This is a ‘how to’ do the through the viewfinder or ttv technique written for all of you that have expressed interest recently. It is…
This is a ‘how to’ do the through the viewfinder or ttv technique written for all of you that have expressed interest recently. It is by no means a rule book because I think each person would approach it differently but this is how I manage it..and remember with ttv really there ARE NO RULES :) It will require you to use that creative imagination but this is honestly half the fun of it!! I should give you some background info firstly, it is rumored to have first been thought of by Mr E on Flickr back in 2005 but there are is no hard proof of this just speculation on my behalf. TTV is still really huge on flickr with hundreds of groups dedicated to the different styles and subjects of ttv eg nature, black&white, manipulated, ferriswheels, self-portraits, etc etc So firstly ..what you are going to need, the essentials; / 1- a twin reflex camera eg. Kodak Duaflex, Argus75, or any other camera that has a large viewfinder. NB Most can be picked up from flea markets or ebay for as little as $5. Most take 620 film that is no longer made/available so this is why they are so cheap plus they are a dime a dozen as they were mass produced in the 1950s & 60’s. / 2- a digital camera with a pretty good macro so you are able to zoom in nice and close to the viewfinder / 3- a tripod certainly helps but isn’t essential / 4- something to block out excess light from above that shines onto your viewfinder glass, this can be a specially made box, a round piece of cardboard, or anything else that will do the job that you have laying about. / 5- a good sense of humor and a healthy dose of patience!! Here’s some of my twin reflex kids / This is the argoflex 75 and the kodak duaflex / This is an ansco and not my gun shells there ..its goose shooting season here and I have included them for size comparison. I wouldn’t recommend the ansco to start with as its really fiddley!! / This is looking down at the ansco’s viewfinder. / This is zooming in as tight as possible with my macro lens. / This is the image that has been cropped and is now ready for what ever colour adjustments or processing you wish to do. / OK so this isn’t my image of choice here but you get the general idea.. / This is a random piece of cardboard tube that I now use to block out excess light reflecting on the viewfinder glass. / Here is the side view..if you insist on being really anal about it you get some ideas for building the exact fit to your camera from flickr here If you would like a really indepth tutorial I can recommend Russ Morris’s here A few other points I’d like to add….some may wonder why go to all this trouble when you can do all of this with photoshop (fake ttvs) well my answer to that is I really like being able to see what image I want to create in the field and quite frankly it is so much more fun and creative to be actually ‘out there’ doing it! Secondly I don’t think all images or concepts are suited to the ttv style so this will be a matter of trial and error to see what fits for you. Lastly -the ttv style is all about embracing age and the antique-look of an image so think carefully about your post processing. Alot of ttv actually looks wonderful all on its own and I think many would be shocked at how little I actually do to some ttvs. Please use this link if you wish to find out more about the different processes and for free photoshop downloads here / that help achieve the vintage, grungey look. A great one to start with is urban acid :) Here’s a few more … / An urban acid ttv There you go…I think thats it?? Let me know if you need to know more or perhaps I’ve left something out…and don’t forget there is a Through the Viewfinder / group for ‘real’ ttvs when you are all ready to go!! Cheers Everyone!! Jules :)
Well I finally have done what I have been wanting to do for a long time. I purchased a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTI 10.1 MP. I have been…
Well I finally have done what I have been wanting to do for a long time. I purchased a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTI 10.1 MP. I have been wanting a full Digital SLR camera for a very long time. It is my very first one. I currently own the Canon Powershot S3 but it was limiting me way to much. / I also purchased a killer lens. / The Sigma Zoom Telephoto 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Autofocus Lens So hopefully soon I will be uploading some new work. Sorry to say I have not bought the IR filter yet. / Also on Friday I am beginning my first class as a member of / The Cleveland Photographic Society Its a class that meets every week for learning and competitions. / Also do field trips. I would like to thank everyone on this site for inspiring me to get more involved with Photography.
hey to all of my sydney bubblers please join the new sydney exhibition group u’ll find it in my groups or just read the title of this jo…
hey to all of my sydney bubblers please join the new sydney exhibition group u’ll find it in my groups or just read the title of this journal, it is also for the people in the blue mountains ,newcastle,wollongong and the central coast, it will inform you about what is going on art wise in all types of artistic media get you word out about what’s happening with you or someone you know. / wouldn’t it be great to have a tonne of bubblers just rock up at your show- it happens and it is a fantastic feeling. / as one person doing a show it is hard when you can’t get your word out to other artists but as a group the word can just spread with unlimited possibilities. / steve
Wow three features in a week in the same group. So exciting!! Thank you so much to the moderators!!! If you havn’t had a look yet, ...
Wow three features in a week in the same group. So exciting!! Thank you so much to the moderators!!! If you havn’t had a look yet, it’s a new group, so come join – should be really good :)
I recently bought a calendar from laurenrabbit and three more from my own collection of work. The quality is outstanding! The price may s…
I recently bought a calendar from laurenrabbit and three more from my own collection of work. The quality is outstanding! The price may seem a bit high, but the ability to see many large prints of great work is really good for the money. I mention this because we photographers are not all completely happy with the way our digitized photos look on this site. They do print up very well however, and I strongly recommend you buy some calendars for somebody this Christmas. The framed prints they make here are gorgeous as well. I now have four of them… : )
I’m not a regular Journal Entry guy but this time I have something worth sharing. A new website/blog to be regularly updated. i just f…
I’m not a regular Journal Entry guy but this time I have something worth sharing. A new website/blog to be regularly updated. i just finished a video that shows my digital coloring process. Check it out if you like that sort of thing, it’s about 8min and it featued some music I create in my spare time too :) See – Journal entry complete ;) nicolasrix.com
“Redhead II” was featured in the group Fabulous Ts / !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/clothing/bodycolor:army/cropped/size:large/st…
“Redhead II” was featured in the group Fabulous Ts / “The eye of the storm” was featured in the group 8 Unconventional Artistry / “Sailboat” was featured in the group SEA / “Merry Christmas!! – II” was featured in the group PEACE, LOVE & TRANQUILITY / “Merry Christmas!!” and “Prettige feestdagen en een gelukkig 2009!!” were featured in the group Light In The Darkness / “Sea abstract” was featured in the groups SEA and Your Magic Place I am honored, happy and grateful to the hosts of these wonderful groups!!
Mother Earth-Spirit / was featured in THE SISTERHOOD ...
Mother Earth-Spirit / was featured in THE SISTERHOOD / Thank the Hosts and members of this great group…... / This one is in the TED challenge,she has been view so many times she is not shy anymore..Thank everyone for all the Wonderful comments on this one. Reading in the Dark / was featured Paintings Modern and Beyond – PiMT This is a newer group of artists that put the brushes and digital together..Great group Thank the Hosts and members so much for this feature…. / / Spring Mtn.Climb was featured in ABSTRACT DIGITAL ART AND WRITING…Many thanks to the Hosts and mambers…....Great group as well.
A BIG thank you to C J and Aloramyst for featuring: Blue Kaleidoscope! I am very grateful for this recognition. Thank you so much for all…
A BIG thank you to C J and Aloramyst for featuring: Blue Kaleidoscope! I am very grateful for this recognition. Thank you so much for all that you do to make this group so fantastic!! /
As a continuation of the ‘chain-survey’ started by Jo O’Brien. / I have interviewed Irene Burdell that is a photographer and also paints w…
As a continuation of the ‘chain-survey’ started by Jo O’Brien. / I have interviewed Irene Burdell that is a photographer and also paints watercolors. Heloisa – Are you surprised with the result of their own pictures? Irene – I am surprised quite often when I get a really good result , but I still get quite a few disappointments ,when I think I have captured something really well and then I download it ,it may be slightly out of focus by then the moment has gone . Heloisa – Where does it look for inspiration in their works to get her objective? Irene – As I have only been doing photography for a year now , I have got a lot of inspiration from some of the other wonderful artists on redbubble Jason Connolly for one , ,also my son who is a photographer.He has been very helpful to me and it is never too much trouble for him if I need any advice . Heloisa – Which of their works does the best consider and why? Irene – My favourite works to date are one I posted yesterday , “Sunrise at Biscarrosse” and ” Bergerac France ” the courtyard . Sunrise at Biscarrosse because I consider it to be the best sunrise picture I have ever taken and I sat for an hour waiting for the right moment . The Bergerac one because my son Darren said it was the best picture I have taken to date and I respect his judgement .
I am just thrilled to have been included in the new magazine that Aloramyst created for the Digital Abstracts & Patterns Group. My image …
I am just thrilled to have been included in the new magazine that Aloramyst created for the Digital Abstracts & Patterns Group. My image of Sunflower Mosaic is on the front page! She has given each artist a two-page layout and also a two-page interview. My heartfelt thanks to Aloramyst for her hard work and talent in creating this exciting magazine. She has included a number of artists from RedBubble and the magazine can be seenhere
“Old Jewish Cemetery (Prague)” was featured in Historic Landmarks of Europe / !http://images-3.redbubble.net/img/art/border:blackwithd…
“Old Jewish Cemetery (Prague)” was featured in Historic Landmarks of Europe / “What’s next?!” was featured in The Group of Death / “So tired, haven’t slept a wink…” was featured in Dimensions / “redbubble tribute” was featured in The true beauty / “Orchid dream” was featured in the group Only Orchids! / “Straight in the eyes – II” was featured in ImageWriting /
I haven’t been passionate about my work in a really long time. Some of you know that, some of you don’t Today when the postie arrived….
I haven’t been passionate about my work in a really long time. Some of you know that, some of you don’t Today when the postie arrived. My heart started beating faster. I was excited..and i knew why… Meet my lovely Rolleiflex! / I’m excited about not being able to see my shots immediately I’m excited about making mistakes and learning from them I’m excited about making mistakes and possible capturing beautiful shots along the way (maybe) I’m just excited! Now i just gotta find a manual, work out how to use my little beauty and I’m good to go! / If you know anything at all that may help me on my journey, feel free to post below. I will need all the hints and tips I can get. I’ve created an account for my film and TTV works / my film photography profile
Paper Dragons / was featured in Digital Brushstrokes / !http…
Paper Dragons / was featured in Digital Brushstrokes / / This is awesome thank you so very much for the feature..To the Hosts and Members. / Another Great Digital Group to check out. Blanket of Time / was featured in Digital Artists United / Thank you to the Hosts and members of this Great Group… / Stop by and check out the Art it is fantastic. /
I’ve got a dilemma. I have been using medium format bricks for the past few years, and I like em lots. However over the years I have noti…
I’ve got a dilemma. I have been using medium format bricks for the past few years, and I like em lots. However over the years I have noticed DSLRs slowly get better and better, and been seduced by the smooth looking tones, the high ISO powers, and above all the ease of it all. So, after saving up for ages, I have just bought a fancy new digital camera. I call it my space camera. I like it alot, I lust after buying it new lenses to see, new battery grips to give it more stamina, and giant amounts of memory for its brain. I think I am slowly getting used to how much more complicated photography is with such a huge number of buttons and choices. However, I can’t seem to damn well take any really good photos with it. Last weekend I kind of gave up, and went out armed with the old 1-2 combination: Holga + Mamiya C330, and everything was back to normal. It was like the feeling you get after you glasses or something, I could see again! Why is this???? Does anyone know? Weird.
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I am greatly honored. Thanks, dear hosts!!
Got this in the mail today!!! My First Canvas Print and it looks amazing!!!! I am so impressed !!!!! The only thing is I should…
Got this in the mail today!!! My First Canvas Print and it looks amazing!!!! I am so impressed !!!!! The only thing is I should have ordered it bigger!!!!
I just thought I had to share it. I sold a Mounted Print of “Seagull in Winter” today – my most successful picture so far. I am very very…
I just thought I had to share it. I sold a Mounted Print of “Seagull in Winter” today – my most successful picture so far. I am very very happy! Thank you so much to whoever bought it – I hope it turns out great at a wall! :-)) Plus, another feature in the lovely European Everyday Life Group: “A walk along the sea …” – Thanks a lot again group hosts! Many dear Greetings & I hope you are all enjoying Christmas time!!!! :-))... Friederike
Cannot believe this; have just received the news that A New Aesthetic…. Divine and Otherwise Group...
Cannot believe this; have just received the news that A New Aesthetic…. Divine and Otherwise Group has featured some works of mine and selected me as this month´s Featured Artist. I´m speechless, don´t know how to express how much this means to me. All I know is that I´ll try to do my best to really deserve this honour. / Thanks a lot to hosts Muscular Teeth, warmonger62, butchart and David Logan for this kind gesture; also, to all members of this incredible Group for their great and continued support to all artists. / Danilo /
Artwork depicting females and bicycles Celebrating the iconic image of a woman and a push-bike. Humor, artistic, sentimental, conceptu…
Artwork depicting females and bicycles Celebrating the iconic image of a woman and a push-bike. Humor, artistic, sentimental, conceptual, anything which celebrates this icon.
Yes I’m still alive. Well, I think I’m still alive anyway. A tall goat like creature with a name which resembles that of a quality silk l…
Yes I’m still alive. Well, I think I’m still alive anyway. A tall goat like creature with a name which resembles that of a quality silk like fabric keeps poking me in the back with some sort of gardening fork. Getting very hot in here too….. / hmmm. So anyway, I’m currently working on a very ambitious project which involves bringing my artwork to life through various animation techniques, something I’m really developing on my own as I go since there is no status quo for this kind of project. I’ve kept the project very quiet so far but my initial experiments have been very promising so I can openly talk about parts of it now and I’m hoping to have a sneak peek or an example up some time soon as well. But more recently, I’ve been featured and interviewed in issue 20 of NewWebPick magazine which I’m very excited about since the publication has a readership of over 3 million people. It’s brought some great exposure towards my work which I’m very grateful for. / I’m also collaborating on a very interesting book design with US author Jasper Faolan, and have been approached by 3 separate bands about some artwork and album covers. / So yes, I’m keeping busy and, holy cr@p I go back to Uni next week and I’ll be completing my degree in 13 weeks time! ahhhhhhh! Then honors!!! hmmm stop poking me!!! Peace & love – Cameron
Hi folks I have a new personal website up, and its still growing with images, check it out and let me know if you like, and leave a comme…
Hi folks I have a new personal website up, and its still growing with images, check it out and let me know if you like, and leave a comment if you want on any image. / Here it is my website
Awhile back ago I had decided which camera I wanted, a Canon Rebel XTI. Have a Canon Rebel G from many years ago which I intend to sell b…
Awhile back ago I had decided which camera I wanted, a Canon Rebel XTI. Have a Canon Rebel G from many years ago which I intend to sell because we have moved into the digital age. So i’ve been doing some shopping and was quite suprised. Now camera shops to me have always had the reputation of being pricey but giving you good service. I figured with the way today’s economy is taking a downturn and people are spending less that all stores are suffering, including the camera shops. Yesterday I went in to a dealer and asked if he had the model I was looking for. “Yeah, LAST one” (isn’t that what they always say?). They didn’t sell the body only and wouldn’t budge in the price. What’s the point of going to the shop if I can buy it cheaper online and not even have to pay sales tax?? I don’t see how they stay in business. So i decided to take the plunge, i’ve been excited about it for quite sometime now because I miss using my old SLR but was equally excited with my Canon A620 because of all the new features and being digital. When i tally up the total including the lens and battery charger it’s over 1K! That my friends, I can honestly say, will be the most money i’ve ever spent on myself. I’m serious (cars don’t count…and even there i’m very cheap..lol) So i’ve got the items looming in my sales cart, nervous about pushing that button to buy because of the coming christmas season and all the other spending that i’ll be doing. This means i’ve had to spend moderately. But I am excited! I am hoping and wondering if my old camera filters and lens cap will fit on my new lens, that will save me some money. Seems like they would be I just don’t know Which also got me to thinking, as i’ve been taking more pictures. Currently I try and frequently back up my photos to a CD. I don’t trust having them stored on the PC simply because these computers ALWAYS crash at some point and all data is lost forever. How do you back-up your photography? Do you have multiple methods/sources? I’ve seen online storage sites, some you pay and some you don’t. But is this ideal, can others access or download your photographs? Please share, i need some guidance to make sure that i’m properly storing my photos so i don’t end up losing them due to modern technology. Thanks and happy photo taking!
Thank you to the hosts cheywings and Psyche of the ”...
Thank you to the hosts cheywings and Psyche of the Unconventional Artistry group for featuring New Beginnings Greatly appreciated :) CJ
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