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You Keep Shooting
ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Bryan F. Peterson , August 22, 2011
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AdoramaTV Presents You Keep Shooting with Bryan Peterson. Join Bryan in Holland, just south of Amsterdam, where he discusses artistic effects amongst a setting of colorful flowers.
TAGS: special effects photography, multiple exposure, special effects, shutter speed, motion, shake, long exposure
Digital Photography 1 on 1
ArticleAdorama TV Techniques and How-Tos - by Adorama Learning Center Editors, October 18, 2010
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Did you ever want to learn how to take those perfect photos of your children in low light situations, such as on Halloween night?
TAGS: special effects photography, special effects, children, Adorama TV
Optic swaps, sweet spots, and selective focus for in-camera effects
ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Diane Miller, September 1, 2010
In an earlier tutorial I showed how to create a faux Lensbaby effect in Photoshop. But like many digital darkroom techniques, it can’t quite replace the real thing.
TAGS: special effects photography, special effects, Lensbaby
Slow down your shutter speed and do incredible things
ArticleSpecial Effects Techniques and How-Tos - by Derek Doeffinger, July 4, 2010
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Go ahead—move your camera, zoom your lens, encourage your subjects to move around, and even throw your camera...while the shutter is open. Welcome to the wonderful world of slow shutter speed and camera and subject motion!
TAGS: special effects photography, exposure, shutter speed, motion, shutter
Infrared photography is easier than ever, thanks to some clever, warranty-voiding customizations.
ArticlePhoto Tips Techniques and How-Tos - by Joe Farace, June 22, 2010
Because the imaging sensors in digital camera are sensitive to more than visible light, some manufacturers place an infrared cut-off filter in front of the chip to block IR light from striking it and causing color balance problems.
TAGS: photography, special effects photography, DSLR, infrared, digital SLR, conversion
Faking it in Adobe Photoshop
ArticleDigital Darkroom/Printing Techniques and How-Tos - by Diane Miller, September 29, 2009
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The dramatic, unique look generated by Lensbaby lenses can be created—sort of—with Photoshop. Here's how to do it.
TAGS: special effects photography, photoshop, special effects, Lensbaby
Create 3D images with this do-it-yourself two-camera rig
ArticleSpecial Effects Techniques and How-Tos - by David Fitsimmons, August 17, 2009
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When the action is moving and you ant to catch it in 3D, a single camera won't do. Here's how to create a support for two cameras that you can shoot simultaneously for 3D action photography!
TAGS: special effects photography, special effects, Digital photography, 3-D
Dreamy toy-camera photos with SLR control: 100 in 100, day 92
ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, July 28, 2009
Quaint imperfection? Fuzzy focus? Funky blur? It's in there! Learn how to enhance your creativity and increase the fun factor in your photography with these innovative, unique lenses.
TAGS: special effects photography, special effects, lens, Lensbaby
Noooooooo Tripods Allowed!
ArticleSpecial Effects Techniques and How-Tos - by Bryan Peterson, September 8, 2008
The following is a free sample lesson from Adorama's online photography partner school, the Perfect Picture School of Photography (PPSOP). Go here to check out the full course listings!
TAGS: special effects photography, tips, Online photography school, bryan peterson
Images in water droplets and wine goblets are magical
ArticleMacro Photography Techniques and How-Tos - by Elinor Stecker-Orel, December 15, 2005
After the next rain, stroll outdoors, paying attention to all the sparkling drops of water clinging to branches and bushes. Look closely. You'll see an upside down image of a nearby leaf or flower in each drop of water. What wonderful subjects for your photographs!
TAGS: special effects photography, water droplets, macro, macro photography
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