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Photography A2ZL is for LUTSupport the Photography A2Zs podcast and improve your camera skills by subscribing on your favorite platform.---🎨 | Main IdeasExploring Look Up Tables (LUTs) and their relevance beyond video editing.The difference between 1D and 3D LUTs, and how they transform your photos.Integrating LUTs with other editing tools for creative photo enhancements.LUTs, or Look Up Tables, change the way we see color in photography, offering photographers the ability to achieve intricate color transformations with effortless ease. Originally meant for...2025-05-2913 min
Photography A2ZK is for KelvinSupport the Photography A2Zs podcast by subscribing on your favorite platform and improve your skills in photography, camera handling, and taking better pictures!---📷 | Main IdeasUnderstanding Kelvin in photography – how it measures color temperature and influences the mood and color of your images.Insights into using Kelvin alongside your camera's white balance to manage and creatively alter the color cast in your photos.Why and how to use custom white balance settings to handle tricky lighting situations in photography.In this insightful episo...2025-04-0313 min
Photography A2ZJ is for JPEGSupport the Photography A2Zs podcast by subscribing on your favorite platform and explore the fascinating world of pictures.
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The intriguing formation of the JPEG format.
How JPEG compression works to reduce file sizes significantly.
The journey and impact of JPEG in today’s digital world.
Discover the rich history of JPEG—a key image format developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group. This episode offers a thorough exploration of how JPEG has become ubiquitous in photography and digital images, tracing its roots back to the late 80s when a groundb...2025-02-0108 min
Photography A2ZI is for ISOSupport the Photography A2Z podcast by subscribing on your favorite platform to improve your photography, whether you're exploring the intricacies of bokeh or perfecting camera settings.
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Understand the role of ISO in the exposure triangle alongside aperture and shutter speed.
Learn how adjusting ISO settings affects image quality, especially in low-light conditions.
Explore creative uses of ISO, like purposefully introducing grain for artistic effect.
Get ready to unravel the fundamentals of ISO in this episode2025-01-1111 min
Photography A2ZH is for HDRSubscribe to Photography A-Z and explore photography wonders, including topics like aperture, on your favorite platforms!
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Understanding HDR and its role in expanding dynamic range in photography.
Tips for capturing HDR images effectively and software options for merging exposures.
The versatility of HDR techniques in improving both traditional and RAW file photos.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is an intriguing technique that involves merging multiple images of the same scene, each with different exposure levels, into a single image. This allows photographers to capture a broader range of tones and det...2025-01-0416 min
Photography A2ZG is for GoboSupport the Photography A2Z podcast and improve your photography skills by subscribing on your favorite platform to explore photography techniques like using aperture to achieve stunning bokeh effects.---📸 | What You'll Get Out Of It1. Discover the different types of gobos and their impact on your images, from steel for durability to glass for precision and plastic for versatility.2. Learn how to use gobos in combination with grids to create sharp, defined patterns and explore DIY options for per...2024-12-1815 min
Photography A2ZF is for F-StopSubscribe to Photography A2Z on your favorite platform to sharpen your photography skills using the power of f-stop, and achieve stunning bokeh effects!---📸 | How To Apply ItDiscover how f-stop influences exposure and depth of field directly affecting your photos.Learn to interpret the f-stop scale to confidently manage lighting in various shooting conditions.Understand the artistic potential of f-stop for storytelling and creating moods with your camera.In episode six of Photography A to Z, Perry Lawrence explores the...2024-12-1016 min
Photography A2ZE is for Exposure TriangleSupport the Photography A2Z podcast by subscribing on your favorite platform to explore ways to improve your camera skills and capture stunning pictures.---📸 | What You'll Get Out Of ItUnderstand the components of the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.Learn how balancing these elements can amplify the emotion and creativity in your photographs.Discover practical tips on using the exposure triangle creatively, from freezing time to creating dreamy landscapes.--- At the hear...2024-11-2217 min
Photography A2ZD is for Depth of FieldSupport the Photography A2Z podcast by subscribing on your favorite platform and discover the intriguing aspects of photography, camera functionality, and picture-taking including the concept of depth of field.---📷 | Main IdeasThe relationship between aperture, distance, and focal length, and how these factors affect depth of field.Differences and applications of shallow vs. deep depth of field in photography genres.Creative storytelling through the intentional use of depth of field.In "D is for Depth of Field," listeners learn how depth of fie...2024-11-1515 min
Photography A2ZC Is For Camera ObscuraSupport Photography A to Z by subscribing on your favorite platform and exploring the fascinating world of photography techniques, like the camera obscura!---📷 | Main IdeasDiscover the ancient origins and evolution of the camera obscura, beginning from prehistoric times to its influence during the Renaissance.Learn how the camera obscura served as a foundational tool for early observations of light and its impact on art, science, and the birth of photography.Explore how contemporary artists and attractions continue to utilize the camera obscura for cre...2024-11-0715 min
Photography A2ZB Is For BokehMain Themes:Definition and Etymology: Bokeh refers to the aesthetic quality of blur in out-of-focus areas of a photograph. The term originates from the Japanese word "boke" meaning "blur" or "haze".Technical Aspects: Achieving pleasing bokeh involves using a fast lens with a wide aperture (e.g., f/2.8 or wider), a longer focal length, and increasing the distance between the subject and the background.Aesthetic Considerations: Bokeh is subjective and often described as "good" or "bad". Good bokeh is generally characterized by smooth, round, and aesthetically pleasing blurred highlights, while bad bokeh can be distracting with harsh edges...2024-11-0718 min
Photography A2ZA Is For ApertureAperture refers to the opening in a camera lens that controls the amount of light passing through to the sensor. It is measured in f-stops (e.g., f/2.8, f/8). A smaller f-stop number indicates a larger aperture and more light entering the camera.Key Takeaways:Exposure Triangle: Aperture is one of three primary factors affecting exposure, alongside shutter speed and ISO. These elements work together to determine the brightness and overall look of a photograph."Aperture is one of three camera settings — along with ISO and shutter speed — that impact how well (or not) your photo is e...2024-11-0315 min