Mike evaluates the necessity of shooting in both JPEG and RAW formats, reflecting on personal workflows and storage concerns, while advocating for RAW-only photography for better quality and flexibility.
As a result of a new partnership between Hasselblad and Capture One, Hasselblad shooters can now import and process their RAW files directly in the Capture One processing system. Capture One will support three of Hasselblad's 100 megapixel cameras, and a direct tethering feature will be added in due course.
Masking in Photoshop is a useful technique for creating composite images, where multiple subjects, isolated from an original image, can be arrayed on a blank canvas, for example, to convey an overall sense of rhythm.
After years of monochrome photography, the author embraced colour with digital but has recently rekindled an appreciation for monochrome, exploring software conversions and techniques while resisting new camera purchases.
Ever more powerful artificial intelligence systems have begun to impact the world of photography. Is this good or bad? The author decided to try his hand at using an AI model to help his photography. His conclusion? AI is a friend rather than a foe.
Leica Camera AG partners with Capture One to enhance tethered shooting and editing for photographers, offering a three-month trial for Leica users to experience improved workflow and creative tools.
The author describes his progression from observing the night sky through to capturing spectacular images of celestial bodies using a dedicated astrophotography set-up.