http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:50:13 +0000en-GBSquarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.159 (http://www.squarespace.com)Cool StuffTechnologySimonSat, 16 Feb 2013 22:23:20 +0000http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/2013/2/16/vsco-film-03-for-lightroom-released.html628334:7307898:32817311We're big fans of the VSCO presets for Lightroom - which emulate the look of various films - here at CoolPhotoIdeas. Admitedly if used wrongly they can be a bit too Instagram, but used wisely they can give your shots an authentic film look.

The latest pack offers yet another selection of film-emulating presets to give images the feel of the likes of Polaroid and Fuji films. There's also new custom camera profiles for Fuji, Canon and Nikon.

VSCO Film 03 is said to utilize Lightroom’s 2012 process, as well as RGB curves, to result in even greater realism in film emulation and control of color tones.]]>http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-32817311.xmlLatest NewsTechnologyinstagramSimonSat, 09 Feb 2013 17:56:54 +0000http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/2013/2/9/instagram-launches-its-filter-filled-photo-feeds-on-the-web.html628334:7307898:32771640 Since Instagram was launched in 2010 (it feels much longer doesn't it) it has been firmly focused on mobile - for quite some time that was to only way to use and access the service. But last year Instagram added the ability to see profiles from instagram.com, not it's also added the ability to browse your Instagram feed on the web.

The web-version of a Instagram feed works much like it does on a mobile phone. You can browse through the latest snaps of the people you follow and like or comment on them. Interestingly Instagram has not included the ability to upload images via the web.

Speaking of the development, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom said: "We do not offer the ability to upload from the web as Instagram is about producing photos on the go, in the real world, in realtime.]]>http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-32771640.xmlBusiness of PhotographyCool StuffSimonSat, 09 Feb 2013 17:55:07 +0000http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/2013/2/9/nikon-celebrates-80th-nikkor-anniversary-with-lens-making-mo.html628334:7307898:32771637 Nikon recently celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Nikkor brand … and decided to commemorate the achievement by releasing a video offering an insight into how its lenses are made nowadays.

The three-and-a-half-minute movie takes viewers through lens-making process; from forming the glass, to meticulously checking and polishing it before fixing it in a barrel ready to mounted on your camera.

It's a fascinating insight into process you probably take for granted, and certainly a great way to celebrate the 80 year history which began with the first shipment of Nippon Kogaku’s Aero-Nikkor aerial photographic lenses.]]>http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-32771637.xmlBusiness of PhotographyCamerasSimonSun, 25 Nov 2012 21:29:20 +0000http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/2012/11/25/sony-ridicule-dslr-users-who-use-automatic-settings.html628334:7307898:31367393 Sony think it's daft that so many people buy expensive DSLRs and then leave them on automatic settings, so they sent out professional photographer Gary Heery to investigate why.

In a video which has gone viral online, Heery can be seen chatting to a number of photographers about how they use their cameras, an what they know about them.

It soon becomes apparent that many people may as well be wearing expensive necklaces as their DSLRs, because they are just for show and they don't know how to use them.]]>http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-31367393.xmlCool StuffTechnologySimonSun, 25 Nov 2012 21:13:19 +0000http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/2012/11/25/william-to-launch-14-megapixel-iphone-attachment.html628334:7307898:31367208 Will.i.am is best known as a musician and TV talent show judge, but he's also carving out a niche as something of a tech icon. He trialled holographic tech on TV elections coverage, has had his music broadcast from Mars… now he's got his eyes on photography.

Next week Will.i.am is due to launch a camera attachment which boosts the photographic ability of the Apple iPhone.

The device is said to be a dock which replaces the iPhone camera with one featuring a 14-megapixel sensor, but which still uses the iPhone screen an operating system to control it.]]>http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-31367208.xmlCool StuffTechnologySimonThu, 08 Nov 2012 11:01:47 +0000http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/2012/11/8/kodak-iphone-app-released-for-film-photographers.html628334:7307898:30346569 Film photographers are often forgotten in the digital age, but Kodak has released an iPhone app to help photographers find and use the firm's range.

The KODAK Professional Film App aims to teach photographers not only how to shoot different types of film, but also where to source it and have it processed.

Describing the app a spokesperson said: "Need a lab to develop it? Use the KODAK Professional Film App to do all this and more. For example, are you in the UK and looking for KODAK PORTRA Professional 160 film?]]>http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-30346569.xmlBusiness of PhotographyCool StuffTechnologySimonThu, 08 Nov 2012 11:00:11 +0000http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/2012/11/8/eyeist-launches-photography-review-service.html628334:7307898:30346566 Eyeist has launched an online photography review service which will see experts review users work and provide private guidance and feedback on their images.

With an interface which built from the ground up, paying users can submit up to 30 images and get comprehensive feedback within 72 hours, schedule a private, 20-minute live session with an Eyeist Reviewer.

The team of over 50 reviewers, including Photo Editors, Publishers, Photographers and Photo Agents will also help you get your presentation, portfolio, or book organized.]]>http://www.coolphotoideas.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-30346566.xml