New Tools for the Creative Mind. Weekly digital photography podcasts, photo tips, reader submitted pictures, equipment reviews and more. The Digital Story is about making photography, music, and filmmaking enjoyable. Creativity flows better when technical issues are resolved. Instead of trying to figure out every blessed control on your digital camera, we want to show you the simple things that help it become an extension of your vision and a tool for your expression. http://www.thedigitalstory.com/feed/podcast.xml No Derrick Story http://thedigitalstory.com/ New Tools for the Creative Mind New Tools for the Creative Mind. Weekly digital photography podcasts, photo tips, reader submitted pictures, equipment reviews and more. The Digital Story is about making photography, music, and filmmaking enjoyable. Creativity flows better when technical issues are resolved. Instead of trying to figure out every blessed control on your digital camera, we want to show you the simple things that help it become an extension of your vision and a tool for your expression. en-us 2006-2008 Story Photography Story Photography webmaster@thedigitalstory.com http://www.thedigitalstory.com/img/tds_logo_144_web.jpg http://www.thedigitalstory.com 144 144 Wed, 22 May 2013 06:30:00 -0800 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:19:24 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.37 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 2006-2008 Story Photography dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) When I'm traveling light and street shooting with a prime lens, I'm enjoying the Gariz Leather Metal Half Case for Olympus OM-D ($90) that's less bulky than the power grip. The half case also provides good bottom protection for the camera and allows quick access to all of the ports, including the battery - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/stylish-gariz-half-c.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/s1DPyJbAfhI/stylish-gariz-half-c.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/stylish-gariz-half-c.html Photography Wed, 22 May 2013 06:30:00 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/stylish-gariz-half-c.html dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) This week on The Digital Story - "The Ultimate Podcast FAQ: Juan Pons moderates the third and final installment of our Spring Photography Mashup and asks our panel of experts a variety of questions. We discuss inspiration, overcoming challenges, equipment, how we got started in the photography business, plus much more - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/mashup-3---the-ultim.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/UgUFwtMLPQQ/mashup-3---the-ultim.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/mashup-3---the-ultim.html Show Notes Tue, 21 May 2013 11:31:21 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/mashup-3---the-ultim.htmlhttp://media.thedigitalstory.com/tds130521.mp3 dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) It's difficult to describe how an overnight hiking trip can rejuvenate the soul. So instead, I'm going to express those thoughts via a short movie that I created after my last adventure - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/into-fresh-air-with.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/4LCYNF7UiPI/into-fresh-air-with.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/into-fresh-air-with.html Photography Mon, 20 May 2013 23:03:00 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/into-fresh-air-with.html dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) I like some of the creative features offered by the latest batch of cameras. I look at them as suggestions. But I'm still in charge of the final product. - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/can-a-camera-be-crea.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/udaAhP9a9w0/can-a-camera-be-crea.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/can-a-camera-be-crea.html Photography Mon, 20 May 2013 06:47:44 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/can-a-camera-be-crea.html dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) Since none of my other current cameras do a very good job with infrared photography, I started wondering if the new X-Trans sensor in the Fujifilm X-20 might be better than the others. As it turns out, it is. Here are examples why - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/easy-infrared-photog.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/Q7mmw9JnLSQ/easy-infrared-photog.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/easy-infrared-photog.html Photography Thu, 16 May 2013 23:21:25 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/easy-infrared-photog.html dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) Back in February, I recorded a movie for Wiley & Sons Publishing about my latest book, iPad for Digital Photographers. The movie is on the Amazon catalog page. But a nicer presentation of it is embedded in the official Press Release for the book. You can see it here - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/official-wiley-press.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/rMzeySzOeJM/official-wiley-press.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/official-wiley-press.html Photography Thu, 16 May 2013 09:49:10 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/official-wiley-press.html dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) San Francisco street scene captured with a Fujifilm X20 - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/what-a-mess-street-s.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/Kuw4Dla3jYI/what-a-mess-street-s.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/what-a-mess-street-s.html Photography Thu, 16 May 2013 07:04:57 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/what-a-mess-street-s.html dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) Can you capture quality images from an iPad mini? Thanks to software optimization from independent developers, my answer is yes. Here's a four-shot comparison with different apps and a digital camera to help you draw your own conclusion - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/can-you-take-quality.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/7-aDyJJ_VDM/can-you-take-quality.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/can-you-take-quality.html Photography Wed, 15 May 2013 08:29:59 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/can-you-take-quality.html dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) This week on The Digital Story: The groundbreaking Canon PowerShot N; the versatile, affordable Sigma 17mm-70mm f/2.8-4 zoom lens for APS-C DSLRs; and a visit to Carpinteria. All of this and more on The Digital Story podcast - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/canon-powershot-n-si.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/EITmVf6xSKM/canon-powershot-n-si.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/canon-powershot-n-si.html Show Notes Tue, 14 May 2013 08:03:49 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/canon-powershot-n-si.htmlhttp://media.thedigitalstory.com/tds130514.mp3 dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) Two very desirable prime lenses in the Olympus Micro Four Thirds lineup are now available with a black finish. Both the 75mm f/1.8 and the the 17mm f/1.8 are listed on B&H for preorder. Here's more - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/finally-in-black.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/4-XQCyMo78c/finally-in-black.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/finally-in-black.html Photography Tue, 14 May 2013 06:45:35 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/finally-in-black.html dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) If you're looking for a compact camera that works seamlessly with your iPad (or iPhone) for on-the-fly processing and sharing of images, you may want to investigate the just-released Canon PowerShot Nwith built-in WiFi. When paired with Canon's Camera Window app for iOS, you have an ultra compact "capture - edit - publish" duo. Here's more about it - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/canon-powershot-n-ul.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/UYiZK9GOzKY/canon-powershot-n-ul.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/canon-powershot-n-ul.html Photography Sat, 11 May 2013 17:44:11 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/canon-powershot-n-ul.html dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) The latest flagship Olympus PEN E-P5 has all the goodies you would expect in a premium Micro Four Thirds camera. But it also has some cool new features. Here are my favorites - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/5-cool-new-features.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/SQBN1MHw6vE/5-cool-new-features.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/5-cool-new-features.html Photography Fri, 10 May 2013 08:22:12 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/5-cool-new-features.html dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) Creating a portfolio on your iPad says that you have reached a certain point in your photography. It makes the statement, "Not only do I know how to make a photograph, I know how to present it as well." Here's how - - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/top-5-tips-for-build.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/UsBx3UqL3Og/top-5-tips-for-build.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/top-5-tips-for-build.html Photography Thu, 09 May 2013 07:15:31 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/top-5-tips-for-build.html dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) Adobe's announcement that it will cease perpetual license sales of Photoshop and move to a subscription only offering for the application will force many photographers to look elsewhere - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/adobe-drives-coffin.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/0_PKfYf2EYk/adobe-drives-coffin.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/adobe-drives-coffin.html Photography Tue, 07 May 2013 22:26:46 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/adobe-drives-coffin.html dstory@gmail.com (Derrick Story) This week on The Digital Story: Photography Mashup, "Tools or Toys," joined by the hosts from Improve Photography and the Digital Photo Experience. Listen in here - http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/podcast-mashup---too.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDigitalStory/~3/b0r_FlACVbA/podcast-mashup---too.html http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/podcast-mashup---too.html Show Notes Tue, 07 May 2013 07:59:56 -0800 Technology http://thedigitalstory.com/2013/05/podcast-mashup---too.htmlhttp://media.thedigitalstory.com/tds130507.mp3 Derrick Storynonadult