Secret Tip Number 3 In Digital Photography

Okay now I know you are wondering what the third secret to digital photography is....

I think I'll wait till next week to tell you....just kidding! I'll tell you now.

Its technical ability. Is that all? You say. Well my friend, learning what things mean what on the camera feels like it can take a lifetime, so here are some simple ways to help you learn to refine your digital photography skills. Once you have the artistic side of digital photography covered, you can then fine tune the artist in you and work that camera.

Just before I explain the digital camera in more details, firstly I want to say this about digital photography; you need to learn the technical aspects of the digital camera so that you can become the master and controller, not the other way around. When you first start out in digital photography it feels like you are at the whim of the digital camera and it controls your digital photography. Once you start learning what does what on the camera, you'll find that you become the master and controller.

Lets look at the common terms in digital photography and simplify them into plain English. (God knows you will be forever looking at the camera manual thinking "what the heck does that mean?" So read this instead...)

Hey the only thing I knew when I started digital photography 6 years ago was what a lens cap was so if you don't know the basic stuff please don't feel bad. That's why I am here; to help you.
Firstly to be good at digital photography you must first understand how the camera works. Your digital camera is a brilliant device and is very much like the human eye. There is an "eye lid" and a "pupil". The eye lid blinks open and shut- this is how the shutter speed works. The pupil- how far the lens opens to let light in is the aperture. The flash works as a torch light. It is a direct source of light to provide more light where the camera needs it. You can use this anytime of day or night.

So with that basic analogy we can define some meanings. Don't get too stressed about trying to remember these things, just remember the basics of how the camera works to begin with, then eventually these things will become more and more attainable to you.

Exposure: This means, basically, the total amount of light falling onto the sensor in your digital camera. The way this is "measured" is by calling the level a "value." Or in shorter terms for digital photography its called an "E/V". The more E/V registered on your digital camera the more light is getting in. Think of it as a higher E/V means a higher concentration of light going in the camera.

On my Sony brick...sorry I mean my old Sony Cyber shot, if I take a sunset shot and need to have more light in the picture then I'll increase the E/V to +2.0. If it is a sunny day, like a bright summers day and I want to stop the picture from being overexposed and reduce the amount of light coming in to the digital camera, I'll reduce the E/V to -0.3 for example.

These numbers simply pertain to my camera, so don't worry too much about them, but just understand the principle. The lesser the E/V number the less light. In effect you are making the pupil smaller so less light comes in and vice versa.

Aperture: The aperture means the actual size of the opening of the lens. It's a lot like exposure but relates to size more than anything. Think of this as the opening itself and controls how much light gets into the cameras sensor.

Shutter speed: This is the eyelid, if you like. Its the speed in which the eye lid blinks open and shut. A fast "blink" means you can freeze time and capture fast action shots such as a person running without blur, or cars racing without blur. So really it is the measurement of how long the shutter is open when the digital photo is taken.

You will see sometimes 1/125th or 125 for example. This means that the shutter is open for 125th of a second. The higher the amount of time, the longer the shutter stays open. So in digital photography picture-taking terms if you want a blurry effect then leave the shutter open for a second to ten seconds and see the difference in effect. The quicker the shutter is open, the more you will capture, such as race cars or peoples fast action suspended in time without blur.

Lag: I just know this as "pain in the butt". Its the time delay between when you press the shutter button and when the camera actually takes the photo. It's been the problem with digital photography until recent years when the dlsr cameras have almost reduced this altogether. The higher priced cameras have very little lag.

Flash Fill: This is a saviour for day photos where there is over exposed and underexposed areas in a digital photo- in the same photo. Imagine a bright sunny day and you take a photo of someone on the beach with the sun behind them. The digital camera will actually "see" the bright sky and keep that in focus and reduce the light on the persons face. To combat this you can use the flash to compensate for the camera "forgetting" about the persons face. Its the best thing since sliced bread. This is how you get shots of people blowing out birthday candles and are able to see their faces clearly.

Rule Of Thirds: When I first started digital photography I thought ; "Gee I mustn't take that picture unless I abide by this principle." Well that didn't last long. Now I don't even think about it. But this principle in photography should be called a guideline, not a rule. However when you are just starting digital photography its great to learn- it really helps you.

This website describes it better than I can. (www.digitalpostproduction.com/Htm/Features/DigitalVideoGlossary.htm)

"This rule takes our rectangular shape and divides it into thirds. The key elements or objects in a composition should fall on one of these thirds lines. The one point on our photograph where the viewers' eye comes to rest should fall on one of these lines where both a horizontal and a vertical line come to rest."

Okay so that is about it for now. Just focus on those things in your digital photography and the rest will come with time and lots of practice. The best way to become good at digital photography is to let your heart take over, just relax and clear your mind and allow the artist within you to surface and then things will fall into place.

There is more in "Digital Photography Success" of course so if you want to have a look and learn more about how to become skilled in this highly addictive hobby then go to www.digitalphotographysuccess.com.

My best to you,
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PSP or Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS and the Sony PSP. These are the new-generation handheld systems. Which is more entertaining? The dual-screened, touch system, or the UMD entertainment all-in-one?

First I'll start with the Nintendo DS, it's got a cool-techno-slim design and stores it's games on cards which look similar to SD's. It has two screens (one being a touchscreen) and comes with a stylus to use. It also has built in Infa-Red and a slot to insert your Game Boy Advance games.

The Nintendo DS has a great library of games, and whats better it can play GBA games. You could chat to your friends using a program called "Pictochat" and download homebrew software from Nintendo to play. Not only that but the backlighting and the battery weren't that bad.

This system is for people who aren't interested in playing films or MP3 music or want to wait that long for their games to load. In proportion, this game beats the PSP in terms of game-loading and library of games. I say they draw around the line of gameplay.

The only things I personally don't like about the NDS is that it cannot play GB or GBC games, the A and B buttons are the wrong way around (in comparison with the GBA/GBA SP) and the touchscreen is very delicate and can be broken after long periods of use.

Now to the PSP:

The PSP is the all-in-one entertainment system. Movies, MP3, MP4, Internet, Wireless Play, UMD, USB and all that. Plus it has SmartCard SD storage and can run a lot more homebrew software than the NDS.

However there is a lot of downfalls to the PSP. Such as the library of games, sure there is some good games, such as Pro Evolution Soccer 5 and Dead or Alive, but there isn't much choice if you're after Adventure or Platform and not GTA-style or FPS games.

The loading time is a bit horrible as well.

One of my favourite things about the PSP is the USB connection, you can download MP4 movies or MP3 music or even some of your photos onto it, or even homebrewsoftware from the Internet. Trust me it's better than having to get UMDs when you can convert your DVDs into MP4s and place them onto your PSP.

Now it's the end. It's your choice now, what one do you prefer? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Thanks ever so much for reading!

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Have You Heard of the Sega Bass Fishing Game?

Bass fishing games are nothing new to the arcade game market. Sega Bass Fishing has long been regarded as one of the best. Originating in the 1990s, millions of people have played the game. The makers of the Nintendo Wii have come up with a new version that is now considered one of the best bass tournament games that money can buy. Many players find that it is so realistic it conjures up fishing memories from their childhood.

The bass fishing game for the Nintendo Wii is rated E for everyone, and has several different modes, including arcade, practice, tournament and nature modes. Practice mode helps improve the player's skill at the game, which will better prepare the player for tournament mode. Bass tournament mode allows the player to fish in ten different bodies of water, and allows the player to compete in such a competition.

Arcade mode is basically an original version of the game. Nature mode allows the player to casually fish in a body of water, without a time limit or any other restrictions. Whatever mode of play you choose, this game can be quite fun and offers several hours of fishing "play." The different modes of play add to the charm of the game and will keep you from becoming bored.

Sega Bass Fishing is an easy game to learn and it is fun. The controls are quite simple. You just fling the Wiimote to cast the line. After your lure is in the water you can work it by wiggling the Wiimote. Reeling the line in is simple with some easy motions with the nunchuk.

You can accumulate different types of fishing tackle by catching fish. Once a fish is hooked on your line, you can successfully reel it in by watching the tension of the line with a gauge that is on your television screen. A fish stands a good chance of getting away if you are not careful and your line breaks.

If you have a Nintendo Wii, then you must think about purchasing the Sega Bass Fishing game. It is a much more advanced version of the older games. The graphics are much better than the older versions as well, and the ambiance is great.

While there is no plot to it, the game is still very fun. Playing the Wii version of this game will surely help you to remember the fishing games that used to be in the arcades.

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Solar Energy - Clean and Cheap Source of Power

Conservation of power is one of the major calls for the nation today because of the many problems that we are facing today on energy consumption and other issues related to it. Global warming, energy crisis, pollution, high cost of commodities is just few of the issues that are seen on news reports and other kinds of media such as the Internet. Concerns in the shortage of non-renewable sources of power generation poses future power shortages. This is due to the huge and fast consumption of electricity.

It is true that we have responsibilities on the environment that if we try to be more involved in that responsibility, we can attain better results such as cleaner environment, lesser energy consumption of non-renewable sources, and more savings in your personal budget. This can be possible by using an alternative source of energy which is cleaner and safer than any other sources.

Solar energy is one of the most suggested sources of electricity that the government has been suggesting. Aside from the fact that it is environment-friendly, it can also be the easiest to install at homes. Since the main source of its power come from the sun, it will not harm the environment and you can even save much by cutting your electric bills if you use it as an alternative source.

Anyone can follow the guides of installing these solar panels used to capture sunlight and generate electricity. Solar panels can be erected in gardens or they can be positioned on the rooftops or garage roofs.

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Impulse Purchasing From Points of Purchase

The most effective way that has been found to have people hand over money is at a point of purchase. A lot of shopper's impulse buy when they feel the product is too good to miss. Also a point of purchase acts as a 'try before you buy' stall and this is more appealing to shoppers than a cabinet or stuffy display. A customer wants to know the ins and outs of the product they want to buy.

An example of this is found in mobile phone shops. The vast range of mobile phones that are available on the market today means that people often do not know what they are buying, what features each phone has and how easy it is to use. But the retail shop display means that with dummy phones the customer can see how the phone looks, the size and weight of the phone and whether it was what they actually wanted without having the pressure of buying there and then, but the option to walk in and buy off the shelf is also available.

However this type of point of purchasing differs from shop to shop. Depending on the product that is being sold, each display case and point of purchase unit is unique. The more expensive products such as jewelery, is kept in cabinets for obvious reasons, and has to be taken out of the case and handled with care. This could be a reason to why jewelery is taken into consideration when being purchased. The buyer has time to think about the purchase and deliberate whether it is the right choice.

The impulse purchasing from point of purchase means that businesses can have instant sales with expensive items such as televisions or everyday items such as clothes and shoes, but with cabinets and cases cater for the more unique items that consumers may need more time to think over.

Written by Jenny Pilley on behalf of Rockingham Display Point of Purchase specialists.

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