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Alien Skin’s Software: Exposure 2 - Fantastic Vintage Effects For Your Digital Photography

Friday, April 11th, 2008

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Okay, about 3 maybe 4 weeks ago I received a CD in the mail from the Alien Skin’s Lab introducing to me the latest release of their new version of Exposure…Exposure 2. I have never got to look into Exposure 1 in the past, but I have done some reviews on some previous releases of Alien Skin’s Software.

This new piece of software really caught my attention once I installed it. Simply because I get true dynamic finished looks at a touch of a button. Exposure 2 is a plug-in (naturally), it is run from within Photoshop’s filter menu and is started in either color or black and white mode which is a smart move from the guys/gals over at Alien Skin’s Lab.

Alien Skin’s Exposure 2 is compatible with Adobe Photoshop CS2 & CS3 which is great for the many people who haven’t gotten the upgrade. Installation is simple, just slip in the disk, click and go. Of course registration is required but after all that you are on your way on to getting great photography finishes once installed.

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The Loose Roosters Shoot - Gasoline & Milk

Friday, April 11th, 2008

The Loose Roosters Shoot - Gasoline & Milk (The Album Cover)

Photographer: Jay Rodriguez

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Chillin @ the Bus Stop

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Daniela - This is why I’m hot

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

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Just some practice shots I took, balancing the reds and bringing out some major skin tones onto this shot. Hope you all enjoy :)

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Shooting the Verrazano Bridge - Brooklyn Side over looking Staten Island

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

Shooting the Verrazano Bridge

Recent Pics - Jay Rodriguez

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

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Here are a couple of pics during the past couple of weeks

The Native Drummer

Monday, August 13th, 2007

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Popphoto.com - NYC Mayor’s Office to Close Comment Period on New Photography Restrictions

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

The City of New York Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and Broadcasting (MOFTB) will stop accepting public comments on proposed photography and video restrictions on August 3, 2007. As The New York Times recently reported, the new rules have drawn protests from both the New York Civil Liberties Union and Picture New York, a group created to counter the proposal.

The proposed rules would require photographers and videographers shooting or scouting locations on New York City property (which includes the streets and parks that make up most of the city’s public space) to obtain a permit specifying dates, times, and location. This restriction would apply to any party including two or more people in a single site for 30 or more minutes, and any party of five or more with a tripod at a site for 10 or more minutes. The time limit includes all set-up and breakdown activity, and a single site is defined as “any area within 100 feet of where an activity commenced.”

It is notable that while comments on the MOFTB Web site refer to the relevant parties as “crew,” the text of the formal proposal describes them as anyone engaging in “conduct involving a communication … whether verbal or otherwise.” That would seem to include photographic subjects, making outdoor portrait and group photography sessions subject to the rules. Photographers who hold NYPD-issued press passes are exempt from the permit requirement. [Read More Here] [Sign Petition here]

Teddy Cam

Saturday, June 9th, 2007

Heres a recent shot I took while experimenting with monochrome on manual mode on my Canon XTI.

I was planning on taking the traditional Teddy Bear in the Bedroom Corner shot…well I did, but with a little more spunk :)

I hope you all like :)

Free Adobe Lightroom Presets

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007

I’m not one to pass up free stuff so I thought I’d mention this one. Jack Davis (renowned Photoshop educator, author and Photoshop Hall of Famer) has worked with onOne Software to create one-click photo presets that work specifically with Lightroom. There are over 80 presets that work with the tone, color, as well as many other types of specialized conversions that you can achieve with your photos. As you can imagine, with 80 of them, the possibilities are pretty remarkable. So hat’s off to Jack and the team at onOne Software for jumping into what will be a brand new avenue for creativity with Photoshop Lightroom.

Download the presets here.

Source: LRKT

New* 20/20 MD - Photoshop Plugin

Monday, September 18th, 2006

Since the advent of digital imaging, we all spend too much time in front of a computer fixing photos, and not enough time behind a camera taking photos. That is about to change.

Introducing 20/20 Color MD, an amazing Adobe Photoshop plug-in that works like an eye exam to quickly color correct your photos. It takes care of all your correction needs, including dynamic range, color balance, brightness, and saturation. There’s even a great highlight and shadow feature built right in.

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