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Re: Setting up Lightroom from Scratch

SnapFactory — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 05:02:36 -0000

Absolutely. You can store the catalog anywhere you like. You can even move it from one hard drive to another with no issue, as long as the photos stay in the same directory. The reason for storing your catalog on the internal hard drive is that it allows you to work on your photos even when your external hard drive is disconnected - as long as you are using Smart Previews.

Check out this video for more info on Smart Previews: https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Re: Lightning photos, the easy way.

SnapFactory — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 04:40:26 -0000

Cool shot!

Re: Spontaneous World

SnapFactory — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 18:52:04 -0000

I'm single.

Re: Post Production Workflow Part 1

SnapFactory — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 13:09:12 -0000

We're in the middle of updating the site. The videos have returned. Sorry about the delay!

Re: Digital Downloads Now Available

SnapFactory — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:53:08 -0000

Hi Abdul,

Yes, we're happy to give you a discount. Simply send us your original order number or a copy of your receipt and we'll e-mail you a discount code for the digital download. Send your info to: kelsey@snapfactory.com

Re: What Are Your Rates?

SnapFactory — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:50:51 -0000

This video was originally an article. Check out the written version: http://blog.snapfactory.com...

Re: What Are Your Rates?

SnapFactory — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:37:31 -0000

We used Illustrator, Motion and Final Cut Pro 7.

Re: VIDEO SEMINAR: Taking the Mysteries Out of Metering with Mark Wallace

SnapFactory — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:29:36 -0000

Thanks Henry,

I've found that Evaluative metering is the most accurate for me. It works in most scenarios with soft even light. Here's a video I made about metering modes: http://www.youtube.com/watc...

Re: VIDEO SEMINAR: Taking the Mysteries Out of Metering with Mark Wallace

SnapFactory — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:14:57 -0000

Hi Julio,

Unfortunately the 5D Mark II only allows you to set 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments. But there's good news, each "click" of the dial is 1/3 (or 1/2) stop. So to increase by a full stop just "click" the dial 3 times (for 1/3 stops) or twice (for 1/2 stop) and you'll get a full stop.

I hope that helps.

-Mark

Re: Depth of Field

SnapFactory — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:38:41 -0000

Here's a great article (with lots of math) explaining more about DOF and sensor size. http://www.clarkvision.com/...

Does sensor size control DOF? No. But it still has a large influence on it and should be considered. You'll always be able to get shallower DOF with a larger sensor. We both agree on that. Why that's true is something we can discuss. :)

Re: Depth of Field

SnapFactory — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:11:16 -0000

Exactly right. If you shoot 160mm@f/4 the DOF will much shallower than 100mm@f/8. The sensor isn't causing this, it's the focal length and the aperture. But if you shot the full frame and the APS-C camera with the same settings the DOF will be the same.

Since a smaller sensor has a crop factor (you see much less in the frame) you'd need a wider angle lens (like the 100mm you mentioned) or you'd need to get farther from the subject.

The sensor isn't changing the DOF but it's changing the way you shoot (shorter lens, greater distance from subject) and that is what changes the DOF.

Re: Mark Wallace US Meetup Tour

SnapFactory — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:59:16 -0000

I totally agree. That's why we're doing this. I actually hosted the first meetup three weeks ago. We had such a great response that we knew we had to do it again. This *is* the second session. Don't worry, I'm in New York all the time and I host meetups as often as possible (I think this is the fifth on NYthis year). I'm also working very hard to make it possible for everyone on the waitlist to attend this event. :)

Re: Vote for your city!

SnapFactory — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:36:06 -0000

Send me more info! Sounds like a blast.

Re: Shooting Gorman

SnapFactory — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:04:06 -0000

Ab Sesay was the producer on the shoot. He also helped move equipment and mic stands. We shot the entire video in about 5 hours and had to really be nimble. On this shoot I didn't have an "official" assistant but working with Ab is always a treat. He has no ego and has no issue doing some lifting while he's producing. http://www.absesay.com/

Note: the reason Ab isn't in any of these photos is because he's the guy who took the pictures.

Re: Vote for your city!

SnapFactory — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:47:16 -0000

DC was nominated and is now on the list. :) Vote, vote, vote.

Re: Vote for your city!

SnapFactory — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:04:46 -0000

Um, you're shift key is stuck... :)

Re: Vote for your city!

SnapFactory — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:00:14 -0000

That would be amazing! If Boston wins I'll make sure to zip over to Boston University. If Boston doesn't win then let's talk and see how we can work something out. I'd love to come visit.

Re: PocketWizard RF Soft Shield is Free

SnapFactory — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:15:16 -0000

Yes, it was a 580EXII. Are you coming to the Meetup tour? We'll be giving the soft shields to anyone who brings in their Flex. http://blog.snapfactory.com...

Re: Hang Out In NY

SnapFactory — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:02:33 -0000

You can just come to the meet up. No ticket required. This is free and open to everyone.

Re: Come Hang Out… San Francisco or New York

SnapFactory — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:20:53 -0000

no requirements, just fun. :)

Re: The episode that never was…

SnapFactory — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:50:45 -0000

You can see the companion posts to all of our episodes on Studiolighting.net :)

Re: The episode that never was…

SnapFactory — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:48:20 -0000

It was a real microphone that we bought at Guitar Center.

http://www.guitarcenter.com...

Re: Guess the scene, win a bag.

SnapFactory — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:13:59 -0000

You are the winner! Yes, it's that sequence (suppersppy also guessed correctly). I was one of thousands of people in the audience.

Re: On Location with PocketWizard

SnapFactory — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:09:08 -0000

The flashes were in ETTL with no ratio control. I shot in aperture priority mode and used exposure compensation (-2 stops) to control the background.

You can also use manual mode on the camera (leave the flashes on ETTL) and then just underexpose the background a bit. The flashes will automatically throw the proper amount of light on your subject.

Give it a shot and let me know how it goes!

Re: On Location with PocketWizard

SnapFactory — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:21:41 -0000

Yes, that's correct. Just left everything on auto. No tweaking.