<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954</id><updated>2011-04-21T11:48:28.943-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Flash Digital Photo</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>nikon-digital-camerasiwahv</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05730440723754311687</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>24</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-6884107179821107970</id><published>2008-04-24T09:42:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-24T06:42:03.157-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Digital Or Film Photography</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;The popularity of digital cameras may have enjoyed amazing increase but film has still an important part to play in photography and will continue to be important for some time, a few years at the least. Film has many advantages that photographers continue to recognize. Major players in the production of film like Kodak is still putting into it millions though experts all agree that digital film will reign supreme in the near future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These are the reasons though why some photographers prefer film over digital:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1) Facilities and Investment&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ordinary people, not only photographers, have invested considerably in photographic equipments that use film. &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Hank-Londoner-Photography.html&gt;Hank Londoner Photography&lt;/a&gt; and lenses still have capabilities that digital photography cannot match. Compared with a high-end professional 35mm camera, a digital camera still lacks facilities that only the traditional camera can provide. A photographer who decides to switch to digital may find himself spending big especially if his lenses, flashes and other accessories are not &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Robert-Hunt-Photography.html&gt;Robert Hunt Photography&lt;/a&gt; with a new digital system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2) Wide Angle&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The absence of extreme wide-angle lenses and a slow start-up time are two of the most disadvantages of even the best digital cameras. 35mm cameras modifies to digital bodies usually employ a CCD image sensor that is smaller, usually around 245mm x 16mm) as opposed to the 36mm x 24mm x 35mm film that results to a narrow angle. Photographers who are fans of wide angles may find the traditional 35mm more of their liking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3) Action&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Film cameras also offer an advantage during fast-changing and unpredictable photography scenarios. Unlike digital camera that uses batteries than can ran out in the most unexpected time, a 35mm camera can be easily switched on and ready for use whenever you need take a shot. Moreover, digital cameras usually take several seconds before you can use it &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Mark-Ford-Photography.html&gt;Mark Ford Photography&lt;/a&gt; obviously is a disadvantage for photographers who wants to capture actions which cant be repeated anymore.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4) Tough Conditions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Film cameras are also sturdier equipments than their digital counterparts and can withstand harsh conditions that photography may demand in the line of work. Count on film to be more reliable than digital especially when your are working in a not-so-good weather conditions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5) Comparing Costs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When it comes to cost, film and digital advantages and disadvantages vary considerably depending on the usage. A photographer with a film budget amounting to thousands of dollars in one year may find digital camera more practical. But if you are not a busy photographer, your income may not defray the cost of going digital.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Michael Colucci is a technical writer for    photography-tips.org Photography Tips - A site that offers free tips and resources on photography&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2173096438541510954-6884107179821107970?l=michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/feeds/6884107179821107970/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2173096438541510954&amp;postID=6884107179821107970' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/6884107179821107970'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/6884107179821107970'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/2008/04/digital-or-film-photography.html' title='Digital Or Film Photography'/><author><name>nikon-digital-camerasiwahv</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05730440723754311687</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-7344380276233335769</id><published>2008-04-24T09:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-24T06:28:17.719-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Never Buy A Canon PowerShot SD750 Digital Elph Camera</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Can you name at least three problems with the Canon PowerShot SD750 Digital Elph Camera? If you &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Dental-Photography-Equipment.html&gt;Dental Photography Equipment&lt;/a&gt; then maybe you shouldn't even be considering buying one. I'm not suggesting, that the SD750 is a terrible camera, I'm just suggesting that you should know what your getting before you buy it. Knowing the flaws &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Chuck-Lewis-Photography.html&gt;Chuck Lewis Photography&lt;/a&gt; a digital camera &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Picture-People-Photography.html&gt;Picture People Photography&lt;/a&gt; a Canon) before you buy is the key factor in your after purchase satisfaction. Let's consider some of the problems with the SD750 Digital Elph.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If your one of those consumers who is considering upgrading their PowerShot SD500 to a SD750 because of the large LCD screen, be careful. The SD750 has a 3 inch LCD screen. However, the big LCD is really not enough to make the upgrade worthwhile. While megapixels and image sensor are the same between the two cameras, the image quality is not. Images shot in less than ideal light using the flash turn out much more detailed on the SD500. Possibly due to slightly different lenses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The technical definition for chromatic aberration (sometimes called purple fringing) is what happens, when a camera lens has problems focusing different wavelengths of light onto a common focal plane. In layman's terms, what you will see is a mild to extremely blurred picture. The PowerShot SD750 seems to have a bit too much chromatic aberration, especially shooting in wide angle mode with the aperture at it's maximum setting. Since this flaw is very specific to certain wavelengths (colors), you may or may not see this artifact in your images.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As with many cameras in this category, you'll notice a degradation in your ability to take more than one picture in rapid succession with the SD750. The prime culprits here are slow SD memory cards, and weak batteries. The flash, and the now larger LCD contribute to the problem. What can help, is buying the fastest speed memory cards you can, and quality batteries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While this is not an exclusive list, a couple of other items to be concerned with are:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- no optical viewfinder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- a less than intuitive menu and control system&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- an excessive number of features for a ultra compact, that you'll probably never use&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- no manual exposure settings available&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- short battery life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- zoom option not usable for shooting videos&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not to suggest you shouldn't buy the PowerShot SD750, just hoping your aware of what your getting into. &lt;a  foolishmumbles /DigitalCameraRecommendations    All digital cameras have some flaws for certain people. What it really comes down to, is how you want to use the camera. I've generally found the the intended photographers particular shooting style is the single most important factor in making a &lt;a  foolishmumbles /DigitalCameraRecommendations    new camera purchase&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2173096438541510954-7344380276233335769?l=michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/feeds/7344380276233335769/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2173096438541510954&amp;postID=7344380276233335769' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/7344380276233335769'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/7344380276233335769'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/2008/04/never-buy-canon-powershot-sd750-digital.html' title='Never Buy A Canon PowerShot SD750 Digital Elph Camera'/><author><name>nikon-digital-camerasiwahv</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05730440723754311687</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-3243871335310977219</id><published>2008-04-22T01:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-21T22:23:52.514-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Basic Photography Technique - How Does A Camera Work?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Don't go crazy buying an expensive camera, but you'd better take &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Aerophotography.html&gt;Aerophotography&lt;/a&gt; little time to find out what camera you'd like. Here are some basic photography technique of a camera.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Basically, all cameras are the same and, given identical film and settings, a cheap camera will take the same photograph as an expensive camera. More money doesn't directly buy your more quality but more control over the image.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A camera is a box with a hole in it. You can make one out of a shoe box with a window of transparent paper on one side and a small hole in the opposite side. Physics teachers call this a 'pinhole camera.' Adding more controls, mainly to do with the lens, produces different types of cameras.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;1. Disposable Camera.&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br&gt; These one-time use cameras are easy to carry and take surprisingly good shots. They are great for people shots at parties.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;2. Compact Camera.&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br&gt; Perfect for snapshots. I like a small, &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Abstract-Photography-Definition.html&gt;Abstract Photography Definition&lt;/a&gt; camera with a flash (for people's faces), a self-timer, a wide-angle lens (28mm for impact), and a panoramic mode (looks cool!). The downside to not having a zoom is that you're limited to the lens provided.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;3. SLR.&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br&gt; The choice of amateur and professional travel photographers. The Single Lens Reflex feature which allows the viewfinder to look through the main lens instead of its own fixed lens allows you to remove and replace the lens. Interchangeable lenses give you more creative control of your shot. You can make a super-wide shot with a 'short' lens, or enlarge a very distant object with a 'long' lens. You can also control the aperture (the size of the hole) which allows you to decide what is, and what is not, in focus. The downside to the SLR is that you now have more equipment to buy and carry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;4. Medium- and Large-Format.&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br&gt; These are bigger versions of the SLR camera which allow you to use larger (and thus higher resolution) film. Mainly used by stock photographers, the equipment is large and heavy and, therefore, inconvenient for basic travel purposes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;5. APS.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt; The Advanced Photo System (called Advantix by Kodak) uses a smaller film - 24mm instead of 36mm - which means the cameras are smaller and lighter. This is good for travelers. However, because the APS is new, there is currently a smaller range of equipment suppliers and film developers available.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Look for a camera with the simplest layout of the features you need and, as with the stock market, only invest in what you understand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more basic photography &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Melbourne-Photography-Courses.html&gt;Melbourne Photography Courses&lt;/a&gt; please visit to   phototips.ohblitz  Photo Tips .  ohblitz  Ohblitz's Photo World  is a photography site about tips, tricks &amp; techniques photography for both beginner and professional.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2173096438541510954-3243871335310977219?l=michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/feeds/3243871335310977219/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2173096438541510954&amp;postID=3243871335310977219' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/3243871335310977219'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/3243871335310977219'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/2008/04/basic-photography-technique-how-does.html' title='Basic Photography Technique - How Does A Camera Work?'/><author><name>nikon-digital-camerasiwahv</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05730440723754311687</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-776700059650708981</id><published>2008-04-22T01:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-21T22:01:08.561-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Diffusion &amp; Softening of Digital Photography Images</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Like many people whove made the switch from film cameras to digital, Ive discovered that the &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Photography-St-Cloud-Mn.html&gt;Photography St Cloud Mn&lt;/a&gt; tools I once used so effectively on my cameras to soften, diffuse and vignette my images for quality finished professional results wont do for digital what they did for film.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Im sure its arguable by some that their diffusers still work fine, and I too have discovered that some tools still work okay under some circumstances; my Ziess Softar #1 seemed to offer decent results when photographing a single subject in the studio but I knew that the black netting diffuser that I used with my Lindahl Bell-o-shade no longer worked on the Nikon D70 zoom lens at the wider angles &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Morphew-Photography.html&gt;Morphew Photography&lt;/a&gt; showing lines in the image. Not a risk I was willing to take professionally so I just stopped using the Lindahl shade and drop-down filters for a while.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then it happened. A savvy carriage trade-minded customer brought in a wall portrait that she had purchased several years ago by a photographer obviously using medium format lens tools like I was used to using in the past with my film camera. She wanted her new wall portraits to have that same softened look. So I arrived at the portrait session armed with my digital camera equipped with the very mild Softar Filter that works at any aperture on any lens thinking that this was good insurance at getting the kind of softness she could live with.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Understand that I knew any diffusion used on an entire family group portrait would be more exaggerated by their relative head sizes but I had explained that to her and she assured me she liked her portrait images very soft.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While the images looked good on the small camera monitor, once I opened them up in Photoshop and printed them out as proofs I knew they were too soft. I called a colleague who is a digital expert and explained to him what I had done. He told me that you simply cannot use on-lens filters anymore for professional softening and diffusion without creating mush on 35mm type digital camera images. This leaves the special effects job now to the computer and not the camera. But Ive tried using Photoshop CS for their diffusion tools and what I get doesnt look like real photography, I complained, The results are terrible. He agreed that Photoshops filters werent the right tools either to mimic the professional photography filters of the past but told me that there is a company that has a software program that is a plug-in for my Photoshop and has filter tools to recreate believable results for various levels of softening and diffusion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The software is called PhotoKit and is available from Pixel Genius for only $49.95. I bought the Mac version and it is wonderful. I have played around with it now and have found that you can get varying degrees of whatever you want that looks similar to what you used to be able to do with your old lens filters and drop-down tools. Even more possibilities are now available to you. One of my favorites is the ability to lasso areas and clear the results of diffusion keeping eyes and teeth sparkly and sharp.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If there is a downside to doing your diffusion this way its that the customer cant really see the results on the proof, so they have to trust your artistic license. But it was like this with retouching too so there will be a short new education curve for your clientele to learn, or to save yourself from disaster you might offer a second proof appointment to show the customer a proof of their selected images with the &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Hallmark-Institute-Photography.html&gt;Hallmark Institute Photography&lt;/a&gt; softening or diffusion. Its going to take more time and youll end up with having to rework some things more than you want so Id only recommend this for customers like mine whos initial concern was the diffusion issue.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In summary, softening and diffusion can be done effectively and professionally but its not as easy as it used to be when youd just pick the filter you wanted and pop it over the lens. Your old on-camera lens filters will often turn your digital images to mush or images of weak contrast that may or may not be salvageable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tom Ray is a Certified Professional Photographer through the Professional Photographers of America. If you are interested in his full story please go to:  rayphotography /HomeBiz2info l  rayphotography /HomeBiz2info.  - Professional Photography: Success Without School!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2173096438541510954-776700059650708981?l=michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/feeds/776700059650708981/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2173096438541510954&amp;postID=776700059650708981' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/776700059650708981'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/776700059650708981'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/2008/04/diffusion-softening-of-digital.html' title='Diffusion &amp; Softening of Digital Photography Images'/><author><name>nikon-digital-camerasiwahv</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05730440723754311687</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-777083933312819158</id><published>2008-04-18T19:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-18T16:08:59.812-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Selecting Wedding Themes Simplified</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;The man of your dream has proposed &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Matt-Davis-Photography.html&gt;Matt Davis Photography&lt;/a&gt; you. You accept his proposal and have both parents consenting to the wedding. You now begin to put things together for the great day. The question now arises? What kind of wedding are we going to put up? In short, what theme shall we adopt?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This appears to be &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Proex-Photography.html&gt;Proex Photography&lt;/a&gt; dimple question but depending on the orientation of the couple, the parents preferred style and where you come &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Adorama-Photography-Store.html&gt;Adorama Photography Store&lt;/a&gt; you may have to be a little careful about how you choose your wedding theme. The season can also be a factor in which theme you choose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We now take a look at wedding themes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Choosing a wedding theme is a process. Both parties will have to decide on what to do. The theme will depend on what is available and what you want to do with it. If it is spring, you may want a beach theme party. Winter wedding have also proved very entertaining. Some couple would like to go for a traditional theme. This theme suits families with great traditions or are living in another country.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You would also have to take note of your favorites. What colors do you like most? These are the colors that will dominate your decorations. You will also have to decide whether you want an indoor or an outdoor theme. Will you dress formally or casually?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes people express their wedding themes through music. A jazz band can bring new atmosphere to a wedding and make it look classy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A wedding theme must reflect the personalities of the couple and their families. The guests must see some uniqueness with at the ceremony. 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In addition you can get more information on   .hitweddings /shop/wedding-favors  wedding favors .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2173096438541510954-777083933312819158?l=michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/feeds/777083933312819158/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2173096438541510954&amp;postID=777083933312819158' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/777083933312819158'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/777083933312819158'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/2008/04/selecting-wedding-themes-simplified.html' title='Selecting Wedding Themes Simplified'/><author><name>nikon-digital-camerasiwahv</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05730440723754311687</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-7577012531489056585</id><published>2008-04-14T10:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-14T07:37:27.712-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Compare Digital Camera Features</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;The day you determine that you essential to buy a digital camera you present necessary to deal different facts. 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The data is converted to digital so that it can be stored on hard disks, but the quality of the images captured remains analog since this is how it originated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When shopping for a system, be sure to ask if the system is digital based on the recording (DVR) or on the camera, since many manufacturers consider a system digital by virtue of the DVR storage system even if the camera recording the images is still analog.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Going all the way &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some people will move to the hybrid models of a CCTV/DVR system when they first move beyond an analog system because it seems like the next practical evolutionary step in video surveillance. 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Therefore, you will be able to add on and improve this system for years to come while older, CCTV+DVR hybrids will dead-end and become obsolete.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Comparing analog and IP-based video surveillance &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A better way to understand the differences between analog and IP-based video surveillance may be to compare the two and how they work:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Analog or CCTV+DVR video surveillance &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;  Easy to use -- operates like a VCR&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Changing cassettes and rewinding regularly means human error frequently interferes with effectiveness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Image quality is poor&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Storage tapes wear out over time&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Broadcasting images live isnt practical&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Storage is bulky&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Uses analog recording, recording in low-grade picture quality and inability to search and track easily&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Adding DVR systems must be done in blocks of 16 channels &lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;IP-based video surveillance &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;  IP-based recording means instant transmittal of images anywhere in the world&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Can monitor multiple cameras from one remote location&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; No decrease in recording quality over time or with repeated replays&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Digital picture quality far superior to analog&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; IP-base recording is highly compressed for easier storage and can be transported over a variety of media&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Digital images can be encrypted for security purposes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Updates and add-ons are relatively inexpensive through software packages and Internet computer networking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Adjustable frame rates&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Remote or shared viewing may be done over the Internet or a wireless connection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Standard IP video compression techniques are used&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; IP surveillance cameras may be added individually or in groups according to your needs &lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are contemplating increased or upgrading video surveillance for your company or home, understanding how IP-based video surveillance works will make your decision easier. It is the future of video surveillance and, although in the short term may be a bit more expensive, is obviously an investment in superior quality and flexibility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This article on "How IP-based Video Surveillance Works" reprinted with permission.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Copyright  2004-2005 Evaluseek Publishing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About the Author&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br&gt; Lucy P. Roberts is a successful freelance writer providing practical information and advice about everything related to  video-surveillance-guidedigital video surveillance and related topics. Her numerous articles include tips for saving both time and money when shopping for video security products; equipment reviews and reports; and other valuable insights. 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You will probably find that you can afford a lot more than you ever thought you could and that is always a great surprise especially if you keep an eye out for coupons and deal..... source:bestdigitalcamera.net.cn&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; bestdigitalcamera.net.cn"&gt;bestdigitalcamera.net.cn reserves all rights to this article. more information about wine rack you can found in this website This article is free to be posted in as is format, without any changes and/or modifications. and all authors must be credited for the article and content.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2173096438541510954-6739593735367263781?l=michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/feeds/6739593735367263781/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2173096438541510954&amp;postID=6739593735367263781' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/6739593735367263781'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/6739593735367263781'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/2008/04/choosing-best-digital-camera-for-you.html' title='Choosing the Best Digital Camera for You'/><author><name>nikon-digital-camerasiwahv</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05730440723754311687</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-842637396256830808</id><published>2008-04-01T19:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-01T17:28:52.410-07:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Select The Right Digital Camera For Yourself</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Capturing moments was never so easy before digital cameras came into the photography world. Ever since, there has been a big international market dealing with digital cameras. Japan, South Korea and China have been the main players in manufacturing new digital cameras since its inception. Today, no media house can run without digital cameras. Forget media agencies, in our day-to-day life, we have started considering digital &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Airliner-Photography.html&gt;Airliner Photography&lt;/a&gt; as a handbag's must-keep item. It has truly given a new definition to the world of photography.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Many kinds of digital cameras with different features are hovering around the market today. And you need to decide on your choices and pick up the right one that fits your clicking needs. You must have already heard a lot about the top brands such as Kodak, Nikon, Canon, Minolta, Sony, Panasonic, Polaroid, Olympus, Fujifilm, HP, Samsung, etc. This article discusses features of famous brands and models of digital cameras to help you select the right one for yourself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To start your selection process, you must consider whether you are looking for small and compact pocket camera, an advanced camera, a high zoom capability camera, or an SLR camera. These can range from USD 100 to USD 2,000. You will need to take your pick based on your budget and requirements.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What are the features that you should compare between brands while selecting a digital camera? The most important feature is its resolution in mega pixel. In simple language, this figure tells you how much you can expand your picture without parting with its quality. The higher the resolution, the better. But this doesnt mean that you have to go for the highest available model in the market. Usually people print photos that are sized 4x6 in or 5x7 in  for this any camera above 4 mega pixels will deliver great results.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Other feature that you should evaluate is zoom-in capability. Optical zoom and digital zoom are different terms. Optical zoom means actual zoom done by the lenses, while digital zoom simply increases the size of the picture display without increasing any details. In simple terms 3x optical zoom means you can get three times closer picture of the image you see with your eyes. &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Aireal-Photography-Edmonton.html&gt;Aireal Photography Edmonton&lt;/a&gt; this &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Airial-Photography.html&gt;Airial Photography&lt;/a&gt; optical zoom is better.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The third important feature is compatibility with other devices. Find out if the camera you are going to buy is compatible with your computer, printer, memory card, USB drive, etc. Cameras have inbuilt flash memory but the space is limited, so you would have to buy external memory cards, popularly known as Secure Digital Card (SDC) and Multi Media Card (MMC).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The next important feature is the size of the screen that provides digital display of the image instantly. These screens were the major reason that digital cameras replaced conventional cameras so fast. The screen gives you the ability to review the image and delete the ones you do not like. The LCD digital camera screens are up to 3 inches in width.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The other features that make your camera more convenient include automatic light adjustment, automatic flash, red-eye reduction, file format (TIFF, RAW or JPEG), audio and video capability, image stabilizer, manual controls for aperture and exposure, camera speed, weight and size, body type, battery type (lithium of normal), battery life, picture modes for morning light, day light, cloudy day, etc.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The varieties and features of digital cameras are so many that it becomes really difficult for a first-timer to select one. This is worsened by everyday technological advancements. But all the features mentioned above impart a whole new dimension to photography and they make it easier for even an amateur to click great quality pictures.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This article can also be accessed in portuguese language from the News Article section of page  polomercantil.br/camera-digital.php"&gt;polomercantil.br/camera-digital.php&lt;br&gt; Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for  polomercantil.br"&gt;PoloMercantil.br&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2173096438541510954-842637396256830808?l=michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/feeds/842637396256830808/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2173096438541510954&amp;postID=842637396256830808' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/842637396256830808'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/842637396256830808'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-to-select-right-digital-camera-for.html' title='How To Select The Right Digital Camera For Yourself'/><author><name>nikon-digital-camerasiwahv</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05730440723754311687</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-3061666551147211418</id><published>2008-04-01T09:57:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2008-04-01T07:57:13.806-07:00</updated><title type='text'>The Benefits Of A Digital Camera Over A Film Camera</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Most individuals &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Aireal-Photography.html&gt;Aireal Photography&lt;/a&gt; now opting &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Airbrush-Photography.html&gt;Airbrush Photography&lt;/a&gt; the digital camera instead of the standard camera because of its amazing versatility. The capability to store the photographs using a memory card instead of the typical use of film is also a nice bonus! The amount of photos that can be stored on these cards usually varies with the amount of megapixels used to take the photo. The higher the amount of megapixels used for the photo, the lower the amount of photos that will be able to be stored on the memory card. Many individuals simply transfer the photos to their computer in order to free up space on those memory cards and there are several online storage sites available for use that enable photo sharing with individuals of your choice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Photographs taken with a digital camera can be easily edited on your computer through the utilization of several different programs, though many cameras offer the ability to edit photos effectively right on the camera. The photographs can also be e-mailed to friends and relatives instantly upon transfer to your computer. 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They can be used to take photos of all types of events, from underwater explorations to capture the life beneath the sea to the emotional and exciting birth of your first child.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Most of the digital cameras have been provided with their own image handling software, which is used to edit the pictures in the computer. The pictures can be saved in standard formats such as PNG, GIF, or JPEG. The software can be used to further enhance the quality of the picture. Advanced computer software, such as CorelDraw or Photoshop, can be used to further refine the photos that are captured by the digital camera and these stunning pictures can easily be developed using the digital camera in tandem with your home computer and printer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For the average user, a digital camera is much superior to a film camera.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Please visit &lt;a networklearninginstitute/comptia-networkplus-training" target_new"&gt;CompTIA Network+ Certification Training Philadelphia and &lt;a networklearninginstitute/comptia-Aplus-training" target_new"&gt;CompTIA A+ Certification Training Philadelphia&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2173096438541510954-3061666551147211418?l=michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/feeds/3061666551147211418/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2173096438541510954&amp;postID=3061666551147211418' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/3061666551147211418'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/3061666551147211418'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/2008/04/benefits-of-digital-camera-over-film.html' title='The Benefits Of A Digital Camera Over A Film Camera'/><author><name>nikon-digital-camerasiwahv</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05730440723754311687</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-7934373689651695858</id><published>2008-03-03T20:12:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-03-03T17:12:15.815-08:00</updated><title type='text'>CCNA Exam Tutorial: MAC Addressing Formats And Broadcasts</title><content type='html'>Your CCNA exam success depends on your mastery of networking, routing, and switching fundamentals. Those fundamentals have to include knowledge of MAC addresses, so lets take a close look at Media Access Control addressing.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A typical MAC address looks something like this:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;af-14-b3-c2-14-45&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You may be wondering why we've got letters and numbers in this address. MAC addresses are expressed in hexadecimal, which gives us the ability to express more values with the same number of bits. Theoretically, every single NIC in the world &lt;a href=http://digital.internet-marketing-centre.com/camera/Abstract-Photography-Art.html&gt;should&lt;/a&gt; have a totally unique MAC address, and the only way to do this is to express MAC addresses in hexadecimal.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;MAC addresses are actually made up of two parts, so let's take another look at the one I showed you earlier.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;af-14-b3-c2-14-45&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The first half of that address (af-14-b3) is the Organizationally Unique Identifier. This particular OUI would belong to one and only one vendor, making it "organizationally unique". The second half of the address is a combination of hex characters that this particular vendor has not used before with this particular OUI, sometimes called the Device ID.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Breaking the example down into its two parts:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; af-14-b3 is the OUI &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt; c2-14-45 is the Device ID&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In this way, the MAC address should be unique from any other MAC address in existence. (The use of hex means we can have 281,474,976,710,656 possible combinations.) &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Note the highest hex value is f. If all values in a MAC address are set to f, that's the MAC broadcast address. Expressing a hex value in upper or lower case does not change the value, so both of the following are the same address.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Watch out for any MAC address that contains a letter that comes after "F" in the alphabet - that's an invalid address. For example, both of the following MAC addresses are invalid.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;11-22-33-44-55-hf &lt;br&gt;Rf-12-34-45-56-67&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;MAC addresses can be expressed with hyphens, as we've seen so far in this chapter, or with colons. They can also be expressed in a format similar to IP addresses. To illustrate, all of the following MAC addresses are the same address and are all valid ways of expressing a MAC address.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;aa-bb-cc-dd-ee-34 &lt;br&gt;aa:bb:cc:dd:ee:34 &lt;br&gt;aabb.ccdd.ee34&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;While we spend most of our time working with IP addresses, data cant be transmitted from one point to another without the right MAC addresses. In tomorrows CCNA exam tutorial, well take a look at how switches build a table of MAC addresses and the actions a switch can take with incoming frames. See you then&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933, is the owner of The Bryant Advantage (&lt;a ="thebryantadvantage digital cameras"&gt;thebryantadvantage digital cameras&lt;/a&gt; ), home of free CCNA and CCNP tutorials, and The Ultimate CCNA and CCNP Study Packages. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2173096438541510954-7934373689651695858?l=michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/feeds/7934373689651695858/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2173096438541510954&amp;postID=7934373689651695858' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/7934373689651695858'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2173096438541510954/posts/default/7934373689651695858'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://michael-eastman-photographynngwsntevm.blogspot.com/2008/03/ccna-exam-tutorial-mac-addressing.html' title='CCNA Exam Tutorial: MAC Addressing Formats And Broadcasts'/><author><name>nikon-digital-camerasiwahv</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05730440723754311687</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-5579126232233940441</id><published>2008-03-03T19:56:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-03-03T16:56:35.982-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Octagon House Floor Plan | The Curiousity Of An Eight Sided House</title><content type='html'>Even after 150 years, the octagon house floor plan remains a curiousity of architectural design. 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The story behind the octagon house was that Mr. Richards made a promise to his wife, Eliza, to build her the finest home in the Midwest.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;John Richards was most likely influenced by fellow designer, Orson Fowler, who was a leading spokesperson for the construction of eight sided houses. At that time, the octagon house was touted as being an efficient, economic and beautifully esthetic housing design that dated back to the ancient Roman architects.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;There were at least 36 homes constructed from the octagon house floor plan between 1844 and 1905. All of these homes were located in Wisconsin. Octagonal houses continued to be built through the Civil War. After that time period, most octagonal houses were either torn down or remodeled until they lost their original shape.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;John Richards's octagonal house was given to the Watertown historical society in 1938. 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This means that the movie can either be downloaded from an iPod-friendly site such as the Apple iPod Store or another website dedicated to iPod music and movies, or the user must purchase the appropriate conversion software. Most of the iPod movie conversion systems can convert most types of movie files such as AVI, MPEG, WMV, MOV, MP4, RM, RMVB, H.264, VOB or DivX formats into the MPEG-4 video format that the iPod uses. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In addition to just converting the format, the system must also match the resolution of the iPod movie player. The typical resolution for the iPod display screen is 640 by 480 for optimum viewing and clarity of picture. Without the appropriate software conversion, the picture would be highly distorted. Other resolutions are possible and the software application will usually optimize the file for viewing, selecting the appropriate resolution. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;There is also a great program offered by Apple, called QuickTime 7 Pro, that allows you to use home videos and videos that are not professionally made and convert them to play on your iPod, just like an iPod movie that you can download. This is a great way to personalize your iPod video, or send a home movie to a friend or family member. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The process is simple: start by downloading the QuickTime 7 Pro from the Apple website. If you have a Mac computer, simply upload your movie to your computer and click on the title of the movie in the drop down box found on the QuickTime program menu. If you have a PC, upload the movie from the device as per the manuals and then save it in the QuickTime file. Once the movie is selected you will again need to use the drop down box and select the export feature, then click on Movie to iPod and let the computer do the rest. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A scrolling bar will keep you informed of the transfer process and will allow you to see how much more time is required for the transfer to occur. You will then need to synch the iPod with the computer to play the movie the first time, then it will be stored on both your computer and the iPod for future use. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The vast number of iPod movies and the ease of using the conversion software means that more people, even those that are not experts on the computer, can easily keep their favorite movies as well as their favorite songs close at hand on their iPod.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Terry Roberts is a professional translator and linguist, with a wide range of interests. 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These are general instructions for growing crystals that you can use for most crystal recipes. You can find the recipes and information on crystal structures in the Growing Crystals section. Here are the basics, to get you started and help you troubleshoot problems: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;What Are Crystals? &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Crystals are structures that are formed from a regular repeated pattern of connected atoms or molecules. Crystals grow by a process termed nucleation. During nucleation, the atoms or molecules that will crystallize (solute) are dissolved into their individual units in a solvent. The solute particles contact each other and connect with each other. This subunit is larger than an individual particle, so more particles will contact and connect with it. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Eventually, this crystal nucleus becomes large enough that it falls out of solution (crystallizes). Other solute molecules will continue to attach to the surface of the crystal, causing it to grow until a balance or equilibrium is reached between the solute molecules in the crystal and those that remain in the solution. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Basic Technique &lt;br&gt;1. Make a saturated solution. &lt;br&gt;2. Start a garden or grow a seed crystal. &lt;br&gt;3. Continue growth. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In order to grow a crystal, you need to make a solution which maximizes the chances for the solute particles to come together and form a nucleus, which will grow into your crystal. This means you will want a concentrated solution with as much solute as you can dissolve (saturated solution). Sometimes nucleation can occur simply through the interactions between the solute particles in the solution (called unassisted nucleation), but sometimes it's better to provided a sort of meeting place for solute particles to aggregate (assisted nucleation). A rough surface tends to be more attractive for nucleation than a smooth surface. As an example, a crystal is more likely to start forming on a rough piece of string than on the smooth side of a glass. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Make a Saturated Solution &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It's best to start your crystals with a saturated solution. A more dilute solution will become saturated as the air evaporates some liquid, but evaporation takes time (days, weeks). You will get your crystals more quickly if the solution is saturated to begin with. Also, there may come a time when you need to add more liquid to your crystal solution. If your solution is anything but saturated, then it will undo your work and actually dissolve your crystals! Make a saturated solution by adding your crystal solute (e.g., alum, sugar, salt) to the solvent (usually water, although some recipes may call for other solvents). Stirring the mix will help to dissolve the solute. Sometimes you may want to apply heat to help the solute dissolve. You can use boiling water or sometimes even heat the solution on the stove, over a burner, or in a microwave. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Growing a Crystal Garden or 'Geode' &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you just want to grow a mass of crystals or a crystal garden, you can pour your saturated solution over a substrate (rocks, brick, sponge), cover the setup with a paper towel or coffee filter to keep out dust, and allow the liquid to slowly evaporate. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Growing a Seed Crystal &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;On the other hand, if you are trying to grow a larger single crystal, you will need to obtain a seed crystal. One method of getting a seed crystal is to pour a small amount of your saturated solution onto a plate, let the drop evaporate, and scrape the crystals formed on the bottom to use as seeds. Another method is to pour saturated solution into a very smooth container (like a glass jar) and dangle a rough object (like a piece of string) into the liquid. Small crystals will start to grow on the string, which can be used as seed crystals. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Crystal Growth and Housekeeping &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If your seed crystal is on a string, pour the liquid into a clean container (otherwise crystals will eventually grow on the glass and compete with your crystal), suspend the string in the liquid, cover the container with a paper towel or coffee filter (don't seal it with a lid!), and continue to grow your crystal. Pour the liquid into a clean container whenever you see crystals growing on the container. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you selected a seed from a plate, tie it onto a nylon fishing line (too smooth to be attractive to crystals, so your seed can grow without competition), suspend the crystal in a clean container with saturated solution, and grow your crystal the same way as with seeds that were originally on a string. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Keeping Your Treasures &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Crystals that were made from a water (aqueous) solution will dissolve somewhat in humid air. Keep your crystal beautiful by storing it in a dry, closed container. You may wish to wrap it in paper to keep it dry and prevent dust from accumulating on it. 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src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-7292451543827798850</id><published>2008-02-10T19:38:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-10T16:38:32.916-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Bridal Flowers Arrangements</title><content type='html'>Bridal Flowers Arrangements&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A wedding is a formal occasion, which is replete with several customs and traditions. These customs and traditions have been practiced for generations together and people still follow them with great reverence. One of the most discussed features of the wedding is the bridal costume that has several finer details associated with it. Every aspect of the bridal costume reflects grace, beauty and classic touch. The white wedding gown, the white netted veil and the wedding flowers are all the integral features of a bridal costume. Yet another component that completes the image of a bride is the bridal bouquet that is carried by the bride while approaching the altar. The bridal bouquet has a special significance and selected by the bride herself.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Bridal Bouquet&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Flowers have always been associated with human emotions and hence it is not surprising that they are an integral part of a wedding ceremony. Every silk flower or artificial flower stands for a specific attribute like roses stand for love, freesia represent trust while ferns stand for sincerity. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The task of creating a bridal bouquet is eagerly awaited by every bride and a great thought is put into selecting the right flowers for the bouquet. The bridal bouquet also carries a special significance and represents the blossoming of a young maiden. Also after the wedding is solemnized, while leaving the venue the bride throws the bouquet over her back among a group of unmarried girls and whoever catches it is the next to be married. Brides usually select their favorite flowers to incorporate in the bridal bouquet. The most commonly used flowers are roses, orchids, dried lavenders, lilies, geraniums and poinsettias. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Once the flowers have been selected they are clubbed together by adding fresh grapevines, ferns and leaves. These are the most natural elements that complement the flowers in the bouquets. Apart from these, the bouquets are also decorated with silk Flowers, laces, ribbons and silk materials that lend a royal touch to the bouquet. To enhance the bouquet it must be accessorized with these embellishments so that beauty of the flowers is accentuated. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Making the Right Bouquet&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is important that the bride follows a few tips while designing her bouquet in order to get it perfect. She can select the conventional, seasonal flowers or even artificial flowers, which would make her bouquet, look different. Sometimes brides also prefer wild flowers to give an exclusive look to their bouquets. It is also important to ensure that the bouquet matches the gown of the bride and also easy to carry. The bouquet must be compact and well covered so that it does not get damaged during the wedding. The modern trend is dominated by bright colors and exotic flowers like orchids and tropical flowers. The classic bridal bouquets comprise of flowers like roses and carnations usually in light pastel shades like pink, yellow or peach. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;There are various types of bouquets available for brides like entire-rose bouquet, multi-colored bouquets and even white bouquets. When brides customize their bouquets, they must keep in mind the color and size of every flower. 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rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-9051052200452288877</id><published>2008-02-10T09:45:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-10T06:45:25.410-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Starting A Photography Business from Home</title><content type='html'>You can search for hours and still not get the information you're seeking when you want to do something as important as starting a photography business. Keep in mind that some of the photography businesses that you can specialize in, may have varying requirements and you would do well to remember this once you have read this article and want to learn a little more on each of the photographic areas. With this in mind, I have supplied a free report which you can access from my site later.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Almost anyone with the right camera equipment, and the necessary skills can set up a home business, marketing photography. You need only to convert a room of your house into an office, and then you can work immediately.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Because you have modern technology in the form of SLR digital cameras, you do not even need the room for a dark room. You need only to have a personal computer and a photo-editing program. The standard is Adobe Photoshop.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Don't clutter yourself with equipment you do not need. You can hire equipment on and when you need it basis. You have the freedom to work part time for a while until you can devote yourself full time to photography. All you need to be is a serious photographer. There are two types of photographers that makes their living from photography, the serious photographer and the very serious photographer. You can always bookmark this link and then you can quickly access just about all you'll ever need from here.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Whilst the technical skills needed to make a successful photographer have never been easier, other aspects have changed the business. The market for photographs of virtually every type has widened, the world seems to have an insatiable appetite for photographs. However the price has fallen as the marketing net has broadened. Photographers are needed in many more fields. For instance many people use car web sites, they simply did not exist ten years ago, and they sell their products as a result of photography. Cameras used by scuba divers are now an excellent quality, and whilst they are initially expensive, they have forged a new market. People celebrate special occasions more with photography, than they did years ago. The travel and advertising markets have a greater need for landscape, travel and nature shots.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;It is now easier than ever to turn your dream into reality and create a worthwhile business out of an engrossing hobby. However in todays modern world there is more to it than simply pointing a camera, and shooting a picture. You need to be aware of marketing techniques, and here marketing simply means transferring ownership of a product, in this case an image from a buyer to seller. You also need to be aware of any local gaps in the market in your local area. You should also try to be on top of your competitors prices, to undercut an existing photographer is one choice, but to neglect to value your skills and not charge enough to cover your overheads is another matter entirely. Remember this, its an important point.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Use your skills to the best advantage of the business and define what you want from it. Writing a business plan helps to keep you focused on the areas you specifically want to exploit. A business plan helps you to define your goals and strategies, it will be changed and updated, but it will help you, to keep things in perspective. You can then refer back to it when things become confusing or complicated. Everyones business plan will be different, as every objective will be different, but there are certain common factors that make up a good business plan which will help your business grow. It allows you to develop a professional attitude to your business, which not only helps you to increase your earnings, but also help you to finance your business.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For the photographer it should include, your business name, or your own, with full details of the proposed location of the business, a copy of your logo, as well as details of your copyright notices. What is the form of your proposed business (sole ownership, partnership, Limited Liability Company or Corporation). This should be followed by a table of contents, which focuses on a logical order. There are resources that will give you further details on such as profitable-photography"&gt;profitable-photography&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Included after this should be the type of business you intend to pursue, in a fair amount of detail, and it should contain the services you intend to offer. This section should include any future gaols or avenues you would like to explore, stating your clear objectives. This is so you can check at a later date whether your objectives are on course, or if you have got sidetracked.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you envisage at any time you may need financial help, then you should include your personal business history.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You should also state a clear and concise marketing plan that should demonstrate how your business will differentiate from the businesses of your competitors. You should be able to establish whom your customers will be, as well as where your market will be, as in wholesale or retail or a combination of both. You should also be able to determine how long this type of market will be available to yourself.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The next section should clearly define your opposition, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. This should include the ways you may be able to exploit any gaps in the market in the specific area where you live. A section should follow this on how you intend to market and promote your individual services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;A financial segment should be included as to how you intend to manage the day-to-day bills of the business. How you intend to price your services, and what factors influence this pricing structure, which includes a section on your competitors financial structures. This means a fair amount of detective work as well as homework. Get your friends to ask from quotes from the local competition. Or try an even more direct approach, tell your competitors that you intend to start a new business, and that you do not want to undercut them, as this reduces the cake for everyone. They may well offer to help you construct a pricing structure that ensures everyones livelihood. It is in their interests to help. Not everyone will be cooperative, but it may mean you can get a truer picture of the market factors that govern your area.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Make a list of all the equipment you will need in your first year, as well as how and where you intend to purchase. Note any difficulties that may arise in obtaining your supplies. Note whether the prices of your supplies have a seasonal fluctuation, that may help you influence you when to buy. You should make a note of any local licenses that will be necessary, as well as any zoning restrictions, that may restrict the growth of your business. Your neighbours may not be thrilled at a procession of customers to your door, check whether they can restrict your services. Make a study of all your business insurance requirements.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The final segment should be devoted to how you intend to finance the growth of your business, as well as isolating what your financial needs will be. This should include a projection on your future earnings, as well as an accurate assessment of your outgoings. This should be assessed on a monthly basis for the first year, and on an annual basis for the following three years. An important aspect of the financial statement is an assessment of the break-even point of your business, in other words the minimum you will have to take to pay your expenses.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The purpose of this documentation is to allow you to enunciate what the core elements of your business will be, in doing this it should help you to be able to quickly evaluate the success of your business objectives. If you are not clear on your objectives then you cannot possibly make a plan to bring about the success of those objectives.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Roy Barker often writes and works closely with Start A Photography Business. 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width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-4792812777000324146</id><published>2008-02-10T08:43:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-09T16:43:46.588-08:00</updated><title type='text'>How HEPA Filters Like The Dirt Devil F1 Filters Work</title><content type='html'>The Dirt Devil F1 filters and those like them are what are called HEPA filters. You probably hear the word HEPA all the time when speaking about all types of filters, but do you know what it means or what they are talking about? By understanding what a HEPA filter is, you will be better able to make a sound decision about whether or not you want or need one in your vacuum cleaner.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;HEPA Defined&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;HEPA is actually an acronym that stands for high-efficiency particulate air. They are high level filters that are designed to remove over 99% of particles that are 0.3 microns or bigger. The filter itself is made of a fiberglass like material that does not allow the particles of more than .3 microns through. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How Big Did You Say?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;HEPA filters, as stated above, will keep out particles that are 0.3 microns are larger, but what does that mean? A micron is a measurement that is equal to 1/1000 of a millimeter. That means that HEPA filters like the Dirt Devil F1 filters are able to catch dust, pet dander, human hair, and virtually any other allergen in the air that is pushed through them. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How HEPA Works With Vacuum&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;So you know that HEPA filters get small particles out of the air, but what does that have to do with your vacuum cleaner. After all, the Dirt Devil F1 filters are made for vacuum cleaners. You see, your vacuum is pulling air up from your carpet into the machine. A normal filter will take out the larger particles, like dust, and fire everything else back out. However, a HEPA filter is the best filter available to the public and thus will take even more from the dirty air your vacuum pulls in. 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and Ping tactics and Social Bookmarkleting because I run more then a few blogs online and wanted to find out how I could take advantage of this whole Tag and Ping and Social Bookmarkleting thing with as little effort as possible.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If your new to this whole Tag and Ping game then let me give you a quick summary of what a Tag is and what a Ping is so there's no confusion as you continue through this article.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;*Tags* - Tags are simply *category names* and are selected by you using keywords around whatever niche your blogging about and are included within each post you make, that is, if your blog is set up for Tags.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;*Ping* - By Pinging your letting the weblog trackers(like Technorati for example) and the search engines now that your blog has been updated with fresh content and is ready for their spiders to come and crawl your blog for indexing into their databases.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This is where the - Tags - come into play for your 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So it's very important you choose your Tags wisely.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Now that you know the basics of the Tag and Ping concept, lets now get into what I discovered so you too can incorporate it into your blogging mix, whether you use Wordpress, Blogware or Blogger as your blogging software.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;But before I do, lets first talk about what Social Bookmarkleting is for a quick minute.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Social Bookmarkleting, just in case your not quite sure, is simply a collection of your favorite articles, blogs, music, restaurant reviews, photo's or whatever it is that you find interesting on the web and is saved into your public profile through whatever Social Bookmarkleting service you choose.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Technorati, Digg, del.icio.us, furl are just a few Social Bookmarkleting services available on the web which is why I'm writing this article because I came across a free plugin while surfing the net that you can use on Wordpress, Blogware and Blogger blogs that will connect you to over 50+ social bookmarkleting services through one click of your mouse giving your blog audience multiple options to share your blog post or blog with the world which in turn will increase your traffic and popularity of your blog.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you want to read up more about this plugin you can go to ==&gt; &lt;a ="socialize-it"&gt;socialize-it&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Also, when it comes to Tagging your blog make sure your choose your Tag wisely. I recommend you go to Technorati - &lt;a ="technorati"&gt;technorati&lt;/a&gt; - and look at the TOP 100 tags since Technorati is the BIG Daddy in the blogosphere and will give you the most popular Tags results to use within your blogs niche.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;(TIP: The bigger and bolder the Tag the more popular the topic is.)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;After you've done that, start Blogging.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The more posts you make, the more pages you'll generate with the "Socialize-It" button helping spread the word about your blog and getting your blog added in whatever Social Bookmarkleting service database your blog reader is apart of.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;I hope you found this article helpful and take action on what you have just learned.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Good luck!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Copyright 2006 The IWE, LLC. 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src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2173096438541510954.post-5892704685703761102</id><published>2008-02-05T21:01:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2008-02-05T05:01:56.221-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Funky Personalised Umbrellas</title><content type='html'>Rainy days don't have to be gloomy days. Jazz up the winter months with a home-made personalised brolly. Express yourself and shake off those rainy days blues. Add pictures, phrases, names or symbols to your umbrella. You don't need any artistic skills, just a steady hand.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All you need is a computer with a printer, an umbrella, fabric paints, a lamp and some selotape.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Choose a plain umbrella to work with. Patterned umbrellas distract from the design and drown it any colour brolly will do, even dark colours such as navy or black.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The umbrella should be made from a nylon plastic and not PVC. The fabric paints used to decorate on the umbrella are not as effective on PVC umbrellas.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Adding a slogan onto the umbrella. To do this, write a slogan onto a word document on a computer. Make the font as large as possible and chose a font for your slogan. I chose the slogan  "It's raining again..." Which I thought was appropriate and would be great for any Madness fan, and I chose font "Goudy Stout" A bold chunky font.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Print out the slogan when you are happy with it. Due to the size of the text the words may get broken up onto different lines, don't worry about this because they can be selotaped together.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Cut out the words leaving a good couple of cm's all around the text. Selotape the words back together as necessary. Balance the 'up' umbrella on the backs of two dining table chairs back to back but parted. Sit a lamp on the floor beneath the umbrella so that it shines up through the brolly like a backlight. This is so that you can see the text through the fabric of the umbrella.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Using the selotape, stick the slogan to the underside of the umbrella ink side up.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Using fabric paint trace around the text, filling in the appropriate parts in paint. Because the text is traced it is neat, all the same size and constant and looks professional.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The same principle can be applied to images. Find a simple bold picture in a Google image search, or photobucket. Hello Kitty is a great example.  Print out the image and then trim off the excess paper.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Selotape to the under side of an umbrella panel, ink side up. Shine the lamp up through the paper and the brolly and trace the picture with fabric paints.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You could have a whole array of characters in a freeze around your brolly, the sky's the limit. Rainy days will forever be funky vibrant days!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;S. Roberts write for &lt;a ="santaspostbag.co.uk"&gt;santaspostbag.co.uk&lt;/a&gt; a free educational resource packed with creative things to do and make including traditional, religious &amp; 21-century activities. 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Printed on limited edition, hand-colored Arches watermarked paper, the prints were privately printed and made as a Christmas keepsake. He named his book 25 Cats Name Sam and One Blue Pussy. He had originally meant it to read "... Named Sam" but his mother, who did the lettering, left off the "d" and Warhol thought that the final version was fine.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In the 1950s, Warhol bought a brownstone where he and his mother resided. And, although they had owned cats for twenty years, his series of cat portraits were not based on the cats he lived with and knew. Instead, they were based on the photographs of New York Cat Photographer Walter Chandoha.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In the 1970s, Warhol 's interest with cats faded and his interest in dogs rose. His boyfriend decided they should get a short-haired Dachshund puppy. They named the dog "Archie". Warhol became so enthralled with Archie that he became his alter ego. As he held Archie during interviews, when Warhol did not want to answer a particular question, he would simply deflect the questions to Archie. Warhol took the dog everywhere - to his studio, to art openings, to dinner, to photo shoots, and to London when his work took him there.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;When Archie was almost three, another Dachshund came into the picture. This dog, they called "Amos". The three of them got along famously. Amos and Archie would run around the townhouse barking, chasing and playing with one another while providing constant entertainment for Warhol. All was well, except now Archie would stay at home with his newfound friend Amos instead of gallivanting the city with Warhol.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In 1976, the art collector Peter Brant commissioned Andy Warhol to paint his Cocker Spaniel named Ginger. Andy made two paintings of Ginger, as well as drawings. Peter Brant liked these so much that he thought Warhol should do a whole series of cat and dog drawings. Andy liked the idea too. It would open up a new area of commission portraits and would give him a chance to use Archie and Amos in his work. All he lacked was a cat that would fit the modeling mold.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Warhol liked to work from photographs. He had a difficult time staging his pets and having them remain still. He decided to use stuffed animals for his first cat and dog photos. Vincent Fremont at Artnet called the finished paintings of these stuffed creatures "spooky and macabre". The paintings; however, that Warhol completed from photographs of cats and dogs are said to be vibrant and infused with personality.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;After some time he began dabbling in other arts, including underground films that explored the shock value of nudity, greed, and sexuality. In 1976, after his hiatus from regular, mainstream art pursuits, Peter Brant arranged for Warhol's dog and cat series to be shown in New York and in London.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;After Warhol's period of drawing and painting cats and dogs, he started on artistic renditions for Campbell soup cans and his focus on pop-culture as seen in his works centered around Marilyn Monroe. After his mother's death, Warhol became more distant from the public's eye. Warhol left his diaries behind that were later published into a book. While many say his entries are "mundane", those who study his art find that they leave a history - a post-modern history much reflective of his beliefs, ties to, and a life dedicated to explorative arts.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Melanie Light is an artist and site owner of Pet Lovers Art &amp; Resources at &lt;a ="artzpet"&gt;artzpet&lt;/a&gt; and Petz Classic Dog Art at &lt;a ="cafepress/petz"&gt;cafepress/petz&lt;/a&gt; . 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