Comments for The 365 Days Project Video Podcast http://the365daysproject.podbean.com A podcast devoted to the 365 Days project begun by Stephen Poff in 2006. The video podcast takes a weekly look at some of the more interesting photos from the project as well as advice on the project. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:16:21 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 Comment on Hosts and Contributors by Tom http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/hosts-and-contributors/#comment-120929 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:23:09 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/hosts-and-contributors/#comment-120929 Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know I have watched almost every episode. I continue to try the great things you guys suggest and pray that one day I can take shots half as good as yours. Keep the shows coming I have a lot to learn. Hey guys,

I just wanted to let you know I have watched almost every episode. I continue to try the great things you guys suggest and pray that one day I can take shots half as good as yours. Keep the shows coming I have a lot to learn.

]]> Comment on Episode 22 - Curves by Neil Cowley http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/06/02/episode-22-curves/#comment-111750 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:43:09 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/06/02/episode-22-curves/#comment-111750 Glad to repost this little tut. Glad to repost this little tut.

]]> Comment on Episode 20 - Graphic Design by M i k e B http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/05/20/episode-20-graphic-design/#comment-108007 Tue, 27 May 2008 02:37:51 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/05/20/episode-20-graphic-design/#comment-108007 Or you can do what I do: download it at work on their T1 lines :) Or you can do what I do: download it at work on their T1 lines :)

]]> Comment on Episode 20 - Graphic Design by Mav http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/05/20/episode-20-graphic-design/#comment-107898 Mon, 26 May 2008 16:11:53 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/05/20/episode-20-graphic-design/#comment-107898 They're usually about 30 min. With video, that's usually about 150 to 250 megs, so how long it takes depends on the speed of you net connection. Generally speaking, I find it better to subscribe in iTunes or a similar podcast reader. That way, the whole thing downloads in the background sometime when you're not paying attention and then once it's there you can just watch it whenever. They’re usually about 30 min. With video, that’s usually about 150 to 250 megs, so how long it takes depends on the speed of you net connection. Generally speaking, I find it better to subscribe in iTunes or a similar podcast reader. That way, the whole thing downloads in the background sometime when you’re not paying attention and then once it’s there you can just watch it whenever.

]]> Comment on Episode 20 - Graphic Design by Bev http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/05/20/episode-20-graphic-design/#comment-107655 Sun, 25 May 2008 16:31:56 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/05/20/episode-20-graphic-design/#comment-107655 This has been "transferring" for more than 20 minutes now. How long are your podcasts? This has been “transferring” for more than 20 minutes now. How long are your podcasts?

]]> Comment on Episode 19 - Textures by TheShape http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/05/13/episode-19-textures/#comment-105016 Thu, 15 May 2008 17:23:45 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/05/13/episode-19-textures/#comment-105016 I want to add a little something to what Stephen was explaining just after James' tutorial. If there is an area of the texture that is affecting the overall shot that you are unhappy with, for example a speck near or on the eye, Stephen suggested a few techniques. The first was just using the eraser tool to remove what you don't want. Effective but when you erase something, its gone. If you regret it later, you can't really do much about it. The second option was to drag the texture layer around to make to undesired area fall somewhere else. And the third idea was to clone the area from a better source so the problem is eliminated. Again these are all decent ideas. The step I would choose is to use a layer mask. Layer masks are non destructive. You are not permanently removing any pixels. You are simply hiding or revealing the layer. To hide portions of the layer you are on, "paint" with black. To show the layer you are working on, "paint" with white. You can even "paint" with various shades of gray to give you a different range of opacity in a certain area. Now, when using layer masks in other blend modes besides normal, you will get a slightly different effect. This will have to be something you just keep tyring until you like the result. In the long run, if you decide you want to bring the texture back, its still available. If you erase it, it is gone. Sorry this was so long. Great show this week guys! I want to add a little something to what Stephen was explaining just after James’ tutorial.

If there is an area of the texture that is affecting the overall shot that you are unhappy with, for example a speck near or on the eye, Stephen suggested a few techniques. The first was just using the eraser tool to remove what you don’t want. Effective but when you erase something, its gone. If you regret it later, you can’t really do much about it. The second option was to drag the texture layer around to make to undesired area fall somewhere else. And the third idea was to clone the area from a better source so the problem is eliminated.

Again these are all decent ideas. The step I would choose is to use a layer mask. Layer masks are non destructive. You are not permanently removing any pixels. You are simply hiding or revealing the layer. To hide portions of the layer you are on, “paint” with black. To show the layer you are working on, “paint” with white. You can even “paint” with various shades of gray to give you a different range of opacity in a certain area.

Now, when using layer masks in other blend modes besides normal, you will get a slightly different effect. This will have to be something you just keep tyring until you like the result. In the long run, if you decide you want to bring the texture back, its still available. If you erase it, it is gone.

Sorry this was so long.

Great show this week guys!

]]> Comment on Episode 19 - Textures by Jessi http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/05/13/episode-19-textures/#comment-104519 Wed, 14 May 2008 01:35:08 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/05/13/episode-19-textures/#comment-104519 Well, Stephen is supposed to send me emails with a point form rundown of what the show notes are supposed to say, and he's been busy and hasn't gotten that to me in a while. I've also been busy lately dealing with immigration stuff, and since this isn't a paying job or anything, it sort of gets put on the back burner. Well, Stephen is supposed to send me emails with a point form rundown of what the show notes are supposed to say, and he’s been busy and hasn’t gotten that to me in a while.

I’ve also been busy lately dealing with immigration stuff, and since this isn’t a paying job or anything, it sort of gets put on the back burner.

]]> Comment on Episode 19 - Textures by ~Heather W~ http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/05/13/episode-19-textures/#comment-104494 Tue, 13 May 2008 23:01:32 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/05/13/episode-19-textures/#comment-104494 Good to see Jessi has the traditional Flickr definition of "soon" being anytime in the next 4 years (seeing as there are at least three episodes worth of notes not yet up). Sorry, not trying to be TOO snarky, but if you're going to take something over after complaining about it not being done... Good to see Jessi has the traditional Flickr definition of “soon” being anytime in the next 4 years (seeing as there are at least three episodes worth of notes not yet up). Sorry, not trying to be TOO snarky, but if you’re going to take something over after complaining about it not being done…

]]> Comment on Episode 14 by sungazing http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/04/08/episode-14/#comment-100190 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:58:06 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/04/08/episode-14/#comment-100190 I just saw this. :-) Thanks for including my photo. I just saw this. :-) Thanks for including my photo.

]]> Comment on Episode 13 by disco~stu http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-94663 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:53:40 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-94663 wooohooo another great show....awesome! I so keep getting beaten to the ebay post on old TLR's at the moment....I will find one though....watch out world! wooohooo another great show….awesome! I so keep getting beaten to the ebay post on old TLR’s at the moment….I will find one though….watch out world!

]]> Comment on Episode 13 EXTRA by disco~stu http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/04/01/episode-13-extra/#comment-94662 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:52:19 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/04/01/episode-13-extra/#comment-94662 oh what an excellent little bonus to the podcast.....way to go guyz! can't wait for more....keep it coming. oh what an excellent little bonus to the podcast…..way to go guyz! can’t wait for more….keep it coming.

]]> Comment on Episode 13 by clande http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-94045 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:26:20 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-94045 I didnt even know i was mentioned in the podcast. thank you very much for mentioning and talking about my photo. I didnt even know i was mentioned in the podcast. thank you very much for mentioning and talking about my photo.

]]> Comment on Episode 13 by Daz http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-93932 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:02:52 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-93932 I've just had time to watch this - thanks so much for the mention! :D Keep up the good work :) I’ve just had time to watch this - thanks so much for the mention! :D

Keep up the good work :)

]]> Comment on Episode 13 by Sarah http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-93208 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:25:41 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-93208 Great job, Jessi, and you guys! I have to point out something, however! I really feel you should have mentioned the founders of the TTV technique, Mr. E and Russ, as well as linked to Russ's tutorial and the TTV Group on Flickr, which lists all sorts of tips and tutorials and links to help get you started: http://www.flickr.com/groups/throughtheviewfinder/ Great job, Jessi, and you guys!

I have to point out something, however! I really feel you should have mentioned the founders of the TTV technique, Mr. E and Russ, as well as linked to Russ’s tutorial and the TTV Group on Flickr, which lists all sorts of tips and tutorials and links to help get you started: http://www.flickr.com/groups/throughtheviewfinder/

]]> Comment on Episode 13 EXTRA by James aka SLM http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/04/01/episode-13-extra/#comment-93154 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:21:01 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/04/01/episode-13-extra/#comment-93154 I don't think it's +17mm, think of them more like reading glasses for your lens. They make those wide angle adapters too. I've never used one, but I look at them on ebay a lot... http://cgi.ebay.com/Screw-On-Wide-Angle-Lens-for-Nikon-D40-D50-D70-D80_W0QQitemZ150230841492QQihZ005QQcategoryZ106863QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/WIDE-ANGLE-0-42X-FISHEYE-LENS-for-Nikon-D50-D40-D40X_W0QQitemZ120239076538QQihZ002QQcategoryZ30020QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/Super-Wide-Angle-Lens-for-Nikon-Nikkor-18-70-18-135mm_W0QQitemZ370037322457QQihZ024QQcategoryZ106863QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I don’t think it’s +17mm, think of them more like reading glasses for your lens.

They make those wide angle adapters too. I’ve never used one, but I look at them on ebay a lot…

http://cgi.ebay.com/Screw-On-Wide-Angle-Lens-for-Nikon-D40-D50-D70-D80_W0QQitemZ150230841492QQihZ005QQcategoryZ106863QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/WIDE-ANGLE-0-42X-FISHEYE-LENS-for-Nikon-D50-D40-D40X_W0QQitemZ120239076538QQihZ002QQcategoryZ30020QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://cgi.ebay.com/Super-Wide-Angle-Lens-for-Nikon-Nikkor-18-70-18-135mm_W0QQitemZ370037322457QQihZ024QQcategoryZ106863QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

]]> Comment on Episode 13 EXTRA by Brigid http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/04/01/episode-13-extra/#comment-93056 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 04:34:09 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/04/01/episode-13-extra/#comment-93056 Whoah! I never knew about these. So are they additive(1+2+4+10=17mm boost?), or how does the stacking work? Sometimes I want the opposite.....something that would make my 24mm lens more like 14! Whoah! I never knew about these. So are they additive(1+2+4+10=17mm boost?), or how does the stacking work?

Sometimes I want the opposite…..something that would make my 24mm lens more like 14!

]]> Comment on Episode 13 by Christy (Ein Schuss) http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-92851 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:38:50 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-92851 Cool, thanks for the kudos, guys!! Cool, thanks for the kudos, guys!!

]]> Comment on Episode 13 by James aka SLM http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-92829 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:09:25 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-92829 Yay, Jessi! :D Yay, Jessi! :D

]]> Comment on Episode 13 EXTRA by James aka SLM http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/04/01/episode-13-extra/#comment-92572 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:41:12 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/04/01/episode-13-extra/#comment-92572 HFW! The opening animation is sweet! And thanks again for the fun theme song. This is going to be a fun project. Thanks for asking me to do it. :o) HFW! The opening animation is sweet! And thanks again for the fun theme song. This is going to be a fun project. Thanks for asking me to do it. :o )

]]> Comment on Episode 13 by Mikey http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-92360 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:32:59 +0000 http://the365daysproject.podbean.com/2008/03/31/episode-13/#comment-92360 WooHoo! WooHoo!

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