Why do we take portraits? The question may appear a bit silly to some but the basic reason to take portraits is to create a satisfactory likeness of the person being photographed , to convey his/her character and at the same time, be artistically pleasing. Rohinton Mehta To be a good portraitist, the photographer should be able to read and bring out the character of the … [Read more...]
Image Editing – PART 6 : Changing Image Size
Earlier issues: Part 1: How to set-up Photoshop for optimum performance (December 2016) Part 2: Setting the optimum screen resolution on your computer; What are you looking for from Photoshop?; Using ‘Levels’ the wrong way; using ‘Levels’ the right way; The Tool Box; Using the Ruler Tool to straighten tilted horizon (January 2017) Part 3: ‘Curves’ (February 2017) Part 4: … [Read more...]
If I Were You – April 2017
Our Imaging Expert No one can take a picture that everyone likes. But, almost every picture can have scope of improvement. Often, we are not our best critics, while others can immediately point out the faults. In If I were you, our expert comments on how your pictures could be taken to another level. E-mail your images at sp@nextgenpublishing.ne Rohinton Mehta, Technical … [Read more...]
Image Editing – PART 5
Rohinton Mehta In part 5 of this ‘Learning’, we shall see the power of some ‘Blending Modes’ that Photoshop offers. To ‘blend’ is to mix. Here we are talking of an effect that is created when a ‘Layer’ blends or mixes with the one/s under it. Using the right blending mode, we can lighten or darken an image or even increase the contrast. Let’s take a simple example. You may … [Read more...]
Ask Uncle Ronnie – April 2017
Watt-Seconds or Guide Number? I am a student of photography. When using studio flashguns, I notice that photographers use the term ‘Watt-Seconds” to denote the power of a flashgun. At the same time, I have also noticed that the power of a flashgun is mentioned as Guide Number. Which is right and which is wrong? G. S. Ambekar, Nagpur Neither is actually wrong but I prefer to … [Read more...]
