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ShakeItPhoto Version 1.1 Update

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:29:00 -0400

I’m really excited to announce that the new ShakeItPhoto V1.1 was just approved and is for sale at the Apple Store. The new version allows you to process existing photos in your camera roll though the application. Also, You can shoot as fast as you need with the new multi-threading technology. No waiting and shaking if you don’t want to. iPod Touch users can also now use ShakeItPhoto. Of course, the cropping issue on the 3GS was fixed as well as some other small wiggles and bumps.

Please upgrade if you have the original or for darn sakes, if you haven’t bought it yet, please do at the Apple App Store. I would love to hear your feedback on the new verson. Please leave a comment at the iTunes store for the new version and drop me some words or your ShakeItPhotos in the comments as well.

ShakeItPhoto Sites
Photo Shake Down

ShakeItPhoto Facebook Fan Page

Flickr Best Of ShakeItPhoto Page

ShakeItPhoto.com

The camera poster in the video is out of print, but you can get a poster from Rod Hunting and other great artists at the Post Family Shop.

Close Up Bulbs

Multiple Shot

Changing Colors - Using Hue And Saturation In Photoshop

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:07:36 -0400

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In this tutorial, I go though the process of changing colors of objects in Photoshop. I also cover basic adjustment layer masking and how to make everything black and white except for one object. Also known as the “Pleasantville Effect”

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Five Second Project - “Summer In Space”

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:00:52 -0400

Welcome to an all new five second projects. This week’s theme is “Summer In Space.” What could be better than a cannonball splash in zero gravity? Or, what about a hotdog on the moon? Create a short project based on the theme and post it in the comments to be entered into the contest.

Why Should You Enter? Check out the video…

How Do I Enter?

1. Create a five second animation based on the theme.
2. Upload your video to Vimeo. Don’t forget to add a link back to this blog post.
3. Post a link to this posts comment thread and I will add it to the Channel.
4. Deadline is July 27th

What Are Five Second Projects?
We all want to make cool shit for our reel right? Sometimes you just need a theme to get you started… Some rules to fight against. Use the theme “Summer In Space” to make a five second motion piece and link it in the comments of this blog post. “Shout Box” submissions will not be found and will not be added to the channel. Please be sure to post a link in this post’s comments to ensure me seeing it.

It’s really great to see so much participation. Tell a friend about the five second projects and get them involved too. Don’t forget to push yourself to try something new every week. What about a new piece of software or technique you have wanted to try? Take control of your creative output and Make Cool Shit!

Check out the entries here or visit the Vimeo Channel…

GSG Summer Update

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:14:45 -0400

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Just a quick Summer update for everyone. I will be out of town next week and Moving to a new Apartment the week after, so posting and comment-answering may be a bit intermittent for the next couple of weeks. I just wanted to give you a heads up.

Hit me up in the Comments, on Twitter or at the GSG FaceBook Fan Page if you want to say hi.

Hope your summer is going well!

Cedar Point Magnum

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:41:00 -0400

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The Pros and Cons of using a Wacom Tablet

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:50:07 -0400

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Many of you have been asking about my Wacom Tablet and how I like it. In this video, I answer all of your questions about the wacom including, “Why did you start using the tablet?” - “How do you like it?” and “How long does it take to get used to?”

Cedar Point Benny Waits For Wild Cat

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:56:00 -0400

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Cedar Point Swings

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:10:00 -0400

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How Good is the New iPhone 3GS Camera - Ummm, It’s Really Great!

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:00:12 -0400

I wanted to post some shots taken with the new iPhone 3GS. I have been really impressed with the quality from the new camera and lens. It’s a wider angle lens so that helps take better landscape. The macro focus is super useful (especially for taking photos of beer labels.) The touch to focus feature is brilliant.

What really blew me away though is the fact that the touch point on your photo also regulates exposure and color temperature. Check out the image below to see the difference. I took a photo of a back lit subject with this feature. This is huge! With the old iPhone cameras, backlit photos were impossible. Now, just touch on the person’s face and take your shot. Check out some of the shots below all taken with the new camera. I even have a full-rez version that you can download below too.

Lastly, I wanted to show you a little behind the scenes with the new version of my iPhone app, ShakeItPhoto. We have uploaded version 1.1 that is fully compatible with the new camera on the 3GS to Apple and are waiting for them to approve it. Until then, I wanted to share the results with the new version that features the full cropping. The new wide angle lens really helps get more in the shot when taking ShakeItPhotos. Plus, the better quality lens and images really show themselves when processed through the App. Enjoy.

Raw 3GS Shot

Download the Full Rez Image

Processed in Photoshop

Touch to Expose and Focus Example

Shake It Photo Examples

Intro To Dynamics in Cinema 4D

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:00:25 -0400

UPDATE: Sorry, there are still some video issues with this one. Update coming soon. Stay tuned!

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Some of you were asking about a quick tutorial on how I set up last week’s Dynamics Test. I made this tutorial to show you the basic set up of how to get objects in your scene to bounce off each other. As you know, I have been a bit obsessed with dynamics in C4D all weekend. I hope to get more tutorials about dynamics soon. Enjoy!