http://www.deathtofilm.com THE blog on digital capture, digital workflow, and retouching. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:48:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's been over a year and a half since first developing the unique archiving system that we have since used to safely and efficiently store the terabytes upon terabytes of image data that our clients consistently generate. In that time, the system has barely changed, and we feel that we ... http://www.deathtofilm.com/2008/06/30/image-mechanics-off-line-archiving-system-the-next-generation/ http://www.deathtofilm.com/2008/06/18/leaf-rollout-event-at-image-mechanics-studio/ http://www.deathtofilm.com/2008/06/07/la-nude-show-tonight/ Register now at www.apa-la.org Breakfast and Lunch will be provided Early Registration: (on or before May 1, 2008) Free for APA/LA Assistant ($125 Annual Fee) Student Members ($55 Annual Fee) $60 Non-members Late Registration: $10 APA/LA Assistant and Student Members $70 Non-members * Black Book Raffle Details Below Course Details: With so many photographers ... http://www.deathtofilm.com/2008/04/25/apa-la-assistant-bootcamp/ Got back recently from several days spent in Aspen with Hugh Stewart working on another catalog shoot, this time for a British clothing company. This job provided some good challenges and considerations to take into account for dealing with shooting in cold temperatures and the occasional bad weather. Being out in ... http://www.deathtofilm.com/2008/04/16/shootsavesnow/ and now I must bid you adieu. My full-time run here at Image Mechanics is ending and definitely on a high note. Call me crazy but I'm going to be teaching high school photography. I appreciate all the people I've met, as well as my fellow employees ... http://www.deathtofilm.com/2008/04/10/its-been-a-long-strange-trip/ A beautiful day in Malibu with some beautiful ladies, yes I'm talking about you Alison Dyer. Check out the video from People's site (we're not really in it but it's funny none the less.) Sun Screen, Water Bottle, Chap Stick and Jack Johnson. The above video and my awesome grey card ... http://www.deathtofilm.com/2008/04/09/the-hills-for-people-magazine/ UPDATE: It was brought to our attention that there was an error in our evaluation process. Astute people pointed out that we were using an incorrect color profile within Capture One. (You can see for yourself in the C1 white balance panel screenshots.) So, we ran the test again with ... http://www.deathtofilm.com/2008/04/08/how-lightroom-has-phased-out-the-competition/ We're collaborating with 5th and Sunset to bring you an exhibit of large, gorgeous prints we have produced using photos shot by a selection of our clients. Don't miss the reception! http://www.deathtofilm.com/2008/04/08/shootsaveshow/ There are many internet reviews that break down every nuance and operation of DSLR's. Most of these will repeat the camera manufacturers specs verbatim for you as well as post the company press release. Additionally, there are a bunch of sites that talk about how to use the ... http://www.deathtofilm.com/2008/03/28/1ds-mark-iii-review/