Array ( [0] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 64174 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2016-03-07 16:50:33 [post_date_gmt] => 2016-03-07 21:50:33 [post_content] => The big day is finally upon us. If you're attending #WPPI2016 we've got something very special for you this evening.Las Vegas may host over 100k weddings per year, but this is going to be the baddest one of all. Join Resource Magazine, Profoto and Tamron at A Special Memory Wedding Chapel for an exclusive and intimate ceremony to launch Resource Weddings. Get “hitched” Vegas style, jump in the photo booth with Elvis, and meet the team behind Resource Weddings and Resource Magazine.Gents put on your finest duds, ladies get out your something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue and come tie the knot (or tie one on) at the Resource Weddings Launch Party at A Special Memory Wedding Chapel TONIGHT in Las Vegas.
Resource Weddings is an outlet for fresh, modern content aimed at professional wedding photographers. We showcase the artistry and expertise that goes into running a successful wedding photography business through long form information posts and tutorials, gear reviews, behind the scenes videos, wedding industry social commentary, and real wedding content. Our goal is to provide straight-forward, real world advice and discussion around topics that are important to running a successful business while staying on trend in an ever-shifting industry.
There are only a few tickets left so jump on the Eventbrite page now and get signed up before this event is sold out and you miss out on this proud moment we're so happy to share with friends, family and Resource fanatics!Free Shuttle from MGM Grand West Wing entrance just north of the Rainforest Cafe, across from the West Wing Bar.
Just look for ELVIS!
1st bus departs MGM at 8pm
2nd bus departs MGM at 9pm
Guests will have the option to return to the MGM or get dropped of at the SONY event nearby.
[post_title] => Resource Weddings Launch Party Tonight In Vegas! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => resource-weddings-launch-party-tonight-in-vegas [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2016-03-07 17:37:50 [post_modified_gmt] => 2016-03-07 22:37:50 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=64174 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[1] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 60802 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2015-11-25 10:54:41 [post_date_gmt] => 2015-11-25 15:54:41 [post_content] => We recently published an exclusive interview with photographer Vincent Laforet discussing his newly released book Project AIR. In it, Laforet not only reveals the incredible passion and dedication that went into this once in a lifetime project, but explains the intimate details of his workflow and creative process. If you've ever wondered about, or admired, the beauty and magic of these stunning images it's truly a great read.
In the article author Zach Sutton also hints at a very intriguing contest that gives Resource readers the opportunity to win an autographed copy of Project AIR. So with the holidays right around the corner we've teamed up with our friends at G-Technology to give away not just one but THREE autographed copies valued at $99!
To spread this love we're using social media to give you a wide range of opportunities to win. Since we have three copies, we'll be giving one away on each of the following networks: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For instructions on how to enter on each network see our outline below.Opportunity #1 - FacebookStep 1 - "LIKE" Resource, G-Technology and Laforet AIR on Facebook.Step 2 - "SHARE" our Laforet AIR Giveaway Post (yes, it's this post, the one you're reading) with your friends on Facebook.Opportunity #2 - TwitterStep 1 - "FOLLOW" Resource, G-Technology and Laforet AIR on Twitter.Step 2 - "RE-TWEET" our Laforet AIR Giveaway tweet with your followers on Twitter.Opportunity #3 - InstagramStep 1 - "FOLLOW" Resource, G-Technology and Laforet AIR on InstagramStep 2 - "LIKE" our Laforet AIR Giveaway post on Instagram.Now... lawyers are lawyers, so we have to lay down the law so everyone knows the rules and plays fair: The contest is open to US residents only and you can only win once. Feel free to enter on all three networks for a better chance to win. If you forget to follow, like and share on any given network and you'll be disqualified.The contest goes live at 12 p.m. today, Nov. 25 and closes next Wednesday, December 2nd. We'll pick a winner next Thursday, December 3rd. Winners we'll be notified via the network they win and all winners will be revealed via ResourceMagOnline.com and across social media the following week.To learn more about Project AIR click here. [post_title] => CONTEST: Win an Autographed Copy of "AIR" by Vincent Laforet [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => contest-win-an-autographed-copy-of-air-by-vincent-laforet [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2015-11-25 11:33:00 [post_modified_gmt] => 2015-11-25 16:33:00 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=60802 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[2] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 56014 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2015-07-22 15:33:16 [post_date_gmt] => 2015-07-22 19:33:16 [post_content] => It's a competitive market out there, and to stay on top photographers are regularly looking for ways to make their work stand above the rest. For Tracey Taylor & Dee Green of 37Frames, Matthias Fend and Ben Sasso, that meant integrating the Lytro ILLUM into their repertoire. "Lytro gives me the opportunity to tell my stories in a different way," Matthias told us. "With light- field technology I am able to create a Living Picture, a 3D image, a JPEG and a video in just one step. From now on I won’t capture flat images, I will take interactive Living Pictures.""Nowadays there are more images taken than ever - Lytro and the light-field technology help me be different. If you are faster than others with a new technology you will benefit from becoming an expert earlier." Matthias Fend
Ben found that the Lytro helped him tap into a creative outlet he wasn't able to get with his traditional camera. "Lytro has given me yet another outlet for creativity and has allowed me to look at things in a way that the typical DSLR hasn't. Creating is what I love and now I have a whole new way to do it." Tracey and Dee agree, "The Lytro ILLUM has allowed us to see life differently - in a completely new dimension - and allowed clients and viewers to join us intimately in an image in a way traditional photography cannot. It’s truly such an exciting addition to our photography kit that has very, very quickly become a staple."So how exactly have these photographers packaged the Lytro ILLUM into their businesses? "We include Living Pictures in all our Engagement/Wedding Collections, generally as an added extra that we surprise the clients with," the duo from 37Frames told us."The feedback has been delightfully positive and in this digital age especially we are finding our clients love sharing their Living Pictures straight away, whether on social media or particularly on their personal wedding websites. It’s a point of difference both our clients and we have embraced wholeheartedly, generating business leads, traffic and much more interest to our online presences."The ILLUM can completely change how you, the photographer, and your clients see images. It's important to remember how that process happens, and plan for it during the photographing process. "Fill the frame…especially with repeating elements, to show depth in a completely new way. This truly brings nature-based scenes to life in a breathtaking way," Tracey and Dee said. "Here in Japan this was particularly successful during the stunning Cherry Blossom season. The Lytro ILLUM brought the blossoms to life in a way we have never experienced before." Matthias mentioned humourously not to "focus too much on focusing.""First try to set your frame for your image, and then determine your focus range," he said. "Move from one to the other. Decide which parts should be sharp afterwards. It is easier to start at a wide angle, and have a foreground that is very, very close to the camera (3-10cm). Try to set your focus range from close to infinity.""Learn to see depth before you shoot," Ben added. "While it's fun to shoot and hope for the best, when you really sit and think about what will make a shot killer in this new format, it opens up another side of your mind and will most likely benefit you in all of your mediums."It's pretty impressive how the Lytro ILLUM is helping challenge photographers with a style of artistic creation that is otherwise unavailable to them. It's really unusual to see a different method of capturing moments, and based on the feedback from these pros, it seems like their clients also enjoy the new perspective. For more on the Lytro ILLUM, head over to Lytro.com. [post_title] => 37Frames, Matthias Fend & Ben Sasso Explain How Lytro Has Made Them Better Photographers [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => ben-sasso-matthias-fend-37frames-explain-how-lytro-has-made-them-better-photographers [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2015-07-29 12:12:30 [post_modified_gmt] => 2015-07-29 16:12:30 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=56014 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 1 [filter] => raw )[3] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 46102 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2015-01-06 22:10:21 [post_date_gmt] => 2015-01-07 03:10:21 [post_content] => The new FUJIFILM X30 gives enthusiast and professional photographers a vast array of new features, and delivers the same award-winning image quality and design that the FUJIFILM X-Series is known for around the world.[caption id="attachment_46217" align="aligncenter" width="1600"]
©Dane Shitagi
1/640 sec f2.2 800 iso 42mm equivalent
Photographed in Central Park with overcast morning light. Used a high 800 iso so we could stop the motion of the ballerina’s movement. This image was selected from a burst of 11fps.[/caption]The new FUJIFILM X30 features a Real Time Viewfinder – which is the largest, brightest, fastest and highest resolving viewfinder in its class – a large 12MP 2/3” X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II and a new ‘Classic Chrome’ film simulation mode that delivers muted tones and deep color reproduction for beautifully dramatic images.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbsSq8qMRL4&feature=youtu.beThe FUJIFILM X30 also includes a large tilting 3.0” 920K-dot premium clear LCD monitor, increased battery performance, and a strong, yet lightweight, die-cast magnesium alloy body that is superbly designed to add a real sense of style and elegance to the camera.[caption id="attachment_46222" align="alignnone" width="1600"]
©Dane Shitagi
1/1000 sec f2.8 100 iso 35mm equivalent
Photographed in Central Park with mid morning and overcast light. Used a high shutter speed of 1/1000 sec to capture the perfect moment of the ballerina’s movement. This image was selected from a burst of 11fps.[/caption]The FUJIFILM X30 uses the award-winning X-Trans CMOS II sensor with phase-detection AF and the EXR Processor II to give photographers high-speed performance, amazing resolution and low noise for extraordinary images. The X30’s phase-detection system focuses in just 0.06 seconds, has a startup time of 0.5 seconds, shutter time lag of 0.015 seconds, and shooting interval of 0.5 seconds.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxy0A5AOqvYFUJIFILM X30 High precision F2.0-2.8 4x Manual Barrel Zoom Lens
The FUJIFILM X30’s lens is made up of 11 glass elements in nine groups, including three aspherical lens elements and two ED lens elements. The result is an ultra-bright lens with a wide-angle maximum aperture of f/2.0 and telephoto maximum aperture of f/2.8 for beautiful, high resolution images. Additionally, the X30’s lens incorporates seven diaphragm blades for stunningly soft ‘bokeh’ to make your subject stand out from the background.[caption id="attachment_46219" align="aligncenter" width="1200"]
© Dane Shitagi
1/800 sec f3.2 200 iso 46mm equivalent
Photographed in Central Park with mid morning light. Stopped the lens down to f3.2 for better optical quality.[/caption]The FUJIFILM X30 has an optical 4x manual zoom lens that allows quick and precise control over composition. The X30 also has a unique image stabilization mechanism that shifts five lens elements to compensate for camera shake by up to four stops. The innovative image stabilization system also effectively prevents motion blur while stopping vignetting and loss of image resolution that usually results from shake compensation.[caption id="attachment_46216" align="aligncenter" width="1600"]
© Dane Shitagi
1/800 sec f3.2 100 iso 36mm equivalent
Photographed in Central Park with direct mid morning light. Used a high shutter speed of 1/800 second so we could capture the perfect moment in the ballerina’s jump. This image was selected from a burst of 11fps.[/caption]The new FUJIFILM X30 now includes two rings on the lens: a manual zoom ring and control ring. The control ring is positioned behind the manual zoom control and allows the immediate change of aperture and shutter speed settings while fine-tuning image composition. Functions such as ISO sensitivity, film simulation, white balance and continuous shooting can be assigned by pushing the control ring setting button at the front. Two top-plate dials and six function buttons positioned on the back of the body also offer faster access to regularly-used features for a more instinctive operation.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcjsUYJDXLA&feature=youtu.beFujifilm’s unprecedented image quality has been cultivated through the development of photographic films over the past 80 years and helps to reproduce warm skin tones, bright blue skies and rich green trees, just as photographers remember the scene. The X30 features the new ‘Classic Chrome’ film simulation mode, which delivers muted tones and deep color reproduction. Users can also choose from eleven different modes that simulate the effects of traditional Fujifilm films. These include color reversal film effects (Velvia / PROVIA / ASTIA/CLASSIC CHROME), professional color negative film (PRO Neg.Std / PRO Neg.Hi), monochrome filters (MONOCHROME, Ye filter, R filter and G filter) and SEPIA.[caption id="attachment_46218" align="alignnone" width="1600"]
© Dane Shitagi
1/250 sec f4.0 320 iso 76mm equivalent
Photographed in Riverside Park with a late afternoon light. With a overhead perspective we used the 76mm equivalent focal length to achieve the preferred cropping. Also stopped the lens down to f4.0 for better optical quality.[/caption] 
Dane Shitagi is a New York City-based photographer with an exceptionally unique approach to photography. Born and raised in Honolulu Hawaii, his passion and gift for photography surfaced at a very young age. In 1996 Dane moved to New York City where continues to be influenced by the city's vitality and diverse atmosphere. Instead of limiting himself to the confines of a studio environment, Dane explores all aspects of the locations where he photographs. New York City has provided a dramatic and honest backdrop for his work, and he has now expanded this adventurous approach all over the US and even the world.
Dane is most known for his creation of the Ballerina Project. In over a decade of photography Dane has amassed a collection of more than 1,500 unique images of many talented and beautiful ballerinas. This collection of works has lead the Ballerina Project to establish one of the largest followings for ballet related social media pages. Today the Ballerina Project has over 900,000 followers on Facebook and nearly 600,000 followers on Instagram.
Dane has also photographed for commercial clients such as Sony Ericcson, Fujifilm, American Vogue, AG Jeans, Wolford, Palladium Boots & Longchamp.
This post is brought to you in part by our friends at Fujifilm U.S. To learn more about the FUJIFILM X30 click here:
All images used with the permission of photographer Dane Shitagi and Fujifilm U.S.
[post_title] => FUJIFILM X30 Is The Perfect Dance Partner [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => fujifilm-x30-is-the-perfect-dance-partner [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2015-01-14 11:23:55 [post_modified_gmt] => 2015-01-14 16:23:55 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=46102 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[4] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 46100 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2015-01-06 15:00:25 [post_date_gmt] => 2015-01-06 20:00:25 [post_content] => This past fall, we teamed up with leading camera manufacturer, Fujifilm U.S., to create a super-exclusive, hands-on experience for 12 amazing students in three U.S. cities: New York, Boston and San Francisco. It's known as the FujiFilm Photo Tours—a contest in which students raced to sign up and get some hands on shooting time with the awesome Fujifilm X-T1 mirrorless camera and an 18-135mm lens. After a day of shooting, lead by one of our fantastic instructors, 1 winner would be chosen from each city to not only score a feature in 1 of 3 Fujifilm ads in the winter 2015 issue of Resource Magazine (visit the Resource Shop to pick up a copy later this week) but to also win a Fujifilm X-T1 and 18-135mm of their very own!Each tour was led by one of our badass local photographers/instructors in each city. New York offered up author and night photographer extraordinaire, Gabriel Biderman, Boston was lead by legendary photojournalist Rick Friedman while San Francisco was headed by photographic explorer and preservationist Amy Heiden. Each instructor is not only a leader in their perspective expertise, they're also hella-fun!Winning images were chosen by our crack team of photography pundits! These judges included Fujifilm's very own X-Series marketing manager, and leading lighting and technical field expert, photographer Justin Stailey; photographer, educator and author of Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, Nicole S. Young. You should also check out Nicloe's blog for some great photo tips and stories. Finally.... last, but not least, one of our favorites around Resource HQ, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the very popular photography site Featureshoot.com, Alison Zavos. After weeks of deliberations the winners were chosen and the artwork for the new Fujifilm X-T1 ads was completed. We're here to tell you that the magazine is hot off the press and on its way to distributors and retailers right now! We thought all of you loyal Resource junkies might enjoy a sneak peek. You can view the winning photographs below and find out what students had to say about this unique contest and opportunity. If you want to see more BTS photos from each stop on the tour, check them out here: New York, Boston and San Francisco.Fujifilm Photo Tour - New York Winner: Reva Aisha Do Espirito Santo
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© Reva Aisha Do Espirito Santo - Student at Columbia University[/caption]"The Fujifilm photo tour through Brooklyn was a lovely experience. As a group we had a great time interacting with the environment, and Gabe was a charismatic and knowledgable instructor. The camera itself was easy to maneuver—at the same time it gave me a lot of manual freedom to feel in control of my shot. Having shot with much heavier DSLR cameras in the past, I love going mirrorless. Having shot with other mirrorless cameras in the past, I love that the X-T1 still feels and looks like a professional camera without all the extra weight.[caption id="attachment_46184" align="aligncenter" width="1600"]
New York Fujifilm Photo Tour instructor, Gabriel Biderman, gives NYC winner, Reva Santo, the rundown on her new Fujifilm X-T1.[/caption]As a student it can be difficult to get off campus, so participating in this photo tour with a group of great people was just the creative release that I needed. Now I have an excuse to keep getting out there with my new camera! Thanks to everyone at Fujifilm, at Resource Mag, to Gabe, and to my peers who kept me in good photo company during the tour!"Fujifilm Photo Tour - Boston Winner: Dan Mccarthy
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© Dan McCarthy - Student at Northeastern University[/caption]"My first reaction to the Fuji X-T1 was to think how different it felt than the DSLR I am used to having in my hand. When I began using it though, I quickly realized it to be just as powerful. The camera incorporates a list of very interesting features, including double exposure, that instantly inspire creativity.[caption id="attachment_46189" align="aligncenter" width="1600"]
Daniel McCarthy, winner of Boston Fujifilm Photo Tour, takes first shots with his new Fujifilm X-T1 with a little 1-on-1 instruction from Boston instructor Rick Friedman.[/caption]Having the obviously portable machine in my hand was all the motivation I needed to have fun and play with what can capture in impressive quality. I easily found myself in the zone of exploring the world around me for images while also being enthralled in exploring the extensive capabilities of the camera."Fujifilm Photo Tour - San Francisco Winner: Nico Padayhag
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© Nico Padayhag - Student at San Francisco Art Institute[/caption]“As a photographer rooted in documentary imagery, speed and precision are two qualities that are a must-have in my equipment. When compositions line up and the perfect moment enters my lens, I need to be able to rely on my camera to successfully capture it. I can truly say that the Fujifilm X-T1 captures images with that rapid speed and explicit precision, and more.[caption id="attachment_46193" align="aligncenter" width="1600"]
San Francisco instructor, Amy Heiden, hands over the Fujifilm X-T1 goods to SF winner, Nico Padayhag, as he smiles from ear to ear.[/caption]Traditionally I shoot with film, however, the built-in presets in the X-T1 allow me to explore scenarios with Provia Velvia, or Monochrome settings—a throwback feature film photographers like myself can really appreciate. Lightweight and compact, the X-T1 still holds its own against the larger DSLR cameras on the market, but with sleekness and style.”We'd like to thank everyone at Fujifilm U.S., the awesome students and schools that participated, our fabulous instructors and judges that helped make this year's Fujifilm Photo Tours a huge success. If you want to pick up a copy of the Winter 2015 issue of Resource Magazine and see these stunning ads, visit the Resource Shop to pick one up. [post_title] => Announcing the Winners of the Fujifilm Photo Tours! [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => announcing-the-winners-of-the-fujifilm-photo-tours [to_ping] => [pinged] => http://resourcemagonline.com/2014/10/new-york-fujifilm-photo-tour-recap/43085/ http://resourcemagonline.com/2014/11/recap-fujifilm-photo-tours-hit-boston/44367/ http://resourcemagonline.com/2014/12/fujifilm-photo-tours-wraps-up-in-sanfrancisco/44597/ [post_modified] => 2015-01-06 23:16:10 [post_modified_gmt] => 2015-01-07 04:16:10 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=46100 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[5] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 43827 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2014-11-12 21:01:29 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-11-13 02:01:29 [post_content] => On the heels of several firmware updates and a couple of eye popping teaser videos industry leading drone maker DJI, today, announced the highly anticipated DJI Inspire 1. In a public event highlighted with much fanfare and a celebrity cameo by TV's Myth Busters, DJI introduced their new flagship drone.
Highlights of the new DJI Inspire 1:
- Capture 4K Video and 12MP Stills- 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizes Camera- Up to 1.2 Mile Radio Range- GPS-Based Stabilization System- Optical Flow Sensor for Indoor Flying- Works with DJI Lightbridge Ground System- Full Featured App- Live 720p HD Monitoring with Lightbridge- Dual Controller Capabilities- Retractable Carbon Fiber Arms- Unobstructed 360° Shooting- Fully Modular Upgradable System- Intelligent Power ManagementExpected availability of the new DJI Inspire 1 is December 1st with a street price of $2899 or $3399 with 2 controllers. Additional controllers may also be purchased for $650.Resource Magazine contributor, Jaron Schneider, is the audience tonight and will have a full report and no doubt some great images, available later tonight or tomorrow. Make sure to come back and check out Jaron's in-depth look at the DJI Inspire 1 announcement.
To tide you over we've compiled a few videos from tonight's event highlighting the technology and design mastery behind the new DJI Inspire 1. [post_title] => DJI Inspire 1 Announcement Sets Our Sights High [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => dji-inspire-1-announced [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2014-11-12 22:40:49 [post_modified_gmt] => 2014-11-13 03:40:49 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=43827 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[6] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 43053 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2014-10-23 06:38:20 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-10-23 10:38:20 [post_content] =>Capture One Pro 8 - The Professional Choice In Imaging Software
Capture One Pro 8 is a professional RAW converter offering you ultimate image quality with accurate colors and incredible detail from more than 300 high-end cameras – straight out of the box. It offers state-of-the-art tethered capture, powerful digital asset management, extensive adjustment tools and a flexible workflow.With an updated processing engine, market-leading performance and powerful new features, Capture One Pro 8 is the professional choice in imaging software. You get the highly responsive precision tools you need to create stunning images from your camera’s RAW files in a time-saving workflow that can be customized to fit your needs.
Capture One Pro 8 Excels in Quality
For more than a decade Capture One Pro has been the preferred choice for thousands of professional and enthusiast photographers around the world. They depend on Capture One Pro to deliver ultimate image quality and to realize the potential in every shot.Each of the more than 300 cameras supported in Capture One Pro 8 goes through a rigorous testing and profiling process. This ensures the best out-of-the-box results in terms of color reproduction and noise reduction that matches the camera's characteristics in various shooting conditions.Capture One Pro 8 raises the bar even further so you can get better image quality than ever before - straight out of the box and through the adjustment possibilities.Have you tried Capture One Pro 8? Watch for our full in-depth review coming soon. If you'd like to try Capture One Pro 8 for yourself you can download a free 60 days trial and try out Capture One Pro 8 here. [post_title] => Lighting Fast RAW Conversions With Capture One Pro 8 [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => lighting-fast-raw-conversions-capture-one-pro-8 [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2014-10-23 06:38:20 [post_modified_gmt] => 2014-10-23 10:38:20 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=43053 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[7] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 43094 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2014-10-20 13:01:55 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-10-20 17:01:55 [post_content] => Is your desktop a cluttered mess filled with endless folders, layered JPGs, and files you seem to keep adding to everyday? If you are like myself, always working on multiple projects at the same time, it seems to be a bit difficult to stay on top of all that saved work. Well today my friends, you are in luck, it’s National clean your virtual desktop day!Lets start backing up and cleaning your desktop. If you haven’t recently, today is the day to get started and stay organized. (Yeah!)Here are some great tools that will do the trick to help you stay clean, keep you organized and of course keep you getting down with your virtual business.
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The Prop Stylist is the first known New York-based agency solely consisting of prop stylists. We’re a select group of talents varying in specialized skills, artistic sensibilities, and creative approaches. Collectively, we’ve worked all over the world, on sets, with budgets, and through shoots of all sizes. With such a diverse set of backgrounds to offer, undoubtedly, The Prop Stylist has your styling needs met before you’ve even realized it for yourself. The Prop Stylist is more than just a reliable resource, but more importantly, our agency represents an industry standard that constantly aims to exceed itself. We take the guesswork out of knowing who to rely on, by keeping the process as easy as possible: Contact us with your project and we will pair you with the stylist who is perfect for your job. Please check out our work at The Prop Stylist. [post_title] => National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day - Lets Get Started [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => national-clean-your-virtual-desktop-day-l [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2014-10-22 19:32:06 [post_modified_gmt] => 2014-10-22 23:32:06 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=43094 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[8] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 42546 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2014-10-08 07:26:32 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-10-08 11:26:32 [post_content] => The new FUJIFILM X30 gives enthusiast and professional photographers a vast array of new features, and delivers the same award-winning image quality and design that the FUJIFILM X-Series is known for around the world.
The new FUJIFILM X30 features a Real Time Viewfinder – which is the largest, brightest, fastest and highest resolving viewfinder in its class*1 – a large 12MP 2/3” X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II and a new ‘Classic Chrome’ film simulation mode that delivers muted tones and deep color reproduction for beautifully dramatic images. 
The Fujifilm X30 also includes a large tilting 3.0” 920K-dot premium clear LCD monitor, increased battery performance, and a strong, yet lightweight, die-cast magnesium alloy body that is superbly designed to add a real sense of style and elegance to the camera.
The FUJIFILM X30 uses the award-winning X-Trans CMOS II sensor with phase-detection AF and the EXR Processor II to give photographers high-speed performance, amazing resolution and low noise for extraordinary images. The X30’s phase-detection system focuses in just 0.06*4 seconds, has a startup time of 0.5 seconds*5, shutter time lag of 0.015 seconds, and shooting interval of 0.5 seconds.
Fujifilm X30 High precision F2.0-2.8 4x Manual Barrel Zoom Lens
The FUJIFILM X30’s lens is made up of 11 glass elements in nine groups, including three aspherical lens elements and two ED lens elements. The result is an ultra-bright lens with a wide-angle maximum aperture of f/2.0 and telephoto maximum aperture of f/2.8 for beautiful, high resolution images. Additionally, the X30’s lens incorporates seven diaphragm blades for stunningly soft ‘bokeh’ to make your subject stand out from the background.
The FUJIFILM X30 has an optical 4x manual zoom lens that allows quick and precise control over composition. The X30 also has a unique image stabilization mechanism that shifts five lens elements to compensate for camera shake by up to four stops*6. The innovative image stabilization system also effectively prevents motion blur while stopping vignetting and loss of image resolution that usually results from shake compensation.
The new FUJIFILM X30 now includes two rings on the lens: a manual zoom ring and control ring. The control ring is positioned behind the manual zoom control and allows the immediate change of aperture and shutter speed settings while fine-tuning image composition. Functions such as ISO sensitivity, film simulation, white balance and continuous shooting can be assigned by pushing the control ring setting button at the front. Two top-plate dials and six function buttons positioned on the back of the body also offer faster access to regularly-used features for a more instinctive operation.
Fujifilm X30 “Classic Chrome” Film Simulation
Fujifilm’s unprecedented image quality has been cultivated through the development of photographic films over the past 80 years and helps to reproduce warm skin tones, bright blue skies and rich green trees, just as photographers remember the scene. The X30 features the new ‘Classic Chrome’ film simulation mode, which delivers muted tones and deep color reproduction. Users can also choose from eleven different modes that simulate the effects of traditional Fujifilm films. These include color reversal film effects (Velvia / PROVIA / ASTIA/CLASSIC CHROME), professional color negative film (PRO Neg.Std / PRO Neg.Hi), monochrome filters (MONOCHROME, Ye filter, R filter and G filter) and SEPIA.
[post_title] => Fujifilm X30:Old School Style With New School Features [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => fujifilm-x30-old-school-style-with-new-school-features [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2014-11-12 22:39:17 [post_modified_gmt] => 2014-11-13 03:39:17 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=42546 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[9] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 42111 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2014-09-19 11:56:44 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-09-19 15:56:44 [post_content] => Around Resource HQ Jonny Davenport is known as the "Prince of Polaroid" and purveyor of all things instant. His instant photography hangs in numerous places around our office and home. Whenever there's an event or outing and Jonny is around you're sure to get a lasting memory handed to you that is brilliantly shot with lots of love. So, for those of you living under a rock or just coming out of a coma, our friends at CreativeLive have been hosting their annual epic online photography education event known as Photo Week.This insane series of live training events features some of the most famous and talented educators in the photography industry today. This year they reached our to our boy Jonny Davenport to teach a live class on instant photography called "How To Shoot With Polaroid". While he doesn't consider himself a master there must be a reason the folks at CreativeLive reached out to him to teach this course alongside some of the biggest names in the photo industry. We had a chance to catch up with Jonny and ask him a few questions about his love of instant photography and what led him to his undying love of this beautiful art form.[caption id="attachment_42199" align="aligncenter" width="385"]
© Jonny Davenport[/caption]If you're curious about instant photography or have always wanted to try it out Jonny D. is the guy you want to learn from. Click HERE to sign up for this free course and tune in tomorrow to get the skinny, the low down and the the inside scoop on the art of instant photography and "How To Shoot With Polaroid".Resource: You’re bio says you discovered photography as a last ditch effort to save your HS education. So…? We’re all curious. Did it work out?Jonny: High School? Man that was so long ago… Yeah, the good news was I squeaked by with a 1.8 or 1.9 GPA, can’t quite remember but it was below the 2.0 mark. But it was in that darkroom that I found my life’s calling. I was hooked, right as I was being pushed out into the real world. I had my sights on Brooks Institute… My parents told me point blank, there’s no way in hell we’re paying all that money for photography school… Goto a junior college for a semester and prove yourself, then we’ll talk. Well that took me another couple of years dickin around workin in a one hour photo lab in the mall and by then I realized I had no interest in going to school for photography. It’s been a crazy journey for sure. Educated by the school of hard knocks. I’ve been all over the photo industry in a lot of different capacities. I've had the opportunity to hang and exchange ideas and experiences with some of the biggest photographers on the planet and I still pinch myself and go, “How the hell did I get here?” I’m not the super goal driven person like some of the photographers I know out there today… I’ve enjoyed the meandering that’s brought me to where I”m at now. I get to work for a great photography software company, travel and do what I love which is turn people onto the art of photography.[caption id="attachment_42201" align="aligncenter" width="620"]
© Jonny Davenport[/caption] R: Is it just instant photography or are you in to all things analog? Tell the truth. Do you have a black and white TV at home?J: I’m into all aspects of photography not just instant. I’ve been working with Photoshop for almost twenty years now, embraced digital pretty early. I saw how it was going to change everything. I’d scan my photos on an Apple Color OneScanner, putting out little fold and staple photo zines. But instant really is dear to my heart. My most cherished possessions were shot on polaroid. There’s a magic to the medium that nothing else compares to. I don’t own a digital SLR camera. But in full disclosure, I do have an older Phase back that I’ll use in the studio [rarely] on one of my FILM cameras! I typically roll with small point and shoot film cameras and old polaroid cameras. I just love film. I’d rather go through a box of negatives and prints than go rummaging around on a hard drive trying to find files. I do that too, don’t get me wrong… I just prefer film. No black and white TV. You’d think I’d be a purveyor of all things classic like vinyl, 8 track tapes, Kodak Disc Cameras… but I’m not.[caption id="attachment_42203" align="aligncenter" width="507"]
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R: How does one get in to instant photography these days? What about film? Cameras? Where do you get it? Is it expensive?J: Instant photography is the most accessible medium to get into! Anyone can do this. Whether your an amateur or a pro… that’s what I love about it. Chances are you already have one of these laying around somewhere or your parents do or a friend has one on their shelf gathering dust. The reality is, most people I know can’t afford that $30,000 Phase One digital back you saw your favorite portrait photographer shoot. We can dream, but it’s not within our reach. Instant photography is right there, right in front of you. You can do this immediately. You don’t have to go broke to begin.I’ve found so many cameras at a thrift shop or garage sale for under $10. Some work, some don’t… but the more you start familiarizing yourself with it, you begin to know what to look for and come prepared. Like carrying an old film cassette reloaded with bad shots… load that into your thrift store find, does it eject film? Or like carrying some batteries in your bag for the old land cameras… For me, if it’s under $25 and looks pretty good, I’ll buy it without testing…. I’ve only had two cameras that didn’t work. So I’m out $50… but those two land cameras that I picked up for $14 total, both work and I could sell for $150 each…. do the math.If you don’t want to go bargain hunting you can go online and find places that refurb these old cameras and bring’em back to spec. You’ll pay more, but you know they’ve been tested and work. I’ve heard that Impossible is the largest purchaser of used polaroid cameras on eBay… Don’t know if it’s true or not, but sure would make sense. They refurb and test and bring new life back into these cameras. I kind of laugh, because the camera that costs $200 in Urban Outfitters, I find all the time for a few bucks. eBay is a great resource. So many finds to be had. I buy most of my film locally from Pro Photo Supply. They stock most of the instant stuff I’m looking for from Impossible and Fuji… I’ll dig around ebay and sometimes pick up old stock expired Polaroid film as well, but I have some old stock of my own that I shoot selectively.You can buy online direct from Impossible, but I prefer going to a local shop. Cheap? Well yeah, it’s not cheap per se…. but how much is the latest digital camera? To me, its way cheaper than shooting digitally. Once you start adding up, camera, lenses, computers & software needed to look at and edit your pics, it’s a hella lot more expensive than instant! Packs run about $23 for Impossible, $12-20 for the Fuji pack film for land cameras. Become more selective with your shooting and it becomes a bargain.[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="445"]
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R: Rumor has it you’re a digital guru as well. What’s the deal? Do you use instant/analog photography to balance out the technology?J: Ha! Guru!?l Far from it…. I’m a total hack and I pride myself on that. Yes, I do work for a photography software company, onOne… And as someone who is a total hack when it comes to Photoshop, I really love what we do at onOne which is bring back the easy button to image editing. I wanna make photographs, not spend hours geeking out editing. I’m all about turning people onto photography. Whether it’s digital or film…. The fact is that we’re all shooting digital with the advent of the iPhone. And then we go into Lightroom, Photoshop or our Perfect Photo Suite and then try and make it look like it was shot on film…. Even though I work for a digital photography software company, my heart is made of film.[caption id="attachment_42204" align="aligncenter" width="515"]
© Jonny Davenport[/caption]R: What’s in Jonny’s bag? Do you take that bag everywhere or is this a special event only kind of thing?J: You can find out what’s in my bag by checking out the website: inmybag.net The editor Simon Ellingworth recently reached out to me and said how much he loved my work and wanted to do a piece on what’s in my bag….Way more crap than I can carry! But really, in all honesty, I hate carrying bags filled with all my gear. I try to keep it simple. One instant, one point and shoot. My bag of choice is from my bike basket made by PDW (Portland Design Works)… it’s a front mounted basket that holds a six pack and has this super bomb bag that fits in it…[caption id="attachment_42205" align="aligncenter" width="510"]
© Jonny Davenport[/caption] R: Any advice for people interested in taking instant photos?J: Get into it. Commit. You’re gonna fail. period. I swear failure is my middle name. You just have to jump in. All of these cameras have a mind of there own… Most haven’t been made for over 20 years, minimum… most of the ones i have are at least 30-50 years old. I like the cheap Polaroid Sun 660… you point, you shoot. If you want more control the price is going to go up and you’ll need to shoot with pack film. Get a light meter. Or download a light meter app and start looking at how light affects things. This can really help when your starting out. Pick a camera and really get to know it. Take notes. Why did this fail? We all want the ease of digital now and it’s nice, but there’s so much more in the instant print. Think about what you want out of photography? I don’t think instant is for everyone. But I’ve seen more digital photographers freakout over how badass instant is! So many times now I’ve heard, “This is so awesome…this is the best photograph of me ever!” Ha… yeah, it sure the hell isn’t me, it’s the magic of the medium. All i did was press a button, really.**ADDED BONUS ** Jonny D's Top 5 Instant Photography Tips:
1. Commit. Find a camera that you think lends to your style of shooting. Buy film. (If you don’t think you know, hit me up.)
2. Fail. You will. Embrace it. It’s the best learning tool.
3. Study light.
4. Get a light meter. Or at least an app. Use it.
5. Share the love. That’s what this medium is all about.
R: Are there other instant photographers, dead or alive, that influenced you?J: No real ‘instant photographers’ had a direct influence on me… My two biggest influences when I started we’re: Glen E. Friedman, legendary skate/punk/rap photographer and a fashion photographer named Philip Dixon. You’ll find tons of stuff on Glen, Philip virtually nothing. Having said that, now over the years of looking at the polaroid works of Lucas Samaras, Andy Warhol, Helmut Newton, David Hockney, Willam Wegman, Gus Van Sant, Chuck Close, Walker Evans… I bow down. Amazing artists. Those guys really defined Polaroid photography…. I love that Dr. Edwin Land (the founder of Polaroid) really saw himself as an artist too and really sought out artists to help execute his vision. As Steve Jobs said, “… the man is a national treasure.” Funny, both Dr. Land and Jobs both changed my life in ways that I’m only now beginning to realize the full affect.[caption id="attachment_42206" align="aligncenter" width="512"]
© Jonny Davenport[/caption] R: With this type of photography you’re often limited to the number of shots you can take. How do you make sure your exposure and other setting are right? Is it a feeling? Do you use a meter?J: Really depends on the camera, for sure…. If it’s all manual, yeah, typically I’ll use a meter… for the point and shoots, i try to avoid super harsh light outside, and use a flash. Put light behind you, you’ll get better results. And I always try and have a back up pack of film! With as great as instant photography is, slow down…. this isn’t digital. Once you know your camera, you’ll know that in this lighting scenario it will fail, and in this one it will shine. My most expensive SX-70 is by far the most fickle bitch of the bunch. I swear metering is all over the place. But I know that now.[caption id="attachment_42207" align="aligncenter" width="515"]
© Jonny Davenport[/caption] R: We see you give away many of the instant photos you take. Do you take multiple shots so you always have one too or do you take satisfaction in knowing your subject has walked away with a one of a kind piece of art?J: Depends. Most of the time I give them away… I’ll ask if I can take a shot with my iPhone. I really want people to have these prints. Some pics I see, some I’ve never seen… and that’s kinda cool too… knowing you’ve got stuff out there that maybe great or complete crap. For me, it’s about the engagement with other humans. Turning people back onto the passion of the print. It nearly died once, and who’s to say it doesn’t happen again. From the bottom of my heart, I sincerely thank Florian ‘Doc’ Kaps, André Bosman and Marwan Saba for the herculean effort they undertook to keep instant film alive. And all the team at Impossible for that matter. So bummed to hear that they layed off a ton of people and closed spaces around the globe. The more I can get people turned onto the magic of it all, the better the chance that film will endure. I don’t really think about it as ‘one of a kind art’ for the stuff I give away…. the self portraits maybe, as it’s just me… so that I kind of look at that like 'one of a kind stuff' that no one else can do, if that makes sense?[caption id="attachment_42209" align="alignnone" width="300"]
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© Jonny Davenport[/caption] R: What is the reaction of your subjects when they see the instant cameras/film?J: I can’t tell you how many times I bust out one of my old polaroid cameras, pop a shot and someone turns around and asks, ‘Is that a Polaroid…."Holy crap!?" ? They still make film for that?” Yeah, yeah they do. And then I give them my speech about where you can find film, the different types that are available. People love it…. because it is so rare these days. And I love sharing and talking about it. It’s a great way for me to interact and engage the world around me. It’s crazy how people respond to it… When I was in Vegas for WPPI, I was rolling around the Canon party popping pix, handing them to people… and then we went on the dance floor, grooving, doing the same thing on the dance floor… and all of a sudden I had this harem of woman surround me, “We’re stalking you… We’ve been watching you all night from the second level. You need to take some polaroids of us!” Uh… Ok, sure… And so I popped off some photos, gave them my card and told them I wanted to see them and send me an iphone snap. Never did see those pics…. but it’s just so funny and awesome how people respond to this little cheapo camera and the instant print.[caption id="attachment_42200" align="aligncenter" width="620"]
© Jonny Davenport[/caption]R: Do you scan your instant shots after that fact? Do you do any post on these images?J: The ones I keep, yeah I’ll scan those or take an iPhone snap… Typically they end up on Instagram or FaceBook I’ll be posting more to my website undaunted.com as well. Especially now that I’ve finally given it an update… When you’ve had a website for almost twenty years, keeping it fresh becomes more and more of an afterthought for me.I can thank the CreativeLive gig coming up for kicking me in the pants to get an update done. So yeah, I’ll be speaking on CreativeLive Saturday 9/20 at 3pm PST on shooting with Polaroids. Gonna be showing off a lot of old cameras, gear, tips tricks creative techniques…. Hopefully get some people turned onto the magic of the medium.Feel free to connect with me via social @jonnydavenport or via my website, undaunted.comI’m working on an eBook called ‘polaMagic’ and will be creating photographic edges and textures from my old polaroid film negs and peel aparts. If you want to be informed, ya gotta connect!Thanks for all the love Resource. You’re my most favorite photo mag ever! Seriously, I really believe in what you guys are doing and all you have accomplished since I’ve known about the mag. It’s come a long way.Honored and humbled to be sharing my passion with you. xo jonny[caption id="attachment_42210" align="aligncenter" width="513"]
© Jonny Davenport[/caption]All images are property of the artist and used with permission. © Jonny Davenport 2014
[post_title] => Learn The Art Of Instant Photography From The Prince Of Polaroid Himself [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => art-of-instant-photography-prince-polaroid [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2014-09-19 11:56:44 [post_modified_gmt] => 2014-09-19 15:56:44 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=42111 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[10] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 42060 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2014-09-15 23:44:31 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-09-16 03:44:31 [post_content] =>Pinterest is an excellent platform to find creative and inspiring ideas from individuals with awesome talent, especially in photography. To help inspire you Resource has put together a list 30 Awesome Pinterest Boards for every photographer to follow. If you don't find yourself wanting to run out and take great photos after visiting these inspirational Pinterest boards, you might as well just hang up your camera and call it a day.
30 Awesome Pinterest Boards To Inspire
Hansol is an awesome and inventive photographer. His board features images that range from graceful portraiture to stylish interior shots, if you're looking for inspiration it's easy to find it here. 
No one is complaining but Theresa L is a mass poster. This girl knows how to work a Pinterest board. Her influx of daily inspiration ranges from still-life to portrait and street photography and everything beautiful in between.
Like its name, architecture and bridges, this board helps fill the virtual gap and give travel photographers, interested in architecture, a massive dose of inspiration.
Put together by those bastards at Whole Foods, Sweet Tooth not only makes our mouthes water, it presents a myriad of ideas on how photographers can create gorgeous food photography.
An educational blog with tips for beginners and professionals alike, DP School offers a ton of valuable tips, tricks and general photography knowledge.
Trey's Pinterest Boards, like everything else he does online, are a must-follow for every travel photographer looking for inspiration or help taking their work to the next level.A virtual Vivian Maier buffet, this board shows a collection the famed photographer's images throughout her entire of her career.
Jim Harmer creates a Pinterest board that shares photography tips from set-ups, gear and DIY projects, to posing ideas and a lot more.
This board focuses on photo editing styles and techniques with an array of standout ideas in one awesome Pinterest Board.A favorite of the Resource Magazine gang, this board is managed by photographer, artist, app creator and blogger Jeremy Cowart. Definitely an inspirational stop on your Pinterest journey.
This board solves what seems to have become a recurring problem for many photographers. How do you pose your subjects correctly?
This board is just oozing with an overload of cuteness. It's an ideal board to go to for children's photography.
The Pinterest boards are focused on providing useful tips and tricks to photographers. From DIY projects and how-to's and an array of creative ideas you can use for shooting any project.
The Art of Photography board is a good source to check out the works of both professional and amateur photographers and get a little day to day inspiration.Reiner Gogolin gives photographers plenty of ideas on how to produce interesting images. The themes and ideas are limitless.
Fine art photographer Yoshihiro Ogawa has built a community of like-minded individuals that share their work and inspiration via his boards.
Klaus Hermann is noted in the "Best Of Pinterest Photographers, delivering a smorgasbord of images contributed by various photographers. If you're looking for ideas and inspiration, this board can definitely cover your needs.
These boards give photographers a myriad of tips ranging from wedding snaps ideas to food photography and everything else in between.A series of Pinterest boards catering to wedding photography and how to acquire the needed skills to be successful.
Rowena maintains a board that emphasizes the importance of patterns, colors and a unique style. It's something very useful for the hobbyist or beginner.
Ben Stovold's board collects edgy, colorful, stylish and sexy images that are candy for the eyes.
Jane Wang combines all combinations of creativity into one board. From depth of images, to stunning landscapes and lively colors, it will surely provide photographers enough juices for their projects.
Gabriel Li's boards shows off unique abstract photo ideas that may leave you a bit confused. What am I looking at, you ask? Well, I'm not so sure either.
Ton Roque details how photographers should use drama and character in order to tell a story.
This board is a collection of awesome iPhone photography. Just wait until the iPhone 6 is thrown into the mix.
These Lomography loving boards are all about the charm of using old school film cameras. Specifically Lomo's. It's a practice that's not only nostalgic, but represents the true dedication to the fine art world by hundreds of thousands of traditionalist photographers around the globe.
Roo Stevens' shows unique vintage street photographs that make you want to grab your camera, move to the nearest city and start shooting.
Wolfgang Weigelt's boards are the the place to find some of the most iconic photographs throughout history.
Joy Cho's boards are a popular Pinterest destination with an array of inspiring and awesome photographs that are both endearing and playful.
These boards are designed to help photographers expand their presence in the digital scene. Very often something a great deal of photographers fall short in these days.
Richard has photographed some incredible cars during his career but his latest shoot was something special even for him. He was given the chance to shoot a rare Ford GT40 Mark IV racing car used at Le Mans in the 60s. This was an opportunity Richard wasn’t going to take lightly so he chose an incredible location in the desert.“Today is going to be really special. I have been planning this for a long time. It is an iconic, legendary car. There are very few of them, I think 10. To be given the opportunity to work with this car, it is hard for me to keep my feet on the ground when we are doing this kind of work."Richard and his team left LA early to photograph the car in the raw desert’s beautiful sunrise.“It is 5.20 AM and we are pretty close to ready. The car is in position and looking as good as it ever has. The beauty of a situation like this; the hard work of this kind of production, coming to this place at this time of day, and bringing this vehicle, and creating a really magic moment. It is very simple but it doesn't take much beyond that.[caption id="attachment_42005" align="alignnone" width="620"]
Richard brought Phase One’s new 40-80mm LS f/4.0-5.6 zoom lens to the shoot, and tested its quality.[/caption]“I'm really excited to try it out. This is a very impressive piece of glass. The feel of the zoom, the rings, the weight, is just really heavy and fluid. Coming from a bit of a film background where you work with really nice Panavision and Cooke lenses and things like that, they don't breathe when you zoom, the focus doesn't shift and you don't have that movement at the side of the lens, because they are designed for motion. When I zoomed the whole way out with this lens and I fixed the focus, and then zoomed the whole way in, it is holding focus the whole way across, which means that the innards of this glass are cut above. This is really nice!”
When the shadows from the sunrise, which Richard set out to capture, had disappeared the team closed down the set. But the day was for sure not over…There was still one more very important thing on the agenda; booting up the car.“To be given the opportunity to shoot that car is enough in itself but to see it run and hear it, and not only that, but for them to have modified it for our shoot to return the exhaust to the original 60's Le Mans spec exhaust which is just brutally loud. Very impressive to see this thing do what it was meant to do in the mechanical condition it was raised in."[caption id="attachment_42007" align="alignnone" width="620"]
Watch Richard Thompson III work with the new Phase One 40-80mm LS lens, and experience the sound of the legendary Ford GT40.[/caption]“It is pretty hard to deny that this isn't one of the most beautiful, iconic racing machines of all time. What a pleasure to work with this thing today.”Trained at the Savannah College of Art and Design, Richard’s background combines elements of film, photography, and graphic design with a genuine passion for all things automotive.Check out more images from Richard's shoot here.All images in this post are the property of the artist and used with permission © Richard Thompson 2014 [post_title] => Car Porn-Automotive Photography Of Richard Thompson III [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => car-porn-automotive-photography-richard-thompson-iii [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2014-09-10 17:48:52 [post_modified_gmt] => 2014-09-10 21:48:52 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=41973 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[12] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 41720 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2014-08-26 01:02:10 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-08-26 05:02:10 [post_content] => Our friends at Fujifilm are at it again. Just weeks before the biggest photography show in the world and the industry leading mirrorless manufacturer has decided to drop a new camera on us. Today's announcement of the Fujifilm X30 can only lead us to believe that Fuji has bigger fish to fry at the upcoming Photokina show and this is a mere bone to hold over their fanboys until the announcement of the big guns we're all expecting.
Regardless, the Fujifilm X30 should not be dismissed as nothing more than the proverbial carrot being dangled before our eyes. Instead we should look at some of it's new features and assume that these highlights, or something even better, could be included in any additional announcements we'll see at Photokina. If they have any coming... wink, wink. Most impressive of these new features is the newly-developed Real Time Viewfinder. Touted as the largest, fastest and highest resolving viewfinder in its class, the new EVF features a 0.005 lag time, 0.65 magnification and 2.36M dot OLED.
Next, but neither new or mind blowing, the Fujifilm X30 camera features a large 2/3-inch X-TransTM CMOS II sensor with 12 megapixels but NO optical low pass filter. The standard EXR Processor II image processing engine is in place but there has been a vast improvement to battery duration as Fuji is now promising almost 500 images before a charge is necessary. This is almost twice as many as the previous X20 model.Further additions include two new control rings: a manual zoom ring and control ring. Positioned behind the manual zoom control ring, the control ring offers immediate change of aperture and shutter speed settings while fine-tuning image composition. Functions such as ISO sensitivity, film simulation, white balance and continuous shooting can be assigned by pushing the control ring setting button at the front. The two top-plate dials and six function buttons positioned on the back of the body also offer faster access to regularly-used features. The Fujifilm X30 also sports a tilting 3.0-inch 920K-dot premium clear LCD monitor giving shooters a full range of viewing options in any environment.
The Fujifilm X30 and all its accessories will be available in later September for $599.95Stay tuned for a full review to follow soon.FUJIFILM X30 key features:
- 12MP 2/3” X-Trans CMOS II sensor
- EXR Processor II
- NEW Real Time Viewfinder with 0.005 second lag time, 0.65 magnification and 2.36M dot OLED
- Intelligent Hybrid AF in 0.06 seconds
- Fast start-up time of 0.5 seconds
- Shutter time lag of 0.01 seconds
- High speed continuous shooting of 12fps (11 frames continuously in JPEG at full resolution)
- FUJINON F2.0-2.8 lens 4x manual zoom lens with HT-EBC coating
- NEW Tilting 3.0” Premium Clear LCD (920k dots)
- NEW ‘Classic Chrome’ and other film simulation modes
- NEW Long lasting battery with approximately 470 photos per charge. Charges using supplied micro USB cable
- Pop-up Super Intelligent Flash
- Super Macro mode to .039”
- Focus Peaking function
- Motion Panorama 360
- Advanced Filters
- “Q” button for frequently used menu items
- Multiple Exposure
- Full HD video 1080p at 60fps; bit rate of 36Mbps for clear capture of delicate movements
- Manual focus available during video recording*7
- Free FUJIFILM Camera Remote application and Wireless Communication function allows users to remotely shoot images from smartphones and tablets
- Output for Stereo Microphone
- Electronic level
- Live histogram
- Interval timer shooting (1 second to 24 hours up to 999 frames)
FUJIFILM X30 Accessories:
- Leather case LC-X30 - made of premium genuine leather.
- Lens Hood and Protector Filter LHF-X30 - protective filter with Super EBC multi-layer coating technology. Available in black or silver. The dedicated lens hood features slits to ensure a full angle of view for the viewfinder.
- Shoe Mount Flash - three types of FUJIFILM external flash, capable of high-precision TTL auto flash control: EF-20 and EF-X30 with the guide number 20, and EF-42 with the guide number 42.
- External stereo microphone MIC-ST1 - for recording real sound with impact to go with premium-quality images and Full HD movie.
[post_title] => Fujifilm X30 Announced Ahead Of Photokina... So What's Next? [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => fujifilm-x30-announced-ahead-photokina-whats-next [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2014-11-12 21:45:07 [post_modified_gmt] => 2014-11-13 02:45:07 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=41720 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[13] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 41609 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2014-08-20 14:30:32 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-08-20 18:30:32 [post_content] => Putting together a photo or video shoot on a student budget can be tricky. You’re trying to produce something that looks professional and polished but when you're on a tight budget it can seem impossible.Student photographers and filmmakers often need to dig deep in to the sofa cushions or dip in to the well of favors and barters to make their shoot a reality. With this in mind, Resource has created this list of ten ways to save money on a tight budget.10 Ways For Savvy Students To Shoot On A Tight Budget
10. Shoot Digital
We all love the creativity and the nostalgia of film but if you're on a tight budget, digital is the way to go. Shooting digitally will instantly condense your budget by cutting out the cost of any film or processing.9. K.I.S.S.
Keep it simple stupid. It’s always best to assume that if something can go wrong, it will—likely at the most inopportune time and in a spectacular way. Mistakes cost money, so write an outline for your shoot with everyone and everything involved, then simplify it. The fewer moving parts there are, the less that can go wrong.8. Location, Location, Location!
This beach location and pier is just one of dozens of free locations in and around NY.
7. Use as much natural light as possible
Lights are expensive and heavy; the more things you need to haul with on location the slower you'll be. It's also one more things that can fail. If you need two locations, make sure to go with at least one where you can utilize ambient lighting. Bringing in lights can also require insurance and additional permits in some locations. Make sure you check beforehand. There's nothing worse than hauling a bunch of heavy gear to location only to find out you're not even allowed to use it. 6. Work with other creative people
© Ben Alexander
5. Call In Favors For Food
I’ve been told cooking is easy. I don’t believe it, but that’s what I’m told. Since it’s a cardinal sin not to feed your crew, find a way to do it for less. Ordering pizzas is easy, but the cost adds up. Heavy doughy pizza can also bring a fast paced film crew to a screeching halt if the carb coma kicks in.If you’re culinary inclined, prepare food in advance to save money; if you’re not, odds are someone you know is. Lavish them with praise, offer them favors or blackmail them into making food for you. And if none of that works, pay them. It’ll still be cheaper than ordering out. Most importantly, keep light snacks around and plenty of water. Shoots can be long and difficult but there is nothing that will make it worse than a hungry grumpy crew.4. Measure Twice Cut Once
Sloppy pre-production can ruin a shoot. You should have a clear plan for everything about your shoot, from what shots you want to achieve to each person's responsibilities. Communicate this to the crew well in advance, so that everyone is on the same page. Confirm rides, locations, and everything else before the big day. Write out all the equipment your going to need and check it off as you pack it. If something is missing during the shoot, it will put a dent in your budget to replace it.
3. Laugh In The Face Of Murphy's Law
No matter how well prepared you are many well planned shoots have fallen victim to the to the survives contact with the enemy. Even though you’ve done extensive prep work, things may still go wrong, so have a contingency plan ready. What are you going to do if your model wakes up on the morning of the shoot, only to discover she’s contracted the Black Death? Do you know a replacement that is the right size to fit into the wardrobe? What if you’re ride’s car breaks down? If you can’t shoot on your planned day, any money in rental fees, transportation and disposables are sunk.2. Improvise
What can’t be bought can be rented. What can’t be rented can be borrowed. What can’t be borrowed can be built. And what can’t be built can be done without. If you don’t have the tools traditionally used for a particular effect, look at it as an opportunity to get clever. It’ll be that much cooler when you get the shot. When it doubt... carry plenty of duct tape. 1. Fly under the radar
©Hobvias Sudoneighm
Our EDU 2014 photo contest is upon us and the submissions are coming in. But with a different set of judges each year, Resource has decided to give you the chance to get to know them a bit better.
While this year's panel includes the likes of Brian Matiash of Google+ and NIk Software, Vice President of Content at Shuttershock Scott Braut, Principal Product Manager for Photoshop Digital Imaging Bryan O’Neil Hughes, renowned portrait photographer Peter Hurley and Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Vincent Laforet, we'll be individually speaking with each judge about their accomplishments in the imaging industry and their views on photography education. Stay tuned!
[post_title] => 10 Ways For Savvy Students To Shoot On A Tight Budget [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => 10-ways-savvy-students-manage-shoot-tight-budget [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-01-31 17:31:44 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-01-31 22:31:44 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=41609 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )[14] => WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 41297 [post_author] => 2164 [post_date] => 2014-08-06 07:41:04 [post_date_gmt] => 2014-08-06 11:41:04 [post_content] => Renowned wedding photographer Jeff Ascough is a busy man. He attends 30 weddings a year around the world with his camera, capturing the special moments of loved ones. Like with any other photographer, time and quality are of the essence for Jeff. So why settle for plug-ins that are both expensive and time consuming when you really only need one software to process everything?[caption id="attachment_41298" align="alignnone" width="620"]
© Jeff Ascough[/caption]Jeff used to use Lightroom along with plug-ins to process his B&W images, but switched back to Capture One Pro for its ability to deliver stunning black and white images. As an added bonus, no plug-ins are needed to create the right tonal range, so switching back to Capture One Pro resulted in a more coherent workflow saving Jeff valuable time while delivering images of the highest quality."That means if I’ve shot 30 weddings, then I’ve saved a month! Ask me how much that is worth...“ - Jeff Ascough, on switching back to Capture One Pro 7.[caption id="attachment_41300" align="alignnone" width="620"]
© Jeff Ascough[/caption] “When I used Lightroom, I needed plug-ins like Nik’s Silver Efex to get my black and whites looking good. The downside to plug-ins is that you always end up taking the image outside of the RAW software, editing it in the plug-in, and then bringing it back into the software just to get the results that you want.”
“The really cool thing with Capture One Pro 7 is that the black and white presets are exceptional -- easily as good as any third party plug-in I’ve used. This allows me to stay in the software during the whole editing process. I can do my conversion, dodge and burn, alter contrast and add grain all in one place. The RAW image remains untouched until I export it, so I’m also achieving maximum image quality, which is important.”[caption id="attachment_41299" align="alignnone" width="620"]
© Jeff Ascough[/caption]Seeing the world in black & white“If I’m working in black & white I like to use the color editing tools to adjust different tones within the black & white image. Simply changing the tint of the original color image can alter the tones in the subsequent black and white image. With my portraiture this is a great way of enhancing flesh tones and make up, something which would be impossible to do in a traditional darkroom.”[caption id="attachment_41302" align="alignnone" width="620"]
© Jeff Ascough[/caption]“With digital black and white, the problem is that you want it to look film based -- as close as possible. You need to be able to crunch the tonal range and one problem is that a lot of raw software doesn’t allow you to control those tones -- where you can produce sparkling images. Capture One Pro 7 brings you close to ideal black and white, then using curves and levels you can bring the highlights and shadows, and then with the brushes and gradients dodge and burn, and finally you have color editing tools that will specifically enhance tones if you want to go that deep.”[caption id="attachment_41301" align="alignnone" width="620"]
© Jeff Ascough[/caption] Read more about Jeff and his work via his blog and don't forget to follow him on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.All photographs are © Jeff Ascough and used with permission from the artist. [post_title] => You Only Need One Software To Process Everything [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => need-one-software-to-process-everything [to_ping] => [pinged] => http://www.jeffascough.com/blog/ http://www.jeffascough.com/blog/ [post_modified] => 2014-08-06 07:41:04 [post_modified_gmt] => 2014-08-06 11:41:04 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => http://resourcemagonline.com/?p=41297 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )) 
