TWiT Photo (Audio)

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TWiT Photo (Audio) episodes

May 22, 2012TWiT Photo 58: Nordic Light Part 1 - Nordic Light festival featuring interviews with Morten Krogvold, Bruce Davidson, and James Mollison.
Catherine and Leo interview the great photographers at the 2012 Nordic Light festival.

This episode features Morten Krogvold, Bruce Davidson, and James Mollison.

Morten Krogvold is a Norwegian photographer know for his portraiture. As a photographer, artist, and teacher, he has published numerous books and held exhibitions.

Bruce Davidson has been a member of Magnum photo agency since 1958. Known for his photographs of Harlem, New York City, and Civil Rights movement.

James Mollison grew up in England, he moved to Italy to work at Benetton's creative lab after studying Art and Design at Oxford Brookes University. He's known for his work on the great apes which was featured at the Natural History Museum.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Morten Krogvold, Bruce Davidson, and James Mollison

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Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast for free at twit.tv/shows/twit-photo.

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1 hr 14 min
May 16, 2012TWiT Photo 57: Catherine Chalmers shows us where nature and culture collide in some disturbing yet stunning photos.
Catherine Chalmers studio is full of roaches, praying mantis, mice, and other creepy crawlies. She shows us where nature and culture collide in some disturbing yet stunning photos. Also delve into the life of a leaf cutter ant as seen through Chalmers lipstick camera.
Catherine's Favorite Gear
Canon 5D MK II

Canon 65mm macro lens and macro twin lights

Video: Sony HD Lipstick Camera

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Catherine Chalmers

Follow Catherine Hall on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast for free at twit.tv/shows/twit-photo.

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1 hr 10 min
May 08, 2012TWiT Photo 56: Pioneer Digital Photog Eddie Tapp - Getting it right in the camera with Pioneer Digital Photog Eddie Tapp
Eddie Tapp is a renown Photoshop Hall of Fame and Canon Explorer of Light photographer. As one of the pioneers of digital photography, Eddie made the switch in 1993. Eddie explains the fundamentals of digital photography and what it means to get it right in the camera. As well as giving us must-know tips on post processing.
Eddie's Tips
90% of color correction basics.

Get the spots out.

Soft focus filter.
Eddie's Favorite Gear
Canon 5D MK III

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Eddie Tapp

Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free.

Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

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Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-photo.

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Sponsor:
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1 hr 22 min
May 01, 2012TWiT Photo 55: Frederick Van Johnson and Derrick Story - Becoming a social photographer like Frederick Van and Derrick Story
Frederick Van Johnson joins us this week with returning guest Derrick Story.

We talk about how social media has changed the creative world of photography.

And find out how learning everything positive and negative about analog photography helped Frederick become the great photographer he is today.

We also hear some stories of Frederick and Derrick from back in the days when they worked together.
Frederick's Tips
Define (and refine) your goals.

Use the right tools. (Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube)

Build a schedule, then test... rinse & repeat.
Frederick's Favorite Gears
Nikon D7000

Gymbi tripod case for iPhone 4

Host: Sarah Lane

Guests: Frederick Van Johnson and Derrick Story

Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free.

Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-photo.

Thanks to CacheFly for providing the bandwidth for this podcast.
1 hr 13 min
April 24, 2012TWiT Photo 54: Doug Kaye shows us his analytical eye in photography
Doug Kaye joins us this week and show us his unique perspective into the world of photography. With his analytical eye, he shows us how to be technical as well as creative when practicing photography.
Doug's Tips
Buy (and sell) used gears.

Find and join local photo club.

Get into printing your images.

Hosts: Sarah Lane and Trey Ratcliff

Guest: Doug Kaye

Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free.

Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-photo.

Thanks to CacheFly for providing the bandwidth for this podcast.
Sponsor:
Netflix
1 hr 12 min
April 17, 2012TWiT Photo 53: Composite Guru Joel Grimes live streaking demo
Composite Guru Joel Grimes dazzles us with engaging imagery and a LIVE photoshop demo. Find out why being color blind has served as an asset, the secret to quick and easy compositing, and the importance of striking your subjects face with light.

* Bonus: See Joel Streaking!
Joel's Tips
Getting your best performance out of you lenses.

Choosing the right strobes for freezing action.

Photoshop tips: Selection/Cutout, Atmospheric light streaks.

Always use a tripod

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Sarah Lane

Guest: Joel Grimes

Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free.

Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-photo.

Thanks to CacheFly for providing the bandwidth for this podcast.
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Audible
1 hr 8 min
April 10, 2012TWiT Photo 52: NYC Top Photo Agent Frank Meo - Do you need a photo agent?, portfolio tips, live lighting demo and more.
How to know if you need an agent and tips on selecting the right one for you.

Portfolio tips, misconceptions demystified of what an agent brings, and the bottom line of what it costs.

We also take a look at Frank's book, Mind Prints, a book of visuals with no imagery.

* Bonus: Bruce Eisenberg shares his experience with working with an agent and live in-studio demo for creating soft dramatic lighting.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Frank Meo and Bruce Eisenberg

Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free.

Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast for free at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-photo.

Thanks to CacheFly for providing the bandwidth for this show.
Sponsor:
Squarespace Offer Code twitphoto3
55 min
April 03, 2012TWiT Photo 51: Celeb Photog Michael Grecco - LIVE dramatic lighting demo, stories of shooting Hollywoods elites, and new features of Photoshop 6.
The master of Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait enlightens us with in-studio demo that rebels against the traditional 3-light setup. Watch Leo get tripped up on Who's Who of Grecco's portfolio and hear behind the scenes stories of images of Hollywood's elite including: Steve Martin, Lucy Liu, and Martin Scorsese.

Bonus: Photoshop Expert Dave Cross shares tips regarding the under-discussed new sick features of Photoshop 6 beta.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Michael Grecco and Dave Cross

Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast for free at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-photo.

Thanks to CacheFly for providing the bandwidth for this show.
Sponsor:
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1 hr 8 min
March 28, 2012 TWiT Photo 50: Photography meets 3D Animation with Elevendy
Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte
Is it photography or 3D animation? A common question for creative masterminds, Dave Cox and Wil Wells, of Elevendy. Disregarding the mantra "get it right in camera" this creative production house makes their own rules. Learn the importance of planning, how to hide discreet meaningful messages in your images (including star wars characters), and how to get a client buy-in for off the wall concepts. The dynamic duo will also reveal the process of their Addy winning Sacramento Kings "Defend Your Honor" campaign.
** Bonus - In-studio shoot with both "C-Sharp" and Leo. See the concept drawing and shoot in action. Final result to be revealed in future episode!
Guest: Wil Wells and Dave Cox of elevendy.com
Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers - download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free.
LINKS
Wil Well's Twitter @wilwells
Dave Cox's Twitter @davecox
elevendy.com
elevendy's 404 page: elevendy.com/unicorns
Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.
Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/photo.
Thanks to Cachefly for providing the bandwidth for this podcast.
Running time: 57:51
58 min
March 27, 2012 TWiT Photo 50: Elevendy.com: Photography meets 3D Animation - Photography meets 3D Animation with the Creative Masterminds of Elevendy
Is it photography or 3D animation? A common question for creative masterminds, Dave Cox and Wil Wells, of Elevendy. Disregarding the mantra "get it right in camera" this creative production house makes their own rules. Learn the importance of planning, how to hide discreet meaningful messages in your images (including star wars characters), and how to get a client buy-in for off the wall concepts. The dynamic duo will also reveal the process of their Addy winning Sacramento Kings "Defend Your Honor" campaign.

* Bonus - In-studio shoot with both "C-Sharp" and Leo. See the concept drawing and shoot in action. Final result to be revealed in future episode!

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Wil Wells and Dave Cox

Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast for free at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-photo.

Thanks to CacheFly for providing the bandwidth for this show.
58 min

About TWiT Photo (Audio)

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Professional photographer Catherine Hall and overenthusiastic amateur Leo Laporte chat with some of the world's leading and most inspirational image-makers. Learn tips from acclaimed pros as they impart their knowledge of making arresting images through personal anecdotes, real world experience, and a discussion of their favorite toys. The show educates, inspires and empowers photographers of all levels.