Links recommended by members of the Venice Camera Club.
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New Additions
- Wren created screen shots showing how to create custom book pages in Photoshop. (Be sure to read the a the links to the Art of Engineering site first.)
- Watering Hole in Nkorho Pan
Recommended by Eileen - I keep watching to see if I'll see John setting up his camera. (Click on AfriCam.com logo in upper left to view other African Web Cameras.)
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Member's Websites
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Area Camera Club Websites
- DImage
Digital Imaging group in Sarasota, Florida
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Discussion, Newsletters, Education and Training
- Adobe Photoshop Tutorials (with ratings)
John Mabardi recommends it, specially for folks who use Photoshop for digital art
- National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
Many VCC members belong to NAPP. Great magazine, seminars, plus free shipping from B+H.
- RadiantVista.com
Photoshop Tutorials (requires high-speed internet connection)
- ImagingTips.com
A new website Wren is putting together.
- Color Management - Printing to Match Your Monitor
Calibration information recommend by John Hazard ... although written by someone with a Mac, much of the info applies to PCs and there are even downloads for people with PCs as well as MACs
- FredMiranda.com
A site recommended by Jim Schwabel who says: It has reviews, comments and ratings by people who own the equipment.
- photo-i Digital Photography
A UK site recommended by Bob Dein who says: It's run by Vincent Oliver, a Brit, with the typical dry Brit humor.
- Here are some Photoshop and photography tutorial websites John Hazard recommends. Check them out and send along a description we can include here.
ChainStyle Tutorials
Russell Brown Tips & Techniques
Luminous Landscape
Photo.net
Photoshop Support
- DImage
Digital Camera Group in Sarasota, meets monthly.
- Tim Grey - Digital Darkroom Questions
Newsletter with questions and answers ... it's free (unless you want to pay and then he'll answer your questions).
- Yahoo Groups:
(These are public groups, to just browse you don't need to join Yahoo.)
QImage
I've gotten many useful tips from this group, and not just on using Qimage which I think is great. -Wren
Digital Photo Editing
Discussion of digital photo editing techniques, etc. Maintained by Gregory Georges the author of various "50 Fast ... Techniques" books.
Digital Photography Forum
The largest, most active Yahoo photography group.
Digital B&W Prints
More than you want to know for the most part, but THE place to go if you need help printing black and white.
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Camera Reviews, etc.
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Shopping - Cameras, etc.
- Compare prices at: CNet, Froogle, PriceGrabber
Before you buy, check-out prices at other stores.
- B&H Photo
Extensive product choices. Highly rated service.
- BuyDig.com
Steve says: Have bought cameras, lenses and printers from them. Prices good, ships quickly, no tax or shipping charges, and in one case replaced a printer that was bad (from the factory) with no problem getting the replacement.
- On-line Store Ratings
Before you buy, check-out the rating of unfamilar on-line stores.
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Shopping - Printing Supplies
Sources of ink, paper, mats, frames, etc.
- Atlex
Good prices on Epson and other brand name inks and paper. Since they are in Florida, delivery (UPS ground) is usually over-night, but they have to charge tax.
- InkJetArt
Good source of special papers. I've been very happy with their Micro Ceramic Luster. -Wren
- MIS Associates
Several members use their Continuous Flow ink system.
- Jerry's Artarama
Discount Art Supplies, Mats, Frames, etc.
- ASW Express
Discount Art Supplies, Mats, Frames, etc.
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Shopping - Other Accessories
Sources for memory cards, external drives, etc.
- NewEgg.com
Good prices and high customer satisfaction rating. I've been happy, delivery (UPS ground) is usually 2-3 days. -Wren
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Software Recommendations
Recommended programs, most work on PC's only :(
- FastStone.org
Recommended for full-screen viewing, eMailing, batch-processing, etc. Andrew's FastStone Capture is also a must ... change the settings so it runs when your system starts. —Wren
- Qimage
The only program I use for printing. —Wren
- Smart Recovery
Program recommended by Don Sussman to recover images deleted by mistake from your SD or CF card.
- Bibble
Maybe the best program around for batch processing RAW files. —Wren
- Panorama Factory
Recommended as the best by a friend who sells Panoramas. It works well for me, even when I hand hold. —Wren
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