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Shooting Infrared

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Andrew James, 30 June 2011 18:03

Several years ago I had an old Digital SLR converted so that it took infrared images (courtesy of Advanced Camera Services). I wrote an article about in the February 2009 issue of Practical Photography. Well, if you followed my advice back then and had a camera adapted then here’s a timely reminder that this is a great time to use ...

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Shooting Infrared

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Andrew James, 30 June 2011 18:03

Several years ago I had an old Digital SLR converted so that it took infrared images (courtesy of Advanced Camera Services). I wrote an article about in the February 2009 issue of Practical Photography. Well, if you followed my advice back then and had a camera adapted then here’s a timely reminder that this is a great time to use ...

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Simple steps to colour popping perfection

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Anonymous, 11 September 2008 17:08

In this simple two-step technique we show you how to ‘colour pop’ your shots. This involves turning colour shots black & white, then bringing back some of the original colour to draw the viewers’ attention to specific parts of the image.If you really want to improve your technique, check out the October 2008 issue of Practical Photography. Web Content Producer ...

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Create great mono JPEGs in-camera

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Anonymous, 24 October 2007 09:35

One of the greatest advantages of shooting digital over film is that you can shoot both colour and black & white versions without the hassle of changing cameras or films. You can even shoot everything in colour and decide which to convert to black & white later on. And, if you shoot in RAW format, you can use exactly the ...

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Using filters for punchy mono

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Anonymous, 24 October 2007 09:35

When using black & white film it’s possible to use coloured filters to change the way that colour tones are recorded. With a digital camera, much of this tonal adjustment can be done on the computer, when you convert your digital image file from colour to black & white. However, certain filters can still be useful when using a DSLR. ...

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Create atmosphere in mono

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Anonymous, 24 October 2007 09:34

The simplicity and abstract nature of black & white makes it excellent for creating moody, atmospheric images. With the absence of colour, we’re removed from the everyday world – presenting a useful creative opportunity. In general, images containing lots of shadows often seem darker and moodier than more tonally balanced images. Conversely, lighter tones give shots a fresher, happier mood. ...

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Composition for great graphic mono images

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Anonymous, 24 October 2007 09:33

Without the impact or emotive power of colour to grab your attention, black & white images need to have a strong, graphic quality to work successfully. The main elements to look out for are shape and form, pattern and texture – all of which can be used to help the impact and composition of your black & white shots. Simplicity ...

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