Senior biologist wildlife guide Kevin Taylor is an expert on animals and plants in the Grand Teton National Park. In this video, pro wildlife photographer Doug Gardner takes Kevin to the scenic Jenny Lake for a one on one interview with Kevin, who grew up in Chicago but found his home in the wild country of Wyoming where he earned his masters in Botany. Kevin feels he can’t teach people about animals without their connection to plant life. As a guide for the Grand Teton Science School, his goal is to take his knowledge as a scientist and bridge the gap for it to be understood by lay people.
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Processing the Tower Window
How do you go about processing the tower window, given the difficult lighting? In this video, post-production instructor, Tony Sweet, explains, “This is the classic, high dynamic range situation.” The tower window glows with bright, diffused light, while the cell block falls to deep shadows. You will learn Photomatix software and how Tony goes about…
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HDR Photography Tutorial: Capturing Hall Mirrors
Photographing a hall of mirrors? Now there is a challenge! In this video, professional photographer and instructor, Tony Sweet, takes you into the old prison for a complex lesson in High Dynamic Range photography. “The lighting is difficult because of the skylights and mirrors,” Tony explains. Shooting with a 14mm lens at f22, he makes…
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HDR Photography Tips for Capturing the Yard
The old prison yard. Outdoor setting. Light sky. Dark stone. Professional photographer and instructor, Tony Sweet, explains, “This is the perfect candidate for an HDR photo, from deep shade to bright sunlight.” You will learn that fast exposures work best in this type of exterior setting in order to minimize ghosting of the moving clouds.…
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Processing the Barber Shop Using HDR Photography Tips
The prison barber shop images have been captured. Now it’s time for processing the HDR photograph. Post-production instructor, Tony Sweet, will show you how to export the RAW photo files to the HDR stage and into the master folder. You will learn how to work with Photomatix software. How to use tone mapping for color…
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