Practical Photography May 2009
Practical Photography news
21 April 2009 14:40
The economy may be collapsing but Practical Photography continues to bring you brilliant issues packed full of inspiration, techniques and hands-on advice. And the May ’09 issue is no exception! Our massive A to Z of filters feature will help you improve your shots, whether you’re getting to grips with the basics or fine-tuning your ND grad technique, while the third module of our hugely popular DSLR Skills Course will help you make the most of every shooting opportunity. Add to that the final part of our Get started in Lightroom feature, a photo adventure to Rwanda with Andy Rouse, the latest instalment of the studio flash guide, and a whole load of gear loveliness, and this is one issue not to be missed…
A to Z of filters
Filters are still one of the most useful accessories you can own, and even in the digital age, can still transform your images. Our massive 17-page A-Z leaves no stone unturned, and whether you’re a beginner getting to grips with polarisers or a seasoned pro installing the latest Photoshop plug-in, there’s something here for everyone. Adapters, digital filters, grads, kits, NDs, polarisers… and much more!
Getting started in Lightroom 2
In the final instalment of our guide to Adobe’s brilliant RAW workflow software, digital guru Ben Turner turns his attention to the Slideshow and Web modules. Find out how to create stylish slideshows with titles and fades, get to grips with web basics and make a web gallery using one of Lightroom’s gallery templates. To finish off, Ben reveals the six Lightroom secrets that will make your life that much easier.
Photo adventure 2009
Wildlife ace Andy Rouse and PP editor-in-chief Andrew James join Nikon competition winner Shaun Burke in the depths of the Rwandan jungle. Read about their amazing encounters with drunken gorillas and find out how they battled the elements to grab a host of intimate gorilla portraits.
DSLR Skills
Find out how to get the best from your subjects in the third module of this hugely popular course. Follow our easy steps to great landscapes and still life, follow our simple CAKE acronym (Composition, Angle of light, Kit and Exposure) and complete this month’s homework to stake your claim for an amazing Slovakian holiday.
Gear guide
Take a first look at the EOS 500D, Canon’s first genuine enthusiast DSLR to feature HD video capture, bring your studio bang up to date with Elinchrom’s state-of-the-art BXRi 500/500 kit with built-in Skyport triggering and control, and feast your eyes on a veritable cornucopia of accessories, from essential gear to luxury items. You’d better start saving!
