Photography
The Basics of Archival Photo Storage
Susan Slobac asked: If you are not planning to display your photos right away, or need to store them for any length of time, you’ll need a good-quality archival photo storage system; simply dropping your photos into a cardboard box and stashing them in the attic or worse, the basement absolutely will not do. Archival storage boxes are specially designed to protect your photos from what people commonly call “the ravages of time,” which are actually dust, UV rays, moisture, acidity and other environmental pollutants. clear bags and acid free mount board are also necessary in addition to proper photo storage boxes in order to protect your photos properly as part of a comprehensive archival photo storage solution.Here’s the problem: the papermaking process has historically involved the use of chemicals that leave traces of acidity. These acids are in such low amounts that they do not harm us; however, these trace chemicals can cause interactions with the chemical dyes used on the photos themselves. This is the primary reason for using acid free mount board as well as crystal clear acid free plastic bags. When acid comes in contact with your photos, discoloration and brittleness can result, ultimately causing the [...]
Looking for a Digital Photography Software?
Frederic Madore asked: Now days digital cameras are used everywhere, for special occasion and more. One thing amazing about digital photography is the ability to modify or fix the pictures taken. But to do that you need to transfer those pictures to your computer and use digital photography software. There is a wide variety of it available on the market.Very often you will be provided with a copy of you own digital photography software with the digital camera you buy. This digital photography software usually comes with various features. This software is usually very useful to manipulate the pictures taken with your camera.If you are looking for a digital photography software don’t worry there are plenty that can be found. You can choose from a wide variety of digital photography softwares here are some very good ones:- ZoomBrowser EX 5.1- ArcSoft PhotoStudio- ImageBrowser5.1Those are only a few of the digital photography software you can use. You will need to make sure that every features of the software you use areworking properly before downloading any of your stored images.You will also need to take into consideration the different kind of digital photography software you can use for windows and for Mac [...]
What to Look for in a Photo Storage Box
Susan Slobac asked: When it comes to safeguarding your valuable photographs, the proper archival solutions – including good quality photo storage boxes – are important. Good quality archival storage boxes will insure that your photographs remain in good condition for years. Archival photo storage solutions also include the use of clear bags, which will protect your photos from moisture and other environmental hazards while allowing you to see the photo itself. But what should you look for in a proper photo storage box?Obviously, you cannot simply place loose photographs into just any cardboard box , stash it in a closet or attic then expect it to remain in good condition. A good quality photo storage box, like proper picture frames, are designed to preserve photographs from what people like to call the “ravages of time” – but are actually a combination of factors, including environmental pollutants and contaminants, humidity, and temperature fluctuations as well as acidity that can cause the kinds of chemical reactions with photographic dyes that lead to staining and discoloration.The material used for archival storage boxes is typically treated with an alkaline substance that is designed to neutralize any acidic substances that may come in contact with [...]
Archival Storage Boxes Protect Your Work
Susan Slobac asked: Protecting your photos require a number of things, not the least of which are good quality archival storage boxes. Use of the proper photo storage box will insure that your photos are protected from moisture, sunlight, acidity – all of the elements that can cause photographs to become brittle, discolored and even destroyed completely. Archival storage boxes are the heart of an effective archival system.Of course, there is much more to archival photo storage; simply using the correct photo storage box is only part of the equation. You cannot simply dump your photos into archival storage boxes and expect them to be properly preserved. You’ll need crystal clear acid free plastic bags for each one. Such clear bags are manufactured from a special type of plastic that is called biaxially oriented polypropylene that is at least 1.6 mil in thickness. Each one of these clear bags will seal your photo and protect it from any moisture that may work its way into your archival storage boxes.In addition, you’ll want to use framing and matting supplies and at have your images at least partially mounted before slipping them into crystal clear acid free plastic bags. This way, the [...]
Where Photo Editing Software Comes Into Play
Peter Gitundu asked: Many times when we take a brilliant photo it does not turn out exactly as we wanted in the end result. This is where photo editing software comes into play. You are able to right some wrongs that may have occurred to your photographs. This however doesn’t mean you can change the whole photo all together, however with software such as Photoshop, it makes it possible for you to include people who weren’t there into the picture, or even erase others who were.When using your photo editing software it is important to known that the work can never become completely perfect but you can get close. However don’t linger to long trying to correct things which might already be perfect the way they are because you might just over do it and end up having a different photo all together.When learning how to use your photo editing software it is wise to use the tutorials that are given with the software depending on how you got the software. Most digital cameras come with their own software which is better because you don’t have to go looking for software and end up with fake software. If you don’t [...]
Advances in Professional Digital Video Camera Technology
Roland Jefferson asked: If you’ve ever thought of being a movie maker, there’s no reason to sell everything you have and just to move to Hollywood. Now, everyone can be a movie maker with a professional digital video camera. The professional digital video camera has the same capabilities as the major studios in Hollywood. That means that whatever your intentions, whether you want to make a home movie, a documentary or a full feature film, you can do it all with a professional digital video camera.Technology has come a long way when it comes to home video technology. Especially when you consider that you can use the same camera that you use to catch Molly and Tommy swimming in the pool as the big boys use filming the latest Tom Cruise movie. That’s right, with a professional digital video camera, you’ll get all the fancy features and the exceptional quality that you see in professional films and you can film anything you want with it. What could be better than that?Professional digital video cameras are not cheap but the money is well worth it when you consider all that you can do with it. Imagine preserving your memories on high [...]
