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1. ^#1

   Scott -

   In regards to the Scott’s School of Hard Knocks, why not use your blog like you did with the book to see if other photogs have tips on how not to do these things, as I suffer as a Master’s graduate from Scott’s School.

   Case and point. At Disney this summer, my two girls are HUGE Mary Poppins fans. We come out of Mickey’s Philharmagic and get in line to ride the carousel. Who walks up but Mary Poppins herself and asked my little girls to ride the carousel with her. A very special moment. You’d think dad (a decent photographer) would be ready to capture this moment. I whip out the camera and go to clicking for all I’m worth. Ride ends, we get autographs and hugs and Mary goes on about her way. It was a great highlight of our trip and I’m already thinking about the cool prints I’m going to make the girls from these shots. So I start chimping at the shots and I’m just giddy. Then horror hits me when I zoom in on the display. I had just come out of the dark cinema of Philharmagic and into the blazingly bright sun of central Florida, and started shooting ISO1600. The shots were horrible! And I can’t go get Mary to come back and recreate this little event. Lesson learned, but I’m still bound to do it again….

   Chris on December 14th, 2007 at 10:40 am
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   Scott, here’s another interesting Amazon factoid. When you search for one of your books to purchase and go to the specific page for that book, scroll down towards the reviews and such and you will see your blog. Right under the product details are all of your latest blog entries, photos and all. It’s not there for all of your books but certainly a feature for your newest works. Those crazy Amazon folks, what will they think of next?

   Jeff

   Jeff Revell on December 14th, 2007 at 11:00 am
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   Hey Scott, thanks for the mention… but you forgot to link the (link).

   Brian Auer on December 14th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
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   Hey Scott,

   Whatever next for the Kelby Enterprise huh :o) Seriously though, all this recognition is testament to the quality of product you continue to put out there for us all.

   Thanks for your dedication throughout 2007 in providing some of the best teaching material on the market, and here’s to an amazing 2008!

   All the best to you and yours,
   Glyn

   Glyn Dewis on December 14th, 2007 at 1:25 pm
5. ^#5

   Hi Scott
   Thanks so much for plugging Sean’s class here at the Lepp Institute. I can’t wait to have his expertise here again. His classes are always a hit and always full of eager learners! Hopefully one of these days we will see your name featured here too! We get enough requests anyway!
   Sounds like you have been busy and loving it! Keep up the great stuff over there and don’t forget to get some sleep!
   Take care and Merry Christmas,
   Victoria Schmitt

   Victoria on December 14th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
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   I just got your 7 steps book waiting for my upgrade to CS3 to get to me next! I have to tell you Andie Smith sold me on your books about a yr ago. So you owe her several big thanks; and from what I’ve got to play with the new book is smack dab on, even just doing what I can in CS2 my photos have went from ok to fabulous thank you so much.

   Jane Hollon on December 14th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
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   Scott,
   I’m going to be a PR guy for NAPP.

   I noticed that several of your blog followers have made comments that they were not NAPP members. It got me wondering, why not?

   When I joined NAPP a few years ago, I was wondering, am I going to get anything out of this.

   I can now answer my own question with a very firm YES.

   I have saved enough on the NAPP discounts to actually pay for the membership itself since I joined and for the next couple of years.
   The answers to some of the request made by individuals on this blog can be found in the NAPP only sections of the NAPP website and the help obtained from the forum members such as Glyn Dewis are amongst the best available anywhere. There are over 110,000 posts with questions and helpful information.

   Other’s visiting this blog should also check out -
   Matt K’s latest Lightroom blog -http://www.lightroomkillertips.com/
   Dave Cross’s at http://davecross.blogspot.com/ ,where you can get MUNKED
   Watch the master, Bert Monroy , at work on The Laddie’s and RC’s podcast- Layers TV

   The whole NAPP group “Rocks” and is a reflection of your leadership.

   End of Commercial.

   “Scott’s School of hard knocks” – I bet a blog post on this subject similar to your input for the intro would generate record level comments. We have all been there and some more than others 

   Actually, may make a good book – a book whose content is entirely based on input from your readers with “how too avoids” from you and your Pro Photo buddies.

   I know enough already, last question is - “Scott Kelby Boutique” going to be a permanent URL that we can link to ?

   Thanks
   Regards,
   Peter – BTW a “Canon Guy”

   Peter on December 14th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
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   Scott -

   Here is the link to my review -

   http://www.imdigitalphoto.com/2007/11/7-point-system-by-scott-kelby.html

   Ivan Makarov on December 15th, 2007 at 2:55 am
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   Hey Scott,

   Congrats on the recognition and accolades on your new 7 Point System book. If it’s not under the tree for me or in my stocking, it’s definitely on my short list of things to get after the holidays. I did have a question though: it seems like from what you’ve indicated on Photoshop user TV and other promotional materials that the system is a workflow. How transparent is that workflow? For example, some people will have CS3, while others use Lightroom, or a combination of the two. Still others aren’t in that software setup yet, (like myself with only CS2) and perhaps are even using something like Elements, or Corel’s Paintshop Pro or some other program like the GIMP. You had mentioned a few months ago that you’ve moved almost completely over to Lightroom for your personal photography, so I would imagine it’s pretty compatible with both LR and CS3, but what about other setups? How usable is the 7 point system in alternative environments. I know, Adobe Photoshop CS3 is rapidly becoming the new standard, but we’re not all there yet, so was curious what your recommendation is for those interested in the book.

   Jason on December 15th, 2007 at 10:12 am
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    Hey Scott,

    in addition to Jason’s comment (15.12.08, 10.12am): I would also suggest to add an additional chapter (or probably better an appendix) on how to setup and configure systems, esp. CS3. I think it would be helpful for readers to have a little appendix to learn about the configurations you recommend (CS3 preferences, monitor calibaration, some important camera setups and so on) for your 7 point system.

    Greatings from Singapore and I really enjoyed your book - the 7 point system rocks!

    Thomas on December 15th, 2007 at 9:52 pm
11. ^#11

    Thanks for pointing out the as on Apple’s website.
    Although it does get tiring to hear Apple on their bashing spree.
    There’s two ways to mae yourself higher than someone else: You can either elevate yourself, or tear down someone else. They both achieve the same goal, but one method is not very nice.

    Apple has already elevated themselves on so many levels. Do they need to constantly tear into the PC’s?
    It’s just tiring and poor marketing at this point.
    Oh well.

    Mark on December 16th, 2007 at 12:40 am
12. ^#12

    Thanks for pointing out the ad on Apple’s website.
    Although it does get tiring to hear Apple on their bashing spree.
    There’s two ways to make yourself higher than someone else: You can either elevate yourself, or tear down someone else. They both achieve the same goal, but one method is not very nice.

    Apple has already elevated themselves on so many levels. Do they need to constantly tear into the PC’s?
    It’s just tiring and poor marketing at this point.
    Oh well.

    ***edit: fixed the spelling errors above*** ::how embarassing::

    Mark on December 16th, 2007 at 12:43 am
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    Hi Scott,

    When I look at the comments on this post, I noticed that my previous comment indicates that it is awaiting moderation. Sorry about that. It appears that I may have put to many URL links.

    Anyways, I do want to add another to my NAPP member portfolio - http://www.photoshopuser.com/members/portfolios/view/main/791376

    Where I have posted a before and after images of Jefferson’s Monticello. I used the 7-Point system to creat the second image.

    Maybe I should have done a better job cropping or even removed some items via cloning, but I just wanted to show the dramatic change by following your suggestions.

    I know that ALL my images will go through THE System.

    Thanks for writing the book and putting the system together.

    Peter

    Peter on December 16th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
14. ^#14

    Scott;

    I don’t have alot of money to get the full photoshop, so I have PSE6. Can thee 7 points be translated for PSE6? Also, I see that some of your PSE6 books have not come out yet. Is it too late to incorporate the 7 points into into one of these PSE6 books? I don’t mind buyng the book, but it would be good to have it PSE6 spacific. I have been told by folks that it is not easy to take the process to PSE6. Anyway, I was just wondering if can be done. thanks in advance.

    Dennis Smith on December 16th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
15. ^#15

    First off… it must be a good day with the Bucs clinching a playoff spot and getting their first kickoff return for a touchdown. I mean I love photography and photoshop and everything else, but we’ve got to remember there are also other important things in life… like football.

    I was wondering if you could talk about RAW formats. Specifically I was wondering what the benefits are to DNG versus staying with the original RAW format (which for me would be NEF). I’ve heard the position that DNG is, or will soon be, a “standard”, but with NEF and CR2 being so widely accepted are there any other benefits to converting to DNG?

    Thanks for all the insights and info you’ve already passed on. It is much appreciated.

    Mike P on December 16th, 2007 at 9:57 pm

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