MakeUseOf » photography http://www.makeuseof.com Cool Websites, Software and Internet Tips Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:00:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Adobe Lightroom 5 Sees Light Of Day With New Features And A $149 Price Tag [Updates] http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/adobe-lightroom-5-sees-light-of-day-with-new-features-and-a-149-price-tag-updates/ http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/adobe-lightroom-5-sees-light-of-day-with-new-features-and-a-149-price-tag-updates/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:00:51 +0000 Saikat Basu http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=160030
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Adobe Lightroom 5 has been officially released after 400 tweaks to its earlier freely available public beta version. The bugs are gone and the new improved features are very much in place after Adobe announced its Creative Cloud model to initial consternation. Adobe Lightroom 5 is available for both Windows and Mac. If you played around with the beta version, then you know what to expect.

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]]> http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/adobe-lightroom-5-sees-light-of-day-with-new-features-and-a-149-price-tag-updates/feed/ 3 Annoying Overload: 10 Social Photo Trends To Avoid http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/annoying-overload-10-social-photo-trends-to-avoid/ http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/annoying-overload-10-social-photo-trends-to-avoid/#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:00:07 +0000 Dave Parrack http://www.makeuseof.com/?p=156869
Despite my complete lack of snobbiness when it comes to photography, the emergence of social networks and smartphones have combined to mean photos are an integral part of the Web, and I'm not convinced that's a good thing. People shoot liberally and then post them online immediately. Which has led to certain trends emerging over the past couple of years.

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Taking pictures is a fantastic way of retaining memories through the years, and nowadays, technological advances have made it possible to take decent photos with your smartphone. However, if you take the trouble to use a digital camera, you'll often find that they have a lot more to offer. We've picked up the Canon PowerShot ELPH 320 HS as an affordable camera that people may want to get, and reviewed it. At the end of this review, you'll also have a chance to win a camera for yourself!

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If you can't actually get out and about yourself, there's no better way to travel the world than through photography. And while Instagram might be often (and unfairly) better known for food photos, or even as a marketer's heaven, the social networking and photographing app actually offers an interesting window into parts of the world you might never get to see otherwise.

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I have two ageing digital SLR cameras, my first originally purchased Nikon D50 from 2005 and a Canon EOS-5D which I came across second-hand a few years ago. Despite being an entry-level camera that's getting close to its tenth birthday, the D50 is still very close to my heart being the first digital SLR I owned and learned on, as well as being the first camera with which I was able to make some money out of my photography.

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Recently, I got my hands on a Nokia Lumia 920, and I now have about a week to test it. Being my very first experience with Windows Phone, I was overwhelmed at first by how different the OS is from Android, but quickly wrapped my head around this surprisingly slick and intuitive operating system. What I couldn't quite wrap my head around was Windows Phone's lack of popular apps, and especially Instagram.

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Contest. That word has a charm of its own. Ever since the days of the cavemen right till today's Olympics, the brave and the meek have gone up against each other. Photographers aren't in any way left out. In fact, they seem to be the most proactive lot when it comes to contests. So, let's launch into some more popular photo contests and pit ourselves against the best of the rest.

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Hipstamatic has released its new standalone iOS social networking app: Oggl. Oggl is a way for users to share their very best creative photos with the world, and upon closer inspection, it's the natural evolution of Hipstamatic. In addition to serving as a social networking platform, the app allows users to capture images and add interesting filters just like its predecessor. However, the price tag for the app is better than the company's maiden voyage — it's free.

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Time-lapse videos are some of my favorite videos to watch. They’re just so fascinating, whether the video shows the passage of time in a desert or the workflow of a sketch artist. There’s just something about watching many hours crammed into a 2- or 3-minute clip that stimulates my interest and if you’ve never given much thought to time-lapse videos, you should really reconsider. Making your own time-lapse video can seem daunting.

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TED talks often focus on creativity, so it's no surprise to find quite a few fascinating, inspiring and breathtaking videos that focus on the art of photography. Many of the talks on photography focus on a specific element - the element of story telling. We've put together a list of 7 talks by photographers from around the world. Their photography subjects are varied, and their interests diverse.

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Android phones are increasingly shipping with powerful cameras with at least 8MP for their backside camera. Additionally, there are some phones such as the HTC Evo 3D which come with two cameras in the back, allowing you to take 3D photos. But what if you'd like to take 3D-like pictures with your single-camera phone? As the concept of 3D-enabled devices/TVs and 3D photos becomes more popular, chances are that you will want to dive into this new form of photography.

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If you haven't yet experienced the joy of owning a pet then you're missing out on one of life's simple pleasures. While owning a pet isn't a wholly positive experience - especially when they pass away after far too short a time on this Earth - the positives far outweigh the negatives. Especially if you choose the right animal to suit your personality. Pets provide a great subject for photographers, both professional and amateur alike.

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Time-lapse photography is a method of showing the passing of time from what is usually a fixed viewpoint, sometimes incorporating a pan, zoom or sweep. The technique uses still photos shot at regular intervals which are then combined into a motion graphic sequence and the results can be spectacular. A hyper-lapse uses this same technique but instead of a fixed viewpoint the camera is moving, giving the impression of smooth glides or massive speed.

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I used to think that a date imprinted on a photo helped to stoke up nostalgia around that particular photo and gave all the photos in my albums some perspective. Those were the days when my snapper of choice was a simple point-and-shoot. Timestamps don’t really serve a purpose and are a distraction. So, here are some simple techniques to remove them from your old (or new) photos.

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Finding inspiration for your photography can sometimes be a challenge. We've already taken a look at five places you can go online to find inspiration for your photography, but there are also a few offline methods that can easily kickstart your photo-taking - with just a little bit of dedication on your part. There's no better way to keep yourself shooting on a regular basis than committing to taking one photo a day.

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