The Digital Photography Show #69: Hot Photographer Chris Orwig and Hot New Wacom Tablets
The Digital Photography Show #69: Hot Photographer Chris Orwig and Hot New Wacom Tablets (26Mb, 73 mins)
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September 25, 2007: Welcome to the sixty ninth episode of The Digital Photography Show!
Thanks for all kind wishes, hopes and prayer we received after last week’s show. They all meant a lot to me.
Today we talk to hot photographer and instructor Chris Orwig. In addition to being a great shooter, Chris also is a Photoshop and Lightroom guru. He teaches at Lynda.com and can always be counted on to throw some photography advice in with his post-processing tips.
Chris and I cover the gamut in this interview, and I think you’ll agree he’s a very fun and instructive guy to listen to. Check out this video of him to get a feel for how he integrates photography with his other life passions.
Then we have Michael Markum of Wacom on to tell us about their new Bamboo tablets. These powerful yet playful tablets are the best ways to interact with you computer. You can get the business-styled Bamboo or the photo-centertric Bamboo Fun, which comes with a bunch of photo-editing software.
We also talk about the Intuos line of tablets for the more serious photographers and digital artists.
Best of all, we’re giving away a Wacom Bamboo Fun, Medium (there is no large, so you’re getting the biggest there is!), a $199 US value.
Here’s the scoop on the contest, which we’re calling :Picturing Creativity with a Creative Hand.
Theme: A subject demonstrating the act of creativity.
Technique: Photographic technique is up to you, however you need you add that extra personal touch by “signing” your work. You can use a mouse, a trackball, or your Wacom tablet. You can use your first name, last name, or nom de plume. If you’re not using a Wacom, think how much easier it would be to write with one!
1. Email jpg images to dpscontest@gmail.com.
2. The image must be in jpg format, and no more than 800 pixels on its widest side.
3. You may only enter three photographs.
If you send in more than three photographs, the first three received shall be the only ones considered.
4. Please include the original exif info within the image
5. Please rename the image file with the photographers first and last name (so we know it’s yours).
6. If you are inclined to title your image (titles are optional),
please append the title after the photographers name of the image file name.
Example file name: MichaelStein_ElbowStuckInEar.jpg
7. Only one image per entrant can be eligible as a finalist.
8. Please provide us permission to post the image on our Phanfare site.
9. Photos will be accepted through Monday, 22 October, 2007.
10. Enjoy Being Creative!zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
We’d love to hear what you thought of the show either here on the blog or at TheDigitalPhotographyShow@gmail.com.
Thanks to our advertiser DXO (www.dxo.com) for the 20% discount they are only offering to listeners of this show. Try the program for free, and when you’re ready to buy, use the code DPSSHOW.
And don’t forget the fifty buck discount on Alien Skin’s Snap Art (http://www.alienskin.com/snapart/index.html) and the 50% discount on Exposure (http://www.alienskin.com/exposure/index.html) . Just call and tell them you heard about it on The Digital Photography Show.
We also appreciate the sponsorship of Wacom and Lensbabies, two great products for when you want to get creative with your photography.
Thanks for joining us and let’s see those creative shots!
Scott
September 27th, 2007 at 12:58 pm
Great show as always guys.
Scott, I hope to see you in Ontario. My buddy Sean from the Take Zer0 podcast is also going to be there.
September 27th, 2007 at 10:20 pm
Thanks for interviewing Chris Orwig. His tutorials on Lynda.com have really helped me not only understand how to process my pictures in PS and Lightroom - but to SEE more creatively behind the lens.
Question about the 50mm prime lens. Because of the 1.5 crop factor on my Nikon D70s - should I purchase a 30mm prime lens (which turns into a 50mm) or should I get the 50mm lens (which turns into a 70mm)
Any suggesions would be really helpful.
The contest looks like a lot of fun. I am ready to rock - submit your pictures!!
Cheers,
Laurel
Queen of the Photo Contests
September 28th, 2007 at 6:09 am
Hi Laurel,
I bought the 50mm f/1.8 when I first got my D70. It is a great deal for $100. In retrospect I might have been happier with the f/1.4 version.
I used the lens mostly for low light shots of my family around the house. I quickly realized that the lens was too tight. I don’t have a big house and I am right next to my kids when I shoot and sometimes I simply do not have enough room to step back to get the shot I want.
I ended up getting a Sigma 20mm f/1.8 for a 30mm field of view. It turned out that I was over compensating. It was way too wide. It is a nice lens, but it pretty much goes unused these days.
Then I got the 35mm f/2. I love this lens. The field of view is around 52mm. The perspective is just right and it is very sharp. It is also pretty small/light/compact. I still use this lens quite a bit for inside shooting. I have to admit that the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8 lens is extremely sharp. This lens covers the range of my 20mm/35mm/50mm lenses with a slight hit of light loss and a big hit with the extra size and weight. IT is a small beast.
If I could do it again, I would get the Sigma 30mm f/1.4. IT has a 45mm field of view and very sharp. Of course the 1.4 is the big draw, plus the autofocus is silent, fast, and has full-time manual override like the AF-S lenses. Nikon really needs to start revamping their line of prime lenses to be AF-S, although I hope they do not take away the aperture rings and make them “G” lenses.
Thanks again Laurel for helping out with the contests. It’s great having you with us.
–Michael
September 28th, 2007 at 6:23 am
hey
you should make an “play in popup” link besides the play link.
September 28th, 2007 at 11:35 am
Did not listen to show just yet, but wanted to say that I have a Canon 50mm f/1.8 prime. I love it fot he shallow depth of field I get with the wide open aperture.
September 28th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
I also have a Canon 50mm f/1.8 and for the price it can not be beat! Everyone says that an 85mm is a perfect portrait lens and that is about what you get with the 50. I have a question too. I just downloaded the trial version of DXO pro, and was wondering, when you process your RAW files do you use the default settings, or do you use custom settings, bumping up saturation, noise,or sharpening? Thanks, love your show, even #68, you let us be a part of you family. Glad to hear your son is doing so well Scott. Keep up the good work. Jack
September 29th, 2007 at 12:32 am
Hey guys,
The show seems to cut off right after the theme music.
JPO
September 29th, 2007 at 9:50 am
Totally off topic … but …
Here’s Scott and I at the Podcast Expo
(I hope this works, I’ve never tried to post an image to this blog)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1167/1454685543_7672b213c1_m.jpg
September 29th, 2007 at 8:16 pm
Take a look at this moving series of photos of Japanese photojournalist, Kenji Nagai, in his last moments on planet Earth as a photographer, after being gunned down in Burma:
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23414112-details/The+last+moments+of+photographer+gunned+down+by+Burmese+troops+as+nine+die/article.do
September 30th, 2007 at 9:49 am
Landya,
I don’t actually think he was snapping away while laying on the ground. I base that opinion on the position of the camera strap. I think the shot was captured as he was falling to the ground.
That being said … that is a MINOR point. I am so happy that you brought this article to the attention of us.
These sorts of injustices need to be publicized as much as possible and everywhere possible. I will be blogging this myself and telling everyone I know about it.
I love the shot of the Buddhist monks marching in the street. I do not label myself as a Buddhist (labels are not necessary) but I do study Buddhism and I applaud my brothers for marching and showing their courage.
October 1st, 2007 at 7:07 am
We have started a Flickr Group for The Digital Photography Show. Right now I just have one discussion started -asking everyone to sign and and let us know who you are, where you are from, and how long you have been a listener of the show.
One of our listeners, Frank - who does fantastic HDR photography - gave us the suggestion. Thank you!
In the near future we will have group projects and mini assignments. If you have any suggestions on those topics for the group - please use the Flickr discussion to post.
Can’t wait to hear from everyone.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/thedps/
You will need a Flickr account to participate. However, the basic flickr account is FREE.
Cheers,
Laurel
The Queen
October 2nd, 2007 at 4:02 am
Hey Everyone,
I have posted the first few entries to the latest photo contest at our Phanfare Site. Check it out at:
http://dps.phanfare.com/album/429665#imageID=27897013
Cheers,
Laurel
October 2nd, 2007 at 7:38 am
Hi. I subscribe to the show via iTunes and this episode is only 46 minutes and cuts out before the end of the interview with Chris Orwig.
Are you having iTunes problems again?
Cheers,
Chris.
October 2nd, 2007 at 9:33 am
Hey folks, Cameron here from TPN HQ. There are intermittent server timeouts happening and if you’ve only received a partial file that may be to blame. The actual mp3 file seems okay, I just downloaded the whole thing from the page and it worked okay for me. Let me know if you’re continuing to have problems and I’ll get onto it straight away! Apologies for the recent problems, TPN is experiencing a few little growing pains and we appreciate your patience and support!
October 3rd, 2007 at 10:46 pm
I subcribe via iTunes and an unable to download the current episode as well as any old episodes. I receive this error message: “stopped (err = -3259). I am still able to download other podcaasts with no problems.
October 6th, 2007 at 7:54 am
I’m having withdrawal pains. Am I just getting antsy, or is another show due. Hey, I totally understand if things are crazy. Would just like to know that everyone is ok and that another show will soon be coming our way. Keep well, Bill in Nashville