The Wednesday Rundown 6.30.10
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Hello everyone, hope the weekend went well for you. I had a great weekend doing two shoots, one for Lee right in the middle of Manhattan and one on my own. I have been using the forum to get ideas and feedback on shoots and some business advice. www.fstoppersforum.com . This week I have ran across some beautiful models in the behind the scenes videos. Finding attractive models is something we can all do to make our photos stand out even more. If you have any questions, comments or even need some feedback check out the forum. Thanks again for the comments everyone. contactfstoppers@gmail.com

The Art of Digital Imaging
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Do you consider this an art form separate from photography, or do you consider this an extension of photography?

PhotoDirector Gets Updates With New AI Features: We Review It
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CyberLink has an update for its long-available PhotoDirector image editor, which runs on Mac OS and Windows. This latest version is called PhotoDirector 13. New light effects and color adjustment features have been added. The company claims you can turn any photo into a "visual masterpiece with a comprehensive set of AI tools, including AI-powered Sky Replacement and Photo Animation effects."

[Video] How To Shoot A Sharp Subject With A Moving Background
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In this Slanted Lens lesson Jay shows you how to create background motion by moving the camera and subject together on something with wheels. This image was shot at a warehouse for one of Jay's clients. Jay was trying to think of something a little different when putting the camera on the fork lift idea came out. Its hard sometimes to come up with something fresh when you're shooting the same location and subject over and over again but Jay created something that the client was really pleased with.
Photographs Are Recreated With Thread By Hand In "Portrait And Process"
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Figurative artist Cayce Zavaglia started as a painter, but has since discovered new techniques to sate her creative appetite. As she calls it, her "renegade embroidery" comes from a portrait that she shoots of a person, and then she recreates that portrait using threaded wool in a way that creates the allusion of depth, volume, and form. This video from Garrett Zavaglia gives viewers an inside look into her process.

Day19 Shoots Usain Bolt For Puma
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Day19 (the photography team of Jeremy and Claire Weiss) recently shot a new ad for Puma's fragrances Green & Yellow with the fastest man in the world Usain Bolt.

COVID-19 Positive: What Happens When You Are Infected While Running a Business
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Businesses all over the world are in crisis due to COVID-19. Small companies are scrambling to figure out a way to keep their business open or at least relevant while this pandemic takes over. Studios are shutting their doors and owners prepping before their state gets the shelter in place order. But what happens if you, as the owner, test positive for the virus?

Facebook's New Copyright Protection Tool Seems Useless for Photographers
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Facebook has announced that it will be introducing new measures to fight copyright breaches, but photographers fed up with seeing their work free-booted on Instagram should not get excited: the system is limited, can easily be evaded, and seems to have been designed with large brands in mind.

You Have 30 Days Left To Win A Free Camera
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In case you haven't heard, Fstoppers is currently giving away a 7D or D300s to the creator of the best BTS video. You can get more info on our contest at www.fstoppers.com/contest. This post is just a friendly reminder that you now have 30 days left to submit your video. So far we have had about 5 submissions, and nothing yet has been mind blowing. At this point anyone could easily win this thing.
Fstoppers Reviews the PolarPro Elektra Cinematic Color Presets
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Working with multiple cameras in filmmaking is almost inevitable. Most of the time you are in a situation working with cameras of different brands or different models. Matching the picture from these cameras can be a painful process involving color charts, reference frames, creating custom LUTs (look-up tables), etc. PolarPro tries to make our workflow easier by releasing presets of cinematic LUTs that can be used to match footage from different cameras and drones.

Olympus Releases Air A01 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Camera in July
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In recent news, Olympus announces the Air A01 mirrorless micro four thirds lens-style digital camera. This camera is designed to clip to your smartphone or stand alone and be controlled through an app via bluetooth or Wi-Fi. The body is designed to bring a larger sensor and the versatility of an interchangeable lens system to mobile photography. The air A01 boast some impressive stats with an 16.05 MP Digital Live MOS Sensor as well as,
Winners Announced for Fstoppers Survey Participants!
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For the last couple weeks, Fstoppers asked our readers to fill out a site survey. In exchange, all entrants were entered to win one of four prizes. The first name randomly drawn will receive a $500 B&H gift card. The second, third, and fourth names randomly drawn will receive an Fstoppers original tutorial of their choice for free. All entrants will receive special discount codes for the Fstoppers store. I wanted to send out a HUGE thanks to everyone who participated and filled out the survey. And now for the WINNER announcement...

[BTS Video] So This Is What Happens To Your Luggage During Your Delta Flight
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Have you ever wondered what happens to your checked luggage after you check into your flight and leave it to be loaded on the conveyor belt? Well this video will show you just what happens to your prized belongings when they enter the hands of the airlines and the TSA. Six cameras were mounted in what looks like a pelican case so every angle could be documented. Obviously all of the bag handlers were aware they were being filmed (so who knows how authentic this 'experiment' actually is) but it's still pretty interesting to see how your bag gets from the Delta Terminal to your final luggage terminal in another city. Am I the only one who thinks if I did this the TSA inspectors would have turned my cameras off or changed their position? They never seem to leave my carry on lenses alone yet these video cameras go untouched. Nevertheless, thumps up to Delta for a creative advertising campaign.
[Education] Mark Wallace Is Coming To A City Near You
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Most of you know Mark Wallace as the face behind Adorama TV. He's a very accomplished photographer based out of Phoenix, Arizona and we recently were able to share some drinks with him when we filmed Blair Bunting's Aventador video. Mark gave us a little glimpse about his 2012 Workshop Tour and now the details are finally able to be revealed. If you are a fan of Mark, which we hope you are, click the full post to hear about his new 7 city tour!

[Contest Entry] Cory Albrechston Photographs Women Under Ice
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As we get closer to the deadline to enter our Behind The Scenes Contest we are seeing more and more entries, many of which are looking truly great. As I was browsing through the submissions, I noticed this one by Cory Albrechston where he demonstrates how he designed and lit a set to create the look of someone trapped under a sheet of ice. With pretty straightforward lighting and a cool idea, Cory was able to make a really unusual and eye-catching image.

Providing Pre-Shoot Tips to Your Engagement Couples: Part Two
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‘Tis the season for wedding bookings! With that in mind, here is part two of an overview of my engagement shoot prep booklet. I provided this information to my couples when I was regularly shooting weddings. I hope that you find this helpful.

Sony Is Increasing Digital Imaging PRO Support in North America
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One announcement last week from Sony's press conference flew under the radar for many as it was mentioned after they unveiled the a9 and worked everyone into a frenzy. Sony will be expanding support and level of professional services for working photographers in North America to "meet and ultimately exceed their expectations."

[Photoshop Tutorial] Creating a Vintage Look Part 3: An FS PPT by Sean Armenta
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Hey there FStoppers! My name is Sean Armenta, and this is my little spot called The Post Production Tutorial. If you enjoy these videos, be sure to subscribe to the Fstoppers PPT Youtube Channel for the latest updates. Feel free to connect with me on the right side bar and I’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have about retouching.
[Video] A Modern Dancing Portrait Behind The Scenes
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Von Wong has been featured on our site many times because he is constantly coming up with unique ideas. In this video Von Wong sets out on an unplanned photoshoot with a couple of dancers. Sometimes too much planning can actually limit your creativity. While many of us would have worked on a single shot, Von Wong came away with a group of excellent and completely different images. I asked why this video wasn't a contest entry and Von Wong said "Not epic enough!" I hope this means that an epic entry is on the way.
Fstoppers Reviews Kittyhawk Flight App for UAV Drones
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Since obtaining my FAA Part 107 certification and flying with the Phantom 4 Quadcopter, I have been pouring over flight apps like crazy. Kittyhawk, available for iOS and Android, has become my go-to app for every flight I make that provides a comprehensive flight workflow all in one location. With enhanced telemetry data, airspace maps, fleet management, and weather reports, here’s my review of the app that could replace the entire drone folder on your mobile device.

Adobe Brings Retina Support to Photoshop and Illustrator
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That headline basically says it all, but in case you needed confirmation: yes, today Adobe is pushing retina support to all Illustrator and Photoshop users on the Creative Cloud and perpetual customers (those using discs). Unfortunately, if you're on a PC this update does not affect you, but I think we all could have predicted that since this kind of addresses a Mac specific problem.

[Pics] Flickr Spotlight #7 – Stare At The Stairs
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Few years back I traveled with my family to Italy, where I captured one of my favorite images to date - random girl sitting on very old stairs. This week I decided share with you some great images where the stairs are the main object. Using the stairs makes me tired, but photographing them is a lot of fun. Check out the Full Post, and share with us some of your own stairs shots.

Fstoppers Reviews the Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Lens for Sony
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More and more lens companies are starting to realize that mirrorless cameras are here to stay. So, I was excited to try out one of the first prime lenses from Tamron that were specifically designed for Sony.

Does Having a Part-Time Job Stop You From Being a Pro?
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Professional photography is a pretty exclusive club in someways. It is a dream job that many of us are protective of and online this can be seen by those defining what makes you a professional photographer.

The Most Overlooked Feature On DSLR Cameras, Custom WB
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Photography is all about lighting and it's important to learn what flattering light is. Once you do, you will find that the color temperature of that light makes a huge difference in the over all mood of that image. I can't tell you how many potentially great images that I see that were taken outside on a sunny day and the auto white balance makes everything blue, wrecking the image. Check out the video below where Jay P Morgan shows us how to set the white balance manually on a 5D Mark II. All you need is a White Balance Disc or a nifty White Balance Lens Cap. <