Carl's Corner :)

yeah, that sounds about right, ron, but i've never seen it in a package or write-up somewhere. i'd be very curious to know what that software is and if just about any old camera would work.

i've seen shots of folks that use this sort of thing for studio work and i've always kind of drooled over it, but never seen a hardware/software list and write-up of what you'd need and need to do. even those web cams where they stream video of an eagle nesting or something like that... i dont know what it would take.

ok, and why would slr (ttl) only give you stop motion? you lost me on that one. certainly there is a stop when you push the shutter; i get that. but, i'm also talking real time viewing when the shutter hasnt been pushed yet; is that possible with an slr? from what i gather, you're saying it wouldnt be, that with the mirror in the up position during no shooting, the output from the camera is sending only during shooting. but, i've seen rigs, or rather images/videos of rigs, where they are viewing in real time, through the lens, to the pc display. that's what i'd like to know how to do, as well as the to the pc during shooting or just after shooting.

hehe, i guess i'm going to have to do some research on this. i think the hasselblad's can do this. i'll have to start looking around.

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Kraellin wrote: stream video of an eagle nesting

I think your camera would be excellent for that - even way too much.

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Kraellin wrote: why would slr (ttl) only give you stop motion

the mirror is in the way. Canon has a mirror lock-up mode that microscopists use but I have not heard of it being used to capture video. That doesn't mean it can't be done.

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Kraellin wrote: i've seen rigs, or rather images/videos of rigs, where they are viewing in real time

Olympus has a dSLR that will do this - even has an LCD preveiw but I'm not sure they make it any more.

yeah, thought it must be the mirror. ok.

i also recall in the dim reaches of my memory, a rig that used a laptop to control the camera. not only did you get real time viewing on the laptop from the camera, but you also controlled the shooting and settings of the camera from the laptop. but, that was a while back and like i say, dim reaches of memory

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Btw, are the Hasselblads SLRs? Do they even make a 35mm?

http://www.hasselbladusa.com/

steve, just how high res do you want and what's your price range and criteria/parameters you desire?

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StevieJ wrote: .traditional photography is just too tedious, time-consuming, and expensive

and all those dangerous chemicals.

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Kraellin wrote: is that what you wanted to show me

Yes, that was it. I checked the article for a date but didn't find one. I do not know if they still make it.

ok, well, thanks for that, ron. it's a start

ah, glass... steve, there are a number of good glass makers. leica is good. canon is good. not sure if nikon makes their own or buys, but it's good, whatever it is. i didnt know pentax made their own. that's worth knowing. generally, i'd trust anything by canon or nikon. they've been at it for years and they keep each other honest

Here are a couple more cs4 links.

http://garmahis.com/software/adobe-ph...-features/
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13580_3-9909725-39.html

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ronviers wrote: # over half a million registered members

Probably but do they use the site? Or just signed up and didn't go back lol! I'm notorious for doing that *coughs*

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ronviers wrote: # 250 new members daily

*points to the reply above*

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ronviers wrote: # 330 million hits per month

Question is are they hits to view what artist's are displaying, how many artists are selling stuff? Are the people only hitting the site to copy pictures they like? Not sure if I have seen water marks over stuff. Even though it does say on there that the creators have the copyrights etc how many people understand or even give a toss in this day and age?

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ronviers wrote: # Membership participation from 200 countries # over 2 million forum posts # over 1 million gallery images posted

well I was just there looking at the art created by Joseph, who teaches the Xenodreams class. So its possible a lot of people do stop by to look.

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ronviers wrote: This item appears to be, two girls in 40 poses, wearing 3 outfits. So who is buying this? What do people do with these girls once they get them?

I really don't what to know... Although I am sure you guys probably do

Okay here's this weeks Xenodreams extra homework image. Will go look at them links in a moment Ron.

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ronviers wrote: They only have a single page of Maya stuff. Confused What's up with that? Confused

Um.. let me guess.. price of Maya? Not many people buying Maya stuff?

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ronviers wrote: Looks great! You're getting better all the time.

Hehe I should hope so! Am going to have a go at messing around a bit tomorrow and see what I can come up with from what I have learnt, and maybe experiment a bit. Background is two filter forge filter images overlaid.

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ronviers wrote: Dinner time - later.

Happy Munching.. think I'll go do that sleep thing just hit midnight and my head feels a bit icky.

I have been watching the modeling videos for the human female. I decided that I should go ahead and start the project but leave it open. It will be nice to have the model plus it will give me something to fiddle with in my spare time. Plus I need to get my left hand trained in using the keyboard. After I learn more about texturing and lighting I may even want to apply that to the model. I am still looking for training DVDs for texturing and lighting so this will give me something to do until I find something.

Bel, those are getting better and better.....

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Carl wrote: Steve unfortunatly pentax has dropped the ball with there digitals with a real problem of phantoms.

Yeah, I know.....but I still hold out hope for them because of their wonderful lenses.....

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ronviers wrote: Carl you never answered the what kind of pictures you like to take question.

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Carl wrote: Full frontal nudity.....

.....

I actually still have a box of shot film still undeveloped in my refridgerator.....

My favorite photo excursions were exploring up through mountain streams looking for "fairy glens" and waterfalls that had never been photographed before. I'd pack up the camera, two or three lenses, and a lightweight tripod in one of my camera backpacks.....pick up a satelite phone.....and literally hike/climb up through the streams in the water to places that no one had been before. It was very relaxing.....hung out and took pictures when I found beautiful areas.....smoked a little.....swam in the pools......and moved on to next area and did the same thing. It was nice because RL issues just melted away and kinda cleaned the soul.....

Nowadays, I've only occasionally been doing some photogram work here and there.....but I plan on getting back into it some day down the road here with a digital system.....

How about you, Craig, Bel, and Carl......what types of pics do you all like to take???

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ronviers wrote: Carl you never answered the what kind of pictures you like to take question.

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Kraellin wrote: there are 'types' of pictures? i just take pictures!

LOL I like photos of the world around me of all types for general photography but I like total control over my photos, so I like to construct/build and light etc in a studio [ I use the word studio loosely ] situation for my photographs [ hence loving being able to view and control shots on the pc ], of course being able to make filters to add another layer or paint draw into them appeases creativeness and my need to express visually internal and external stimuli

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Carl wrote: and yes I'm going senile

you just realised?

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StevieJ wrote: "fairy glens"

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Carl wrote: mmmmmmm

Okay that old fashioned fairies? Or modern day ones?.. If it's modern day ones arn't they better known as club's rather than glens?

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Carl wrote: your lucky I won't be able to remember you said that tomorrow

Just avoid page 144 then

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Carl wrote: good idea, it on the list - now where did I put that list

Steve probably borrowed it when he went to the fairy 'Glens'

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Carl wrote: Tutu pockets

hehe

Aaah the famous tutu with pockets huh...

ookay wonder if they really thought about it when they did this web site name..

http://www.penisland.net/

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Beliria wrote: http://www.penisland.net/

Hey Beliria, you must have missed this from an earlier post.


All of these are legitimate companies that didn't spend quite enough
time considering how their online names might appear ... and be
misread.

These are not made up. Check them out yourself!

1. 'Who Represents' is where you can find the name of the agent that
represents any celebrity. Their Web site is www.whorepresents.com

2 . Experts Exchange is a knowledge base where programmers can
exchange advice and views at www.expertsexchange.com

3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at www.penisland.net

4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at www.therapistfinder.com

5. There's the Italian Power Generator company, www.powergenitalia.com

6. And don't forget the Mole Station Native Nursery in New South Wales ,
www.molestationnursery.com

7. If you're looking for IP computer software, there's always
www.ipanywhere.com

8. The First Cumming Methodist Church Web site is www.cummingfirst.com

9. And the designers at Speed of Art await you at their wacky Web site,
www.speedofart.com

I so didn't see these!!

Would have remembered if I had lol!

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ronviers wrote: Now this is cool.

oo pretty lights!