Good suggestions, I'll give cleaning a try, and maybe by an external CD reader, if that doesn't work, do you think i should go for a new Dell or HP? I see refurbished ones are under $150!
burkphoto wrote:
CDs are standard across platforms. You may just have some that have deteriorated or been scratched.
If scratched, gently rub with toothpaste and rinse.
Optical drives may also get out of alignment. If you can try a different (external) optical drive on your Mac, you may find your issue. I had that issue once.
Any reason why a laptop? I'd do my work xferring the files from home. I have my old screen, keyboard and mouse I bought and used with my old work Dell laptop at one of the satellite offices, and see the BestBuy near me has some really cheap HP and Dell refurbished units.
I have thousands of CDs backing up more than a decade of my photo assignments from my Windows computers at my previous job. We are all Apple at home. Some of the CDs I can read, most, it seems, I can't. Is there a software solution to get my IOS to recognise the Windows CD format, folders and psds and jpgs, or do I have to buy a cheap Windoze CPU and create a network? Installing a Windows OS would probably choke this old Mac beast, although I do have 16 gigs Ram, and several external HDs. Are there any inexpensive recommendations for a Windows computer that might be easier?
Thanks, Adam
leftj wrote:
OOOOKKKK. Not exactly answering the question but good to know.
Sorry, my key points are ”move in close,” and “ weak fill lighting,” suggesting any wide-angle to normal focal-length lens.
Good start! Different background, a little softer, add a broad fill from above that is slightly underexposed for a little more shadow detail. Maybe more angle in position of lower artifact.
Good start! Different background, a little softer, add a broad fill from above that is slightly underexposed for a little more shadow detail. Maybe more angle in position of lower artifact.
Good start! Different background, a little softer, add a broad fill from above that is slightly underexposed for a little more shadow detail. Maybe more angle in position of lower artifact.
Welcome! If I were you, I would strongly consider classes at a local college to ramp up your self-evaluation of your current and future skills and goals. You’ll get much more speed and enjoyment of your path forward.
Good points, and I should have shared this resource with you all in my first post: setshop.com go to Special Effects tab, some pro food secrets in there.
rmalarz wrote:
Welcome to UHH, Orlando. The depth of field (DOF) is the first thing that comes to mind when reading your description of the issue. I've done some food photography for a couple of restaurants here locally. They didn't understand what is necessary to accomplish what they wanted. Simply photographing a plate of food as it makes its way from kitchen to table is not going to work. In fact, in a dedicated food studio, one is wise not to put any of the food being photographed near one's mouth.
Reasons:
WD40 is used to make vegetables shiny. Additionally, the vegetables are not completely cooked.
Mashed potatoes are used to simulate ice cream. Elmer's Glue simulates the melted bits. Neither are affected by hot studio lights.
90 weight gear oil works well on pancakes to look like maple syrup. Though, I've used 40 weight successfully.
There are also plastic ice cubes that are about the same density as real ice cubes. Obviously, they, like potatoes and Elmer's Glue, aren't affected by hot lights.
Those are just a few of the "disgusting" tricks for successful food photography.
--Bob
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Screamin Scott wrote:
You must do a lot of street shooting then.
Yup, breaking news and features, indoors and out.
Screamin Scott wrote:
No question, weather sealing...Articulated screens are a marketing ploy IMHO. I had one on an older Nikon Bridge camera. Rarely used it. I prefer to focus & compose a shot thru my viewfinder as opposed to an LCD screen.
My POV and exploring the subject matter I shoot dictate I use the articulating screen above my head and on the ground or tabletop almost every shoot. In real rainfall a plastic food storage bag with a slit cut in the bottom gets me through the assignment
My best theatrical shots are created at the dress rehearsals. I get on the stage, move in close, and repeat peak action moments, often adding weak fill lighting, and frame for the best compositions with greatest emotional impact.
Before offering an opinion, please offer more details. Offer a few samples of the range of your desired results. What is the subject matter, style and techniques? Is it formal, informal, studio or ambient lighting? Heavily styled or photojournalistic? What are the end uses of the images? What quality is needed? How do you decide without more parameters?
If you set the shutter for a long time exposure the moving bodies will ghost out. Experiment!