A while ago I published an article about a script that I used to control the RAW files in my workflow -> A Script to solve a Workflow ProblemIn my workflow I splitted the JPGs and RAW files while transferring to my computerThen I sorted my JPGs, and only kept the RAWs of my best JPGs.The... Continue Reading →
So, maybe you also bought a new laptop with Linux like me ?and if it turned out to be a Dell, it will run on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.That's a good thing, because not only is Ubuntu one of the most stable operating systems, the version 20.04 LTS is supported until April 2030, so you'll be... Continue Reading →
Nowadays you can find loads of free Luts - 3DLuts .Cube format as used in Adobe, Luminar, Darktable ON1 etc…How great would it be if you could just use it in Rawtherapee Film Simulation !But, no, unfortunately not.Rawtherapee can only work with PNG HaldCluts.But wait !There is a simple solution!The Vertopal Free Online ConverterHere you... Continue Reading →
Since I switched to Olympus, I have also started filming more.I even bought a Zhiyun Weebill S Gimbal to make the filming experience even more pleasant, but I'm not there yet.My best camera stays at home on the short bike rides, and with it the gimbal that I bought exactly for that camera.So my short... Continue Reading →
PictureFX J.S. Style - Wildflowers - Mystical & Ethereal Four different 3DLuts in PNG format,to use in Rawtherapee or any othercompatible medium. Click here to download from GDrive These are the PNG HaldClut versions of the previously released 3D Luts in .cube format from these articles : New Lut Update – PictureFX J.S. Style Wildflowers New... Continue Reading →
The Luts and the Style : The last two Luts from the PictureFX J.S Style series, Purple and Pink Ethereal.I was searching for photos of Bluebells when I first discovered Jo's Ethereal photos, they were the first thing I really liked about her remarkable style. These photos eventually led me to Flickr and then to... Continue Reading →
PictureFX J.S. Style Mystical Dusk is the more dark and gloomy version of the style found on Jo Stephen's website.But as written before, the result depends very much on the chosen photo and its color pattern.If you have visited Jo's website you will most likely have also read about ICM - intentional camera movement.You can... Continue Reading →
My new Lut Update - PictureFX J.S. Style Wildflowers - is a Film Simulation/Style that gives a color palette and tonal partition specially intended for nature shots, wild flowers, etc J.S. style stands for the style of Jo Stephen, a North Dorset based photographer. I could write a lot about her but better if you... Continue Reading →
I expected that Darktable Light Part 1 would attract people, but it was five times more than I expected.Well, that's proof that there are many who would rather see Darktable differently ! In part 1 I showed you how to rid Darktable of its database annoyances.The tweak I'm showing you today could have worked the... Continue Reading →
No, this is not a joke, nor is it a new version.This article is primarily intended for those who like Darktable's editing features, but want to edit photo's without using a database, library, tagging, actually just with a photo browser. I never was a big fan of Darktable myself, I loved working with Rawtherapee or... Continue Reading →
In short, what the previous article "Rangefinder or Not – that is the Question" was about:I wanted a rangefinder type camera,not too expensive,but I also didn't want to run into the same problems as with previous purchases in this category of camera.The problem with the Fujifilm X100 was mainly the fixed lens and that the camera... Continue Reading →
I always have a number of articles in the starting phase, partially or completely finished, in my WordPress drafts drawer.This is one that's been ready for a while, but I haven't got around to publish it.The essence of this writing has to do with how we are too easily persuaded to buy new things, it... Continue Reading →
This story started a little more than a half year ago. Somewhere around June 2022, I had the urge to have a digital rangefinder camera again. So I gave myself a budget of up to €250 (which is not much for this type of camera) and waited for a good offer. I've always had a... Continue Reading →
At the end of 2022, Mark G. Adams published one more new recipe: K KolourAs always, it looks great !I also have a link to all MGA recipes in one go !And, last but not least, a link to the seven best MGA recipes, carefully selected by Mark G Adams himself.It feels like it's Christmas... Continue Reading →
My first PictureFX Darktable style !The PictureFX Kodak Aerochrome v1.1I have imitated this DT version as best as possible with the Lut version, however, it is not as RED as the original, that's because with styles you don't have an opacity slider, so I had to hold back on power and intensity. You can still... Continue Reading →
Making the right choices.I sometimes miss the optical viewfinder from my Pentax K-3,and the Pentax felt great in the hand, but was also a bit heavy.Fujifilm ? after seeing the successors of the X-H1, it was clear that Fujifilm was going another way, and not maintaining and improve a proven concept. By concept I refer... Continue Reading →
Recently I bought myself an Olympus 60mm f2.8 macro lens.Macro was a part of photography that I've always loved to do, but after switching between the different camera systems : Pentax -> Fujifilm -> Olympus, I didn't really had the right lens for it .So, this lens completes my equipment for nature photography and macro.Complete... Continue Reading →
What is Kodak Aerochrome and what was it used for.The first versions of infrared film date back to the time of the First World War for spectroscopic analysis.In the 1930s it was made commercially available and quickly became very popular among photographers, and it was also used in the news for landscape and aerial photos,... Continue Reading →
I first wanted to write "DIY diffuser for the FL‑LM3 for macro", however, a diffuser for this super small but mighty flash unit is useful for many purposes. Anyway, what you need: a soft white plastic bottle from, soap, milk... scissors a roll of duct tape a marker I used a rectangular soap bottle,but it... Continue Reading →
Passion for Photography, that's the name of Tudor Mateescu's website.An interesting website, and certainly not one you encounter every day, and that is also the style of Tudor Mateescu.And, on top of that, he has developed four very interesting recipes, definitely something to try out !Actually there are six recipes, because the Ilford recipe consists... Continue Reading →
Well, it's not just a good time to upgrade your old camera,maybe you can use a backup camera ?but also if you want to do a gear switch, like me from Fujifilm to Olympus. Olympus Online Shop has been making interesting deals on non-OM DS cameras for some time now.More specifically on the E-M1 X,... Continue Reading →
It's five days before Christmas.I would like to thank all my loyal visitors for their visits, interest,and nice comments.I hope everyone can spend a good time with family or friends, and that 2022 has a very happy ending.I myself will be offline for the next two weeks, as we are going on vacation and deliberately... Continue Reading →
Another Kodak Portra 400 recipe, but a good one I think.Little information about the owner/creator, just a link to Instagram this time. fujifilm_recipes Film Simulation: Classic ChromeGrain Effect: Strong SmallColor Chrome Effect: StrongWhite Balance: R: 4 B: -4Tone Curve: H: -1 S: -1Color: +2Sharpness: -2High ISO NR: -4
Open Source Photography is known to many of you for sharing information, and especially for "the largest collection" lists of recipes, luts, presets, etc..Today I want to share something completely different. I have a daughter named Jessy who recently recorded her very first song at a music studio. To give her a chance she needs... Continue Reading →
I browse a lot to find new Luts, Presets and Recipes.And on one of those sessions I found a video by Andy Astbury, Raw Therapee Basics: Color Management Input Profiles.It's quite a long video, but I was able to pick up some interesting things in it.The video brought me to "How to Get LCP and... Continue Reading →
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