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10 Changes That Must Have Steve Jobs Rolling In His Grave

I miss Steve Jobs. The tech world is so boring. So beige. Things haven't been the same without his show-and-tells, him slamming people left and right, or his email replies in the middle of the night.
Apple hasn't been the same either. And, wherever he is, Jobs probably doesn't like some of the things that have been happening or are about to happen in Cupertino. Here are the 10 things that would have probably made him shout his classic "this is shit!"

Full article: http://gizmodo.com/5...ng-in-his-grave

Buy the Right SD Card for Your Camera

By Derrick Story, Macworld
If a new digital camera is on your shopping list this season, you'll also need a memory card to store photos on. While some cameras come with a small starter card, most don't. In either case, you'll want to invest in a good card with lots of room for your pictures.

Prices for SDHC memory cards--the most popular type of camera media--can range from $5 to $95. But how can you tell which is the best memory card for you? Here are the important things to keep in mind when buying a new card (if you're in a hurry, just scroll down to the end for a summary).

Which flavor of SD?
For the most part, SDHC cards have replaced older SD memory cards. Both cards use the same form factor (24 by 32mm); however SDHC cards feature larger capacities and higher data-transfer speed (SDHC cards range from 4GB to 32GB, where older SD cards top out at 2GB). Nearly all SD-compatible cameras sold today accept both SD and SDHC cards, so either will work. Where this could become an issue is if you have an old camera that was manufactured before the SDHC standard was adopted.

Full article: http://www.pcworld.c...our_camera.html

by Brenda Tharp
author of Creative Nature & Outdoor Photography

Photographic Model Release forms are a funny thing. In certain cases we need them, but in others, it's doubtful.

However, for photos that will be used in commercial applications - ads, brochures, posters, greeting cards, catalogs, postcards, kiosks, trade shows, Web sites, etc. - you will need a release from your subject in order to be "legal."

Following industry standards, for any work that will appear in consumer or trade magazines, newspapers, or educational books, you generally do not need a model release. This is also true for photographic exhibits. These are considered educational/informational uses.

Full article: http://www.betterpho...ticle.asp?id=37

It takes a lot of experience and creative vision to visualize the beauty in mono-chromes. And it takes equally sound technique to capture and create them. Here are 10 tips to help you get started with making stunning black and white photographs, create mood, interest and ultimate masterpieces.

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  Learn To Envision In Black And White
  
  The first thing to get started with black and white photography is the mono-chromatic visualization. Learn to see and admire the beauty of black and white photographs before picking up the camera. Get inspiration from the black and white photo-galleries and look for the essence that draws your attention into the timeless world of black and white photography. The ultimate beauty of black and white photographs lies in the creative approach of the photographer with which he draws the viewer’s attention to the masterpiece of art.
  
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  Shoot In Color
  
  In case of black and white photography it is always better to shoot in color and work on the conversion to black and white during post-processing. The presence of color information allows you to use your own post-processing techniques and fine-tune the results. Shooting in color enables you to de-saturate specific colors to present a mono-tone image or use color filters to change the contrast and shades of objects of different yet equally strong colors. And you can also process the image creatively to create a partial black and white photograph. And it doesn’t end there; creativity is the only limit. Tuning the camera to black and white mode is not always the solution to black and white photography. The best black and white photographs are the ones which truly utilize the power of color. Conversion during post-processing allows you to mix color channels, shift hues, de-saturate and applying color filters for more effective conversion. See converting the color photograph to black and white.

See all ten tips, stunning photographs, and links to many great articles at http://www.advancedp...te-photographs/

Nearly every modern phone has a camera attached to it and subsequently more and more people are taking photos in public places than ever before. The shot might be as simple as snapping a picture of a parade or as tricky as recording video of a riot. Regardless of the reasons, the rules for photographing in public places are the same.
For the most part, your right to take photographs and video in public places in the United States is protected under the First Amendment under free speech. This includes snapping pictures of your favorite monument when you're on vacation or taking part in a little citizen journalism. It's not as cut and dry as you may think and it's good to know your rights and the caveats that come with them.
The General Rule: If You Can See It You Can Shoot It


Your basic right is actually pretty simple: if you're in a public place and you can see it, you can shoot it. This means as long as you're in a public location you can legally take almost any picture. However, if you're using a telephoto lens, parabolic microphone, or hidden camera to get a shot of a private property when you're standing on public property you might have an issue. So, what constitutes a public place?
Full story: http://lifehacker.co...now-your-rights