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9 years 4 months ago #417382 by pegleg
Hi there i am so new i am like a new born baby. I would like some friends on here to help me get off the ground. I am not very good on computers so alot of this looks like double dutch lol. I have only been into Photography for the last few months. I have started to look things up on you tube and sights like this. I believe i could learn alot from this sight if i coulf work it out. I did join some time agothis is the second time i have come back to this sight. I was a bit scard off as it looked so hard to get my head around how to work get on with. so need some friends ti help and guide me please.


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9 years 4 months ago #417422 by Hassner
The greatest way to learn is to make mistakes, post them here and ask for comments.
Then you use the ones you like. as you might get some conflicting crits.

If you know the basic 'rules' of composition (Rule of thirds, etc), you are good to go.

Technically know what shutterspeeds to use with what lens to avoid/use a tripod.
Shoot at all f-stops (Lens openings) to see the difference in results, specially at close-ups.
Shoot at all ISO's and blow them up to 100% so you can see the loss in quality of the high ISO's and what you will be happy with.

I think you need to say what gear you have and what program you are planning to process with, so you can find the perfect friend.

Good luck and ENJOY!


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9 years 4 months ago #417441 by Tim Dordeck
Well welcome to the PT jungle!


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9 years 4 months ago #417604 by Joves
Well greetings, and welcome to the forum. First do not be afraid to post questions. Since you are new to the whole forum thing, the first piece of advice I would give is grow a thick skin. This is because some people will, or may come off as coarse. Not so much so on this forum. It is best if you are not sensitive about things. I know the only time I am sensitive is when I shave with a dull razor, then my neck feels a bit raw. Watch the videos posted on here. Especially true in regards to post processing work on images, which you will eventually need to learn. You can start with free programs like GIMP, and Picassa. I do not use either but instead use Photoshop, and am playing with a couple of others. If you are not computer savvy then you want a basic program because Photoshop is not it. Again do not be afraid to ask or join in.


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9 years 4 months ago #417656 by garyrhook

Joves wrote: the first piece of advice I would give is grow a thick skin.


Exceptionally good advice for any artist, period.

Not so much so on this forum.


Well, depends upon who you're referring to. :evil:

The rest of the above, +1.


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