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  • tfttf730 – Star Wars, Makers and Double-Act Comedy
    Chris declares you all makers on this episode. Another Chris has some old film in the fridge. Find out what bokeh and double-act comedy have in common and learn about the connection between Star Wars and Donegal in Ireland. Dave has a question regarding printing and there’s a new slack photo challenge for all you TFTTF Cyberspace Slackers.
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    Links:
    Video by Chris: MakerFaire Hannover 2016
    Expired film – example 1 (picture by Monika Andrae)
    Expired film – example 2 (picture by Monika Andrae)
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    What does boke mean?
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    Star Wars in Donegal and West Cork
    Video: Color Spaces
    The TFTTF Slack July Photo Challenge
    Get on the TFTTF Slack here
    SPONSOR: Squarespace. Enter offer code TOPFLOOR to get 10% off your first purchase
    Download the MP3 for this episode
    Receive TFTTF updates via email
    Photo tours with Chris Marquardt:
    » May 2017: Svalbard — Arctic (sold out)
    » Oct 2017: Bhutan — The Happiness Kingdom (only 1 spot open)
    » Jan 2018: Ladakh — Chadar Trek
    » Aug 2018: Ireland — Giant's Causeway
    » Sep 2018: Norway — Lofoten Fantastic Fjords
    » Oct 2018: Morocco
    » all photo tours
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    31 min
  • tfttf729 – Makers, Filters and Styles
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    Chris talks about MakerFaire and Arduino in the context of photography. Dan has a question on high-speed sync flash and how it would work on his Pentax in a sports photography situation. Troy wonders if variable ND filters are any good and Jeremy has a question regarding picture style settings in your camera. We’ll also listen in on a wonderful discussion between Magnum photographers Martin Parr and Bruce Gilden.
    Links:
    Support TFTTF on Patreon
    A (German) post about the Villa Warming Party
    Viewfinder Villa – aerial photo #1
    Viewfinder Villa – aerial photo #2
    tfttf episode 727 – Chris talks about the speed of the shutter
    Joe McNally Desert Shoot – High Sped Sync with a forest of flashes
    Flash (HSS Off) at 500,000 FPS
    Flash (HSS On) at 500,000 FPS
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    The X pattern on a variable polarizer
    Become a TFTTF Cyberspace Slacker
    David DuChemin on photo critique
    Bruce Gilden and Martin Parr In Conversation
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    Receive TFTTF updates via email
    Photo tours with Chris Marquardt:
    » May 2017: Svalbard — Arctic (sold out)
    » Oct 2017: Bhutan — The Happiness Kingdom (only 1 spot open)
    » Jan 2018: Ladakh — Chadar Trek
    » Aug 2018: Ireland — Giant's Causeway
    » Sep 2018: Norway — Lofoten Fantastic Fjords
    » Oct 2018: Morocco
    » all photo tours
    Title photo: C. Rueckert
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    36 min
  • tfttf728 – RISK


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    A great tip by Dave on how to save tons of time when shooting at night. A few thoughts on Tripods by Chris based on Brian’s question. An interview with Broui Wang, the founder of Polarr.co. Phil has a question of getting his first roll of film developed and wants some tips on shooting candid shots of a group of people.

    Also: anyone in for a 2018 Kamtchatka photo tour? Drop a comment below.

    Links:

    • Visit the countries you only knew from playing RISK
    • Polarr – the photo editor for almost any platform in existence
    • Walgreens film development
    • List of Photographic Labs that develop film in the US
    • Become a TFTTF Cyberspace Slacker
      • Download the MP3 for this episode
      • Receive TFTTF updates via email

        • Photo tours with Chris Marquardt:
        » May 2017: Svalbard — Arctic (sold out)
        » Oct 2017: Bhutan — The Happiness Kingdom (only 1 spot open)
        » Jan 2018: Ladakh — Chadar Trek
        » Aug 2018: Ireland — Giant's Causeway
        » Sep 2018: Norway — Lofoten Fantastic Fjords
        » Oct 2018: Morocco
        » all photo tours

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        34 min
      • tfttf727 – Glitch Free


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        Bruce has problems shooting in the forest and Chris has a few recommendations on how to tackle these kinds of photos. Elie is concerned with the resolution when scanning his medium format negatives and Chris does some simple math to find out that you could print them at billboard size. Sina proposes something that’s slightly counter-intuitive: fail more to become better at photography.

        The coupon code to get 35% on the Film Photography Handbook is CMFILM35, get it here

        Links:

        • (Video) Camera Shutter in super slow motion
        • (Video) Shooting Woodlands
        • TFTTF episode 663 includes a segment on “scanning” your photos using your camera
        • Want to become a TCS? A TFTTF Cyberspace Slacker? Here’s how.
          • Download the MP3 for this episode
          • Get TFTTF updates via email

            • Photo tours with Chris Marquardt:
            » May 2017: Svalbard — Arctic (sold out)
            » Oct 2017: Bhutan — The Happiness Kingdom (only 1 spot open)
            » Jan 2018: Ladakh — Chadar Trek
            » Aug 2018: Ireland — Giant's Causeway
            » Sep 2018: Norway — Lofoten Fantastic Fjords
            » Oct 2018: Morocco
            » all photo tours

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            29 min
          • tfttf726 REPOST – The Speed of the Curtains


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            This is with the fixed audio. It was entirely my fault, I messed this up in the edit. My apologies – Chris

            David has some great points about muscle memory and how resetting your camera after you used it will make you a faster photographer. Robert wonders how he should manage and rename the photo files on his hard drive. Brad wants to know how old the light on the top of the frame is compared to the light on the bottom of the frame and Charles has read about a strange beast called the “Technical Camera” and Chris sheds some light on what it is, who uses it and how it works.

            The Film Photography Handbook hardcover is out now!

            Here are three coupon codes to save $$$.

            Show Links:

            • Become a TFTTF Cyberspace Slacker
            • The Film Photography Handbook – Coupon Codes
            • The brand new discoverthetopfloor.com (re-designed, faster, responsive)

              » Download the MP3 for this episode

              Photo tours with Chris Marquardt:
              » May 2017: Svalbard — Arctic (sold out)
              » Oct 2017: Bhutan — The Happiness Kingdom (only 1 spot open)
              » Jan 2018: Ladakh — Chadar Trek
              » Aug 2018: Ireland — Giant's Causeway
              » Sep 2018: Norway — Lofoten Fantastic Fjords
              » Oct 2018: Morocco
              » all photo tours

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              37 min
            • tfttf726 – The Speed of the Curtains
              Receive free updates David has some great points about muscle memory and how resetting your camera after you used it will make you a faster photographer. Robert wonders how he should manage and rename the photo files on his hard drive. Brad wants to know how old the light on the top of the frame … Continue reading "tfttf726 – The Speed of the Curtains" The post tfttf726 – The Speed of the Curtains appeared first on PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FROM THE TOP FLOOR.
              37 min
            • tfttf725 – Diamond In The Rough


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              Frank is interested in color spaces and wonders which one to choose in the camera, Hampus calls in from the Himalayan trek and needs some hints regarding what to see in Ireland (hint: Donegal) and Iceland. Ben finds weird artefacts on his flash photos and wonders if it has to do with shutter speed and Terry relays her experience taking wonderful photos of her grandkids because she knew her camera in and out.

              Show Links:

              • New and re-designed: Discover the Top Floor (Photo Tours & Workshops with Chris Marquardt)
              • Strobist: Lighting 101
              • Ireland: Donegal Dreamscapes 2016 Photo Tour – phantastic tours and workshops with Chris Marquardt and Alternative Visions (Trevor Cole and Ashley Kydd)
              • Video: Chris compares color spaces: sRGB, Adobe RGB and Euroscale Coated
              • Episode 40 – the one with the cows

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                Photo tours with Chris Marquardt:
                » May 2017: Svalbard — Arctic (sold out)
                » Oct 2017: Bhutan — The Happiness Kingdom (only 1 spot open)
                » Jan 2018: Ladakh — Chadar Trek
                » Aug 2018: Ireland — Giant's Causeway
                » Sep 2018: Norway — Lofoten Fantastic Fjords
                » Oct 2018: Morocco
                » all photo tours

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                33 min
              • tfttf724 – Solar Charging Camera Batteries


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                Rusty says hi to the “Top Floor Cyberspace Slackers” and asks why we should post process. Chris has some ideas about this. Volker does a road trip in California and wonders if it’s the right decision to leave half his gear back home in Germany. Chris has learned to travel light, so you can guess the answer on that one. Joe wants some guidance on how to buy a box camera and Chris elaborates on the differences between 120 and 620 film, the different kinds of box cameras, where to get them and what to look out for. And last but not least, Kade suggests to use solar chargers when on a trek. Chris has done some research into that area.

                Show Links:

                • The first episode of TFTTF was 11 years ago
                • New photo tour website – Baikal – Svalbard – Norway – Donegal
                • What the TFTTF Community Slack is about
                • 120 film – Wikipedia
                • Kodak Box Camera FAQ

                  » Download the MP3 for this episode

                  Photo tours with Chris Marquardt:
                  » May 2017: Svalbard — Arctic (sold out)
                  » Oct 2017: Bhutan — The Happiness Kingdom (only 1 spot open)
                  » Jan 2018: Ladakh — Chadar Trek
                  » Aug 2018: Ireland — Giant's Causeway
                  » Sep 2018: Norway — Lofoten Fantastic Fjords
                  » Oct 2018: Morocco
                  » all photo tours

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                  44 min
                • tfttf723 – Less Is So Much More


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                  +++BREAKING+++ The 2017 Svalbard/Spitzbergen tour is now a full charter! More information

                  On this episode: Wilson asks about the 2-3 most essential Lightroom functions, Kade is a binge listener and and makes us better photographers with a toy camera, Casey wonders about printing without intermediate files and Brian tries to find a way to compare the pictures from his camera with the RAW versions.

                  Show Links:

                  • The Arctic Svalbard/Spitzbergen tour is now a full charter!
                  • Video: Svalbard Solar Eclipse Photography
                  • Pyramiden, the northern-most ghost town
                  • Ebook on Lightroom workflow: 1 hour 1000 pics by Chris Marquardt
                  • Join the TFTTF Slack
                  • Chris on Twitter
                  • Chris on Facebook
                  • Chris on Instagram

                    » Download the MP3 for this episode

                    Photo tours with Chris Marquardt:
                    » May 2017: Svalbard — Arctic (sold out)
                    » Oct 2017: Bhutan — The Happiness Kingdom (only 1 spot open)
                    » Jan 2018: Ladakh — Chadar Trek
                    » Aug 2018: Ireland — Giant's Causeway
                    » Sep 2018: Norway — Lofoten Fantastic Fjords
                    » Oct 2018: Morocco
                    » all photo tours

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                    38 min
                  • tfttf722 – Slackers
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                    Chris has watched the space around Slack for quite a while and he’s willing to give it a go as a new hangout place for the TFTTF community. Long-time listeners will fondly remember the old TFTTF forum which was a very interactive and fun place to be. The new TFTTF Slack could act as the new TFTTF water cooler, a place to discuss photographic topics, a place to get involved with Chris’ show planning process and quite a few things more. Give it a go!
                    » the TFTTF Slack
                    Today’s Q&A:
                    Jonathan tries to find out how to ensure that his photos maintain maximum sharpness when posting them to photo sharing services. Chris elaborates on how photo sharing sites like Flickr tend to resize photos and apply their own sharpening, making it difficult to guess what level of sharpening is appropriate for an upload. They also often delegate dynamic resizing to the browser, which gives the photographer even less control over the perceived sharpness of a picture. Many moving targets here.
                    Jeff has a question on which slide film to use for portraits. The answer is again not a simple one, but the first question Chris puts on the table is “why does it have to be slide film?” and his guess is that Jeff wants the ease of scanning that slide film provides. Find out why slide film might be a tough candidate for portraits.
                    Mike wants advice on posting pictures to Instagram and asks about a rule of quarters to help with a square composition. Chris dives into how he doesn’t really follow rules when it comes to photography and lays out a method to help create compositions that are easy to crop for Instagram.
                    Edward is planning a fish-eye project and he is very curious to find famous fish-eye photographers. Chris isn’t sure if there are any photographers out there who shoot only fish-eye. He might be completely wrong though. Maybe the community can help?
                    Show Links:
                    The TFTTF Slack: why? And how to get in?
                    Petapixel article: +6 f-stops. How exposure affects film photos
                    Made for scanning: Rollei Digibase – color negative film without the orange mask
                    Big Crack | Photo on Flickr gets automatically resized by the browser
                    Chris on Instagram
                    Square composition: Chris’ "Old Man" photo on Instagram
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                    Photo tours with Chris Marquardt:
                    » May 2017: Svalbard — Arctic (sold out)
                    » Oct 2017: Bhutan — The Happiness Kingdom (sold out)
                    » Jan 2018: Ladakh — Chadar Trek
                    » Aug 2018: Ireland — Giant's Causeway
                    » Sep 2018: Norway — Lofoten Fantastic Fjords
                    » Oct 2018: Morocco
                    » all photo tours
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                    37 min

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