PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FROM THE TOP FLOOR

By Chris Marquardt

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Get your questions answered and learn to see, no matter if digital or film or if you shoot mirrorless or with a DSLR. You use Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Lightroom? Come in! Exposure, composition and the creative side

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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FROM THE TOP FLOOR episodes:

07.05.2023
935 Spy Stuff
Chris dives into a legal battle as music photographer Alec Byrne sues Getty Images, explores a nifty DIY Game Boy Mini Camera, unravels how AI reconstructs 3D scenes from eye reflections, geeks out on physical camera simulations in Blender, marvels...
06.20.2023
934 Facial Fakes, Fiery Frames
In this episode, Chris explores a unique twist on street photography, discusses the challenges of auto white balance in wildfire conditions. He also delves into the world of AI with Uncrop and a quick GAN. There’s news from Nikon, a...
04.13.2023
933 Hawk Birdhouse and the Mickey Mouse Camera
Presenting jam-packed newsreel, a new book, French influencer law, semantic segmentation in real-time, dpreview’s archive, a new film by Fuji, the Mickey-Mouse-Leica and DALL-E coming to a browser near you. Special guest Allan Attridge of Two Hosers fame (he now...
03.29.2023
932 You’ve Been Tricked!
Yes, they have been tricking you. Millions of albums sold that were produced with cheap plastic gear. Inconceivable! Also on today’s show: a few words on dpreview’s demise (and resurrection), some thoughts (and a request for feedback) on guilt, fear...
03.18.2023
931 The Moon Cheat
A special episode with a special guest. Don Komarechka is back on the show. He and Chris discuss HP and their DRM, Samsung and their moon cheat and a German lawsuit involving a photo wallpaper. It’s also the week of...
02.16.2023
930 The Sky Mystery
It’s been too long! In today’s episode Chris brings you a fresh mixture of photo topics that go deep into the changes that we photographers face, as well as a discussion on what determines the value of a photograph. Turns...
01.27.2023
929 No Drama in Photo Land
Today we’ll touch on the Adobe content analytics issue, a bit of Flickr pro drama, big movies shot on film and a really interesting firmware from Canon. Topics: [WORKSHOPS] Almost Full: Eastern European Photo Roadtrip : The September Eastern European...
01.20.2023
928 One Minute Six Hundred Pics
TFOP 245 discusses a new camera purchase and a conversation about historical photos and gold-plating photography on glass || Neurapix is a German startup that has developed AI-based software that can learn from previously edited images and apply the same...
01.13.2023
927 Resolution: 14k
Today we’ll look at social media, massive full-resolution space imagery, weird lenses and the cautionary tale of big corporations vacuuming up massive amounts of imagery and what we can do about that (or if we even should). Also Steve has...
01.05.2023
926 Digitizing 88-Year-Old Photos, AI Protests, Relaunches
On this episode: JUST RELEASED: the third edition of The Film Photography Handbook. JUST RELAUNCHED: chrismarquardt.com (now offers information about my services in training, consulting, production, and photography as well as some references to past work). COMING UP: The 10-day...
12.11.2022
925 Where Pilsener Is From
Oh look, it’s a new episode! Reframing shots in 3D, a relaunched website, listener feedback, a look at NeRFs (no, not the toy guns) and the importance of the real world experience. Topics: [NEWS] Relaunched chrismarquardt.com : Chris has been...
11.27.2022
924 You’re Hoarding It Wrong
Topics: [COOL] Register Now: Eastern European Photo Road Trip : The 10-day Eastern European Photo Road Trip from Berlin via Dresden/Prague/Vienna/Budapest to Transylvania is now officially open for registration! The dates are: Tour 1 (Berlin to Transylvania) Sep 2-11 2023...
11.18.2022
923 THE TIME IS NOW
(Photo by Jon Tyson) This is an important episode. Probably more important than other episodes. And more urgent too. Why? You need to prepare yourself for a dramatically and very quickly changing creative landscape. And Chris is here to help...
10.27.2022
922 Free Camera Choice
Convenience always wins. That’s why the iPhone camera app is by far the most used one. Not because it’s the best but because it’s the quickest to reach from the iOS lock screen. Not any longer. Chris presents a method...
10.19.2022
921 Video Editing Game Changer
Chris’ main workstation is still out, but a replacement is getting closer, in form of a fan-less compact laptop that will outperform the previous iMac Pro by a decent margin. This is mainly possible thanks to your support! Topics: [PHOTO]...
10.12.2022
920 Death of a Workhorse
Chris brings you a bit of a different episode today because his main production machine has just died. Want to support? Go to tfttf.com/support Topics: [OTHER] Pellworm : We spent a week on Pellworm, a 37 square kilometer island located...
09.28.2022
919 And I Froze
Chris invites you into the world of building new neural pathways by talking about one of the biggest learning experiences he had in a long time. Also: how about using video tools to inspire some new photo editing tools? Topics:...
09.23.2022
918 Getty Bans AI
Chris is catching up on the latest developments in the world of camera makers (Nikon goes 3D printing?!), new papers (awesome noise reduction), a train set with 10 miles of tracks (and photography thereof) and of one big question to...
09.14.2022
917 Are Starlink the Good Ones?
A look at exponential growth (it’s the smartphones), an update about the state of satellite streak mitigation to keep the astro photographers happy, two history lessons (hello Lytro, hello Magnum) and a ground-breaking photo of a planet. Topics: [PHOTO] Have...
09.09.2022
916 12K to the Moon
Image style transfer, 12k motion picture scan, a different kind of photo bomb, the moon photo conspiracy and of course the new iPhone 14 with its new 48MP camera. Topics: [AI, PHOTO] Stable Diffusion: image2image : Stable Diffusion has just...
08.31.2022
915 A Cambrian Explosion
We’re at the verge of a truly fundamental shift in creativity. AI is seeping into a lot of visual fields, including visual medicine. Also Sigma’s good old Foveon sensor is seeing some new life and we’ll have a look back...
08.24.2022
914 The Willingness to Lie
Chris is back from the Eastern Europe Photo Road Trip Scouting Tour (EEPRTST
08.17.2022
913 Epic Episcope
As Chris is on his way to Transylvania (you can follow him on his vlog), he talks about face fixers, an amazing photo and headline combo, re-dubbing movies and if your job as a photographer is safe from our new...
08.10.2022
912 The Locksmith’s Paradox
What do locksmiths have to do with photography? How about expoplanets? Find out on today’s episode. (Episode artwork: DALL-E 2) Topics: [TOOL] SD Recovery : An amazing look at the technology that is used in data recovery to read a...
08.03.2022
911 All Things Interesting In Photography
The James Web Telescope is arguably the best camera.. not on the planet though. Chris looks at zoomable content, at being there and how that’s different from the limited senses that we can capture with our photography. Also: another quick...
07.27.2022
910 Welcome to Dongle Town
Let’s talk about photo road trips, dongles, an exercise in spotting humanity, smartphones closing in on us, astrophotography and big satellite constellations. Plus: Where is TFTTF really located on the spectrum of photography podcasts? Topics: [OTHER] Welcome to Dongle Town...
07.20.2022
909 Generator Chris
Chris has now received the magical tool to generate photography out of thin air. But OpenAi’s DALL-E 2 is turning out to be quite a learning curve that is very different from actual photography. Topics: [PHOTO, AI] I’m a Generator...
07.13.2022
908 AI in Photography
AI is going to enrich our lives and at the same time it’ll pull the rug out from under some people’s legs. Let’s explore things. Feedback? Reach Chris at [email protected], or follow @tfttfphoto on Twitter for show announcements. Topics: [PHOTO,...
07.06.2022
907 Peek-A-Boo
Hi, it’s Chris. Remember me? Photography Tips from the Top Floor is back and better than ever. I’ll still talk photography, but the show will also branch out into other topics here and there, where I discuss things from my...
05.03.2021
906 Virtual Production
Chris takes worldwide pinhole day as an excuse to talk a bit about the oldest photography technique. The discussion with director, writer and photographer Jeremiah Chechik takes the two into the depths of the latest tech in Hollywood: virtual production....
04.26.2021
905 Starlink
Today: Starlink, Apple’s new webcams and Don Komarechka. Enjoy! Links: Watch the interview from this episode on video SPONSOR: eneloop pro – get your rechargeable eneloop pros here (Germany) and here (UK) Use code TFTTF to get $5 off of...
04.17.2021
904 Evacuated (Are we obsolete?)
Chris talks about a profound realization he had a few years ago. It’s about the way we learn and why we might benefit from a bit of Dunning Kruger Syndrome in the process. Guest on today’s show: Allan Attridge. We...
04.08.2021
903 Ten Years Invisible
The Invisible Camera is now 10 years old. Chris and Allan discuss how things were behind the scenes at the time and what came of it. If you don’t know what The Invisible Camera is then please pause the podcast...
11.28.2020
902 Wild Service Tree
Chris talks about wearing multiple hats, he’s bringing back the MIP, a project that was 10 years in the making, and he talks with his guest Don Komarechka about image theft and about Don’s latest book on macro photography. Check...
10.09.2020
901 360 Degrees of Freedom
Chris and Jon discuss the latest in 360 degree video, exemplified by Jon’s latest video series VIRTUAL 360 Everest Trek Links: Watch this episode on video VIRTUAL 360 Everest Trek Podcast: The Future of Photography Download the MP3 for this...
08.12.2020
900 UFOs Are Key
Watch this episode on YouTube UFOs (as the knitting community calls their UnFinished Objects) are projects that you put on hold. And hopefully dig out later, so you have something to go to when the big pandemic hits. Or any...
06.27.2020
899 The Future of Photography Education
In this episode Chris looks at creativity, how it often depends on the right puzzle pieces to come together at the right time, and how a little bit (or a lot) of pressure can bring this all together and allow...
06.05.2020
898b A Few Words, 05-JUN-2020
video version The world is a crazy place right now.. and I’ve been struggling whether I should say something here, whether I should use this podcast as a platform, because this is a show about photography. But right now, it’s...
05.03.2020
898 Pick One Photo
Check out Chris’ new video series Pick One Photo that feature Filmmaker Jon Miller, photographer Ibarionex Perello, photographer and thrower of axes Sean Galbraith, photographer and podcast co-hosts Adrian Stock and Eimear King, illustrator and animator Andres Fernandez Cordon and...
03.22.2020
897 Stuck at Home
Chris looks at the impact of this BLEEPING virus .. on the photo industry, on this show and on my own business and of course on YOUR photography, … and he suggests some solutions to soften the blow. Please help...
03.09.2020
896 Travel & Corona
Chris talks about the Siberia photo tour in February and how to shoot ice. While Chris was in Russia, the coronavirus and the news about it have almost exploded and it is having a big impact on the travel industry...
02.29.2020
895 Voices (Slice)
In today’s TFTTF Slice, Chris runs you through his daily routine while on a workshop. Chris also interviews his tour guide and some of the attendees of the Lake Baikal trip. You’re listening to a slice of Photography Tips from...
02.22.2020
894 On the Lake (Slice)
Chris and the group are making their way across Lake Baikal, the world’s largest lake by volume. It holds 20% of the planet’s liquid fresh water and is up to 1 mile deep. It’s also frozen in winter. You’re listening...
02.18.2020
893 Moscow Extension (Slice)
Chris takes a break from packing for his trip to share some additional details of the Moscow Extension of the Lake Baikal workshop. And then adds a little sound-seeing from the Moscow subway. Download the MP3 for this episode Receive...
02.09.2020
892 To New Heights
This episode is all about challenging yourself to new heights… of course with a challenge or two. Also Alex wants to know what’s up with those terms and conditions where some photo businesses seem to make you sign away the...
01.31.2020
891 Snips from the Top Floor? (Slice)
Chris gets a voicemail from a listener (Brenie) discussing the new show format. And Mark helps Chris encourage more engagement for the alphabet photo challenges. Download the MP3 for this episode Receive TFTTF updates via email Support the show on...
01.29.2020
890 New Format (Slice)
I am testing this new format for when I travel. So here are, as a test, my ramblings from the Viewfinder Villa kitchen table. Links: Download the MP3 for this episode Receive TFTTF updates via email The post 890 New Format...
01.26.2020
889 It Only Takes 5 Minutes
This episode comes at the end of a well-needed break. Actually a break that I didn’t even know I needed. But here we are. Back in the saddle with restored energy and ready to shake things up again. This episode...
12.26.2019
888 Bye bye … ’til 2020
It’s the last episode for the year 2019… and we’ll talk about what I do around the holidays. This episode is also about giving your photos titles. Why should you give your photos titles and how to title your pictures?...
12.20.2019
887 Heartwarming
You’re an amazing community. And a big welcome to the new patrons who have decided to support an independent creator. I’m humbled by your support. Let me say a quick thank you to the new patrons: Sid, Jeffrey, Gerald, Wayne,...

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PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FROM THE TOP FLOOR episodes:

935 Spy Stuff

934 Facial Fakes, Fiery Frames

933 Hawk Birdhouse and the Mickey Mouse Camera

932 You’ve Been Tricked!

931 The Moon Cheat

930 The Sky Mystery

929 No Drama in Photo Land

928 One Minute Six Hundred Pics

927 Resolution: 14k

926 Digitizing 88-Year-Old Photos, AI Protests, Relaunches

925 Where Pilsener Is From

924 You’re Hoarding It Wrong

923 THE TIME IS NOW

922 Free Camera Choice

921 Video Editing Game Changer

920 Death of a Workhorse

919 And I Froze

918 Getty Bans AI

917 Are Starlink the Good Ones?

916 12K to the Moon

915 A Cambrian Explosion

914 The Willingness to Lie

913 Epic Episcope

912 The Locksmith’s Paradox

911 All Things Interesting In Photography

910 Welcome to Dongle Town

909 Generator Chris

908 AI in Photography

907 Peek-A-Boo

906 Virtual Production

905 Starlink

904 Evacuated (Are we obsolete?)

903 Ten Years Invisible

902 Wild Service Tree

901 360 Degrees of Freedom

900 UFOs Are Key

899 The Future of Photography Education

898b A Few Words, 05-JUN-2020

898 Pick One Photo

897 Stuck at Home

896 Travel & Corona

895 Voices (Slice)

894 On the Lake (Slice)

893 Moscow Extension (Slice)

892 To New Heights

891 Snips from the Top Floor? (Slice)

890 New Format (Slice)

889 It Only Takes 5 Minutes

888 Bye bye … ’til 2020

887 Heartwarming

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