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Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 Time Lapse Test

2012-11-06

I have just purchased a Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8 for use during time lapse filming. Here is an initial test.

iPhone Time Lapse

2012-05-04

As an experiment, I decided to create, edit and publish a time lapse video using just my iPhone 4S. Here are the results:

I used iMotion HD and iMovie. This would not be possible without the ability for applications to share content between them. I would encourage iOS developers to take this into consideration when building apps, rather trying to bolt in every possible piece of functionality into a given app.

Stunning landscape photography by Peter Zeglis

2012-04-16

These images, reminiscent of work by Ansel Adams, were taken in Iceland by Peter Zeglis.

More of his Iceland project can be seen here.

Random Excellence - Kevin O'Mara

2012-01-20

I came across Kevin’s work on a small social networking site. I found myself enjoying a great deal, because his work always stands out for it’s creative composition and attention to detail. His work does not employ heavy post processing, nor does it rely on gimmicky filters or techniques. It stands out for itself, and as a result I keep coming back to it.

A month of black and white

2012-01-18

For the past month I have set myself the challenge of shooting primarily in black and white. The purpose of this was to change my way of thinking while shooting, and rather than happening upon compositions that work well in monochrome. These are the results:

Beijing Traffic

2011-11-26

A short time lapse video of an evening of Beijing traffic. Shot using a Canon EOS 5D.

Music credit: Blue Bhikku by Meturi

Flickr vs Vimeo

2011-11-14

Let me start by saying that I love Flickr. I host all my photography content there. Not too long ago, they introduced video. They imposed limitations around file size, and a maximum length of 90 seconds.

These limitations make sense. High quality video has high bandwidth costs, and the time limit places creative constraints that are consistent with Flickr’s photographic background. The short videos are, in their own words, “long photos”.

However, with this in mind they simply cannot skimp on quality. The encoder they are using may result in a small deliverable, but it is evident that the picture quality suffers significantly. Compare the same short video uploaded to Vimeo and Flickr. The detail in the foliage is visibly better with Vimeo.

Flickr

Vimeo

It may not seem like much, but the Flickr user base is a discerning community and until Flickr delivers a higher bitrate for my money, I shall be going elsewhere for video hosting.

Simple levitation

2011-08-24

I love the simple fun in these levitation shots from yowayowacamera.

Random Excellence - MacArthur.K

2011-06-24

I only know of MacArthur.K’s work through her flickr account, but I believe it to be a body of work that speaks very much for itself.

Random Excellence - Udit Manektala

2011-06-20

There is a lot of work out there that I admire. It inspires me, and I’d like to start sharing that inspiration. Therefore, I’m starting these “Random Excellence” posts. The subject of this post is Udit Manektala, a friend and colleague of mine. I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do. Here is an extremely small slice of what he’s done:

All by Udit Manektala.