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Wild camping experience

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Andrew James, 03 November 2009 10:40

When you shoot landscapes the weather is always perfect and the best view is just yards from the car park…right? Nope, wrong. Follow editor-in-chief Andrew James' video diary as he goes wild camping high on the fells of the Lake District where the weather doesn't want to play ball. You can read more about shooting wild landscapes and Andrew’s account ...

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Wild camping experience

rating is 4.5

Andrew James, 03 November 2009 10:40

When you shoot landscapes the weather is always perfect and the best view is just yards from the car park…right? Nope, wrong. Follow editor-in-chief Andrew James' video diary as he goes wild camping high on the fells of the Lake District where the weather doesn't want to play ball. You can read more about shooting wild landscapes and Andrew’s account ...

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DLSR Skill Course 2009 - Module 5 - Movement

rating is 3.5

Andrew James, 04 June 2009 11:33

Photographing movement isn’t all about freezing subjects at high shutter speeds, it can also involve using blur as a creative tool. Movement can be captured by the two extremes of shutter speed and covers a wide range of subjects from landscape to sports. In this video, Editor-in-Chief  Andrew James, will show you how to use aperture priority mode to change ...

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D.I.Y Vaseline filter

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Andrew James, 23 April 2009 10:14

A to Z of filters: H = Home-made filters Andrew James shows you how to create amazing painterly effects using a skylight filter and a pot of Vaseline. It's really easy and, believe it or not, Photoshop was not used in the making of this image! Watch the video to see how it's done.If you've read the A to Z ...

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Getting started in landscape - choosing gear

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Andrew James, 28 October 2008 10:12

To improve your chances of shooting a great landscape image, you need to have the right kit with you. In this introductory video, Andrew runs through every lens and accessory in his camera bag and explains how they will help your photography. With this equipment to hand, you'll be able to get great shots no matter what mother nature decides ...

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Shoot fast moving insects

rating is 3.5

Andrew James, 23 September 2008 16:26

shooting fast moving insects in close-up is demonstrated in this video by Andrew James. By pre-focusing your  macro lens to the closest position and gently rocking back and forth, it's possible to focus on small subjects without fiddling around with the focus ring. This takes away the need for a tripod so allows you to work much more quickly and ...

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Avoiding wonky horizons

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Andrew James, 16 June 2008 09:28

Fed up with wonky horizons when you’re working away from a tripod? Editor-in-chief Andrew James shows you how a handy new gadget that slides into the hotshoe bracket on your camera could be the modern solution to an age old problem. You can also read a full review of the gadget – a Seculine Action Level – in the July ...

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Avoid camera shake with a cable release

rating is 4

Andrew James, 22 May 2008 15:21

Andrew James, Editor-in-chief of Practical Photography, explains how camera shake can blur your shots even when you’ve mounted your camera on a sturdy tripod. To make sure your images are pinsharp every time, Andrew demonstrates the correct use of a cable release and also explains a few other handy tips that will make your photography more successful. Video tips from ...

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Compact tip: Viewing the screen

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Andrew James, 06 November 2007 12:55

Andrew James, editor of Practical Photography, shows you some simple and effective ways of cutting out reflections on your compact's viewing panel so you can clearly see your shots even in harsh lighting conditions. Video tips from PhotoAnswers.co.uk. Get the best out of your D-SLR or digital compact with our practical advice, tips and reviews, or learn tricks and tips to enhance your ...

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Using flash on a bright day

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Andrew James, 06 November 2007 12:14

Practical Photography editor, Andrew James, explains how to get better results from your digital compact camera when shooting portraits simply using your camera's built-in flash on bright, sunny days. Video tips from PhotoAnswers.co.uk. Get the best out of your D-SLR or digital compact with our practical advice, tips and reviews, or learn tricks and tips to enhance your images with software including ...

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