This 2 minute screencast shows an easy-to-use technique for blending multiple exposures (or in this case, two versions of one exposure) to increase the dynamic range of a photograph.
GIMP is free photo editing software for Windows, Mac and Linux.
I published the final version of this photo at Flickr.
Music by Pitx.
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This video is a quick demonstration of the foreground selection tool in the GIMP, a powerful and free image editing application. The foreground selection tool gives photographers a quick and easy way to isolate portions of a photograph for masking or other effects.
Music by sunbyrn.
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I’ve been using the GIMP image editor (also known as the GNU Image Manipulation Program) (also known as the wonderful, open source, free photo editor with the awful name) a lot lately. Version 2.4.2. I highly recommend a second look if you haven’t tried it recently. The newest version has vastly improved controls for cropping and selections, a foreground selection tool, a healing tool, and better brush management among other enhancements.
But one thing my stock GIMP install didn’t have was a decent noise removal filter. That is, until I downloaded and installed the GREYCstoration plugin. Installing it is as simple as downloading and dropping the plugin into the GIMP plugins directory. Restart GIMP and you’ll find a new menu under Filters | Enhance | GREYCstoration.
Picture this: you’re ready to dip your toes into the world of graphic design. You’ve got a great idea, a hot cup of coffee, and then it hits you – Adobe Photoshop is expensive! But don’t let that put out your creative flame.
You ask yourself if there are free options available? Absolutely! Let’s explore….
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When to upgrade your camera body is a question that often confuses many photographers, especially amateur ones.
The decision can be daunting, especially considering the investment involved.
Your current gear might seem sufficient, but could it be holding you back from capturing even better images?
Deciding to upgrade your camera body is not only about staying up-to-date, but also ensuring you have the best equipment for honing your photographic skills.
… Continue reading When to Upgrade Camera Body; And When to do Something Else
If you want to retouch your photos for free, you will need to find the appropriate photo editing software for exactly what you want to achieve. There are many such software programs out there for both the Mac and Windows platforms. But many of them are not really that great in the free category.
To save you time and frustration, I will share the best free photo editing software programs that you can use to post-process your pictures. There are some real gems if you know where to look.
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Ever see those photos that look impossibly sharp? How about ones that have zero blur and are sharp throughout, even when its a macro closeup of an object that would be impossible to capture without a huge amount of light?
In this article I will tell you the secrets behind a technique called focus stacking, which is not difficult to do, and how you can perform it manually without fancy expensive gadgets. We will also look at automatic and semi-automatic methods.
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Taking great selfies requires the right light, angle, setting, and editing. Getting a great shot is so much more than just clicking a button. It requires skill, practice, and good technique.
Come along and learn how to master the art of the perfect selfie using photography tricks and tools described below.
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There is no doubting the fact that this year is going to be very competitive for photographers. This means that if you are not well-equipped with the proper software, there is a chance that your business may suffer. Many photographers don’t know how to remain competitive. They have yet to understand the fact that rendering top services requires some of the best tools.
Are you struggling in your photography business? Do you know that there are programs out there which can help grow your business today? Read on.
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The importance of post-processing and editing in photos and videos cannot be overemphasized. For every great photograph, great view, lighting, and aesthetics, there is a precise amount of effort that was put in place to achieve that result that has become a focus of all eyes. A bulk of these efforts come into play in the post-processing aspect, editing in particular. Many people refuse to see the importance of editing in photos and videos.
The most common mistake people make when it comes to photography is ignoring just how important post-processing can be. Most photographers skip the last step for many reasons; the most popular is the cost of accessing these post-processing and editing softwares.
And sometimes, because of how daunting it is to use this software, particularly for beginners. However, most people don’t know that there is a long list of editing tools that are easy to use, which are free or inexpensive.
… Continue reading The Top Best Photo and Video Tools for Beginners
