Wednesday, January 27, 2016

How to Find Royalty Free Stock Photos

Royalty-free images run the gamut of just about every subject matter, from polished landscapes to everyday people in a variety of situations. You can purchase these photos from a number of websites for unlimited use. The Getty Photos website states: "When you license, or pay to use for your own purposes, an RF image, you can use it in any application, for as long as you like, in as many different projects as you like." The cost for royalty-free stock...

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

How to Photograph in Low Light

Low-light photography requires a better understanding of camera functions than daylight photography. You'll need to know how to adjust your lens aperture and shutter speed, choose the right film speed and, when practical, add unobtrusive fill light. With study and experimentation, though, you'll get a feel for how to work in typical low-light situations. Learn how to photograph in low light and you can capture sharp, richly colored images of holiday...

How to Use Xee Image Preview for Macintosh

The Macintosh operating system includes a free image viewer for previewing images. This allows the user to simply double-click on an image file to see the image full frame. While Mac Preview is a fine little application, the functionality can be improved by switching to the Open Source free application, Xee. Xee adds some user-friendly technology to the function making it easier to preview the image. Simply download the free version from the link...

Monday, January 25, 2016

How to Develop Slide Film

The hardware and the chemicals necessary for developing slide film (often referred to as E6) are readily available from any photo store--if no such stores are available locally, all of your supplies can be purchased online. You will need a room with a sink and counter space and the items listed here. Then follow these steps to develop slide film. Instructions 1 Set your plastic or metal film reel to the right size for your film. Move one end...