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This week: Is a photographer an author? Special guest co-host Joseph Linaschke, and guest Trey Ratcliff reveals his amazing 'Stuck in Motion' technique.

Hosts: Frederick Van Johnson, Ron Brinkmann, Joseph Linaschke, Trey Ratcliff

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Show producer Aaron Mahler at www.halfpress.com or www.twitter.com/halfpress

Show notes by Bruce Clarke at www.momentsindigital.com or www.twitter.com/bruceclarke

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NEWS & DISCUSSION

Canon EOS 7D firmware update corrects ghosting phenomenon
Canon has posted firmware v1.1.0 for the EOS 7D. The update promises to eliminate a phenomenon where "barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible" when shooting continuously. Nobody on the panel currently has the 7D. Ron is holding off as he was looking for more out of the camera in terms of it's low light sensitivity. Joseph shoots with a 5D Mark II and a 1Ds Mark III. Trey does a lot of HDR photography and shoot mainly Nikon. For a free tutorial on HDR from Trey, head on over to http://www.stuckincustoms.com/hdr-tutorial/

Judge In Google Book Settlement Case Says Photographers Are Not Authors
The judge in the case denied an attempt by photographers to become part of the settlement. In the decision, Judge Denny Chin basically ruled that photographers are not authors, and that the settlement only covers “word-based material,” with the exception of illustrations in children’s books. The current settlement does not preclude photographers from bringing their own lawsuit

Toyota Apologizes For Using Flickr Photos In SUV Ad
Toyota U.S.A. has removed a photo feature from one of its Web sites and apologized to Flickr photographers whose images appeared on the site without their permission. Flickr user Jakerome identified over 40 Flickr images used on the 4Runner site and compiled them in three galleries.

Fred asks Trey how he handles his photos online. Trey puts all of his stuff online under creative commons and finds that very rarely big companies ever use his images without permission. He uploads the full version of the image. He hates watermarks on images and thinks that sharing them online is a great way to get your stuff out there. There is no need to use watermarks to prevent your images from being stolen. You can use Tin Eye to find out where your images are being used online.

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POLL RESULTS & CURRENT POLL

What is your post-processing app preference? Lightroom - 39% Aperture - 21% Bridge - 2% iPhoto - 5% Capture NX - 2% Photoshop (including Elements) - 13% Some combination of the above - 14% Other - 3%

We are still working on our next poll. Head on over to www.twiplog.com and give us your opinion.

INTERVIEW WITH TREY RATCLIFF ON HOW HE CREATED THE MOMENTS BETWEEN VIDEO

Trey is going to reveal how he created "The Moments Between" - a clever video technique that a reader dubbed "Stuck in Motion". It's 50% hardware and 50% software. Essentially it is a technique of creating a video shot with a Casio EX-F1 at 600 fps and then played back at 30 fps. There are four key elements to the technique: 1) Move the camera 10x as fast as you think you need to. 2) Get at least 2 layers of independent motion (and have the 3rd layer in motion be the camera). 3) Record humans, animals, water, or other objects that have Newtonian expectations. 4) Shoot in bright light. You can read all about the technique on Trey's website at http://www.stuckincustoms.com/stuckinmotion/. Trey has been using iMovie for editing but he's starting to get his feet wet with Final Cut Pro.

LISTENER QUESTIONS

Question 1 - Travel Photography

Q: Eamonn Bell asks: I'm about to go to Europe with my partner for about a month. Part of the excitement of the trip for me, is the chance to photograph amazing landmarks and scenes. But this is a holiday, and I will always be with my partner who does take the occasional photo with her point and shoot, but isn't as passionate as I am with photography. Do you have any tips on how I make the trip still feel like a holiday, while taking a lot of photos?

Ron: If you're with someone who has no interest in photography there could be some friction. Try to get the person you are traveling with interested in photography at some level. If they are someone who really isn't into photography, I try to just capture a lot of the environment and shoot as I go and not spend as much time worrying about trying to get the perfect composition.

Trey: I don't travel with people who don't like to take photos. Even if you're horrible at photography, it can still be fun. I try to inspire those around me to take it up. I can't conceive of a person who would not enjoy taking photos of a beautiful place.

Joseph: Travel light. Do not take your tripod and 5 lenses with you or they will definitely look at you funny. Try to go with one lens and maybe one other lens for specific shots. Try to include them in the photographs. Don't be afraid to put the camera in your partner's hand or do some couple shots.

Question 2 - Lens Suggestions

Q: Michael Green writes: I shoot portraits and landscapes. I'm new to DSLR and have a Nikon D60 as my entry level camera. My question is what are the top three lenses that I should most need in my kit? Think bang for the buck.

Ron: I would recommend an extremely fast 50mm prime lens. Something around 1.8 or better.

Fred: The three I typically throw in my bag are the 50mm f1.4, the 14-24mm and a 70-200 and sometimes the 24-70 to fill in the gap in between. If I had to take just one lens, I would go with the 50mm f1.4.

Trey: You are both spot on with that 50mm f1.4. For landscape photography, the 14-24mm is a great lens but it's a little pricey. If cost is an issue, the Sigma 10-20mm is about the half the cost and is a great choice as well. I also recommend taking the 24-70mm lens.

Joseph: The 24-70, the 70-200mm and the 50mm. I have the 50mm f1.2 which is amazing but the 1.4 and 1.8 versions are also good. I did an international trip recently where I only brought the 50mm f1.2 with me and it was a great experience.

Question 3 - What About Pentax?

Samuel Gonzalez Q: Hello, I am a big fan of your show, and that line is just a cliche :) anyways, I've been shooting with Pentax for more than 10 years, I love every one of the models I've purchased through the years, I owned k20 and k7, they are really good cameras, accustomed to them and I don't think I would change for canon or nikon, It is a brand that has been there strong and stable, my point is that is really rare to hear something about Pentax, not even a podcast :( pentaxian community is quite big, and I'd love to hear your thoughts about it.

Ron: Nothing wrong with Pentax. My first camera was a Pentax and I shot with it for awhile. We are just trying to reach as wide an audience as possible and the numbers point to most people owning either Canon or Nikon gear. The main reason I wouldn't go with a Pentax camera is mainly due to the low light sensitivity capabilities of their cameras.

Joseph: Nothing against Pentax, I just don't have any experience working with Pentax. It doesn't mean that they are not good - it's just not what the majority of people are using. Gear isn't everything. You could put a 1 Ds Mark III in the hands of an amateur and an iPhone in the hands of a pro and guess who will get the better photos?

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Ron - Wikimedia Commons Picture of the Day

Joseph - a piece of cheap black felt from the fabric store to use as a background

Trey - photographer T Anami created a series of animated stereo views of old Japan. Ron also did something similar to this about a year ago and you can see the results of his work on his blog.

Fred - Lexar 32 GB 60x Platinum SDHC card

WRAP UP

Frederick Van Johnson - www.frederickvan.com or www.twitter.com/frederickvan

Ron Brinkmann - www.digitalcomposting.com or www.twitter.com/ronbrinkmann

Joseph Linaschke - www.confessionsofatraveljunkie.com or www.twitter.com/travel_junkie

Trey Ratcliff - www.stuckincustoms.com or www.twitter.com/treyratcliff

Show notes by Bruce Clarke at www.momentsindigital.com or www.twitter.com/bruceclarke

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