Sanyo Xacti VPC-SH1

Recently, I bought a new camcorder. That's Sanyo Xacti VPC-SH1. Actually, as a DV newbie. This video camera is really a starting point of my filming life. Attractive reason to buy Price under $400, which is really a low price camcorder, including 30x zoom. 35mm wide angle. Weight is light enough and portable (about 210g-240g with/without battery). Full HD quality, Dual-cam, SDHC memory storage (which is a bit cheaper while comparing with Compact Flash. Support H.264 codec (Size are sma

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Photoshop: soften skin effect 3

In order to make the skin looks very smooth and nature, I usually use the "Surface Blur" and "Patch Tool". But in some cases... These two tools might not able to fix the extremely terriable problem on the face ... like more than 50% are full of pimple, freckle and mole. Therefore, I will use another ways to fix this problems After edited.  Originally her skin is not really good Remeber to duplicate a layer from the original pic at the very beginning. Step 1: Select the area

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Photoshop: Soften skin effect 2

In this tutorial, I would like to show you a simple steps to make the skin looks more white and bright. Original Pic  After edited Step 1:  Duplicate a layer from the photo for retouching purpose Step 2:  Select the area of face, you may use Lasso Tool, Quick Selection Tool or Pen Tool, whatever you like. Except the eyes and mouth. Step 3: Apply the Surface Blur filter to the face layer. For the Radius, and threshold value, it dep

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Photoshop: soften skin effect 1

I would like to share a simple skin effect, for removing the mole and making the skin get soften. Original Picture After edited Remove the mole/freckle As my usual habit, duplicate a layer from the photo for retouching purpose. Step 1: Use the "Patch Tool" to select the mole. Step 2:  Drag the selected area and drop on the area with normal skin Then you will find that the mole has been removed Repeat Step 1 and 2, for the unwanted mole or freckle. Even Hair! Soften the ski

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Portrait Tips: How to make the arms or legs will not look very duffel?

Firstly, it must be noted, that to put a correct posture can hide the defects. Basically, it is not recommended to let the arms and legs spread out straight, but to put the arms and legs in overlapping position. If specified, the model has to put the arms behind the body or cross arms, while the legs are moving cross standing on it. Because the crossing / overlapping legs posture, often appears in fashion magazines. Thus, the model would not be surprised and very easy to put a good-look

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Portrait Tips: How to get a well communication in advance, when cooperate with a new amateur model?

In the first meeting with an amateur model, you can start to chat with some interest topic. That can slowly know more about the model's character and style. Or ... in the middle of the photo shooting, usually it is very difficult to buy snacks and drinks. Therefore, you can ask the model what you want, then talk about food, clothing or favorite music. You will discover that the topic has been expended. Also, you had a better knowing about the new amateur model. Or you can play some small tr

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Swimsuit photography: Shooting 45 degree

Model put her right hand slightly on the right leg. By this action, it can help the pose looks better, and also gain an extra tension. For the swimsuit photography, the focus point should start form the side into the central theme. The side is about 45 degree of front body. That helps the breast shape and waist lines will look more beautiful.   When only shooting the upper body shot, it is better to shoot below the chest and above the waist in order to get the balance. The composi

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Adobe released Creative Suite 5!

Because of NDA restrictions, the product has been launched on today! CS5 package, a total of 15 software, which we are most concerned about, of course  "Photoshop", let us look at new super amazing "Content Aware Fill" and "Puppet Warp" how kind of change can do, what else has changed!  Adobe Photoshop can be said that the most enduring products, has been published since 1990, just 20 years old this year. Such a mature product in the end what can make a change? Adobe has already

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Posture of lying

When doing the outdoor photograph, lying posture is not an easy stuff. Because this is a difficult challenge while lying on the "Cold" floor, also the model's facial expression has to be in natural.  Besides, trying to lay on the field of grass or falling leafs can get a better result. Be aware if the model afraid of the bugs climb up on their body or skin, resolve it by using the anti-mosquito spray. Therefore, in order to take a great picture, do not concern other parties thinking,

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6 essential requirements of a model

Model must be the main character in portrait, if you want to be photograph in good-looking, not only to quickly integrate into the atmosphere of photography scene, but also need to be confident. If lack of confidence, the face can easily become stiff, and leads to bad image. 1. Do no afraid to face the camera Most people will feel uncomfortable and strained expression while standing in front of camera. Especially when cooperate with the photographer who has never worked with. Then t

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Portrait tips - Another stylish composition skill

Most of the photos, if it is not horizontal, then it should be vertical. If this picture style can be overcome, then the picture will look very differet. Nowadays, more popular portrait style, is to turn a small angle of the camera, so that the characters are presented in diagonal direction. This technique should be very easy, you only have to adjust angle of camera to left or right turn, then press the shuttler. You may need to try a several pictures, in order to identify the most suitable

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Travel photography tips: Shooting the famous landmarks

When shooting the famous landmarks, you must be very clear that, many people has already taken the same picture with no less than millions of times. It almost hard to shoot a pictures with any new ideas (Although it is possible, but it must be very difficult). There are several ways for you  to interpret a new perspective on shooting the well-known landmarks: 1. Avoid the landmark to be the subject in the photos. For example, if you want to take a picture in London, the theme of tha

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Portrait Tips: Do not leave too much space above the head

Most people will commit a fault while taking pictures for others, it is leaving too much unnecessary space above the head. This is a very common mistake of amateur photographers, but forunately, this is not difficult to solve. How to solve it? Do not take picture like that! As long as the subject's eyes are located at the picture, that about one-third from the top, then you will naturally do not leave too much head space, of course, the problem will be resolved

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