Hardware & Software
Image quality starts with the scanner hardware.  The scanner software determines the user’s experience and the final output quality.  Thus, the image quality is dependent on the quality of the hardware and software, and how well the hardware and software work together. Continue reading…

The Devil’s in the Details
The Photoshop CS3/CS4 WOW Book provides an good learning platform for Photoshop users.  Each chapter is broken into a number of sections enabling the reader to learn about and practice a particular skill or technique. Continue reading…

Excellent Learning
Richard Harrington, in Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS4,  provides an excellent learning platform for beginner and intermediate Photoshop users.  He provides comprehensive, yet engaging explanations. Continue reading…

Location, Location, Location
Location may not be “everything” in photography.  Composition, focus,  exposure and a tack sharp image are still king.  When using images to tell a story – even “where I went on my last vacation” – knowing the images location makes a story come alive. Continue reading…

A Workshop in Print
Have you ever considered attending a photo workshop, but put off by the cost, often over $1000.  In these economic times, it may be hard to afford the cost, even if the cost can be justified.  However, Ralph Clevenger in Photographing Nature provides an affordable and viable alternative to attending a workshop. Continue reading…

Introduction to Animation
Computer Animation Complete sets the stage with a well written introduction. In this section, the first chapter discusses some of the key events in the history of animation to introduce the principles of animation and film making. This chapter is written at a non-technical level and makes very interesting reading for anyone interested in animation. The target audience, however, is experienced animators. Continue reading…