by Blake Rudis | Aug 8, 2013 | Product Review |
Topaz Labs has released their newest piece of software to add to their already incredible line of post processing plugins. The latest and greatest, Topaz ReStyle! It is an incredible cross processing and color manipulating work horse that takes all of the guess work...
by Blake Rudis | Aug 6, 2013 | Quick Tips |
A successful gallery event is not difficult to achieve if you keep a couple of things in the forefront of your mind throughout the setup process. I will outline them in great detail, but first and foremost, you must understand the definition of successful. If you...
by Blake Rudis | Aug 2, 2013 | Intermediate, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
So my show is today, it is at The Cashew in Kansas City on 2000 Grand Ave if you are in the area. They have a great reception area that is just immaculate for showing work. I am stoked! One of the pieces I am showing is a great example of the 4th step in my Creative...
by Blake Rudis | Jul 26, 2013 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I often speak of the importance of the RAW file format on EverydayHDR and just how important it is for your HDR images. However, it occurred to me that I did not have a RAW image video discussing not only how to process a RAW image in ACR, but more importantly, how...
by Blake Rudis | Jul 24, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
Due to some laborious tasks and the almost completion of my latest eBook, I am tapped out! No HDR Concert this month. Stay tuned for next month! Feel free to stroll on through the Concert Page to check out Concerts from the past!
by Blake Rudis | Jul 23, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
I recently read the Beginning HDR Photography book by Matthew Bamberg. While I may be pretty advanced in this HDR stuff, it is always a great idea to see another HDRtist’s perspective. This is no exception with Mr. Bamberg’s HDR book. There is a quite a...
by Blake Rudis | Jul 19, 2013 | Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Have you been formally introduced to Topaz Lens Effects yet? I recently had my introduction and I am more than pleased with the results I am receiving. I formerly thought Lens Effects was for selective blurring and fixing common lens problems like vignetting and...
by Blake Rudis | Jul 16, 2013 | HDR Concert Announcement, Product Review |
I am in the process of gearing up for a show for the Kansas City First Friday Artist’s Event at The Cashew in the Crossroads District. Anyone who has every prepped for a show knows it is a lot of work and very costly! Between 6 prints (4-11×14 &...
by Blake Rudis | Jul 12, 2013 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
On August 2nd I will be showing my work for the first time in over 4 years! I am a bit timid and excited all at the same time. However, I am more prepared this time than I ever was the last time! I had a horrible experience at the gallery where I showed my work in...
by Blake Rudis | Jul 9, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
Have you ever gone out to shoot and had one awesome night of impeccable photos? If you have that is awesome, I on the other hand have only had one of those instances in my photography career and it just so happened to be a few weeks ago. I have spent countless hours...
