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  • A brief introduction to measuring the color of light

    We all know how important it is to prepare for the different amounts of light during a photo shoot. One aspect of this preparation is to understand the color composition of the light that is illuminating your subject. Our cameras have sensors that can sometimes detect this, but the result is not always perfect, as we know.

    James Duncan Davidson, the official photographer for O'Reilly Media, has written an excellent article about measuring the color of light. It covers everything from the science behind the term "color temperature" to an understanding of the relative compositions of light from the most common light sources we use everyday. He is able to cover some of the nitty gritty science without losing you in equations and mundane details. And at then end I am left looking around thinking to myself, "It looks like it is about 5500K outside today."

    Read the full article.

    Posted May 27 2008, 08:02 AM by jamiestephens with no comments
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  • Join NAPP Prior to July 30th and Save!

    We are excited to be working with NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) to bring you an opportunity to join their great organization. NAPP is an inspired community that is creative, talented, and a lot of fun. I was able to be with many of these great people at Photoshop World in Orlando this past April, and they are amazing!   

    Here are some of the benefits of belonging:

     

    -         Subscription to Photoshop User magazine (published 8 times a year) - This magazine features cover-to-cover tutorials, industry news, and product reviews you won’t find anywhere else.

    -         Members-only Web Site Access - Members get exclusive web access to the latest video tutorials, product reviews and much more.

    -         Exclusive Discounts – Save money on the latest hardware, software and accessories from Apple, B&H, onOne Software, Dell, Epson, Office Depot, iStockphoto and others.

     

    Join before July 30th and NAPP will reduce the annual membership from $99 to $89.  As an added gift, NAPP will send you The Adobe Photoshop CS3 for Beginners DVD featuring Dave Cross ($69.99 US value).  This best-selling DVD will walk you through a full range of Photoshop® functions, tools and techniques.

     

    Here’s how you get started:

     

    1. Join online at https://www.photoshopuser.com/join_form.html or call NAPP at 800.738.8513, Monday through Friday,  8:30 AM to 7:00 PM EST. 

     

    2. Give the folks at NAPP your special Mpix Discount Code: NAPM-1UMPX by phone or online.

     

    For more information on NAPP membership go to www.photoshopuser.com.  To learn more about Dave Cross’ DVD go to http://www.kelbytraining.com/?page=product&id=27.

     

    If you are looking to hone your Photoshop skills, a NAPP membership is a great way to get started!

     

     

    Photoshop is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

     

      

     

    Posted May 13 2008, 01:21 PM by Joe Dellasega with 2 comment(s)

  • How to create a Business Card

    Helpful Sizing Information:

     

    Detailed steps to place your Business Card order:

    1. Go to http://www.mpix.com/MpixPress/ 

     2. Download the MpixPRESS software - if you have not already done so.

     

     

    3. Once the software has been downloaded to your computer you are ready to begin.

     

     4. Simply drag and drop the 2.25x3.75 image into the software layout. NOTICE: Please disregard the red line within the software

    Original file created in Photoshop. NOTICE: Text must be a minimum of 1/4" from the edge of the image

     

     

    5. The re-size to fill page button must be selected to correctly fill the entire template.

     

    6. Click the Order with MpixPRESS button 

    7. The image will upload and give you a proofing PDF file option. NOTICE: Please make sure to double check the proof. The black marks on each edge will indicate where the card is trimmed.

     

    Here is an example of a file that is incorrectly sized. This will happen when the re-size to fill page option is not used.

     

    8. Once the FTP upload has completed you will be directed to an Mpix.com login page where your items will be placed in your Mpix Press shopping cart. Click the red 'checkout' button, enter your billing information and your order will be shipped shortly.

     

     

    Final result

    Posted May 12 2008, 11:41 AM by The Mpix Guys with no comments

  • How to create a Postcard

    Detailed steps to place your postcard order:

    1. Go to http://www.mpix.com/MpixPress/ 

     2. Download the MpixPRESS software - if you have not already done so.

     

    3. Once the software has been downloaded to your computer you are ready to begin.

    4. Simply drag and drop the 4.25x5.75 image into the software layout. NOTICE: Please disregard the red line within the software

    Original file created in Photoshop. NOTICE: Text must be a minimum of 1/4" from the edge of the image

    5. The re-size to fill page button must be selected to correctly fill the entire template.

    6. Click the Order with MpixPRESS button 

    7. The image will upload and give you a proofing PDF file option. NOTICE: Please make sure to double check the proof. The black marks on each edge will indicate where the card is trimmed. Also, make sure the image fills the white bleed area.

     

    Here is an example of a file that is incorrectly sized. This will happen when the re-size to fill page option is not used.

    8. Once the FTP upload has completed you will be directed to an Mpix.com login page where your items will be placed in your Mpix Press shopping cart. Click the red 'checkout' button, enter your billing information and your order will be shipped shortly.

     

    Posted May 12 2008, 11:39 AM by The Mpix Guys with no comments

  • How to order a Folded Greeting Card

    Detailed steps to place your Folded Greeting Card order:

    1. Go to http://www.mpix.com/MpixPress/ 

     2. Download the MpixPRESS software - if you have not already done so.

     

    3. Once the software has been downloaded to your computer you are ready to begin.

     

    4. Simply drag and drop the 4.25x5.75 image into the software layout. NOTICE: Please disregard the red line within the software

    Original file created in Photoshop. NOTICE: Text must be a minimum of 1/4" from the edge of the image

     

    5. The re-size to fill page button must be selected to correctly fill the entire template.

     

    6. Click the Order with MpixPRESS button 

    7. The image will upload and give you a proofing PDF file option. NOTICE: Please make sure to double check the proof. The black marks on each edge will indicate where the card is trimmed. Also, make sure the image fills the white bleed area.

    Here is an example of a file that is incorrectly sized. This will happen when the re-size to fill page option is not used.

    8. Once the FTP upload has completed you will be directed to an Mpix.com login page where your items will be placed in your Mpix Press shopping cart. Click the red 'checkout' button, enter your billing information and your order will be shipped shortly.

     

    Posted May 12 2008, 11:37 AM by The Mpix Guys with no comments

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