I would like to discuss the photo enhancement by using Adobe Lightroom Version 3.0. As a disclosure, I just learn the use of Adobe Lightroom Version 3.0 in Digital photo post processing. UMIF introduced the basic through our seminar and it’s up to us students to learn more about the advance (I only enroll for Basic Photography). Let me discuss what I have found today about the sharpening option as shown in this post.

{ Slider }

An explanation from Adobe site as follows :

Amount  – Adjusts edge definition. Increase the Amount value to increase sharpening. A value of zero (0) turns off sharpening. In general, set Amount to a lower value for cleaner images. The adjustment locates pixels that differ from surrounding pixels based on the threshold you specify and increases the pixels’ contrast by the amount you specify.

Radius  – Adjusts the size of the details that sharpening is applied to. Photos with very fine details may need a lower radius setting. Photos with larger details may be able to use a larger radius. Using too large a radius generally results in unnatural-looking results.

Detail – Adjusts how much high-frequency information is sharpened in the image and how much the sharpening process emphasizes edges. Lower settings primarily sharpen edges to remove blurring. Higher values are useful for making the textures in the image more pronounced.

Masking – Controls an edge mask. With a setting of zero (0), everything in the image receives the same amount of sharpening. With a setting of 100, sharpening is mostly restricted to those areas near the strongest edges.

 

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{ Sharpening Tips }

While doing the adjustment try to press the “alt key” while sliding the sharpening slider tools, you will see a black and white photo highlighting the changes your are making in the photo.

{ Original vs Post Processed Photo }

Here is the two version of the photos I showed in my previous post.

Post Processed Photo of Nerebi

Original Photo of Nerebi

Minor changes can be seen from the photo but framing (learning about rule of thirds) and sharpening tool did it’s part.I am still a newbie when it comes to photography and post processing but learning new each day is a great indication of improvement. Do You have any other tips for this particular slider ? I would be willing to hear about it. Be my friend in @ Flickr .

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I also learn how to take still life photos with DOF in manual mode.

I also learn how to use Lightroom, and do the post processing (pp). They only did the Adobe Lightroom introduction.

Here are two photos taken during out door shooting.

Model : Neribe Doloricon , Saudi Arabia Pop Icon Season 3

I hope to share more photos in the future. Hope you like the above photos of a newbie photographer.

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Picture captured from http://umifriyadh.multiply.com/

I love the tips that is being given by the instructor. The photography seminar cost us SAR 300 which includes membership fee and snacks. It is great that my son attendance is free. We are having our seminar in Elite International School in Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

The whole seminar will have 4 indoor session plus 1 outdoor session with model. I hope I could learn a lot from this seminar and perhaps I could make a new blog that will only have great pictures. I am also interested to learn the Post Processing Methods of the Pictures. I normally don’t do post processing, but because of this seminar I think I have to follow the instructor and learn about Post Processing of my shots.

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According to Canon Facebook , there will be a 3 day Canon sale @ Tiendesitas which is also confirmed by Tiendesitas website. Tiendesitas is Pasig City’s newest shopping and family entertainment destination owned by Ortigas & Company.

The 3 day sale will start on September 9 until 11 from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. According to the flyer, there will be 70% off on some items and there will be Free camera cleaning service to be provided. Just don’t know what is the extent of the cleaning service.

Just want to inform our readers for this great even from Canon.

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Most Photos Taken in the Last month and uploaded in flickr came from Canon EOS 5D Mark II

EOS 5D Mark II number in Flickr

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera with Canon EF 24-105mm IS lens

Here is the Canon EOS 5D Mark II Specification

Canon – 21.1 megapixel – CompactFlash – Microdrive – 4.3 x optical zoom – ISO 25600 – 28.8 ounce – Optical Viewfinder – SLR

Canon’s update to the wildly popular full frame EOS 5D. The EOS 5D Mark II has a 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 image processor, a vast ISO range of 100-6400, plus EOS technologies like auto lighting optimizer and peripheral illumination correction. It supports Live View shooting, Live View HD videos, and more. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a 98% coverage viewfinder, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD and a rugged build.

Key features / improvements ( From dpreview.com )

• 21 megapixel CMOS sensor (very similar to the sensor in the EOS-1Ds Mark III)
• Sensor dust reduction by vibration of filter
• ISO 100 – 6400 calibrated range, ISO 50 – 25600 expansion (1Ds Mark III & 5D max ISO 3200)
• Auto ISO (100 – 3200) in all modes except manual
• 3.9 frames per second continuous shooting
• DIGIC 4 processor, new menus / interface as per the EOS 50D
• Image processing features:
  • Highlight tone priority
  • Auto lighting optimizer (4 levels)
  • High ISO noise reduction (4 levels)
  • Lens peripheral illumination correction (vignetting correction)
• RAW and SRAW1 (10 MP) / SRAW2 (5 MP)
• RAW / JPEG selection made separately
• Permanent display of ISO on both top plate and viewfinder displays
• AF micro adjustment (up to 20 lenses individually)
• Three custom modes on command dial, Creative Auto mode
• Image copyright metadata support
• 98% coverage viewfinder (0.71x magnification)
• 3.0" 920,000 dot LCD monitor with ‘Clear View’ cover / coatings, 170° viewing angle
• Automatic LCD brightness adjustment (ambient light sensor)
• Live view with three mode auto-focus (including face detection)
• No mirror-flip for exposures in Live View if contrast detect AF selected
• Movie recording in live view (1080p H.264 up to 12 minutes, VGA H.264 up to 24 mins per clip)
• Two mode silent shooting (in live view)
• New jump options in play mode
• HDMI and standard composite (AV) video out
• Full audio support: built-in mic and speaker, mic-in socket, audio-out over AV (although not HDMI)
• IrPort (supports IR remote shutter release using optional RC1 / RC5 controllers)
• UDMA CompactFlash support
• New 1800 mAh battery with improved battery information / logging
• New optional WFT-E4 WiFi / LAN / USB vertical grip
• Water resistance: 10 mm rain in 3 minutes

The price range from $ 3,000 to $3,300 .

Will I be able to buy this one ?

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According to the site you are not required to use a specific camera and your video video will be judged on image quality, originality and the ability to capture a day through your lens in 140 seconds. So get as creative as you want to be when capturing your day.

I know that Filipinos are creative and there is a greater chance for Filipinos to win.

Below are the instruction I got from www.nikonfestival.com , Please do not use music, brand images or talent that you do not have permission to use in your video. If you’re going to put music on your video it’s best to use music that is in the public domain or music that you have created.

FESTIVAL TIMELINE

1. You’ve got until December 15th to submit your videos. So get rolling.
2. Once the video submission period’s over, we’ll choose up to 50 finalists who will be eligible for the Audience and Judges awards.
3. Decisions on finalist videos will be made and announced on the site by December 22nd. Don’t worry, we’ll remind you in case you forget.
4. If you’re one of our lucky finalists, tell your friends and family to come back, view your video and rate it for your chance to win one of the huge prizes!

FESTIVAL INSTRUICTION

• If your video racks up the most views and receives the highest average ratings, you’ll win the Audience Award. So tell your network to vote! The audience award is voted on by site visitors AND your network. If your video knocks it out of the park based on the following criteria, then judges Rainn Wilson, iJustine and Chase Jarvis might be handing you the coveted Judges Award.

  1. Quality of video: Looks matter. So when you’re shooting keep technique in mind. Watch the composition and the clarity of the shot.
  2. Originality: If it’s been done, don’t be doing it again. Show us something fresh.
  3. Ability to capture the theme within 140 seconds or less: This isn’t the 142-second video festival, so make sure you tell your story in the allotted time.

THE PRIZES

1. Judges award is $100,000
2. Audience Award is 25,000

>>> Upload your Video <<<

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I speak blessing and wisdom be upon my son. God Bless Him always.

Go To Gallery !!! Enjoy Those pictures are taken using my Canon EOS 400D.

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The Z450 will be available in Japan on August 28 in gold, red, pink, (with brown and silver models on September 11th) for a price of $380.  The EX-Z90 will be available on September 11 in gold, silver, pink, blue, and black for a price of $210. [ source ]

Point and Shoot camera is best as blogging gear. I own Canon Point and Shoot and Digital Camera. And I love to have point and shoot camera + Nokia E71 as my walk around camera. It is handy and also produce good quality pics with proper lighting.

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Here is the latest price of Canon Lens here in Saudi Arabia. ( Al Price in Saudi Riyals : 1 Saudi Riyals = PHP 12.8 )

EF-S 10-22mm 1:3.5-4.5 USM      –   SAR  3,399
EF 16-35mm 1:2.8L II USM          –   SAR 6,499
EF 28-200mm 1:3.5-5.6 USM         –   SAR  1,799
EF 70-200mm 1:2.8L IS USM        –   SAR   7,499
EF- 24-70mm 1:2.8L II USM         –   SAR  5,099
EF 24-105mm 1:4.0 L IS USM –   SAR          4,499
EF-S 55-250 4-5.6 IS          –   SAR 1,199
EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 III USM   –   SAR        1,399
EF 50mm 1:1.4 USM        –   SAR   1,599
EF 50mm 1:1.8 II –   SAR 399
EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS     –   SAR   2,999
EF-S 60mm 1:2.58 USM          –   SAR  2,250
EF 100 mm a:2.8 USM Macro       –   SAR    2,125

And here is the price of Canon Digital SLR Camera

EOS 1000 D + 18-55+ 55-200 – 3099 SAR
EOS 1000 D + 18-55 – 2399 SAR
Both with Free 2GB SD Card + Back Pack Bag

EOS 50D + 18-200 IS Lens – 8199 SAR
EOS 50D + 17-85 IS Lens – 7449 SAR
Both with Free 2GB CF Card + De Luxe Bag

EOS 450D + 18-55 IS Lens – 3149 SAR
Both with Free 2GB SD Card + Back Pack Bag

EOS 5D Mark II ( Body Only ) – 12499 SAR
EOS 5D Mark II + 24-105L IS – 15499 SAR
Both with Free 8GB CF Card + De Luxe Bag

EOS 500D + 18-200 IS Lens 5999 SAR
EOS 500D + 18-55 IS Lens – 4299 SAR
Both with Free 4GB SD Card + Case

EOS 1D Mark III – 18999
With Deluxe Bag

Above mentioned priced is available at Canon Saudi Arabia

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