by Blake Rudis | Feb 25, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
I recently posted a Winterizing Your Camera inquiry to my fellow readers due to a recent trip to Alaska. I was trying to prepare myself, or my camera I should say, for sub zero temperatures. I did receive one good tip with the dry bag, however, I was unable to...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 22, 2013 | HDR Concert Announcement |
Another HDR Concert filled up fast! Stay tuned for next Wednesday the 27th when the entries are revealed!
by Blake Rudis | Feb 22, 2013 | Product Review, Topaz Labs, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
Last week I had the pleasure of previewing Topaz Labs’ Beta of Black and White Effects 2. I know I have said it time and time again about Topaz Labs, but they always manage to wow me with their updates. They are continually improving their programs to make...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 18, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
When picking a seat on an airplane I will always take the window! Not only is it the most comfortable spot to sleep, but you can get some awesome shots out that little porthole window. One time I was flying from California to Delaware and I saw lightning off in the...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 15, 2013 | Helpful Websites |
Not a tutorial this Friday, a test of your Color Fortitude! Check out the Color Game My brother recently sent me this awesome website to test your color skills. It is a simple concept, match the color of the wheel in the center within the allotted time. It starts...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 13, 2013 | f64 Academy News, Product Review |
I recently had the chance to experiment with the new and improved Black and White Effects 2 by Topaz Labs. It is quite the powerhouse of a program with many new and improved features from its predecessor. I am a huge fan of continuous improvement and it is very...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 11, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
I am off to a really cold part of America, Alaska the Northern part. I really want to take my camera out in the elements with me but I am not sure what to do about “Winterizing” it. The camera manual tells me it operates at conditions above 0 and while 0...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 8, 2013 | Beginner, Tutorial, Video Tutorial |
I have created several black and white tutorials in the past. Two of my favorite are the written tutorial and the video tutorial. While I could leave it with just those two, I am a fan of continuous improvement and finding a better more efficient way to do...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 6, 2013 | f64 Academy News |
I find myself trying to break away from shopping on Amazon all the time, but I just can’t seem to beat their prices. I have bought a considerable amount of photo gear from Amazon at very affordable prices. However, sometimes that affordability comes to bite me...
by Blake Rudis | Feb 1, 2013 | Intermediate, Video Tutorial |
I know what you are thinking already, and you probably cringed at the thought of the word vignette. However, vignettes can be very powerful if used correctly! A powerful vignette can attract your viewer and pull them in without them even having the slightest bit that...
