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Tuesday, March 08, 2011Should I work for free?Tony Donaldson | 03/08- 12:48 PM
We all get approached to do work for free or at a reduced fee. How do you decide whether to take the gig or not? Here’s a brilliant chart to help you make that decision and understand how to improve your business. more »Wednesday, February 23, 2011CRU-Dataport Introduces the New ToughTech DuoTony Donaldson | 02/23- 09:07 AMHigh performance RAID on the go using notebook drives.
Sleek and sophisticated may not be the average consumer’s initial thought regarding hard drives, but CRU-DataPort’s engineering ingenuity has changed the playing field with ToughTech Duo. This high performance RAID portable storage system works with two 2.5” notebook drives or solid state drives to back-up and store data. Designed for professional photographers and digital media users while on location or in the studio, ToughTech Duo maximizes storage in a mini footprint (3.5” x 6.26” x 1.34” or 89mm x 159mm x 34mm) to ensure data integrity and protect digital assets. ToughTech Duo guards against data loss by writing the same information in real-time to both drives. It also saves from costly system downtime as the system can continue to run while the ToughTech Duo restores data on the hard drive. more »Friday, February 11, 2011New Marshall 7” Monitor with HDMI Loop ThroughDan Carr | 02/11- 08:35 AMSmall Monitor With Big Features for HDSLR Movie Making
Marshall Electronics has recently announced the worlds first 7-inch LCD monitor with HDMI loop through functionality allowing you to run multiple LCDs from a single HDMI output on your HDSLR. Now you can have a monitor for the camera operator or director and another one for your focus puller without having to employ expensive powered HDMI splitters. The monitor also features a huge range of other useful features like false color and peaking as well as DSLR ratio adjustment which will show a full screen , un-letterboxed view of what you are recording, no matter which DSLR you are using. more »Wednesday, January 05, 2011Sandisk Joins the 128GB Game With Extreme Pro CF CardDan Carr | 01/05- 09:50 PM
Just yesterday Lexar reveled the world’s first 128GB SDXC Card and today Sandisk has announced the first 100mb/s 128GB Compact Flash Card as part of their Extreme Pro lineup. The card will carry a whopping price tag of $1500 ! Full press release after the break. more »Tuesday, January 04, 2011Lexar Announces 128GB SDXC Card !Dan Carr | 01/04- 10:04 PM
In the run up to the CES show in Las Vegas this week Lexar has released details of the worlds first 133x 128GB SDXC card. $699.99 MSRP in the US. Full press release after the jump! more »Tuesday, December 28, 2010Samsung releases the NX11 Mirrorless CameraDan Carr | 12/28- 06:19 PM
Earlier in the year Samsung Imaging unveiled the NX10 , their shot at the interchangeable lens mirrorless compact camera market. Today they have shown the new NX11 just prior to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The NX11 featured a 14MP sensor that also shoots HD video and uses the companie’s APS-C sized sensor and NX format lenses. Full press release and more photos after the break. more »Thursday, December 09, 2010Tamron announces 60th Anniversary Model 18-270mm Di II VC lensDan Carr | 12/09- 02:45 PM
Tamron has today announced the worlds smallest and lightest 15x SLR zoom lens , available for Nikon and Canon mounts. Full press release after the break. more »Friday, October 15, 2010B&H Photo Offers New iPhone AppTony Donaldson | 10/15- 12:26 PMAn iPhone app specifically to make searching and ordering from B&H Photo easier and more streamlined.
A new, dedicated iPhone app from B&H Photo in New York offers easy searching, browsing and purchasing almost any item the store sells, worldwide. Users can see high resolution images, download pdf user manuals (really handy if you’re away from home/office and forgot the manual), and order via the app. Thursday, October 14, 2010Lensbaby ScoutTony Donaldson | 10/14- 10:35 PMLensbaby comes out with their first lens that doesn’t bend
Lensbaby introduces Scout, the first Lensbaby lens that doesn’t bend. The Scout comes with Lensbaby’s Fisheye Optic, giving you an ultra wide 160 degree angle of view. This 12mm optic also lets you get as close as a half inch from your subject so you can explore your world on a macro level. more »Wednesday, September 22, 2010Think Tank Photo Releases Completely Redesigned Digital HolstersTony Donaldson | 09/22- 12:59 PM“Expandable Holster-Style Camera Bags for Quick Access”
SANTA ROSA, CALIF – Sometimes all photographers need in the field is one digital SLR body and one lens attached. Other times, just additional lens or accessories need to be added to the kit. To meet this need, Think Tank Photo has completely redesigned its line-up of Digital Holsters™. Available in early October in five sizes, their expandable “Pop Down” section allows them to hold lenses of two different vertical heights with the hood in position or with it reversed. A feature new to V2.0 is the built-in side attachment system compatible with most Modular, Skin, or Multimedia components. more »Thursday, March 18, 2010Canon Issues Statement About 5D MKII UpdateScott Gentry | 03/18- 06:12 PMThat little update that messed things up!
I first learned about this on our sister site PVC. Luckily I hadn’t updated the firmware yet… more »Tuesday, March 02, 2010Canon adds 24 and 25fps HD Movie recording to the EOS 5D Mark II with Firmware 2.0.3Scott Gentry | 03/02- 10:24 AMVideo shooters rejoice! London, 2nd March 2010 – Canon today pre-announces the release of a firmware update for the multiple award-winning EOS 5D Mark II. Originally announced in late 2009, the update adds 24* and 25 frames per second (fps) recording to the camera’s EOS MOVIE video function, and will be available as a free download from the middle of March. more »Monday, March 01, 2010Mamiya Introdces New DM40 Large-Sensor DSLRScott Gentry | 03/01- 05:36 PM
Elmsford, NY - March 1, 2010 - Mamiya today announced the addition of the new Mamiya DM40 to its lineup of professional large-sensor DSLRs. Featuring a resolution of 40 megapixels with a peak capture rate of .8 seconds per frame and a sustained capture rate of 60 frames per minute, the Mamiya DM40 is the industry’s fastest large-sensor DSLR. more »Tuesday, June 16, 2009LEICA D-LUX 4 ‘Safari’Scott Gentry | 06/16- 10:30 PMNew special edition features olive green finish
Leica Camera AG, Solms, presents a new special edition in the D-Lux 4 series: the LEICA D-LUX 4 ‘Safari.’ Following the introduction of the Leica M8.2 ‘Safari’ at the beginning of this year, the LEICA D-LUX 4 ‘Safari’ is the first compact Leica camera with the same olive green outdoor look. This special limited edition will be available in August 2009. A durable, waterproof carrying case is included with the camera to complete the set. It offers ample room for the camera and optional accessories for the D-LUX 4 collection such as a handgrip, optical viewfinder or flash. Additionally, the back of the case has a compartment containing a nylon “rain cape” that can be pulled out to cover the whole case and protect it from the elements. The body of the LEICA D-LUX 4 ‘Safari’ features an anodised olive green surface finish which is particularly resistant to wear and guarantees long-term protection against inadvertent damage. Like all models in the LEICA D-LUX 4 series, the LEICA D-LUX 4 ‘Safari’ has a tough metal body manufactured exclusively from the finest materials. Similar to the D-LUX 4, the ‘Safari’ edition’s technical features offer versatile options for any number of different photographic situations. With its high-performance lens, lightning-fast image processing, well thought-out controls and optional accessories, the D-LUX 4 ‘Safari’ is a genuine compact system camera. more »Thursday, May 21, 2009Underwater Housing for the Canon 5D MKIIScott Gentry | 05/21- 10:07 AMDespite the price tag equal to the Camera body itself…I want one.
When you consider a camera that can shoot such spectacular imagery as the Canon 5D MKII, the price tag of $2,900 might not be that far out of reach. Sea&Sea just released this baby and it’ll hit 60 meters in depth in stride. So now I can shoot spectacular stills as well as 1080p. more »Monday, December 22, 2008Three new backpacks for shooting in crowded urban settings releasedPPC News Staff | 12/22- 04:28 PMThink Tank Photo has launched a new design in photo backpacks, the StreetWalker™ series.
With the three new backpacks’ slim vertical profile, photographers can navigate crowded places and public transportation while still being able to access professional photographic equipment. This solves a significant problem experienced by photographers shooting in urban and other crowded environments: getting the shot in spaces that allow little room for navigating. Their unique unisex design makes them useful for both men and women photographers. more » |
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Keyword editing made easier
Composition 101 trick simplifies keyword selection and organization
Effective keywording is one of the three most important ways to get your site or post found on the internet - along with title and description. But I’ve always found keywording a disorganized chore. Here’s a way to make the job simpler, quicker and more logical.
Remember how in composition 101 class you had to make an outline of topics, content, facts etc.? We used to do this on index cards, one card for each separate fact or topic. We wrote these in no particular order, just as they came to mind or emerged from research. Then we rearranged the stack of cards to create the logical skeleton of the essay. Done this way it was easy to see if there were any gaps in the content or if further rearrangement were needed.
I’ve found this analog approach works well for proposing, editing and sequencing keywords.
Once you’ve done your research, possibly on Google Adwords, to propose keywords, then you’ll also try to think inside the head of your audience to imagine what they might search on. I always make a big list of potential keywords, even if some seem a bit far out or not fully on target. For something as important as your website, you can never have too many keywords to start the edit process. Don’t forget keywords that speak to business products or services you may not do right now, but are targeted in your business plan.
Here’s my system to edit and organize your search keywords. My example is done on a blank file folder, easily preserved for future reference or for colleague comment.
- Write down each proposed keyword “candidate” on a separate sticky note. I use the smallest size sticky notes and cut them in thirds to save space.
- Arrange the stickies on your desk or a white board to get a good look at the total field.
- Re-arrange them, grouping categories like Photo services, Photoshop, Album design, etc. (or whatever is your business)
- Select the 2-5 most important keywords, then second tier from ones to be discarded.
- Re-arrange again in a logical, customer-friendly sequence.
- Generally choose no more than 25 keywords for your main core list (federal governments site limit). This is hard for us because we do so many things related to video, stills and productions.
- Rearrange as many times as needed, because individual pages or blog posts will need different, specific keywords than those for the site in general
- Keep a dated record of your final edit, and don’t throw away the de-selects, because they will eventually find a use - no need to rethink totally from the ground up
Combined Photo Mechanic & Lightroom Workflow Video
How to make the most of these two favorite programs in a singular workflow
I’ve posted a detailed video about what makes Photo Mechanic a must have program for many journalists and sports photographers before. But many people also like the easy adjustment tools of Adobe Lightroom. This video walks you through how to setup a workflow that incorporates the best of both of these programs.
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