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tfttf536 - Of Pets, Lice and Snowflakes
Updated: 2012-02-10 01:46:01
Description: Today Chris talks about pet photography and three-point lighting, our singing friend Brandt is back, and Chris talks about snow flake photography with his guest Don Komarechka. Also: lice? Show Links: Snowflakes by Don Komarechka Workshops with Chri...more...

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tfttf535 - The Making Of The Making Of
Updated: 2012-02-02 02:20:41
Description: Brandt wants to know if he should upgrade to the new Nikon D4, landscape photographer Ed has been volunteered by his wife to take candid shots at a valentines dinner and Allan Attridge is back talking with Chris about the making of the making of. Sho...more...

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tfttf534 - Mystery VHS Tape
Updated: 2012-01-26 01:19:03
Description: Chris talks about his GPS workflow, or rather of what is left of it and how he deals with it now. Mark has a question about medium format scanners, Chris is now on the new Rest of Everest feed in High Definition. Also find out what is on the mystery ...more...

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tfttf532 video - Making of Episode 532
Updated: 2012-01-21 19:57:58
Description: 532 from Chris Marquardt on Vimeo. Download the high quality video for this episode Today Chris will give you a look behind the scenes of how episode 532 of Tips from the Top Floor was made from start to finish. Hope you enjoy the little look behind ...more...

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tfttf532 - KODAK filed for bankruptcy
Updated: 2012-01-19 15:40:00
Description: Today is Q&A time! Jonathan asks about bokeh and prime lenses, Chris wants to know how to archive photos for long term storage. Also KODAK has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, so Chris will take a closer look at that. Show Links: 2012 Works...more...

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tfttf531 - PMA and Snow Exposure
Updated: 2012-01-13 01:58:21
Description: Today Chris will discuss some of the new cameras and things that have come out for PMA, such as the Nikon D4, Fuji X-Pro1, Canon G1 X, XQD cards and Lightroom 4 beta. Guest: Martin Bailey will talk with Chris about difficult exposures in snow. Show L...more...

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tfttf530 - Is the DSLR on its way out?
Updated: 2012-01-05 00:45:03
Description: In this episode Chris picks up on the possibility of DSLRs going away and what he thinks about it, gives tips about posing and lighting to emphasize gender in photography, and about printing and what image stabilizers are good for. Show Links: Get Y...more...

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tfttf529 - The Perfect Camera
Updated: 2011-12-15 01:53:33
Description: Chris gives tips about camera shopping, DSLRs, Micro Four-Thirds and EVIL cameras, color spaces and his pet peeve: stuff that camera sales people try to make you buy. Also, Red Dwarf fans in and around London, send me a mail, I have an extra ticket t...more...

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tfttf528 - Kids, Music, Stability
Updated: 2011-12-02 01:46:30
Description: Just three weeks left to Christmas, will Chris get all the presents together in time? Listen in as he answers listener questions about how to hold a DSLR (a topic that is not only very basic, but also very important to get right), a children’s ...more...

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tfttf527 - DSLR Video - part 3 of 3
Updated: 2011-11-24 17:00:42
Description: Chris explains some of the important basics around exposure, contrast and colors. Did you know that getting or setting a good black point is crucial in how the contrasts of an image are perceived? Also, Allan Attridge is back for the grand finale of ...more...

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tfttf526 - DSLR video - part 2 of 3
Updated: 2011-11-18 23:07:57
Description: Today Chris covers everything from sports photography to the Adobe pricing model announcement to part 2 of the DSLR video discussion with film maker Allan Attridge. Also make sure to listen to an interview Chris has done at the Two Hosers podcast! Up...more...

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tfttf525 - DSLR Video - part 1 of 3
Updated: 2011-11-10 22:57:25
Description: Chris talks with Allan Attridge about DSLR video production. How important is equipment and how about going to film school? Find out what the most important things are when it comes to DSLR video production! To learn more about the 2012 Snow Monkeys ...more...

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tfttf524 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Snow Monkeys & Hokkaido Winter Wildlife Wonderland
Updated: 2011-11-07 12:00:03
Description: Martin Bailey and Chris Marquardt are teaming up to bring you a series of amazing winter wildlife workshops in Japan! You have the chance to see and photograph the world famous snow monkeys, the red-crowned cranes of which there only a few hundred le...more...

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tfttf523 - A Lesser Photographer
Updated: 2011-11-05 15:47:03
Description: Photo: Martin Bailey Chris talks to C.J. Chilvers, writer of “A Lesser Photographer: 10 Principles for Rediscovering What Matters”, a manifesto about creativity in photography. Show Links: A Lesser Photographer - The Manifesto A Lesser P...more...

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tfttf522 - Future Proofing (the DIGITAL episode)
Updated: 2011-10-21 00:56:54
Description: No celluloid has been harmed in making this episode, it is entirely digital! Chris talks about  using an iPad for photography, video in DSLRs, ways to trigger flashes and strobes and about future-proofing your digital photography. Show Links: iPad ...more...

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tfttff521 - Making Kodak Film
Updated: 2011-10-15 14:05:21
Description: Bob Shanebrook worked at Eastman Kodak Company for 35 years, he was involved in nearly all aspects of the Kodak black-and-white and professional film business. Find out all the things you always wanted to know as Chris talks to Bob about all aspects ...more...

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tfttf520 - Toronto Tintype
Updated: 2011-10-07 00:18:22
Description: Come with us to Peterborough County Jail, find out about Argyrotype, an alternative printing process, learn about a guerrilla negative scanning method using an iPhone and listen to an interview with Paul Sergeant of the Toronto Tintype Studio Show Li...more...

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tfttf519 - Meet Napoleon
Updated: 2011-09-24 19:04:51
Description: This episode has been recorded together with the participants of the Toronto Urban Photography workshop. Here them discuss how much you can trust the display on your camera, how much you can trust the histogram, what to look for at exposure around br...more...

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tfttf518 - Red Scale Lens Flare
Updated: 2011-09-15 01:49:07
Description: Today: the review of the winner photo of the August Washington D.C. workshop, Carolyn has a question about an extended range XR Redscale film, and Chris talks about flare, how bad it is, or how bad it is not, and how you can avoid it. If you want to....more...

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tfttf517 - Great Big Camera
Updated: 2011-09-09 00:44:50
Description: Darren Samuelson built a great big camera and took it on a road-trip through the United States. Chris talks with Darren about how the camera came about and what the pitfalls and the successes were. The exhibition at the Inclusions Gallery in San Fran...more...

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tfttf516 - Triangulation
Updated: 2011-08-24 17:14:12
Description: Last week while Chris was in San Francisco, he had the chance to spend some time up in Petaluma to visit Leo Laporte’s new TWiT Brickhouse studio and be a guest on Leo’s Triangulation show to talk about virtually anything. So here’s...more...

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tfttf515 - Martin Bailey
Updated: 2011-08-16 23:00:57
Description: Chris speaks with Martin Bailey, photographer in Japan. They discuss printing, portraiture and how to make a 2100 (yes, two thousand one hundred) millimeter lens and avoid camera shake from passing cars while shooting video of the moon. Show Links: ...more...

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tfttf514 - Chasing the Light - Ibarionex Perello
Updated: 2011-08-05 01:31:21
Description: Today Chris talks about light with Ibarionex Perello, photographer and author of “Chasing the Light”. Show Links: Ibarionex Perello - on Twitter - on facebook - on Google+ Chasing the Light - video trailer - the book - the podcast The C...more...

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tfttf513 - Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Focus
Updated: 2011-07-21 02:33:57
Description: Why focus? How much? What about depth of field (or depth of focus?) How about a pinhole camera? Influence of sensor size on focus? Focus & recompose technique. Back button focus. Auto vs. manual focus. The focus trap. Focus limiting. Bokeh. Macro...more...

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tfttf512 - Circle of Confusion
Updated: 2011-06-30 00:51:08
Description: Chris gives a quick update on the Marquardt International Pinhole, Adrian has a question about the music on the show, Justin got caught in the circle of confusion and what to watch out for if you want to use a lens on your camera that has not been ma...more...

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tfttf511 - European No Metering Shootout
Updated: 2011-06-08 16:48:21
Description: Chris, Sean, Michelle and Allan each shot a roll of film without using a light meter - and the results were all well exposed. Using the “Sunny 16″ rule and trusting their instincts, they were able to pull off perfect exposures in changing...more...

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tfttf510 - Chris Marquardt on Mostly Photo
Updated: 2011-06-01 15:21:08
Description: Chris was a guest on TWiT’s Mostly Photo with Lisa Bettany and Leo Laporte. Here is the video. » Download the episode as an MP3 ...more...

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tfttf509 - Back on the grid
Updated: 2011-05-19 23:26:51
Description: Chris is finally back from the Himalayan Workshop, a trek that turned into more of an adventure than planned. Today Chris covers technical, analog and creative topics: Ben wants to know why cameras still use mechanical shutters, Jim has a question ab...more...

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tfttf508 - Almost off the grid
Updated: 2011-04-16 22:25:41
Description: Chris sends in his first episode from the 2011 Himalayan Workshop. He and Monika talk about gear, about alternatives and about about how to get the temperature of developer chemistry right at 18,000 feet elevation. Show Links: Himalayan Workshops...more...

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tfttf507 - Blame Canada (Everything About The Invisible Camera)
Updated: 2011-04-01 03:00:13
Description: Listen to Chris Marquardt and Allan Attridge talk about all things Invisible Camera » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: Watch the video, part 1 - part 2 Allan Attridge - Filmmaker Spürsinn - Analog Photography Supplies Chris Marquar...more...

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tfttf506 - Special: The Invisible Camera Q and A
Updated: 2011-03-22 17:00:01
Description: The Invisible Camera has stirred up a whole lot of questions. Chris answers them on this special episode. Show Links: The Invisible Camera Music by lastfuture » Download the MP3 for this episode » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show ...more...

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tfttf505 - Light Meters, Landscapes, Beanbags - Donate for Japan at http://tfttf.com
Updated: 2011-03-16 23:44:28
Description: Just in case you wondered, “Digital Photography Tips from the Top Floor” is now “Photography Tips from the Top Floor”. Today Wallace wants to know if you really have to shoot landscapes with f/22, Andreas asks what a light met...more...

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tfttf504 - Compression Myth
Updated: 2011-03-04 02:36:13
Description: Today Chris will once and for all give you the answer to the question if long focal lengths really compress perspective or if that’s just a myth. Peter wants to find out about shooting indoors, Shakeel tells us about old town Alexandria and the...more...

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tfttf503 - The Marquardt International Pinhole
Updated: 2011-02-18 00:07:07
Description: Chris is building a camera: the Marquardt International Pinhole, a camera built by a German that is designed to accept graflok 4×5″ international backs.. what could go wrong? Francois wants to travel with his camera gear and make sure that...more...

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tfttf502 - 5000 Slides
Updated: 2011-02-11 05:22:30
Description: Chris tells the story of an unusual vertical panorama group shot from the first workshop of this season. Also: the inverse hybrid process where you create wet prints of digital images, and what to look out for when scanning 5000 negatives. Show Links...more...

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tfttf501 - Bromoil
Updated: 2011-02-04 01:59:57
Description: Photo: George Smyth Today Chris will talk about setting up a photo blog, he has just built his own large-format camera and the guest on the show is photographer George Smyth who will tell us about the bromiol process, a very special way to make photo...more...

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tftff500 - Effing 500
Updated: 2011-01-27 01:56:15
Description: We did it! Five hundred episodes of Tips from the Top Floor. Actually YOU did it!! Why? Because without anyone listening to Tips from the Top Floor and appreciating it, the should would’ve vanished long ago, so thanks to every single one of you...more...

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tfttf499 video - What Color Actually Is 3/3 - Photo Day 2010
Updated: 2011-01-21 09:00:20
Description: Watch in high quality (right click to save) Chris Marquardt and Ray Maxwell talk about what color actually is. And it’s not as straightforward as one might think… Show Links: Checkout the Photoday 2009 Videos » Get the show for free in iTunes ...more...

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tfttf498 - Learning Learning Learning
Updated: 2011-01-20 03:39:24
Description: Today’s show is packed with photography goodness. Justin wants to know how much noise is too much noise, Steve talks about photographer Brad Washburn and his amazing pictures, Rick asks for tips on how to teach photography to his friends and Ch...more...

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tfttf497 video - What Color Actually Is 2/3 - Photo Day 2010
Updated: 2011-01-14 02:54:14
Description: Watch in high quality (right click to save) Chris Marquardt and Ray Maxwell talk about what color actually is. And it’s not as straightforward as one might think… Show Links: Checkout the Photoday 2009 Videos » Get the show for free in iTunes ...more...

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tfttf496 - Weapon Of Choice
Updated: 2011-01-04 01:45:38
Description: In this slightly differently formatted episode, Chris muses about changing his most important motto: It’s not the camera, it’s the photographer, dummy! Is it? Really? This episode has a companion blog entry here. » Download the MP3 for t...more...

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tfttf495 - From 2010 to 2011
Updated: 2010-12-31 03:02:05
Description: In this year-end show, Chris goes over some of the successes and failures of 2010, he announces the new version of PocketChris and talks with his guest Monika about developing film in coffee. At 16,000 ft elevation. » Download the MP3 for this episo...more...

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tfttf494 video - What Color Actually Is 1/3 - Photo Day 2010
Updated: 2010-12-20 17:00:40
Description: Watch in high quality (right click to save) Chris Marquardt (http://www.chrismarquardt.com) and Ray Maxwell (http://maxwellmultimedia.com/Site/Welcome.html) talk about what color actually is. And it’s not as straightforward as one might think&#...more...

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tfttf493 - PocketChris
Updated: 2010-12-18 02:27:16
Description: Another round of great questions from the listeners! Why is Chris still on flickr? What microphone to use for a DSLR? Taking pictures of a choir, from 60 ft away, with a 70mm lens. Scanning cross processed film the right way. Also: latest news about ...more...

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tfttf492 - A Journey
Updated: 2010-12-02 04:49:25
Description: Chris talks about an image work-flow using folders, he answers questions about ND filters and flash diffusers and he discusses the 2011 Himalayan Trek with Jon Miller, host of The Rest of Everest. You will also find out about Chris’ journey int...more...

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tfttf491 video - Marketing Your Photography 3/3 - Photo Day 2010
Updated: 2010-11-26 17:00:26
Description: Watch in high quality (right click to save) Chris Marquardt (http://www.chrismarquardt.com) and Frederick van Johnson (http://www.frederickvan.com) talk about how to market your photography in the world of social media. Show Links: Frederick van Joh...more...

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tfttf490 video - Marketing Your Photography 2/3 - Photo Day 2010
Updated: 2010-11-19 17:00:07
Description: Watch in high quality (right click to save) Chris Marquardt (http://www.chrismarquardt.com) and Frederick van Johnson (http://www.frederickvan.com) talk about how to market your photography in the world of social media. Show Links: Frederick van Joh...more...

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tfttf489 video - Marketing Your Photography 1/3 - Photo Day 2010
Updated: 2010-11-13 18:10:43
Description: Watch in high quality (right click to save) Chris Marquardt (http://www.chrismarquardt.com) and Frederick van Johnson (http://www.frederickvan.com) talk about how to market your photography in the world of social media. Show Links: Frederick van Joh...more...

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tfttf488 - The Post Digital Photography Era
Updated: 2010-11-04 01:37:32
Description: Follow Chris on his journey learning lots of new things about a medium he was sure to have thoroughly understood. Also learn about telephoto extenders and categorizing your images. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: How do you fight th...more...

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“You Know What” reminder for show 500
Updated: 2010-11-02 01:25:23
Description: Just another short reminder that I’m putting something special together for TFTTF show 500. To join in just send an email to tfttfsecret (at) gmail.com and you’ll get instructions on what to do. -Ravsitar the Release Pixie » Download the MP3...more...

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tfttf487 - The Canada Video Episode
Updated: 2010-10-28 22:32:20
Description: Guest on today’s show: Allan Attridge, film maker from Canada. In this slightly unusual episode, Chris and Allan discuss DSLR video shooting, the technology and what film making is really about. Also on the show: is there a mathematical way to ...more...

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tfttf486 - Does Digital Photography Make Us Unhappy?
Updated: 2010-10-21 23:55:22
Description: Today’s show features an intro by Olivia, an overview of Chris’ upcoming projects, a discussion of Back Button Focus and how it can help you get better exposure, and some food for thought: does digital photography make us unhappy? Dan Gil...more...

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“You Know What” for show 500
Updated: 2010-10-08 01:54:16
Description: Forthose of you who have been around awhile, I’ve done some special surprises for Chris every now and again. And I think it’s time for another one for show 500. To join in just send an email to tfttfsecret (at) gmail.com and you’ll ...more...

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tfttf485 - Toronto Urban Photography
Updated: 2010-09-26 03:54:04
Description: It’s the end of the second day of the 2010 Toronto Urban Photography Workshop, the group is having a blast (and a slice of pizza) and we’re about to leave to the roof of the building to take some spectacular night skyline pictures. Chris ...more...

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tfttf484 - Practice, Experiment, Delete - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-09-13 22:41:47
Description: Chris says he takes pictures with the purpose of deleting them later. Often, he just does it to practice his style and shooting much like an athlete who practices his sport. This frees up Chris to experiment, make mistakes and try things he wouldn’...more...

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tfttf483 - Photokina 2010 is upon us - live guest: Ibarionex Perello
Updated: 2010-09-09 00:58:35
Description: This show was recorded via video chat before a live online audience, my guest is Ibarionex Perello of The Candid Frame. Among other things we discuss what triggers a photographer select a photo (or not select one) and some tea leaf reading around Pho...more...

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tfttf482 - Depicting Scale - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-09-06 16:00:44
Description: This week’s subject is SCALE, and it’s hard to do with landscape photography. Some think that if it’s big, the more wide angle the better. But that’s contrary to what you really should do. Wide Angle distorts things making things that are clo...more...

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tfttf481 - People Photography - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-08-31 01:58:36
Description: But how do you approach them? Leo says he’s too shy to go up and ask, especially when in another country. Chris says that asking is not only the nice thing to do, but also the legal thing to do. The easiest way is to signal and use gestures that ex...more...

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tfttf480 - Review Assignment “TIME but no clocks” and new “AIR with no balloons!” - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-08-23 16:00:16
Description: Salton Seas Relentless Time is the first one. A time lapse shot which shows the stars moving along the night sky while an old, rusty trailer continues vigil. Leo also says the sepia color adds to the aged concept of the trailer. Well done. Unwanted, ...more...

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tfttf479 - Stereo
Updated: 2010-08-18 01:39:48
Description: It’s an Autobahn show again! Chris is in the middle of finishing up workshops and preparing for new ones, coming up next: Dresden, Germany and Toronto, Canada. Latest news on the broken hard drive issue: everything is back to normal. Don’...more...

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tfttf478 - Back from Everest - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-08-16 16:00:40
Description: Chris is back from Mount Everest and is here to talk about his trip and the high climbing photography he did. Chris says that Everest was wonderful. Physically exhausting, but refreshing to the soul. Show Links: » Leo Laporte - [.....more...

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tfttf477 - Flash Synchronization Times - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-08-09 16:00:25
Description: Chris wants to talk about the difference between flash times on a DSLR. A DSLR has a mirror that shows the image in the viewfinder and when you press the shutter, the mirror swings out of the way. There’s also a curtain which also flips up to clear...more...

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tfttf476 - Wake-up Call
Updated: 2010-08-05 21:48:59
Description: Warning, extended format today - you might want to walk an extra round with the dog, iron some more clothes or drive a few additional times around the block. Chris reports on his recent US workshop tour, he’s be-mourning the crashed (and not ba...more...

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tfttf475 - Video with the 5D MK2 and firmware update - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-08-02 16:00:13
Description: Chris is preparing to go back to Mount Everest for more high climbing photography. Leo’s Canon 5D Mk II got a firmware upgrade that allows for 24p recording. Show Links: » Leo Laporte - [...] ...more...

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tfttf474 - Review Assignment “Spring, with no flowers” and next “Time, but no clocks” - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-07-26 16:00:22
Description: The first one is from Pixel Pusher and is called Spring. A very colorful shot of two ladybugs getting “randy.” Secondly, Mat Frazier’s Handoff. Lastly, “Planting Seeds” by Laura Joquist. Showing planting, which is always done in the Spring....more...

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tfttf473 - Taking pictures of people - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-07-19 16:00:13
Description: First, always try and shoot images that are candid. Natural shots of people being themselves and don’t realize their being photographed. Show Links: » Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy » The TWiT netcast network » Tech [...] ...more...

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tfttf472 - Depth of Field in Macro Photography
Updated: 2010-07-12 16:00:01
Description: A true macro is where the image is as big as the picture itself. With DSLRs, you can get a dedicated macro lens which gives you a LOT of depth of field, whereas shooting on a point and shoot macro setting gives you very little depth of field. There i...more...

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tfttf471 - Do I Need That New Lens?
Updated: 2010-07-09 00:50:01
Description: Let’s try to find out how important that new lens really is. Chris talks about some of the behind-the-scenes things around PocketChris. Also, Chris will speak about his work at the San Francisco Apple store on Jul/26 at 6:30pm. The Trek Shirt C...more...

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tfttf470 - Getting your colors right - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-07-05 16:00:34
Description: Chris wants to talk about getting your colors right today. When you shoot images where color is important - like flowers - or if you don’t get the skin tone right, you need to balance out the white balance to get it right. It’s all about color te...more...

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tfttf469 - Everything Is Good For Something
Updated: 2010-06-30 23:14:02
Description: How curious are you? Do you try out things? Put them to the test? Do you put one and one together and apply the results to photography? Also: Chris releases PocketChris, an interactive photography book in the form of a FREE iPhone app that lets you p...more...

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tfttf468 - Analog Photography - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-06-28 16:00:48
Description: Chris Marquardt joins us to talk about old school, analog photography. When did you shoot your last roll of film? The great impact of digital photography is that you take a lot more images and you have greater control of managing the image (called th...more...

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tfttf467 - Review Assignment “Iron Photographer 2″ & next Assignment “Iron Photographer 3″ - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-06-21 16:00:51
Description: kasperhor’s Shadow Heart - using a ring and a book, and showing shadow to reveal a heart. Bear Heart, uses an affect to create heart shaped lights floating thanks to a trick of the aperture and a tiny heart shaped hole. Our next assignment - “Spr...more...

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tfttf466 - Backlit Helicopter Photography
Updated: 2010-06-19 19:04:19
Description: Chris talks about how to shoot from a helicopter without getting camera shake. Learn what a backside illuminated (or back-lit) camera sensor is. The Trek Shirt contest is over, winners will be announced next week. Introduce your camera club here on T...more...

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tfttf465 - Image Data Work-flow
Updated: 2010-06-14 16:00:45
Description: How to get through all the pictures you have, save the images you want. Chris marks bad images he wants to toss. Images that are out of focus, pointing to the floor, etc. Just blaze through them. It’s like photo triage looking for the obvious junk....more...

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tfttf464 - Trust The Impulse
Updated: 2010-06-12 21:21:39
Description: Chris talks about the right moment, the inner impulse and how you can learn to listen more to your trigger finger and less to your inner critic. On the tech side he discusses Lightroom camera profiles and how they influence the image. » Download...more...

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tfttf463 - Shooting Events - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-06-07 16:00:44
Description: Have you ever been asked to shoot a party, wedding, or some other event? Chris recommends going to the event area ahead of time to get the lay of the land, know where the light is falling at the time of the event, pre-do your light balance. Talk to t...more...

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tfttf462 - fahr’n fahr’n fahr’n auf der Autobahn
Updated: 2010-06-03 23:44:36
Description: Chris is on the Autobahn on his way to Berlin in preparations for a photography weekend. » Download the MP3 for this episode Show Links: The Impossible Project Link 2 » Get the show for free in iTunes » Get the show for free using RSS ...more...

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tfttf461 - Macro Photography - Tech Guy
Updated: 2010-05-31 16:00:21
Description: Macro is where you make small things really big. Closeup photography. Leo LOVES Macro photography. Point and shoot cameras have macro modes, but DSLRs really need a specialized Macro lens to get the best results. Chris likes the 100mm Macro lens so h...more...

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tfttf460 video - Everest Trek 2010 Teaser
Updated: 2010-05-27 02:52:22
Description: [See post to watch Flash video] Watch in high quality (right click to save) Here is a look at Everest Trek 2010 - The Highest Photography Workshop In The World. This video will give you a preview on what is about to come, enjoy! Show Links: Everest ...more...

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