Armand Niculescu
What Tablet to buy – iPad, Kindle Fire, Galaxy Tab or Playbook
Last year I wrote “How to choose your first dSLR – a complete buyer’s guide”, which was so successful that I have to constantly keep it up-to-date and respond to new questions. Just in time for the 2011 holiday season, I’ll be helping you choose a tablet for you or as a gift for someone else.
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Summer giveaway: win 3 Pixmac subscriptions worth $597!
To reward our readers, we’ve teamed up with Pixmac Picture Market to give away 3 one-month subscriptions to Pixmac premium service, worth $199 each!
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How to choose your first dSLR – a complete buyer’s guide
So you got fed up with your compact digital camera and its limitations. You’ve seen those breathtaking photos taken with big black cameras. You want to be regarded as a real photographer. You might even want to make some money. Only one question remains: what should you buy? How would you choose?
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The Definitive Lens Buyer’s Guide
So you bought a DSLR kit (body+lens) a while ago. You know that you can buy additional lenses for your camera but don’t know where to start and what to look for. This guide will get you up to speed in no time, from basic lens info to advanced topics and buying tips. Even if you’re a more advanced user, this guide will still help you make the best choice for your next lens.
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Advanced 3D Prop Replacement with Photoshop
There are many instances, especially in creative advertising, when you need to blend computer generated elements in a photo in a convincing manner. This tutorial will show you some techniques to achieve photorealistic results.
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The magic of film
It’s been a decade since the first commercial DSLR (Nikon D1) and by now everybody is used with digital and the much easier workflow is undeniable. So what draws people to film? Is it nostalgia? Are people becoming weary of the “digital darkroom” and RAW files and ever-more demanding software?
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Showing thumbnails for all image types in Windows Explorer
On OS X, the system decodes all major image types. On Windows however, only a few formats are recognized, which becomes frustrating for designers and photographers alike. Fortunately, there is a solution.
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Sony unveils revolutionary a55 SLT camera
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
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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Photoshop CS5 Digital Painting Tutorial
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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