Comments on: Thursday Stuff

By: Susan Peden

Susan Peden — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:24:21 +0000

The tip is good. We learned to do that at the community college Computer Lab, where there is a giant box of lost flash drives. And thank you Jeff for the memory card ID tip as well. I will make that file now

By: Jeff Grandon

Jeff Grandon — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:02:22 +0000

Here are some other ideas that I use:

After I do a full format of my memory card, Picture 1 on the fresh card is of a Word document opened on my computer listing camera owner information in 128 point type. It’s easily viewable on the small camera LCD. I keep this file on my desktop for easy access after each reformat.

I keep at least a couple business cards in my camera case.

I rename my USB memory sticks my phone number with area code as the volume name.

I transfer a file called Owner.txt to all my iPods in drive mode. I also got my big iPod engraved by Apple with my name and phone number.

By: Lou

Lou — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:18:17 +0000

Scott – It would be great to see Mark Johnson as part of Kelby Training. I have been watching Mark on RV for some time and he is as good as it gets.

Lou

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:49:52 +0000

Hi Scott,

Glad to see you acknowledged Mark Johnson of the RadiantVista.com

In addition to his book, I would also like to call attention to Mark’s great work on his Photoshop Workbench segment on the Radiant Vista Site.

BTW, Mark mentioned Photoshop Users magazine on last week’s workbench.

I was also going to mention that I format with my card in the camera before each use. I like Robbie R’s idea of photography an id.

By: Jackie Arthur

Jackie Arthur — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:45:03 +0000

It’s exciting to see Mark Johnson’s book receive the kudos it deserves. But you should know the correct URL for The Radiant Vista website is http://www.RadiantVista.com. Thanks!

By: marcus

marcus — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:27:55 +0000

I got a copy of Botanical Dreaming for Christmas and absolutely love it. The techniques he teaches have really helped me take some of my flower shots to a whole new level. Like this one: http://www.invisiblegreen.com/index.php?showimage=304

By: Jon Haverstick

Jon Haverstick — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:27:15 +0000

I do the same thing, but add a tilde (~) as the first character of the file or folder name (e.g., ~Property of Jon Haverstick) so that the contact info folder sorts alphabetically at the top of the list. That way, the info file is the first thing someone would see on your drive if they plug it in…

Love your work, Scott. Have all your books! AND I’ve read the intro section from start to finish on every one! (As a fellow believer, I appreciate your acknowledgements). Looking forward to your next project!

By: Robbie R.

Robbie R. — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:35:03 +0000

I’ve been told that you should always format your card before each shoot using the format command within the camera itself. This is done so as to minimize data corruption issues (see the Hoodman card debate from earlier this week). This on camera formatting would remove any text files on the card with my contact information so I’ve got another suggestion. Make the first shot on each new card (after you format) a picture of your business card (use a JPEG setting not RAW as the finder of your card may not know what a RAW file is much less how to read it). You could even print out your contact information on a piece of paper using a large font so as to make the shot from a few feet away perhaps even including a note about a reward.

Also I too want to agree with Pat on acknowledging the creator, Jesus Christ, for providing all of us with so many wonderful photographic subjects.

Have a great day!

By: Alexandre Campagna

Alexandre Campagna — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:08:54 +0000

Scott,

Talking of tips, I know you’re a big fan of Wescott’s Spiderlites. But some of us have very limited budget, so I decided to build my own version of a “Spiderlight” along with the softbox too!

It’s already being featured on a couple of photography blogs, and I thought it might interest some of your readers too. So here’s the links for the tutorials:

DIY Spiderlight:
http://alexcampagna.blogspot.com/2008/04/diy-spiderlight-strobe.html

DIY Softbox:
http://alexcampagna.blogspot.com/2008/04/diy-spiderlight-strobe.html

P.S. I’d really like to know what you think about those!

Alex

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:38:37 +0000

Hi Scott,

Thanks to Earl and you for an excellent suggestion. I work in a computer center in a college and teach a few classes. We constantly find drives that have no contact info on them. I will pass this suggestion on to all of the professors in my division and to my students.

Thanks again Earl, Scott, and NAPP,

Mike

By: Issac

Issac — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:08:47 +0000

Hi Scott,

Earl: Thanks for the cool tip!

Scott: Thanks for building a great creative community!

Y’all have a great day…y’all~
(:
~Issac

By: Patrick Flanakin

Patrick Flanakin — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:41:41 +0000

Scott,

Regarding Mark Johnson’s book, it sure is a shame that we continue to appreciate the wondrous beauty of nature, but seem to ignore who created it (i.e. God through the Lord Jesus Christ). That beauty would not be there to photograph without Him creating it. I know you are a Christian, however, many are not that review your blog and I am putting this plug in for the Creator since He is not mentioned in photography circles nearly as much as He should be.

Pat in Cypress, Texas