rarely buy Epson paper that they print their logo on the back of the paper, which I find quite ugly and it is the case in these three papers.

Canon CP-E4 POWER FLASH 580EXII


It is true that when one is in a photo shoot and we use a lot of Flash Canon EX II flash eventually have a cooldown longer and longer. Although with rechargeable flashes have made ​​much progress, we can turn to solutions with external batteries to increase the performance of flash. There are solutions at Quantum fairly heavy weight and sometimes a little expensive. Canon offers a solution with CPE4 is a box in which you put 8 batteries, it connects by cable to flash. You can fix or below your camera or on your belt. I think the fix in the box is not very practical, it is a little big for it and holding of the case is not very practical. It is better to belt, there is a small detail that is not terrible not to be able to detach the cable from the CP-E4. In terms of performance I think it brings a real plus especially if you tend to shoot at full power and you want to have a fairly short wait time. Be careful though cobra flashes are not made ​​to have a sustained pace too. They eventually heat up and you may damage them. Sometimes the pace down but this is not due to lack of battery protection but trying to avoid the overheating. It costs about 190 €. I advise you to put good rechargeable batteries like these for example.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Professional freelance photographer


Want to become a photographer or you're already a professional photographer, this book will be most useful. "Freelance Photographer" Eric Delamarre contains all the information you need to know in regards to set up his account, how to write quotes, invoices, which contribute funds?, How to deal with the VAT declaration of tax, how to price a photo ... This book is a mine of information.

The second edition has just released additional information. All figures have been updated as well as legislation. There is a new number on the year dual status. This is very interesting because sometimes we want to expand its activity status and photographer photographer affiliated with the author Agessa does not allow it.

In conclusion, I strongly advise this book for about 26 €, you will many services. I find it essential if you start your business as a professional photographer.

Strobist Lighting

Often referred Strobist lighting, simple lighting with the flash more often with cobra because Strobist.com website that describes this way of working. This website publishes two books on each page with a photo and back a plan that describes how the author set his flashes. It is very interesting for those who want to learn this technique. The examples are varied and numerous. They range from portraits to still life through the picture of vehicle with lighted lamps bulb garden. The author speaks of the light and not the treatment of certain pictures whose surprising result is due to post-production in the light.

What nine photographers in the following CS5.5?


Adobe today released a update to its software CS5, then CS.5.5. This is an intermediate version before CS6. All software suite have been updated. In fact, through this sequence we see the new policy from Adobe. The major updates only take place every 2 years (and not every 18 months). But as they spend a lot in two years, the emergence of new video formats, new tools (such as tablets) etc ... Adobe propose an interim update after a year to meet the new requirements. Adobe also offers the possibility to rent software per month or per year. This allows, for example, a company working on a project for 6 months can be a little cheaper licenses if needed to buy the whole product.
In this CS5.5, you will not find a lot of interesting news for photographers, Photoshop has not changed. The news are mostly in publishing compared to tablets. If you are a photographer and you make the video you will find interesting improvements. Better management of video cards and handy tools as "stabilization and distortion" (the correct movement of the camera to make it fluid), "Blur camera lens" (more realistic depth of field, "mitigation light "(simulates the brightness change non-linearly, the near and far objects are not managed in the same maniière), the appearance of Camera Raw to DNG format video with a video camera which can for the manage.

In summary, this update is useful in the production of media for tablets and video. Otherwise it will be 1 year for CS6.

Training on photographic lighting on DVD

Learn the light is not obvious, this is a long learning that takes years. Sites and books offer as Strobist lighting techniques and may give the impression that it is easy, for me I find that these sites have the merit of opening our minds to new ways to inform . I was very curious to see what gives the DVD "Learn Lighting for Studio Photography» Elephorm in Drahce Clarke. After looking at the formation of 2:50 I was pleasantly surprised. The author shows the different ways to illuminate different effects and lighting accessories. It helps to feel as though a light sculpting, how to manage to get the desired result. DVD well done is the first step before practice.

Aerial photography with a remote controlled helicopter

We see more and more the appearance of small drones with onboard cameras at affordable prices. But if you want professional photography with flying machines remotely, they are not powerful enough. If you want to ship a box type Canon 5D markII, you need a tailor-made helicopter. It's been years that I care about and I started to take photographs with radio controlled helicopter carrying a Canon 5D markII. As a photographer this is exciting because it offers a new dimension to make shots. It takes time and experience to learn, it is not so easy to understand where you should position the helicopter from the ground. Technically it is much more complicated than that in the air. Flying a helicopter is not learned in a few weeks but in months or even years. The machine requires maintenance, overhauls ... There are many safety rules to follow when shooting. Advantages is that it is very manageable, much more than life-size helicopter.
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