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The Adobe Lightroom version 1.1 update just came out. Rather the the daily bore of behind the scenes enhancements that usually come with an update like this, Adobe has added some WOW into the mix with some great new features, including easy to manage catalogs, better presets organization and…. Wait why are you still reading click play and watch it in the video.

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Did anyone else notice this article in The New York Times today?

Here’s the slug: “City May Seek Permit and Insurance for Many Kinds of Public Photography”

Granted, this permit idea is just that - an idea. Additionally, it doesn’t seem to affect the individual photographer, but it would affect those of you who go on photo excursions.

There are many issues here regarding our rights as photographers and we should all pay very close attention to this story.

Pentax has announced an update for their entry-level DSLR. Not exactly a new model, but rather the K100D updated to SUPER! This updated model has a senor cleaning technology, and full compatibility with Pantax’s higher end lens offerings. And like the previous model it has built in anti shake, and that’s cool in any language.

The K100D Super still is only running at 6.1 mpx, but then again I took many a great wedding photo’s with a 6.1 in the not so distant past. It sports a 2.4″ lcd screen, and iso settings up to 3200. As to how it handles noise at that level…. we’ll have to leave that to the comments from future owners.

It’s not the Tajma Hall of cameras, but coming out in Aug for around 5 bills (hundred that is) is may be worth taking a look at for those in the market for an entry level SLR.

If you haven’t fired up Adobe Photoshop Lightroom yet today, you might want to. Version 1.1 is now available for download. For more info on the new features read Jarrod’s post about the sneak peak of 1.1 given at Scott Kelby’s Seminar. Check it out!

Dennis
DZ Photography

Well, I went to Scott Kelby’s Lightroom Seminar tour last week and it was great. If you are interested in learning Lightroom you should attend this seminar. Like I said, Scott Kelby is the instructor. He presents the information in a clear, easy to learn point of view. He actually does a live photo shoot then goes into Lightroom and shows you the workflow he uses in Lightroom. You don’t have to bring a computer to attend this seminar, in fact it’s not recommended that you do bring a computer. The course is that easy! Scott also provides each student with a workbook based on the subjects from the day’s seminar. This workbook includes EVERYTHING you will be taught including the tips from the day. So, this means you don’t have to spend time taking notes and hoping you got all the information. It’s already prepared for you. All you have to do is sit back, watch, listen and enjoy.

As an instructor, Scott Kelby is entertaining as well as knowledgeable. He uses his breaks to answer questions from the audience. He gives you an equipment list of everything that he uses during the shoot, and NO he doesn’t get a commission for any of the equipment. I’ve enjoyed seminar’s instructed by Scott in the past and I have to say he only gets better as time goes on. His enthusiasm for Lightroom is contagious and one can’t wait to get back to the studio and start working. When you combine this one day seminar with Scott Kelby’s Lightroom book you will be a professional Lightroom user before you know it.

So the team over at NAPP are scheduling new dates for the Lightroom Seminar so keep your eyes on this website for new dates and times, Photoshop Seminars.

Other Helpful Links:

• NAPP
• Scott Kelby’s Blog

Until Next Time,

Jarrod Michael

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Album Print, Bind, & Supply Company Resource Guide. (Also see) Part1 - PPS #32 Album Design Software
Here’s the notes from the show on all the Print, Bind, & Design companies we talked about. Go to their sites and see all the trends and traditions to see what suites youe style best.

Asuka Book is a popular coffee table style album, and you can also find similar albums from WHCC, Digi Labs, & Illumina books from Apollo, as well as one I forgot to mention, Millers Press.
Some popular flush mount storybook albums include that have lots of options include PictoBooks, Zookbinders, and Some neat styles from Laguna Albums who also offers design services.
More simple flush mount storybooks albums include Black Tie albums from H&H, and the new kid on the block, Kiss Wedding Books who also has some great simple style.

Graphi Studios offer some really large sizes, and even metallic pages in their unique storyboard type designs, but you’ll have to pay for the elegance.

Some options in the more traditional covers, and mat pages include Art Leather, and Wooden Nickel who have many styles available and can send you printed information. Also check out Leather Craftsman which offer some beautiful covers, though a bit more high end. Note that these companies also have flush mount styles as well. Also check out JLee albums. They are basic, but handcrafted and a reasonable price

As for smaller albums, and proof albums you might check out Rice Studio Supply, for their peel and stick wallet albums, and their Quick Stick Album Also the Together Book will take your 4×6 prints, and put a hardbound cover on them

Some more consumer oriented choices of coffe table books that are less expensive, but not usually as feature rich include MyPublisher, Photoworks.com, & Printmyphotobook.com.

Have fun looking at all the options, and here’s a few sample images…

ZookBinders

Graphi Studios

Asuka Books

Other Show Notes…
Mike emailed asked about software to make DVD slideshows, and I recommended iphoto, and idvd for the Mac, and Pro Show Gold for the PC. Show it web was also mentioned, but for online slideshows. They do offer a DVD making service from the show it slideshows, but it’s not cheap.

Have fun… Gavin Seim

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