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Sharing Online And Protecting Your Digital Rights.

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

There has always been a heated debate about whether or not people should be able to share music online with others. While copyrighted music is considered to be the intellectual property of the musicians who created it, there is still an issue with the internet being a place for freedom of information. There are plenty of activists who believe that there should be no digital intellectual rights. They feel that the internet should be a place that is not policed and information should flow freely from one person to the next without potential legal issues arising.

Protecting your digital rights when sharing online can be tough. There are processes that have been put into place that allow people to share anonymously. These are not completely secure, but they offer a better chance at not being caught sharing than simply not using them at all. Programs are now available that allow users to block government agencies and other anti-sharing associations from being able to see the internet protocol address of the user who is downloading. These works wonders and can keep many undesirable organizations from finding those who wish to share openly.

There is no completely safe way to protect one’s rights when sharing online, but every step taken goes a long way to keeping them out of hot water.

7 Tips for Great Photography

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional photographer or browsing with HughesNet for some inspiration, if you can develop an eye for good design then you can take some incredible photos.

1. Don’t just settle for one shot
Take a whole bunch. Then pick and choose your best, later.

2. Try a different point of view
Don’t just settle for standing in front of your subject. Use a ladder and look down on them or take a photo from an angle. Get creative!

3. Pick a focal point
What will be the focus of your photo? The subject’s eyes? Nose? Mouth? Hands?

4. Have fun with the subject
Make your subject do something funny and really take them out of their comfort zone for some genuine reactions.

5. Be candid
Try to take photos without the subject’s knowledge for a feeling of authenticity.

6. Hide
Try obscuring parts of your subject with trees and clouds. Sometimes what isn’t seen is the most intriguing.

7. Mess around with eye contact
Make a profound statement with your subject and the way their eyes look in the shots.

Remember, photography is all about creativity. Think outside the box and don’t just rely on these tips. How inspiring your photos become is all up to you.

From 1826 To Today – The History Of Photography.

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The first known picture or image that was permanent was taken in 1826. The first known chemical photography was a process called, the Monochrome. It came to the forefront by an inventor from France. His name was, Joseph Niepce. The first known color photograph was produced in 1861. That photograph was void of the color red, the color process involved in color photographs was not fine tuned until 1907. The process of photography really became engaged with the process of, the negative to positive process. This type of process was invented by a British inventor named, Henry Fox Talbot. He used a silver and salt solution to make the process possible. Another milestone in all things photography was a process called, Tintypes. That process was patented and brought to the forefront by, Hamilton Smith in 1856. The next milestone that occurred within photography, was the introduction of, Flexible rolls of film. That process was brought to the national forefront in 1889 by George Eastman. a soon to be marketed mass box type of camera would become commonplace. That was under George Eastman. He would later merge with Kodak, to become known as the photo powerhouse, ‘Eastman Kodak’ forever changing, photography.

The Basics Of Photography – How Does It Work?

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

For most people, photography is an enjoyable and relaxing hobby. For others it is a very rewarding career. But how does the process of capturing images on film actually work? Let’s take a look at some photography basics.

The word photography comes from the Greek words ‘photos’, meaning “light”, and ‘graphe’ meaning “drawing”, literally translating to “drawing with light”. In early cameras, light first traveled through the camera lens, or eye of the camera, and then through an opening called an aperture which controls how much light goes through the shutter and onto the sensor, where it is finally absorbed and turned into pixels. Modern digital cameras make use of only a lens which allows light to be absorbed by a sensor and transferred to a digital memory card and usually have a built in flash for low light situations.

The quality of the final image can be determined by a number of factors including the type of lens used, the size and caliber of the sensor, and the speed of the memory card used. For everyday photography, a camera with a standard lens and a small sensor will get the job done. For more precise images, a medium or telephoto lens and a larger sensor should be used

Developing Your Photos In Your Own Darkroom.

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

There is nothing like watching your work come to life right before your eyes when developing your photos in your own darkroom, which is becoming a lost art due to the ever popular digital cameras and photograph software.

There is a lot more work involved when developing your own pictures in a darkroom. Setting up a darkroom requires blacking out all light from all doors and windows (so as not to expose your film) and using a darkroom light.

Once the darkroom is set up supplies are needed in order to develop your pictures you will need; an enlarger, developing trays, tongs and the chemicals (the developer solution and the fix solution) that brings your pictures to life.Confused? Here ‘s a little help . These are just a few of the basics you may need other items depending on your needs.

Tips
When purchasing your concentrated fixing solution you will find that this chemical comes in liquid and in powder forms the only difference between the two is that the liquid is easier to mix.
When storing your chemicals keep them in a dry dark space away from light preferably in dark brown bottles.
Check into your local environmental regulations before disposing of your used chemicals.

Snap and Share – Modern Photography In A Flash.

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Technological progress has affected photography much as it has everything else, moving photography from the hands of an elite few into the hands of the common man. Three developments have affected this transition in the largest ways, instant film, digital photography, and computer photo programs.

Instant film also known as Polariod film enabled photographs to instantly develop without the aid of a dark room. Instant film went on sale to the public in the fall of 1948 making the art of photography more mobile. Photographers could quickly see the results of their work, thereby enabling them to adjust and re-shoot more efficiently.

Digital cameras became available to the general public in 1994. These cameras take video and still shots converting them to electronically recorded images. Digital cameras can be equipped with different lenses, lens speeds, zooms and other features like non-digital cameras. These cameras are smaller and lighter, and have memory to store number of images.

Computer programs to edit, and enhance photos have changed the face of photography forever. Photographers can alter photos, fix blemishes, soften edges, and heighten colors and crop pictures with mere clicks of a button.

These technologies enable more candid and affordable family photos and better preserved memories.

Making The Transition From Casual Photographer To Hobbyist.

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Many people just enjoy taking pictures. Other people actually work in studios, capturing a person or their families best moments on camera. A transition from a casual photographer to a hobbyist is not hard to get to. If you just want to do something that you love doing on the side, then you can. Some people may just want to take pictures as a hobby, and not an everyday thing. Since you probably will already know all the basics and everything else there is to know about photography, your interest may have become more wide spread.
If you become a hobbyist, you will be able to explore all of the possibilites that you may have never had the chance to. You can then take your world of photography to another level. You even have the ability to explore a little. You can do whatever it is that you have always wanted to, but never had the chance to do. If you know that you have the interest to experiement a little bit more, you should make that transition. Staying in one spot, will not allow you to get what you really want out of photography. It can be very exciting.

Black And White Versus Color Photography.

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

As anyone who has been a photographer for very long will tell you, there are times when black and white is more appropriate for a picture than color. Black and white photography offers more options in terms of contrast and using various filters for more dramatic effects. However, there are no hard and fast rules. Each photographer should have his or her own approach to a subject.

Landscapes can be great subjects to shoot in black and white, bringing into focus the forms, shapes, and adding dimension to the subject. Though not an absolute, color tends to be a better choice for subjects such as weddings as well as subjects known for their bright colors. Flowers would be a good example.

When the subject of your photo is a person or persons, both black and white and/or color can have a striking effect. Try to consider the mood of the subject when choosing, and which effect you want the photo to have.

Black and white photography seems to add a sense of timelessness and comfort, while color seems to add life to the subject matter.

Both black and white and color have their benefits and the more experience you have in photography will help you decide which is more appropriate for the subject you are shooting.