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Hello listeners! This time Gordon and I talk about the “joys” of software version upgrades such as from Adobe, and operating system requirements and upgrades to support the latest releases.
Read MoreHello listeners. In this episode I challenge accepted norms and standards to identify the only thing that matters to a successful photograph
Read MoreWelcome listeners to episode 212. This episode is an opinion piece on the direction of Adobe’s Lightroom family of products. No actual statements from Adobe exist, but it’s easy to see if you look closely.
Read MoreThis episode, Gordon addresses a flying beast in his bonnet about a common function that he has found most photographers never use. Listen in to learn more.
Read MoreIn this episode we cover the simplest way to shoot great video on your stills camera while maintaining full control.
Read MoreHello listeners. In this episode Gordon and Ross discuss a method to achieve better images involving fall colours.
Read MoreHello folks. In this episode Ross proposes what he thinks is the “optimum second lens” Gordon is not surprised and draws out the rationale for the selection.
Read MoreHello listeners! In this episode I tackle, with Gordon’s help as usual, how to cure the number one error made in photographic composition.
Read MoreHello listeners. In this episode Ross and Gordon discuss how actively using compositional tools will help you learn to see, before you squeeze the shutter release.
Read MoreHello everyone. In this episode we expand on a comment made by Gordon several episodes ago. We believe that your best landscape lens is probably a telephoto.
Read MoreIn this episode Ross discusses his proven best practices for street photography while Gordon challenges the approach amongst perceived standards.
Read MoreHi folks, in this episode, Gordon and I talk about what statistically is my most useful second lens and why I think that this will be true for most photographers. We’ll also chat about the need with current cameras for super large maximum apertures, or if there really is one.
Read MoreHello listeners. This short episode shares the results of the What If question asked in episode 200.
Read MoreIn this episode, Gordon ponders what to do with all the images that he makes.
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In this, the 200h episode of the Make Better Photos and Videos podcast, I ask an intriguing question. I encourage all listeners to ask it and answer it for themselves and those who are so motivated, to submit a comment with your answer and why you choose it.
Welcome all. In this episode, Gordon returns to query Ross on why one would use High Speed Synchronization for flash, what to consider and to take us through an example of doing so.
Hey folks. As I did not have anything until today, Gordon is off this episode and all credit for the idea goes to my friend and co-inhabitor of CommunityLIVE! on KelbyONE, Rodolfo Ghirlando. In this episode I teach a simple how-to on getting better outdoor images using your hotshoe flash.
Read MoreIn this episode, Gordon discusses the advantages of gimbal heads, what to look for and how to maximize your success with one.
Read MoreHey gang. In this episode Gordon and Ross talk about managing humidity as it relates to your photographic equipment. Humidity is bad mmmkay?
Read MoreHi folks. While some of us have been doing creative work and using computers as tools for a while, others are just getting started, or reentering after some time away. In this episode, I offer my perspective on the best computing platform for creatives.
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