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Metering DVD Released: Markdaughn.com

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:26:35 +0000

** This is a great way to learn metering and see how others do it **

“I am very excited to announce the release of Lighting 301: Metering, the newest DVD in my educational series. It is a very good DVD packed full of very, very important info. In my opinion this is one of the most important in the series, because proper light metering can make a huge difference in your photography.

I will teach you powerful metering techniques to create full, dynamic range imagery. Take control of the light in your photography!

Order it now in my online store.
http://www.markdaughn.com/store.html

Mark Daughn “

DTOWN TV is over at 24 Episodes – Grab Them now

admin — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:43:36 +0000

The DTOWN TV show aired its last episode this week and wraps up the show with the latest Nikon releases.

If you are a Nikon shooter I suggest you go grab the episodes before they are gone and they are full of good information.

Here is the link: http://www.dtowntv.com

Glamour Photographer Mark Daughn releases Instructional Series

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:45:10 +0000

If you want to learn from one of the top glamour photographers in the business here is a way to learn without breaking the bank.

From Mark’s Website:

	Lighting 101 Included in this DVD : Psychology of a single light Learn the different light modifiers Learn the correct use of : scrim umbrella honeycomb grid Learn the secrets of maximizing their effects Mark will light and demonstrate shooting Luana Lani on three different sets
	Lighting 201 You can learn the basics of lighting! Mark Daughn will teach you the breakdown of lighting, giving you all the concepts and information that will allow you to build your own lighting from the ground up. View the lighting patterns used on all face types and learn when to best utilize each one. Mark will show you how to use light to enhance the shape and form of your models, while still creating a mood with light. Mark will take you step by step through all of his equipment. You will see exactly what he uses to create his beautiful images. Learn all the uses of the major lighting modifiers and how and when to use them. You will master the types of light and the correct way to use them in your everyday shooting.
	40 Lighting Diagrams – DVD includes: forty diagrams light positions camera settings light modifiers used shooting conditions focal length of the lens sample of the images metering tips rgb tiffs, PDF and jpeg files are all provided the diagrams are ready for the printer, monitor or mobile phone
	Production 101 Mark Daughn explains each step of a successful production, giving you all the information needed to produce a major shoot. - Learn to work from a concept and bring that idea to life. - Mark uncovers all the gritty details of working on a shoot, from selecting the location to booking the right models. - Master the assembly of a crew and the discover the secrets behind managing it. - Understand the actual management of a shoot. Mark breaks it down for you so you can plan for everything. - Mark explains his digital workflow and post production techniques. - Discover the secrets of image archiving and file preparation for your final use on the internet or printing.
	40 Lighting Diagrams – Cards includes: forty diagrams light positions camera settings light modifiers used shooting conditions focal length of the lens sample of the images metering tips

“I’m very excited to finally announce the grand opening of my new online store!

On sale now:

* BRAND NEW, JUST RELEASED INSTRUCTIONAL DVDs!

Lighting 101 – The Fundamentals
Lighting 201 – The Ultimate Single Light Setup
Production 101 – Producing a Successful Shoot

* POPULAR ITEMS!

Lighting Diagrams DVD Format *New*
Lighting Diagrams Card Format *Best Seller!*

This was a huge project and after many months of hard work, things are now coming to fruition. This is just the beginning, there are more products coming soon. The estimated completion date for my next couple of DVDs in the lighting series is this August.

Click this link to visit my store: http://www.markdaughn.com/store.html

Camera Straps – How is it actually supposed to go on?

admin — Mon, 04 May 2009 23:45:09 +0000

Make sure to check out this week’s D-Town TV Episode.. Interesting tips about camera straps and the “proper” way to put them on your camera:

DTown TV is a weekly show brought to you by Scott Kelby and Matt Kloskowski with KelbyTraining.com. In this week’s episode they cover:

Scott shows you how to embed your copyright information into your image files in-camera.
Need to check if you have the latest firmware for your camera? Here’s the link
Vincent Versace shows how to set black, white, and gray points in Capture NX2.
Matt gives a tip on time-lapse photography. Click here to download the JPEGS from Matt’s Time Lapse Tip
Nikon Professional Services Manager Scott Diussa shows you the proper way to attach your camera strap.
For info on the St. Lucia workshop, check Joe McNally’s blog, or the resort website to sign up.
Click here to download a PDF about Joe McNally’s upcoming workshop
Scott shows how to attach the SD-9 battery pack to the bottom of a camera body
Scott’s final tip… If you’re wondering if a tip works for your camera, give it a try!

Must see Studio Lighting Primer…..

admin — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:54:10 +0000

Finally – TWIP Steps up and solves some basic issues – Mainly the issue that no one deals with the basics anymore, they all assume everyone knows what all their equipment does right out of the box and knows how to set it all up….

Scott over at TWIP did a very good primer on basic studio lighting and basic setup…

http://twipphoto.com/index.php/archives/431

It is well worth a watch for the beginner to studio lighting……

He makes it easy to understand and also covers the basics that many just toss aside…..

Thanks goes to Scott and the folks at www.twipphoto.com for finally putting together a photo podcast that truly does not suck…