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Sony NEX-5 Raw (.arw) Files Don’t Open in Photoshop CS5 or Lightroom 3. Or Do They?

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on August 18, 2010

in Adobe Lightroom,Adobe Photoshop,Cameras & Photo Equipment,Computers & Software for Photographers

The Sony NEX-5 camera produces .arw raw files which can be opened in Lightroom 3.2 and Adobe Camera Raw 6.2To work with .arw-format raw images from the Sony NEX-5 and other new camera models, download the beta version of Lightroom 3.2 or, for Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw 6.2. Here’s how.

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X-Rite Optix XR and Monaco EZColor Work With 64-bit Windows 7

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on April 26, 2010

in Computers & Software for Photographers

Optix XR Color Calibrator and EZColor software works with Windows 7 64-bitWith a little work, your old Monaco Optix-XR Monitor Calibrator (also know by its model number DTP94) and Monaco EZColor Software will work perfectly with the 64-bit version of Windows 7. Here is how to get past a few pitfalls and install them.

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New Camera? No Raw Support Yet In Photoshop? No Problem: Use Adobe’s Digital Negative DNG Converter

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on January 31, 2010

in Computer Hardware and Software,Computers & Software for Photographers,Lessons & Tutorials

Adobe Digital Negative DNG for processing raw images from new model camerasBuy a new camera and you might find you can’t process its raw images in Photoshop or Lightroom until Adobe updates its raw converter software. Use Adobe digital negative (DNG) as your raw format until then. Learn how.

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The Polarizer: One Filter You Need On Your Lens

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on November 16, 2009

in Cameras & Photo Equipment,Photo Equipment,Tips

A polarizing is one filter you need on your lens when photographing outdoors.Photographing outdoors? Use a polarizing filter. Software filters can simulate some of the effects of a polarizer, but only a polarizer on the end of your lens can cut glare and reflections. The result is more saturated color, better contrast and better pictures.

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Changing Time Zones? Change the Capture Time of Your Images in Adobe Lightroom.

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on July 13, 2009

in Adobe Lightroom,Computers & Software for Photographers,Lessons & Tutorials,Tips,Travel Photography

Edit Capture Time in Adobe Lightroom 2As traveling photographers, how do we keep the capture time of our images in sync with changing time zones? Adobe Lightroom 2 makes it easy. Learn how to quickly edit the capture time on multiple images using Adobe Lightroom 2.

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ProShow Gold 4 Advanced Slide Styles Part 3. Create and Save Your Own Customized Slide Styles

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on May 29, 2009

in Computer Hardware and Software,Computers & Software for Photographers,Lessons & Tutorials,ProShow,Video

Advanced Slide Styles Create and Save a Customized Slide Style ProShow Gold 4 TutorialLearn how to customize a slide style in ProShow Gold 4 and save it as your own so you can use it again in a future slide show production. Watch the 10-minute video and then follow along the step-by-step instructions. Start with one of ProShow Gold 4′s built-in slide styles. Change the motion effects, image sizes, caption, background, and colors. Then give it a name and save it in a new slide style category. Slide styles are a powerful new feature found in Photodex ProShow Gold 4.

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Photo Event: Soap Box Derby 2009 in San Diego

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on May 27, 2009

in California,Events,Photograph the USA,San Diego,Travel Photography

Photographing the 2009 Soap Box Derby in San DiegoGetting good photos at the Soap Box Derby may not be easy, but it can be done. And it’s fun! From start to finish, there is plenty to keep a photogapher busy. Learn about photo op possibilities before and during the race.

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ProShow Gold 4: Advanced Slide Styles. Part 2: Built-In Slide Styles.

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on May 13, 2009

in Computer Hardware and Software,Computers & Software for Photographers,Lessons & Tutorials,ProShow,Video

ProShow Gold 4 Advanced Slide Styles Part 2 - Built-In Slide Styles by PhotoCitizenSlide Styles are one of the most powerful new features of ProShow Gold 4. In this video lesson, learn how to use ProShow’s amazing built-in slide styles.

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Photo Event: Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire in San Diego

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on January 31, 2009

in California,Events,Photograph the USA,San Diego,Travel Photography

Photographing the Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire in San DiegoSan Diego’s Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Faire is a colorful festival for photographers. Get photo tips from a San Diego travel photographer who has been there. There’s a lot of action, so be prepared to get some great photos.

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Photo Event: Big Bay Balloon Parade

by Alan Haynes / PhotoCitizen on December 31, 2008

in California,Events,Photograph the USA,San Diego,Travel Photography

With 22 large balloons and dozens of bands and other entries, San Diego’s annual Big Bay Balloon Parade offers plenty of colorful photographic possibilities. Here are a few ideas to get best photos including tips on the best locations, camera equipment, and photo techniques.

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