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Title: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on May 10, 2014, 11:39:18 am
Digital Camera World (http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/)


Like all things, one tends to do a lot of research in trying to get the best information about whatever it is that you're dabbling in for creative output. For me, right now, it's Photography. This thread will be for any kind of 'How to' tutorials and other like-minded tips and tricks.  Stumbled across Digital Camera World as I was looking for specific tips and what I found was getting right to the heart of the matter in a very easy to follow, hand-holding way that isn't bogged down with multiple pages. I'll post the links to the specific pages as I find them.
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on May 10, 2014, 02:03:08 pm
Apertures: when to go small and when to go wide (http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/05/16/apertures-photography-cheat-sheet-when-to-go-small-and-when-to-go-wide/)

Best shutter speeds for every situation (http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/06/26/best-shutter-speeds-for-every-situation/)

Custom functions: a jargon-free guide to unlocking the power of your DSLR (http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2013/08/26/custom-functions-a-jargon-free-guide-to-unlocking-the-power-of-your-dslr/)
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on May 10, 2014, 07:09:22 pm
How to photograph light trails of cars: a simple guide to taking pictures of traffic (http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2014/03/13/how-to-photograph-light-trails-of-cars/)

6 camera settings photographers always get wrong (and how to get it right) (http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2014/03/02/6-camera-settings-photographers-always-get-wrong-and-how-to-get-it-right/)
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Mac on July 09, 2014, 05:42:58 am
Thought someone could benefit from these tips...

7 DIY Photography Tricks That Only Use Household Objects

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH0wVcpDCok
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on July 09, 2014, 05:46:33 am
Thought someone could benefit from these tips...

You thought right! Thanks for this!! These are the kinds of things I want to use because after spending a lot of money on my Camera and 18-200mm lens, I'm on a budget and can't spend any more cash for awhile.
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on August 16, 2014, 11:01:31 am
How to do Hyperlapse Photography

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcylVx2ex78&list=UUuw8B6Uv0cMWtV5vbNpeH_A

I have every intention of doing this one. It's something I've wanted to try my hand at for quite some time, but watching the video, it's clear that I'm going to have to have a block of time to devote to it as it's time-consuming. But the end results look amazing and is well worth the effort you put into it.
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 13, 2014, 02:36:06 pm
How to photograph fireworks - Advanced Night Photography

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I39LXiU93e0&list=PLp2e7UfInEgm8ICgdjyMRHTvgWzqliHjP&index=116


I've watched a few different Fireworks Instruction videos and I have to say this one is probably my favorite because we get to actually see what he is doing as opposed to just hearing about it from whoever in the studio. It's one thing to talk about it, but it's another to actually go out on a photo-shoot and have the instructor walking you through the steps.
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Mac on September 14, 2014, 05:46:56 am
Hyper lapse

You may not believe this, but I did a form of this. I did not move the camera and I certainly get that mathematical about it.

I took a semester of a experimental video class in college. Made about 6 films.

I so need to get those videos transferred from the 1/2" tape.

Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on September 14, 2014, 06:50:08 am
Yes, you do. Would love to see them.
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on May 23, 2016, 05:23:52 am
Understanding Closeup Photography and Macro Mode

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6K9N2O-mKqw&list=WL&index=49

We all have a basic understanding of Macro Photography with dSLR cameras with lens specific macro lenses, but not so much with Pocket Cameras because of its fixed lens. Well, I never did. Until now. I had to sit through a few other videos that never explained through actual hands-on step by step process until I found this video. This does the best job in teaching the basics.
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on May 23, 2016, 05:27:31 am
How To Do Focus Stacking in Photoshop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYA7wb2Vkz8&list=WL&index=47


Because I was looking into Macro Photography, I was constantly running into Focus Stacking as well. Now this was a term and process I had never heard of. It's been around for years, but I never once heard about this anywhere. Now this looks cool and can't wait to try it. As with the previous video, I had to sit through more crappy "tutorials" that spent too much time on 'theory' and less time on what to do. The above video is the best. It's quick and to the point.
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on June 15, 2016, 07:08:15 pm
Complete Hyperlapse Tutorial - Start to Finish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmGPvSbqkcE&list=WL&index=15

How to Shoot Time Lapses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxmnluFWMFA&list=WL&index=18

A couple of very good tutorials, both taking different approaches, both worth trying out.
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Mac on June 15, 2016, 08:08:13 pm
Pretty cool stuff
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on June 19, 2016, 09:41:29 am
My 10 Top Tips on Shooting Urban Landscapes - PLP #187

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnR8vWThn8A&list=WL&index=16

More useful tips.
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on January 29, 2017, 05:47:20 am
10 smartphone photography tips, tricks and hacks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoQt6mFjHYA

Some cool things to try out. But I certainly would not do the one with Saran Wrap in water.
Title: Re: Photography Tutorials Thread
Post by: Chiprocks1 on March 10, 2019, 10:55:39 am
Photographer Felix Hernandez Shoots Epic Scenes Using Miniature Cars (https://fstoppers.com/bts/photographer-felix-hernandez-shoots-epic-scenes-using-miniature-cars-182314)

This guy is badass! Dayum!!