Comments on: Food For Thought From One of Today’s Hottest Photographers

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:43:15 +0000

Fantastic article.
I have some artwork going into a book I am publishing which is set at 150dpi (the artist couldn’t get me files any higher than this). I was thinking I may have to drop that artwork (I have plenty of spare 300dpi pieces on hand… but I’ll now give the 150dpi stuff a try.
Cheers,
Jonathan

By: gary land

gary land — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:00:09 +0000

Not sure if you are still checking this but thanks for the props. I found this page online and thought I would drop a line. Still printing at 150dpi and loving it.

By: Mike Dalton

Mike Dalton — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:52:53 +0000

Scott,

Always enjoy reading what you have to say about the digital photography arena. I too read the article about Gary Land and was excited about his rendering of the subject in a true grit style. I am a retired public school photograpy teacher currently shooting with a Fuji S2 pro. I am mentoring adult photographers and currently am working with a gentleman who is shooting ice hockey. I would love to be able to advise him on how to achieve that “gritty” look. What is the Photoshop technique, filter or plug-in?

Thanks for your ever present humor and vast information that you share.

Sincerey,

Michael Dalton

By: Jeff's Photo Gallery » Chasing the Megapixel

Jeff's Photo Gallery » Chasing the Megapixel — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:57:49 +0000

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By: Scotty Graham

Scotty Graham — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 08:36:30 +0000

Hi Scott,

I have the same question as Michael (above). I have been searching NAPP and the internet for a tutorial on how to get the effect that Gary gets with his photos (that “cartoon” look). Dave Hill is another photographer that has a very similar look to his photos. Is the method secret? Can you, Dave Cross, Matt or Corey dive into that secret world for all of us and teach us the effect?

Your blog rocks, Scott….it is part of my daily reading. Thanks for everything.

Cheers,

Scotty

By: Andreas

Andreas — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:18:11 +0000

Hi Scott,

Thanks for a great blog. I always learn a lot from it.

I am to wondering about this effect of color in the pictures. It is something I really would like to learn but have no idea how to get there.

By: michael

michael — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:41:41 +0000

Hi Scott,
Just wondering how they get that effect in there images. A gritty look, do they use photoshop filters, like the high pass filter?
Its really cool looking. Would you have any tutorials on that subject at Napp? Thanks for your help! I like Garry Lands Work.
Mike

By: Tony Pavia

Tony Pavia — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 21:34:48 +0000

Thank you Mr. Kelby for all the information that you provide us. I do have 1 question concerning filters. Of all the companies that manufacture filters, could you rank the companies according to what you personally use and recommend to be of the best quality?

Tony

By: William Brown

William Brown — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:29:10 +0000

Thanks for the link to the article Scott. It was definitely a good read.

Page 6 of Gary’s portfolio is awesome with all the behind the scenes shots. The way he lit the soccer, car, and school bus shots was really cool!

By: Dror

Dror — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 11:20:37 +0000

I guess that explains the subject popping out from the background effect that most of his images have. Nice one.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 21:09:28 +0000

I read this too…great article and I agree…a very talented and visionary eye. He is a perfect example of how it’s not the camera that takes the picture!

By: Robert Prins

Robert Prins — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 19:21:50 +0000

Hi Scott
Just to clarify, are you are talking about the photoshop file at 150ppi not the line screen ruling on the printing press, right? There always seems to be this confusion between dpi (printing press dots per inch resolution) and ppi (pixels per inch)

Thanks
Rob