Simple off-site backup for photography
Hard drives fail. It’s not a matter of IF, but a matter of WHEN. Learn how to develop a bulletproof backup plan and be prepared for this moment.
View ArticleLens distortion correction on post-processing
Lens distortion is a technical aspect often overlooked by photographers. Strong lens distortion can ruin a good picture, especially when photographing people or architecture.
View ArticleHow to configure Firefox color management
Firefox is a fully color managed browser, but unfortunately that capability is enabled by default only for images tagged with ICC color profiles.
View ArticleWeb browser color management guide
In an ideal world, every camera, screen, and printer would display color in the same way. Unfortunately, that’s not how it works in practice.
View ArticleGGS glass camera screen protector review
Glass screen protectors are inexpensive (around US$ 15), offer better protection and image quality than plastic ones. If you're using a camera without any LCD cover, don't think twice: buy one.
View ArticleHow to choose the best Wacom tablet for your needs
Pen tablets, also known as digitizing tablets or graphic tablets, are input devices that can be used to substitute or complement a mouse. They’re very popular in the graphic arts field and are...
View ArticleBlack and white ICC profiles and soft proofing
Inkjet printing has advanced enormously in the past 15 years. From the expensive Iris giclée printers to our current pigment ink models, all this progress not only improves the maximum reproduction...
View ArticleWhich is the most linear Epson ABW mode?
With this question in mind, I printed a set of targets using each of the available Epson Advanced Black and White driver modes: Light, Normal, Dark, Darker (default) and Darkest. After letting the...
View ArticleGoogle Chrome color management
Google Chrome is not a color managed browser, but there is hope: Chrome 16, currently in Beta, is the first version that supports ICC profiles on the Mac platform.
View ArticleLens Fundamentals: how to choose great glass you’ll use for years
How many times have you heard the advice “Spend more on your lenses than on your camera”? Lens ‘speculation’ without complete information is risky and costly. Before you buy, spend extra time and care...
View ArticleWacom pen tablet setup tutorial and tips
It pays to invest some time learning how to use each of the tablet’s functions and customizing its behavior to your applications. Check out this guide for step-by-step instructions on how to setup...
View ArticleWacom Intuos5 review
You may be missing a lot on productivity and ergonomic comfort if you never used a pen tablet. And if you plan on buying a pen tablet that will last for the next 10 years, the Wacom Intuos5 is the...
View ArticleNikon D7100 tips and tricks
Learn how to take control of your new Nikon D7100 and set it up to capture great images.
View ArticleNikon D810 tips and tricks
The Nikon D810 is highly customizable and versatile camera that can be fine-tuned to fit your needs, shooting style and the scene or situation. This article presents some of the top tips and tricks for...
View ArticleDatacolor Spyder 5 review
The new Datacolor Spyder5 colorimeter is a small USB device that can precisely measure the color response of your LCD screen. By comparing the actual displayed response of known color values, it can...
View ArticleGGS glass camera screen protector review
Glass screen protectors are inexpensive (around US$ 15), offer better protection and image quality than plastic ones. If you're using a camera without any LCD cover, don't think twice: buy one.
View ArticleWacom Intuos 2018 review
A pen tablet is one of the most important tools in a digital artist’s toolkit. It allows you to interact with the computer by using a pressure sensitive pen on a much more precise and natural way than...
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