For Canadian cinematographer Colin Akoon, film is one of the most powerful ways to tell a story. Akoon, who’s been contributing his cinematic artistry to the film, television, music and advertising industries for nearly two decades, has amassed a resume that reads like that of someone who has spent their entire life in the field. […]
An Interview with International Model Axel Swan
Born in the UK and raised in Milan, Italy, 23-year-old Axel Swan is one fashion model whose pouty lips and bad boy style exudes the kind of sex appeal that transcends cultural boundaries. Being brought up in what is arguably the high fashion capital of the world, it’s not surprising that Axel was scouted by […]
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY #101: HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE through TONE MAPPING
HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE with BRACKETING Part 1: High Dynamic Range Defined Part 2: High Dynamic Range Software Part 3: Single Image Tone Mapping Part 4: Data Distribution for Tone Mapping Part 5: High Dynamic Range Implementation Sub Section A: Bracketing Sub Section B: Combining Bracketed Images for HDR output Sub Section C: Cropping final version _________________________________________________________ If you are just joining us, the PRELUDE & SYLLABUS section is the logical starting […]
AMANDA KNOX: “RAILROAD JOB FROM HELL NOW PROVEN!”
Consider the ramifications: What if lead Prosecutor Giuliano Mignini knew Rudy Guede committed the murder of Meredith Kercher before November 5th, 2007? What if Mignini went into the “interview” on November 5th, 2007 with premeditating the framing of Amanda Knox to cover for Rudy Guede? To some, this may sound impossible, to others; I am […]
Take one roll of film and see how you go, try these ideas
Rather than wandering around hoping to find a picture, it is a good idea to have a theme in mind before setting out. Take one roll of film and see how you go. Try these ideas: Framing Use an archway, or the branches of a tree, to cover a dull, uninteresting sky. This leads […]
GM Restructuring Really Looking Smart
Fitz Henderson deserves credit for seizing the moment. He is adroitly using the bankruptcy process to create a new GM that will be a global powerhouse. My read on the situation is that the Obama Administration is giving Mr. Henderson the political cover that he needs to unfold the clean-sheet restructuring plan of the consummate […]