Using Your DSLR Video 9 Tips

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Altough video functionality on Digital SLR's has been with us for a while now, many photographers were initially sceptical of it’s usefulness. However over the last number of years DSLR's have gained more ground and are being used by everyone from big budget productions like, House and The Tudors, to a generation of youtubers and vimeo users. While many of us have yet to dip our toes into any form of video production, those of us that have are often surprised by the attention to detail and intricate nuances that good production value requires.

Sicily's Photographic Wild West - My Photography Travels

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The silence was deafening and the cicadas seemed to fall silent in memory of better times. As I looked around I could almost hear the echoes of life that once rolled through these streets. I felt like a tourist in someone else’s reality. If I could recommend one place for photographers and non-photographers alike, then this is it.

Joby Pro Sling Camera Strap Review

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When we think about camera accessories, I’ll admit that camera straps are not the first gadget that spring to mind, but there a couple of reasons I’m such a big advocate of aftermarket straps.

Steel Wool Photography Shoot Dublin

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Join DPS (Dublin Photography School) for an evening of light orbs, steel wool Photography Shoot with lasers on a small secluded beach in Bray near Dublin. This location shoot will allow you to bring out the more creative side of your photography.

Macro Photography Shoot Dublin

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Join DPS (Dublin Photography School) and other photographers for a morning of Macro photography in the National Botanical Gardens. Macro photography is extreme close-up photography, usually of very small subjects (insects, plants, flowers & so on). With that in mind the National Botanical Gardens in Glasnevin, Dublin are an ideal shooting ground

New Photography Courses Announced For Dublin

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t’s been a busy few weeks here in Dublin Photography School or as a lot of our guys have taken to calling us “DPS”. Over the last six weeks we have announced ....

2016 Calendar Photography Competition In Support Of Epilepsy Ireland

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we at Dublin Photography School run our annual calendar photography competition in support of Epilepsy Ireland. The competition runs from September 1st 2015 to midnight September 26th 2015. We are looking for 12 images in total. These images will represent the 12 months of the year in our 2016 calendar. The overall winning image will appear on the cover of the 2016 calendar.

Lightroom Courses in Dublin Annouced By Dublin Photography School

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Dublin photography school are delighted to announce that we will be launching Adobe Lightroom Courses in Dublin starting in August of this year.

DPS Snapshot Photography Magazine Issue 4 Free Download Online Now

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Snapshot is a FREE online downloadable magazine produced by the staff and trainers at the Dublin Photography School. In each issue we will bring you guest articles from photographers around the country, we will let you know what's going on in Dublin and around the country with photography events, seminars, competitions, exhibitions, talks and much more.

Using a graphics tablet for photo editing (a beginners guide.)

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Something that a lot of digital imaging enthusiasts and professionals recommend is if you are getting more serious about your post processing then you will benefit hugely from picking up a graphics tablet. I must say I’m inclined to agree with that advice.

Getting Good Sound While Recording Video On DSLRs

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When recording video on Canon, Nikon, Olympus and Sony DSLRs, one of the major complaints that most people have is the quality of the audio. This is not so much to do with the bit rate etc, but more hiss, pops and rattling sounds that seem to punctuate even the quietest of scenes.