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Removing Image Backgrounds - Gimp
In 6 easy steps...
There are times when it is desirable to remove the background from images. This tutorial will take you through the process step-by-step using the freely available gimp software. This tutorial assumes you are running the Windows version, but the concept applies equally to other versions of the gimp and other photo editing software such as Photoshop.
The assumption is that you have a basic understanding of how to use the gimp.
Replacing The Sky - Gimp
There are times when it may be desirable to replace the sky with another one which is visually more appealing. Perhaps the sky is blown and appears white or it is just plain dreary!
You could use the technique that I described in the article about Removing Image Backgrounds which uses the quick mask. You would of course need to go one step further than described in that article. You would need to add another layer (ctrl + L - will open the layers dialog box) below the main picture and paste the new sky into this layer. It will be visible on all the transparent parts of the image.
With the example images below I used a different but equally effective technique to achieve the required result.
Original Image
New Sky
Radio Flash Triggers
Updated 3rd August 2008
I am currently researching Radio Triggers to remotely trigger off camera strobes (flashes). This will allow me more precisely control my lighting and help me to develop my creative side.
What I am looking for initially is a setup with 1 transmitter and 2-3 receivers which will allow me to have a flexible setup for different circumstances.
On a side note, I will be using Olympus flashes FL36/FL50. While I know that the new FL36R/FL50R flashes have a good remote capabilities - via the inbuilt flash (with supported bodies E-3 E-420 and E-520). But, I currently shoot with an E-510 and non R flash.
Sell Your Photos Online - Introduction
An Overview...
This is the first in a series of articles about selling you photos online! Over the coming weeks we will explore in greater detail what we have discussed here.
So, you're a photographer? You want to sell your photos online? But, you don't know where to start!
When it comes to selling your images on-line or anything else for that matter there are a few things that need to be understood and lots of questions that you need to research and answer:
- Know your target audience.
- Find your niche. Don't try to be everything to everybody.
- Know your opposition who they are, what they can offer and how they do it. What are they doing that you can do better? How are they marketing their products or services?
- What makes your product or service better than theirs?
- Have a business plan and marketing strategy.
You're probably thinking that this all sounds a bit cliche right now. You might be right! But, the above points are all very important!
Lightroom EXIF Data and Gallery 2
When it comes to streamlining your workflow there are lots of little things that you can do to help your overall process. The EXIF data contained in your image files if used wisely can certainly be a great little time saver.
Gallery 2, like a lot of other image galleries can read your EXIF/IPTC data and put it to good use. This will make the process of uploading multiple images much quicker and easier by automatically applying: Titles, Descriptions and Keywords to your images without the need for any intervention afterwards. This is done from the Library module within Adobe Lightroom.