Ep 238 : Questions About Apertures
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Hi everyone. Massive thanks to Peter from South Australia for sending in questions that made this episode happen. Please support the channel by becoming a Patreon member.
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Ep 237 : Struggling with Story
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Hello folks. In this episode, Ross shares his current challenge of getting story and emotion out of images of beautiful subjects. Gordon asks leading questions to turn the process to resolution into a working project. Please support the channel on Patreon, your regular monthly donation makes an enormous difference.
Read MoreEp 236 : A to Z Photography
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Hello listeners! Gordon is returning from his trip so it’s just me again. This time I want to invite you to take on a photographic challenge known in some places as A to Z photography. Listen in to learn what you will be doing. Please become a member on Patreon to support the channel
Read MoreEp 235 : Simple Focus Stacking
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Hey folks, Gordon is away for a bit so it’s only me for two episodes. This time I am looking at the simple way to do focus stacking from the shooting perspective. Follow this method, and your stacking software will produce great results. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon
Read MoreEp 234 : Photographing Light Trails
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Hello everyone. In this episode Ross and Gordon talk about what’s needed and a successful approach to photographing light trails, with the example of cars at night. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon.
Read MoreEp 233 : Light Meter Basics
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Welcome to Episode 233. In this episode, Gordon and Ross discuss the critical light meter basics around understanding middle grey. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon
Read MoreEp 232 : Water Droplets
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Hello folks. In this episode Gordon and I talk about photographing water droplets on glass. It’s great fun so listen in to learn to make these kinds of images yourself. Please consider supporting us by becoming a member on Patreon.
Read MoreEp 231 : Creative Food Photography - no smartphones
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Hello everyone! This episode, Gordon and I talk about the steps to make engaging and pleasing photographs of foods. Have a listen! Please consider becoming a channel member on Patreon and help support us.
Read MoreEp 230 : Silhouette Images
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Welcome to the Make Better Photos and Videos podcast, this is episode 230 and this time Gordon and Ross discuss the practice and opportunities in silhouette photography.
Read MoreEp 229 : Panoramas
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Hi folks! In this episode, Gordon and Ross talk about making panoramas using your interchangeable lens camera for when you want high quality images and the ability to edit them effectively without working on lossy compressed JPGs.Logos
Read MoreEp 228 : Craft. Or the Other Thing
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Hello listeners! This episode is about the importance of craft, your craft that goes into the making of images and videos. Some might think it’s a rant, but real creatives, will, I hope, see the point that I am making.
Read MoreEp 227 : Fill Lighting in Harsh Bright Light
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Hi everyone. In this episode Ross and Gordon talk about some simple solutions to filling harsh shadows that occur in harsh and bright lighting situations. Might be easier than you think!
Read MoreEp 226 : Getting Low
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Welcome to episode 226. This time, Gordon and Ross talk about the values and tools in getting low when making a photograph.
Read MoreEp 225 : Light Painting Close Up and Macro
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In this episode, Ross challenges listeners to combine light painting with close up photography and Gordon sees how simple and inexpensive it is.
Read MoreEp 224 : Editing Colour Spaces
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In this episode we conclude the conversation started in episode 223 pertaining to file bit depth and editing colour spaces. Join us for some useful facts, but be warned, the facts may contradict common beliefs.
Read MoreEp 223 : Understanding File Bit Depth and Not Confusing It With Colour Space
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In this episode, we work to make clear what file bit depth means, and how it has no relation the editing colour space.
Read MoreEp 222 : Where Best to Store Your Images and Video Clips
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Hello listeners, in this episode Gordon and Ross discuss the best practices for the storage of your image files and video clips.
Read MoreEp 221 : Success in Low Light Photography
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Hello folks. In this, the first episode of 2024 we talk about how to improve your success in low light photography.
Read MoreEp 220 : Practical Bird Photography
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Hello folks. We’re responding to a request from a regular listener to spend some time on best practices for the photography of our avian friends. Thanks for the push Jeff!
Read MoreEp 219 : No Subscription Photo Editor Options
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An increasing number of photographers are looking for alternatives to subscription plans. They aren’t seeing value and are afraid of being locked out of their images if they cancel. Gordon and Ross look at the realities and excellent non-subscription options.
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