Sony unveils revolutionary a55 SLT camera

By Armand Niculescu on August 24, 2010

The new Sony a55 has the potential to radically change the dSLR market. it’s like a traditional dSLR, with interchangeable lenses and phase-detection AF, but with the simpler and lighter design of the compacts.

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RAW Processors – an extensive review of Aperture, Bibble, Capture One, DxO and Lightroom

By Armand Niculescu on July 30, 2010

RAW processors are getting better with each generation, enabling photographers to produce and manage images of unparalleled quality. The competition is very fierce, with prices ranging from free to over $400, from quick apps aimed at casual users to professional tools. Following up on my previous articles, I am comparing the top 5 RAW converters to see which one is better for you.

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The software used in the making of Avatar

By Armand Niculescu on January 11, 2010

Avatar has captured the imagination of millions of people from around the globe. Creating a completely new world from scratch, one with hundreds of species of flora and fauna and breathtaking landscapes is a daunting task that Cameron completed with flying colors. Let’s see what companies and software were involved.

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Quick travel tip: Camera rental

Quick travel tip: Camera rental

By Alex Damian on May 12, 2010

While this may be old news to some, I’m quite sure that most people – myself included – have never considered the idea of using the services of a photographic equipment rental company when travelling. With the summer fast approaching, I thought I’d share my new way of dealing with travelling with photo gear.

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Photoshop CS5 Digital Painting Tutorial

Photoshop CS5 Digital Painting Tutorial

By Armand Niculescu on May 10, 2010

One of the exciting new features in Photoshop CS5 is the more natural way of painting, opening new ways to express your creativity – even if (like me) you’re not a true painter. In this tutorial I will show you the techniques and the tricks to convert a photo into a great-looking painting.

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Auto lens corrections in Lightroom 3

Auto lens corrections in Lightroom 3

By Armand Niculescu on April 28, 2010

My prayers have been answered: Lightroom 3 and Adobe Camera RAW will feature lens correction (perspective and distortions). Check out the video!

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What to expect from Photoshop CS5

What to expect from Photoshop CS5

By Armand Niculescu on April 7, 2010

Adobe Creative Suite 5 will be officially announced on April 12 and will ship probably a month later. The crown jewel is, of course, Photoshop and it’s always fun to speculate on what it will bring.

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