With traditional photography and photo processing the idea of customizing your pictures after taking them seemed really far-fetched. You were basically stuck with the photo you took with your camera and there was almost nothing to do to change it. Even professional photographers often takes faulty pictures. For us amateurs, especially if we don't have ultra-performant camera, most pictures are far from perfect. Fortunately, digital photography and photo storage available online for free come in handy as they allow you to change a photo as much as you want, even until it has nothing to do with the original. If you would like to get more out of your photos, this article can help you do that. However, in order to follow this technique, you need to have a photo editing application installed on your computer. There are many free applications you can download online or you can purchase a higher-end one.
1. Basic editing
If you don't want anything sophisticated, you can easily learn to use some basic functions of your photo editing application to make some small changes to your photos. These include cropping, resizing or rotating the picture until you get what you want. They can be done in a few minutes and can help you be more satisfied with the image.
2. Add some special effects
If you want to go a little further, your photo editor has a lot of functions that add special effects to your photo, such as a windy background and a bunch of other interesting stuff. Each application has a different way of doing this so there are no standard steps to follow, but you can find many tutorials online for any particular software. It only takes a few minutes and can help you change the original image at a great extent.
3. Apply filters
Your image may look more interesting after applying a filter. Filters are generally add-ons that can be downloaded for free for any photo editing software. Just to give you an idea, you can use a certain filter to make your photo look like it's been oil painted. Again, each application has its own filters, but you can find step-by-step tutorials for any of them. This also takes no more than a few minutes if you have the right tools.
4. Play with colors
Some tools allow you to change the color of your photo. You can make it lighter or darker or even change a certain part of it to a different color. For example, you can customize a portrait to make the eyes of the person green. Playing with colors can help you express more with a common picture and even make some changes to improve an original that is really bad.
5. Put borders and clip-arts
If you want to make your picture more interesting or funnier you can add some fun clip-arts or borders. There tons of such elements available online. Make some experiments on an image to see what it looks like.
Sabtu, 31 Januari 2009
Rabu, 28 Januari 2009
Canon's EOS Rebel XSi-Another Top Camera From Canon
Canon's EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the photography hungry masses. If your looking for a camera that will produce stunning photography with point and shoot ease, you may have well found just the camera.This lovely piece of optical ingenuity, features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System-Live View Function-a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor-plus a new 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor and is available in a kit, along with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a new 3.0-inch LCD monitor-compatibility with SD and SDHC memory cards and new accessories that will no doubt enhance every aspect of your photographic experience.This camera, is very suitable for both beginners and hobbyist.If your serious about getting a top quality camera, and you have the money to spend, then the Canon EOS Rebel XSi is your camera.The reason that it's such a popular choice worldwide, is that it's brilliant and it's a Canon!
Minggu, 25 Januari 2009
Wedding Photography -- To Peek Or Not To Peek, That Is The Question
Whether or not to see each other is one of the most common decisions a wedding photographer sees between a groom and bride-to-be. Some prefer the intimacy of meeting together before the wedding while others prefer the surprise of seeing each other at opposite ends of the aisle. When it comes to wedding photography, both situations are good and not so good. The couple even has a few options that make for unique images you won't soon forget.
Keeping It Hidden
All superstitions aside, waiting until the ceremony to see each other creates some truly magical moments that both of you will remember for years to come. An expression instantly creeps into the bride and groom's face that can never be recreated. It might also keep grandmothers from having a fit.
Unfortunately, it can cut down on the images the wedding photographer is able to capture. With only one camera, the photographic expert needs to work quickly and efficiently in order to catch images of the bride and groom's initial reaction. One way around it is to have two cameras with one shooting the groom and the other getting images of the bride.
Taking A Peek Before The Ceremony
Some couples just don't want to wait until the event to see each other. Contrary to some traditional beliefs, this isn't a crime and will not cause them to divorce. Many couples use these 'stolen' moments as a chance to relieve the worries of the day. To them, sharing this moment in private has far more meaning to them. There is no doubt that seeing each other before the wedding causes the reaction at the ceremony to diminish, but that doesn't mean that initial look will be missed in the wedding photography.
The two can arrange to meet earlier in a garden, a private room, or even outside of the venue. Those who would still like to share this moment inside the venue with their closest family members can choose to have immediate family sit in the front while the two meet in the aisle before the event starts. The wedding photography can capture these moments while not detracting from the mood by simply having the expert work at a distance.
Meet In The Middle
It is still possible to share a private moment before the big moment without spoiling the surprise. For a wedding photographer, this can sometimes be a far better scenario. The pair could meet on the opposite sides of a large piece of fabric with only a small hole, talk to each other with a door in between, or even meet blindfolded. The possibilities are endless. It is a great way to add a little bit of fun and creativity to the situation.
Keeping It Hidden
All superstitions aside, waiting until the ceremony to see each other creates some truly magical moments that both of you will remember for years to come. An expression instantly creeps into the bride and groom's face that can never be recreated. It might also keep grandmothers from having a fit.
Unfortunately, it can cut down on the images the wedding photographer is able to capture. With only one camera, the photographic expert needs to work quickly and efficiently in order to catch images of the bride and groom's initial reaction. One way around it is to have two cameras with one shooting the groom and the other getting images of the bride.
Taking A Peek Before The Ceremony
Some couples just don't want to wait until the event to see each other. Contrary to some traditional beliefs, this isn't a crime and will not cause them to divorce. Many couples use these 'stolen' moments as a chance to relieve the worries of the day. To them, sharing this moment in private has far more meaning to them. There is no doubt that seeing each other before the wedding causes the reaction at the ceremony to diminish, but that doesn't mean that initial look will be missed in the wedding photography.
The two can arrange to meet earlier in a garden, a private room, or even outside of the venue. Those who would still like to share this moment inside the venue with their closest family members can choose to have immediate family sit in the front while the two meet in the aisle before the event starts. The wedding photography can capture these moments while not detracting from the mood by simply having the expert work at a distance.
Meet In The Middle
It is still possible to share a private moment before the big moment without spoiling the surprise. For a wedding photographer, this can sometimes be a far better scenario. The pair could meet on the opposite sides of a large piece of fabric with only a small hole, talk to each other with a door in between, or even meet blindfolded. The possibilities are endless. It is a great way to add a little bit of fun and creativity to the situation.
Jumat, 23 Januari 2009
Limited Editions In Films, Music and Photography : Fact or Fiction?
The exponential growth in digital technologies in the past 20 years has revolutionised the market for the reproduction of art through digital means. This applies to the visual arts in film of photography, as well as in music. Re-mastered versions of old - and no so old - movies, of classic albums and of archetypal images in photography are all now common currency, and the market for such images has been revolutionary.
But with this revolution has come a proliferation of terms to describe the various versions of the source material and for the wannabee collector of fine art reproductions (for example) it becomes increasingly vital to understand the genuine investment opportunity and the marketing-driven hype.
So what are the terms currently in use to define the additional value of a classic or popular image or movie? Terms used in collectible popular culture include concepts such as "special", "deluxe" or "limited edition". These terms are often market-driven, selling the same basic product by marketing improved versions of film DVDs, music and video games. That this can sometimes simply be a matter of adjusting the packaging has an implied danger of demeaning the idea of "limited edition" away from it's root meaning and value.
The term "collector's edition" is also used. This again is a term which can be applied to various media such as books, prints or recorded music and films. But it can also apply to cars or motorcycles for example. A "collector's edition" implies that the number of copies produced is restricted; but the restriction can stop at a very high number indeed, and this needs to be known and understood.
Modern technology has changed the controls available to the concept of a Limited Edition. In early days of printing and print reproduction of images, traditional printmaking techniques could only produce a small number of top quality images before wear-and-tear on the plate (especially in some etching techniques and in drypoint printing) took it's toll. This meant that longer print runs delivered passable but inferior quality images. To limit the print run was a necessity, which modern digital technology does not have to face.
Thus it is important for would-be collectors to research the provenance of any limited edition in the digital age. Naturally, some collectors have a great desire to have all released editions of a personal favourite, or a classic piece. This in itself has its own value of course. However, where the need is to understand the intrinsic, stand-alone value of an individual limited edition item, then the provenance becomes vital in assessing the investment value.
In the case of photographic reproductions, the original artist's print, carefully produced directly from his work, and printed under the artists' supervision are those which attract value over time. The most common way of producing collectable prints in the modern digital era is to scan the original negative (in the case of images from traditional photographic tools), or balancing a digital file from a digital camera, then output the image, usually retouched, on specially-selected media types using archival inks. Thus very fine quality coated papers can be used to make delicate, beautiful prints in defined limited numbers, which can be certified and verified as authentic. In this way, genuine investment opportunities can be realised.
But with this revolution has come a proliferation of terms to describe the various versions of the source material and for the wannabee collector of fine art reproductions (for example) it becomes increasingly vital to understand the genuine investment opportunity and the marketing-driven hype.
So what are the terms currently in use to define the additional value of a classic or popular image or movie? Terms used in collectible popular culture include concepts such as "special", "deluxe" or "limited edition". These terms are often market-driven, selling the same basic product by marketing improved versions of film DVDs, music and video games. That this can sometimes simply be a matter of adjusting the packaging has an implied danger of demeaning the idea of "limited edition" away from it's root meaning and value.
The term "collector's edition" is also used. This again is a term which can be applied to various media such as books, prints or recorded music and films. But it can also apply to cars or motorcycles for example. A "collector's edition" implies that the number of copies produced is restricted; but the restriction can stop at a very high number indeed, and this needs to be known and understood.
Modern technology has changed the controls available to the concept of a Limited Edition. In early days of printing and print reproduction of images, traditional printmaking techniques could only produce a small number of top quality images before wear-and-tear on the plate (especially in some etching techniques and in drypoint printing) took it's toll. This meant that longer print runs delivered passable but inferior quality images. To limit the print run was a necessity, which modern digital technology does not have to face.
Thus it is important for would-be collectors to research the provenance of any limited edition in the digital age. Naturally, some collectors have a great desire to have all released editions of a personal favourite, or a classic piece. This in itself has its own value of course. However, where the need is to understand the intrinsic, stand-alone value of an individual limited edition item, then the provenance becomes vital in assessing the investment value.
In the case of photographic reproductions, the original artist's print, carefully produced directly from his work, and printed under the artists' supervision are those which attract value over time. The most common way of producing collectable prints in the modern digital era is to scan the original negative (in the case of images from traditional photographic tools), or balancing a digital file from a digital camera, then output the image, usually retouched, on specially-selected media types using archival inks. Thus very fine quality coated papers can be used to make delicate, beautiful prints in defined limited numbers, which can be certified and verified as authentic. In this way, genuine investment opportunities can be realised.
Senin, 19 Januari 2009
Working From Home - Recession Proof Jobs
During the economic financial crisis many are looking for ways to make extra money online. Lost jobs and unemployment leave many with less options and a need to generate cash fast. For starters if you want to find out how to increase your income the best way is to find out what types of freelance opportunities are on the web for your choosing.
Many have started to write on blogs and add google adsense to match on relevant niche topics, this only works if enough traffic is driven to the particular blog. So one will need to learn how to write articles for the article directories using popular keywords or keyword phrases that is being searched for on the search engines.
If you are anything like me all that writing can be a daunting task, there are some alternative ways to make a quick buck online starting with filling out surveys and paid per post type gigs, now if you really want to help others you could become a virtual assistant and help others with reading and answering their emails. Or you could help with the social bookmarking by pinging each blog post on to Digg, Delicious, Stumble Upon and so on.
Many who run their own blog do not have time to do the repetitive tasks, so you can help them with signing up with the various article directories or you could answer phone calls, take messages from voicemail messages. Twitter opens up new opportunities too. Get other peoples information across the many social networking sites available. Now if you are good at english and love grammer you can help students with their home work assignments, writing outlines or composing essays for them.
Now this will have much potential since many people go back to school when the economy is bad. Many will need help with reading textbooks, preparing for exams and organization of the study material. If you like to cook you could share your tasty cooking reciepe to those who are looking for new ideas and dishes to cook.
Are you a fast typist? then you can type up notes and listen to recorded meeting minutes and provide them for executives who need notes transcribed. Working from home takes a plan and a goal. First you need to know what you seek to accomplish, what type of skills you can bring to make the most money from home. Build your resume around these transferrable skills. Working on the internet provides you the flexablility to set your own hours and spend time with your family.
Other recession proof jobs that can be done from home is building websites for others and creating web content, text and graphics. Freelance photography will continue to grow a people to put images on their blogs and websites. If you like to take pictures this will be an passive income stream that can be used over and over again. Photo Web researchers are also needed to find hard to find pictures online.
Getting started online takes a few adjustments and time management skills, so you do not find that you spend more time online doing a job that ends up costing you less earned income per hour. Maximize your efforts so that you get paid a higher percentage for the time spent doing each task. Telework, telecommuting, freelance, independent contractor will be the recession proof jobs for the future of work at home opportunities.
Setting up a virtual office from home takes getting all the things that you will need to get the most out of your new job working online, some of the basic things you will need is a fast computer, with a big monitor screen, along with a keyboard, mouse, speakers, comfortable chair, mouse pad and a good phone system, skype or virtual voicemail system. Your internet provider needs to be one that you can afford and you will need to make sure and back up your files on your computer, plenty of copier paper is needed as well so remember that if you are using photos you will need to have Flicker or Photo shop on your computer some like to use a scanner. Email is a must to keep communication going with clients and ongoing projects.
Working environment is necessary to keep the noise level down and a place that has least amount of distractions so as to get the most work done in a short amount of time. Make sure to take time off away from the computer when working from home. This will prevent you from getting burned out. Also one key thing that many need who work online all the time they need to get some socialization and conventions and seminars so they can meet like minded people who also work from home this will build up a network of supporters to help you if you have any questions or need extra work assignments to continue to increase your multiple income streams flowing in.
Working online and using the opportunities on the internet will make it possible to earn fast cash and make a living from home.
Many have started to write on blogs and add google adsense to match on relevant niche topics, this only works if enough traffic is driven to the particular blog. So one will need to learn how to write articles for the article directories using popular keywords or keyword phrases that is being searched for on the search engines.
If you are anything like me all that writing can be a daunting task, there are some alternative ways to make a quick buck online starting with filling out surveys and paid per post type gigs, now if you really want to help others you could become a virtual assistant and help others with reading and answering their emails. Or you could help with the social bookmarking by pinging each blog post on to Digg, Delicious, Stumble Upon and so on.
Many who run their own blog do not have time to do the repetitive tasks, so you can help them with signing up with the various article directories or you could answer phone calls, take messages from voicemail messages. Twitter opens up new opportunities too. Get other peoples information across the many social networking sites available. Now if you are good at english and love grammer you can help students with their home work assignments, writing outlines or composing essays for them.
Now this will have much potential since many people go back to school when the economy is bad. Many will need help with reading textbooks, preparing for exams and organization of the study material. If you like to cook you could share your tasty cooking reciepe to those who are looking for new ideas and dishes to cook.
Are you a fast typist? then you can type up notes and listen to recorded meeting minutes and provide them for executives who need notes transcribed. Working from home takes a plan and a goal. First you need to know what you seek to accomplish, what type of skills you can bring to make the most money from home. Build your resume around these transferrable skills. Working on the internet provides you the flexablility to set your own hours and spend time with your family.
Other recession proof jobs that can be done from home is building websites for others and creating web content, text and graphics. Freelance photography will continue to grow a people to put images on their blogs and websites. If you like to take pictures this will be an passive income stream that can be used over and over again. Photo Web researchers are also needed to find hard to find pictures online.
Getting started online takes a few adjustments and time management skills, so you do not find that you spend more time online doing a job that ends up costing you less earned income per hour. Maximize your efforts so that you get paid a higher percentage for the time spent doing each task. Telework, telecommuting, freelance, independent contractor will be the recession proof jobs for the future of work at home opportunities.
Setting up a virtual office from home takes getting all the things that you will need to get the most out of your new job working online, some of the basic things you will need is a fast computer, with a big monitor screen, along with a keyboard, mouse, speakers, comfortable chair, mouse pad and a good phone system, skype or virtual voicemail system. Your internet provider needs to be one that you can afford and you will need to make sure and back up your files on your computer, plenty of copier paper is needed as well so remember that if you are using photos you will need to have Flicker or Photo shop on your computer some like to use a scanner. Email is a must to keep communication going with clients and ongoing projects.
Working environment is necessary to keep the noise level down and a place that has least amount of distractions so as to get the most work done in a short amount of time. Make sure to take time off away from the computer when working from home. This will prevent you from getting burned out. Also one key thing that many need who work online all the time they need to get some socialization and conventions and seminars so they can meet like minded people who also work from home this will build up a network of supporters to help you if you have any questions or need extra work assignments to continue to increase your multiple income streams flowing in.
Working online and using the opportunities on the internet will make it possible to earn fast cash and make a living from home.
Jumat, 16 Januari 2009
How to Make Money Writing and Selling eBooks
Electronic books, or ebooks, are electronic versions of written material. They can contain text, sound, images. And they exist in the form of files thatcan be read Using a computer (Word documents, text files, web pages, PDF files, EXE files) or Using an ebook reader.
To write ebooks, all you have to do is figure out what you know and write as though speaking to a others. It's not all that difficult and if you have ever written an essay for a school assignment you have all the prerequisites already. You don't have to be an expert on your ebook subject, although it helps, as most information can be found online and in your local library. You don't even have to be a good writer as most word processors have grammar and spell checking tools.
Today, any type of ebook can be sold on the Internet; however, here are the most popular types with the highest levels of public demand.
"How To" ebooks Guides and manuals that explain how to do various things and how to solve different problems, like how to make money online, how to optimize website, etc.
Business ebooks: They explain how to start, finance, manage, develop or promote your online or offline business and provide tips, advice, strategies and blueprints for success.
Home / Family: These ebooks provide information for family about issues such as cooking, recipes, children and parenting, gardening, landscaping, pets, marriage, home improvement and real estate.
Computer-related: These ebooks provide tutorials and guidance on subjects like programming languages, web designing, computer hardware, graphics and more.
Money / Jobs: Ebooks in this category provide guides on topics like debt, management, education, self-employment, money making opportunities,investments, entrepreneurship, home-based businesses, finance and jobs.
Society / Culture: These ebooks category cover topics like foreign languages, politics, government, art, love life, travel, philosophy, religion, science and more.
Technical ebooks: Focus on technical topics like electronics, engineering, mechanics etc.
Fiction ebooks: Novels, short stories, poetry, romance, erotic literature, fantasy, etc.
Skill / Talent ebooks: Teach you the basics and advanced strategies of skill-related games, hobbies or sports, like chess, magic, poker, photography, golf, etc.
Health ebooks: Explain how to cure various diseases, illnesses or conditions and provide medical information and advice for improve health.
For sell your ebook, you can use affiliate network. Affiliate network is company, connecting affiliates and merchants. It is the shortest way to promote your product. You can tell the affiliate networks what price you want your new ebook sold for and what commission you want to offer your affiliates. Clickbank is a very large affiliate network. Other popular affiliate programs are Moreniche, Commission Junction, and Link share.
To write ebooks, all you have to do is figure out what you know and write as though speaking to a others. It's not all that difficult and if you have ever written an essay for a school assignment you have all the prerequisites already. You don't have to be an expert on your ebook subject, although it helps, as most information can be found online and in your local library. You don't even have to be a good writer as most word processors have grammar and spell checking tools.
Today, any type of ebook can be sold on the Internet; however, here are the most popular types with the highest levels of public demand.
"How To" ebooks Guides and manuals that explain how to do various things and how to solve different problems, like how to make money online, how to optimize website, etc.
Business ebooks: They explain how to start, finance, manage, develop or promote your online or offline business and provide tips, advice, strategies and blueprints for success.
Home / Family: These ebooks provide information for family about issues such as cooking, recipes, children and parenting, gardening, landscaping, pets, marriage, home improvement and real estate.
Computer-related: These ebooks provide tutorials and guidance on subjects like programming languages, web designing, computer hardware, graphics and more.
Money / Jobs: Ebooks in this category provide guides on topics like debt, management, education, self-employment, money making opportunities,investments, entrepreneurship, home-based businesses, finance and jobs.
Society / Culture: These ebooks category cover topics like foreign languages, politics, government, art, love life, travel, philosophy, religion, science and more.
Technical ebooks: Focus on technical topics like electronics, engineering, mechanics etc.
Fiction ebooks: Novels, short stories, poetry, romance, erotic literature, fantasy, etc.
Skill / Talent ebooks: Teach you the basics and advanced strategies of skill-related games, hobbies or sports, like chess, magic, poker, photography, golf, etc.
Health ebooks: Explain how to cure various diseases, illnesses or conditions and provide medical information and advice for improve health.
For sell your ebook, you can use affiliate network. Affiliate network is company, connecting affiliates and merchants. It is the shortest way to promote your product. You can tell the affiliate networks what price you want your new ebook sold for and what commission you want to offer your affiliates. Clickbank is a very large affiliate network. Other popular affiliate programs are Moreniche, Commission Junction, and Link share.
Selasa, 13 Januari 2009
Buying Paintings: Realism
In literature as well as art realism is the depiction of subjects as they appear in practical, everyday life. Realism does not deal with interpretation or embellishment. The point of realism is to capture people or situations in a gritty and real way. Similar to realist photography, the realist painter does not place emphasis on stylization but is most interested in depicting situations just as they appear to the naked eye.
While realism depicts real characters in real situations, there tends to be emphasis placed on the sordid or ugly. In this way, realism is very much the opposite of idealism. In idealism the theory is that the reality and regular world around us is merely a reflection of a higher truth. With realism, however, it's as though we're saying "all I know for sure is what my eyes and other sense organs tell me".
As a reaction to the idealism of Romanticism in France during the middle of the nineteenth century, realism became the popular cultural movement in many ways. Realism is often linked to demands for political and social reform, as well as ideas about democracy. Dominating the literature and visual arts of England, France and the United States between the years 1840 and 1880, realism was popular throughout many facets of life.
Realists tend to throw out such hubris as classical forms, theatrics and lofty esoteric subjects in favor of the most commonplace subjects and themes. A very famous example of a realist painting is Jean-Francois Millet's 'The Gleaners' from the year 1857. This painting portrays three women working in the fields. The colors are very realistic, almost drab, by contrast to non-realist paintings.
Realism as an art movement appears as early as 2400 BC in India in the city of Lothal. Examples of this type of art can be found around the world and throughout art history. In a very broad sense, realism is art that shows any subject or object that has been observed and accurately depicted, though the entire art piece may not conform to realism conditions.
During the late sixteenth century the most prominent mode of art in European art was a form called mannerism, which showed artificial and elongated figures in very unreal, though graceful positions. Then an artist by the name of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio emerged and changed much of the direction of art simply by depicting real humans doing real things. His work shows images painted directly fro meveryday life and shows an immediacy that had never been seen before.
Dutch art had any realism entries, with their fondness for homely details and humble situations and subjects. Rembrandt is a very well known example of Dutch realism in paintings. The Barbizon School took realism in a whole new direction when, by observing and painting nature, the beginnings of Impressionism took shape.
Realism still plays a role in paintings and art of all kinds today. From film to television and the fine arts, realism is still a major player in the world of creative and expressive processes and productions. Throughout human history there have been those that wish to see things as they are and those that see in reality a hint of the divine. Realism went a long way in providing the one extreme with which we've discovered several in betweens in more modern and contemporary art.
While realism depicts real characters in real situations, there tends to be emphasis placed on the sordid or ugly. In this way, realism is very much the opposite of idealism. In idealism the theory is that the reality and regular world around us is merely a reflection of a higher truth. With realism, however, it's as though we're saying "all I know for sure is what my eyes and other sense organs tell me".
As a reaction to the idealism of Romanticism in France during the middle of the nineteenth century, realism became the popular cultural movement in many ways. Realism is often linked to demands for political and social reform, as well as ideas about democracy. Dominating the literature and visual arts of England, France and the United States between the years 1840 and 1880, realism was popular throughout many facets of life.
Realists tend to throw out such hubris as classical forms, theatrics and lofty esoteric subjects in favor of the most commonplace subjects and themes. A very famous example of a realist painting is Jean-Francois Millet's 'The Gleaners' from the year 1857. This painting portrays three women working in the fields. The colors are very realistic, almost drab, by contrast to non-realist paintings.
Realism as an art movement appears as early as 2400 BC in India in the city of Lothal. Examples of this type of art can be found around the world and throughout art history. In a very broad sense, realism is art that shows any subject or object that has been observed and accurately depicted, though the entire art piece may not conform to realism conditions.
During the late sixteenth century the most prominent mode of art in European art was a form called mannerism, which showed artificial and elongated figures in very unreal, though graceful positions. Then an artist by the name of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio emerged and changed much of the direction of art simply by depicting real humans doing real things. His work shows images painted directly fro meveryday life and shows an immediacy that had never been seen before.
Dutch art had any realism entries, with their fondness for homely details and humble situations and subjects. Rembrandt is a very well known example of Dutch realism in paintings. The Barbizon School took realism in a whole new direction when, by observing and painting nature, the beginnings of Impressionism took shape.
Realism still plays a role in paintings and art of all kinds today. From film to television and the fine arts, realism is still a major player in the world of creative and expressive processes and productions. Throughout human history there have been those that wish to see things as they are and those that see in reality a hint of the divine. Realism went a long way in providing the one extreme with which we've discovered several in betweens in more modern and contemporary art.
Jumat, 09 Januari 2009
Job Career Planning-What Interests You?
One important step or factor in defining your ideal career is identifying your interests. Research has found that:
Your interests are an important source of information to use in exploring career options. You are more likely to be interested in things you are good at, you enjoy doing, or that are important to you. Your interests can accurately guide you to explore careers that are most likely to meet your needs.
Career interest list:
Agriculture and Natural Resources: An interest in working with plants, animals, forests, or mineral resources for agriculture, horticulture, conservation, extraction, and other purposes. You can fulfill this interest by working in farming, landscaping, forestry, fishing, mining, and related fields. You may like doing physical work outdoors, such as on a farm or ranch, in a forest, or on a drilling rig. If you have scientific curiosity, you could study plants and animals or analyze biological or rock samples in a lab. If you have management ability, you could own, operate, or manage a fish hatchery, a landscaping business, or a greenhouse.
Architecture and Construction: An interest in designing, assembling, and maintaining components of buildings and other structures. You may want to be part of the team of architects, drafters, and others who design buildings and render the plans. If construction interests you, you can find fulfillment in the many building projects that are being undertaken at all times. If you like to organize and plan, you can find careers in managing these projects. Or you can play a more direct role in putting up and finishing buildings by doing jobs such as plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, or roofing, either as a skilled craftsworker or as a helper. You can prepare the building site by operating heavy equipment or install, maintain, and repair vital building equipment and systems such as electricity and heating.
Arts and Communication: An interest in creatively expressing feelings or ideas, in communicating news or information, or in performing. You can fulfill this interest in creative, verbal, or performing activities. For example, if you enjoy literature, perhaps writing or editing would appeal to you. Journalism and public relations are other fields for people who like to use their writing or speaking skills. Do you prefer to work in the performing arts? If so, you could direct or perform in drama, music, or dance. If you especially enjoy the visual arts, you could create paintings, sculpture, or ceramics or design products or visual displays. A flair for technology might lead you to specialize in photography, broadcast production, or dispatching.
Business and Administration Organizer: This would be an opportunity to create a business enterprise or operate a business organization and construct it to run smoothly. You can fulfill this interest by doing work in a role of leadership or by specializing in a procedure that adds to the total effort in a company, nonprofit organization, or government bureau. If you especially like working with individuals, you might obtain fulfillment from working in human resources. If your interest is in numbers this could direct you to look at accounting, finance, budgeting, billing, or financial record-keeping. Occupation as an administrative assistant might interest you if you enjoy a diverseness of employment in busy surroundings. If you're skillful with particulars and word processing, you may prefer a line of work as a secretary or data entry keyer. Or maybe you would perform well as the manager of a business organization.
Education and Teaching Individuals: This would be an opportunity in helping individuals learn. You can fulfill this interest by instructing students and adults, who could be comprised of preschoolers, retired people, or any age in between. You could specialize in a specific academic area or work with people of a particular age, with a specific concern, or individuals with a particular learning problem. Working in a library or museum could open up an opportunity for you to expand folks' understanding of the universe.
Finance and Insurance: This would be an opportunity in helping companies and individuals be guaranteed of a financially secure future. You could fulfill this interest by working in a financial or insurance company in a leadership or financial support position. If you enjoy collecting and analyzing data, you might find fulfillment as an insurance claims adjuster or securities analyst. Or you could deal with information at the clerical level as a banking or insurance clerk or in one-on-one situations offering customer service. Some other methods to interact with people is to sell financial or insurance services that will fulfill their needs.
Government and Public Administration: This would be an opportunity in helping government agencies serve the needs of the public. You could fulfill this interest by working in a role of leadership or by specializing in a function that contributes to the service of the government. You can help protect the public by working as an inspector or examiner to enforce standards. If you enjoy using clerical skills, you might work as a clerk in a court of law or government agency. Or maybe you favor the top-down position of a government administrator or urban planner.
Your interests are an important source of information to use in exploring career options. You are more likely to be interested in things you are good at, you enjoy doing, or that are important to you. Your interests can accurately guide you to explore careers that are most likely to meet your needs.
Career interest list:
Agriculture and Natural Resources: An interest in working with plants, animals, forests, or mineral resources for agriculture, horticulture, conservation, extraction, and other purposes. You can fulfill this interest by working in farming, landscaping, forestry, fishing, mining, and related fields. You may like doing physical work outdoors, such as on a farm or ranch, in a forest, or on a drilling rig. If you have scientific curiosity, you could study plants and animals or analyze biological or rock samples in a lab. If you have management ability, you could own, operate, or manage a fish hatchery, a landscaping business, or a greenhouse.
Architecture and Construction: An interest in designing, assembling, and maintaining components of buildings and other structures. You may want to be part of the team of architects, drafters, and others who design buildings and render the plans. If construction interests you, you can find fulfillment in the many building projects that are being undertaken at all times. If you like to organize and plan, you can find careers in managing these projects. Or you can play a more direct role in putting up and finishing buildings by doing jobs such as plumbing, carpentry, masonry, painting, or roofing, either as a skilled craftsworker or as a helper. You can prepare the building site by operating heavy equipment or install, maintain, and repair vital building equipment and systems such as electricity and heating.
Arts and Communication: An interest in creatively expressing feelings or ideas, in communicating news or information, or in performing. You can fulfill this interest in creative, verbal, or performing activities. For example, if you enjoy literature, perhaps writing or editing would appeal to you. Journalism and public relations are other fields for people who like to use their writing or speaking skills. Do you prefer to work in the performing arts? If so, you could direct or perform in drama, music, or dance. If you especially enjoy the visual arts, you could create paintings, sculpture, or ceramics or design products or visual displays. A flair for technology might lead you to specialize in photography, broadcast production, or dispatching.
Business and Administration Organizer: This would be an opportunity to create a business enterprise or operate a business organization and construct it to run smoothly. You can fulfill this interest by doing work in a role of leadership or by specializing in a procedure that adds to the total effort in a company, nonprofit organization, or government bureau. If you especially like working with individuals, you might obtain fulfillment from working in human resources. If your interest is in numbers this could direct you to look at accounting, finance, budgeting, billing, or financial record-keeping. Occupation as an administrative assistant might interest you if you enjoy a diverseness of employment in busy surroundings. If you're skillful with particulars and word processing, you may prefer a line of work as a secretary or data entry keyer. Or maybe you would perform well as the manager of a business organization.
Education and Teaching Individuals: This would be an opportunity in helping individuals learn. You can fulfill this interest by instructing students and adults, who could be comprised of preschoolers, retired people, or any age in between. You could specialize in a specific academic area or work with people of a particular age, with a specific concern, or individuals with a particular learning problem. Working in a library or museum could open up an opportunity for you to expand folks' understanding of the universe.
Finance and Insurance: This would be an opportunity in helping companies and individuals be guaranteed of a financially secure future. You could fulfill this interest by working in a financial or insurance company in a leadership or financial support position. If you enjoy collecting and analyzing data, you might find fulfillment as an insurance claims adjuster or securities analyst. Or you could deal with information at the clerical level as a banking or insurance clerk or in one-on-one situations offering customer service. Some other methods to interact with people is to sell financial or insurance services that will fulfill their needs.
Government and Public Administration: This would be an opportunity in helping government agencies serve the needs of the public. You could fulfill this interest by working in a role of leadership or by specializing in a function that contributes to the service of the government. You can help protect the public by working as an inspector or examiner to enforce standards. If you enjoy using clerical skills, you might work as a clerk in a court of law or government agency. Or maybe you favor the top-down position of a government administrator or urban planner.
Selasa, 06 Januari 2009
Ontario Photography Promotion - Why looking locally may be the answer
There is something about the art of photography that draws people in. It is a very popular activity whither it is done as a hobby or made into a career. There is one unfortunate truth that you will be more than aware of if you have ever tried to promote your photography, (and attempted to make a buck). It quickly becomes apparent that getting "out there" is easier said than done. With over 350 million results on Google even the best SEO won't get your personal photography page much notice. Now you must surely be wondering how Joe photographer from British Columbia is going to make even one sale. In this article I want to show you exactly you can support your local photographer, or alternately showcase your work, and start generating some sales, best of all this is both easy, and free! Why Support Local Photographers?
Easy! Because just like local small businesses the community thrives, and relies on local support. So that there is no confusion by support I am referring to anything from providing feedback, criticism, promotion, to patronage. A local photographer may also share a certain style or theme to match tastes in this regional niche. By supporting a local photographer you are strengthening the community, and local economy by keeping your dollars at home.
Why Do Local Photographers Need my Support?
For the average photographer who is starting out your options will be limited. One choice for them is to sell their photos to stock databases. There is a lot of competition here, and the payout is typically very poor once the middle man takes their cut. My suggestion is that the photographer creates their own personal on line portfolio, and markets their product in whichever way they feel comfortable. However as mentioned above fending for ones self on the Internet can be challenging with so much competition. Advertising is possible, but costly, and at the end of the day may barely leave the photographer breaking even.
How Do I Support Local B.C. Photographers?
There is a valuable resource available to photographers, it is a website titled Creative Ontario. The site is a community in the niche geographical region of British Columbia. For free one can post their photos, along with a profile or link to their respective website. The site essentially takes the hardest part of running any website, that is generating traffic. As a resident of BC I have taken some time to check out the site and believe it to be an invaluable resource. I almost feel foolish for wasting time trying to submit my portfolio to those stock photo websites. I feel good not only knowing people will see my work, but also being involved in such a community. Giving and receiving constructive criticism is something I relish.
Easy! Because just like local small businesses the community thrives, and relies on local support. So that there is no confusion by support I am referring to anything from providing feedback, criticism, promotion, to patronage. A local photographer may also share a certain style or theme to match tastes in this regional niche. By supporting a local photographer you are strengthening the community, and local economy by keeping your dollars at home.
Why Do Local Photographers Need my Support?
For the average photographer who is starting out your options will be limited. One choice for them is to sell their photos to stock databases. There is a lot of competition here, and the payout is typically very poor once the middle man takes their cut. My suggestion is that the photographer creates their own personal on line portfolio, and markets their product in whichever way they feel comfortable. However as mentioned above fending for ones self on the Internet can be challenging with so much competition. Advertising is possible, but costly, and at the end of the day may barely leave the photographer breaking even.
How Do I Support Local B.C. Photographers?
There is a valuable resource available to photographers, it is a website titled Creative Ontario. The site is a community in the niche geographical region of British Columbia. For free one can post their photos, along with a profile or link to their respective website. The site essentially takes the hardest part of running any website, that is generating traffic. As a resident of BC I have taken some time to check out the site and believe it to be an invaluable resource. I almost feel foolish for wasting time trying to submit my portfolio to those stock photo websites. I feel good not only knowing people will see my work, but also being involved in such a community. Giving and receiving constructive criticism is something I relish.
Sabtu, 03 Januari 2009
Ontario Photography Niche - Looking locally could earn you big money!
There is something about the art of photography that draws people in. It is a very popular activity whither it is done as a hobby or made into a career. There is one unfortunate truth that you will be more than aware of if you have ever tried to promote your photography, (and attempted to make a buck). It quickly becomes apparent that getting "out there" is easier said than done. With over 350 million results on Google even the best SEO won't get your personal photography page much notice. Now you must surely be wondering how Joe photographer from British Columbia is going to make even one sale. In this article I want to show you exactly you can support your local photographer, or alternately showcase your work, and start generating some sales, best of all this is both easy, and free! Why Support Local Photographers?
Easy! Because just like local small businesses the community thrives, and relies on local support. So that there is no confusion by support I am referring to anything from providing feedback, criticism, promotion, to patronage. A local photographer may also share a certain style or theme to match tastes in this regional niche. By supporting a local photographer you are strengthening the community, and local economy by keeping your dollars at home.
Why Do Local Photographers Need my Support?
For the average photographer who is starting out your options will be limited. One choice for them is to sell their photos to stock databases. There is a lot of competition here, and the payout is typically very poor once the middle man takes their cut. My suggestion is that the photographer creates their own personal on line portfolio, and markets their product in whichever way they feel comfortable. However as mentioned above fending for ones self on the Internet can be challenging with so much competition. Advertising is possible, but costly, and at the end of the day may barely leave the photographer breaking even.
How Do I Support Local B.C. Photographers?
There is a valuable resource available to photographers, it is a website titled Creative Ontario. The site is a community in the niche geographical region of British Columbia. For free one can post their photos, along with a profile or link to their respective website. The site essentially takes the hardest part of running any website, that is generating traffic. As a resident of BC I have taken some time to check out the site and believe it to be an invaluable resource. I almost feel foolish for wasting time trying to submit my portfolio to those stock photo websites. I feel good not only knowing people will see my work, but also being involved in such a community. Giving and receiving constructive criticism is something I relish.
Easy! Because just like local small businesses the community thrives, and relies on local support. So that there is no confusion by support I am referring to anything from providing feedback, criticism, promotion, to patronage. A local photographer may also share a certain style or theme to match tastes in this regional niche. By supporting a local photographer you are strengthening the community, and local economy by keeping your dollars at home.
Why Do Local Photographers Need my Support?
For the average photographer who is starting out your options will be limited. One choice for them is to sell their photos to stock databases. There is a lot of competition here, and the payout is typically very poor once the middle man takes their cut. My suggestion is that the photographer creates their own personal on line portfolio, and markets their product in whichever way they feel comfortable. However as mentioned above fending for ones self on the Internet can be challenging with so much competition. Advertising is possible, but costly, and at the end of the day may barely leave the photographer breaking even.
How Do I Support Local B.C. Photographers?
There is a valuable resource available to photographers, it is a website titled Creative Ontario. The site is a community in the niche geographical region of British Columbia. For free one can post their photos, along with a profile or link to their respective website. The site essentially takes the hardest part of running any website, that is generating traffic. As a resident of BC I have taken some time to check out the site and believe it to be an invaluable resource. I almost feel foolish for wasting time trying to submit my portfolio to those stock photo websites. I feel good not only knowing people will see my work, but also being involved in such a community. Giving and receiving constructive criticism is something I relish.
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