The Darlow Report
by Andrew Darlow
1/15/10
Hi folks!
I hope 2010 is treating you well so far. My thoughts go out to all
those who have been affected by the recent earthquakes in Haiti. As
with other disasters, it is photography and video by professionals and
amateur photographers/videographers that often helps to bring aid in
the form of donations and other assistance.
For this edition, I share a learning resource, an interesting story
about Saturday Night Live and Canon cameras, and I announce an
upcoming photo contest.
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New Tamron Educational Video Series Starting January 18, 2010
Tamron has been building an impressive Learning Center over the last
few years containing tips that can be applied to many different
situations (even if you don't use their lenses). The company just
announced a new series of 1 minute “DSLR Know How with Tamron”
Episodes Starting Monday, January 18th on the TamronVids Channel on
YouTube.com. Below is the full text of the press release. I think that
there will be a lot of good info for shooters of all levels.
January 11, 2010, Commack, NY – Tamron USA, Inc. has just announced a
free new learning program that’s specifically targeted at first-time
Digital SLR owners, but also likely to appeal to a broad spectrum of
shooters including experienced enthusiasts, and those who simply want
to get a better handle on all the exciting features built into their
new Digital SLR cameras. Starting on January 18, 2010, and every
Monday for 12 weeks, Tamron will release an entertaining and
informative one-minute episode of “DSLR Know How with Tamron” on
YouTube that’s designed to bring picture-takers up to speed in getting
the most out of their equipment.
"In just one minute per week you can learn the basics of successful
photography at no cost,” notes John VanSteenberg, Tamron’s Senior
Education Manager. “Each of these one-minute demonstrations is
designed to overcome uncertainty, inform, and dramatically raise the
success rate of photographers, particularly those who consider
themselves to be novices or new to digital SLR cameras.”
The lighthearted, fact-filled video episodes, presented by
professional photographer and instructor Andre Costantini, cover
essential topics, such as Intro to DSLRs, White Balance, Autofocus,
Using Scene Modes, RAW vs. JPEG, and much more. All contain a wealth
of solid, useful information, compiled by leading experts and
presented in straightforward, easy-to-understand language. The goal is
to expand the viewers’ knowledge base as quickly as possible while
providing a fun learning experience. We believe that followers who
watch the entire series will be able to take their creative DSLR skill
sets to a whole new level of picture-taking success.
“Once the ‘DSLR 101’ series is posted, we will follow it up with a
‘202’ and ‘303’ series covering more sophisticated techniques,
creating, in effect, a unique easy learning center,” says
VanSteenberg. “The release schedule of weekly introductions allows
viewers to try out the techniques and build a base of knowledge that
creates a foundation for success. Tamron is acclaimed as a
manufacturer of innovative high-performance camera lenses, but we also
want to position ourselves as a leader in photo education. That helps
raise the bar for everyone, including, of course, our valued customers."
The Tamron YouTube videos can be found on the TamronVids Channel at
http://www.youtube.com/user/TamronVids, and there will be weekly links
posted on the Tamron website (www.tamron.com) as well as on Facebook
and Twitter. To access the series, followers can subscribe to the Tamron
YouTube Channel and/or follow it on Twitter and Facebook to find out when
the videos are posted. The evolving Tamron Teachable Moments video
learning series is ultimately targeted at anyone with a passion for DSLR
photography. That includes shooters who feel challenged by the awesome
capabilities of their new cameras, old hands who want to take a refresher
course, and anyone who wants to enhance their skills and have a more
rewarding picture-taking experience. Fortunately this is the Digital Era,
so empowerment isonly a click away!
For more info as well as links to various Tamron websites and social
media links, visit:
http://www.tamron.com/news/corp/edu_videos2010.asp
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Saturday Night Live Opening Shot With Canon DSLR Video
I just came across this story on PMPNonline.com about how Canon DSLRs
are being used to film sequences for Saturday Night Live. You can find
it here:
http://www.pmpnonline.com/apps/blog/show/2565785-saturday-night-
live-opening-shot-with-canon-dslr-video
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Guild of Creative Art Eyesights 2010 Photo Competition
The Guild of Creative Art, located in Shrewsbury, NJ, is the oldest
and largest art community in New Jersey. As noted on their website,
"The Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing
excellence in the visual arts through teaching, exhibits, workshops,
and special events." In 2010, they will celebrate fifty years of
service.
This year marks the Guild's 7th Annual Competition. The contest is
open to all photographers working in traditional, digital or a
combination of both. Entry and judging categories include monochrome
and color photography. I'll also be contributing an award this year,
as I've done for the last two years.
For more information, visit this page:
http://www.guildofcreativeart.org/Shows/EyeSights2010/2010
EyeSightslJuriedOpenShow.html
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APA|NY Image Makers Lecture Series in New York City
with Bruce Byers and Lori Waselchuk
This looks to be an outstanding event. I know Bruce Byers personally,
and I believe that both Bruce and Lori will share very moving stories
and images with the audience.
Date: Monday, January 18, 2010
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: SoHo Apple Theater, 103 Prince St., New York, NY
(Sponsored by Kodak)
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That's all for now. If you'd like to share any thoughts about my
thoughts, feel free to contact me through the contact form here:
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All the best!
Andrew
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About Andrew:
Andrew Darlow is a photographer, author and digital imaging consultant
based in the New York City area. He is editor of The Imaging Buffet,
an online resource with news, reviews and interviews covering the
subjects of digital photography and printing. Andrew is the author of
Pet Photography 101: Tips for taking better photos of your dog or cat
(www.PhotoPetTips.com) and 301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques:
An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers (www.InkjetTips.com).
He can be reached for private or phone consulting at 732-742-0123.
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