Link Roundup 01-19-2008

PROJECTS

• Revisit and Retouch
  CameraPorn
  There's not much time left on this one, but you still have a chance to get in on it. Inspired by a previous Epic Edits project, Ryan is asking his readers to process a photo from his archives. So give it a shot, I'm curious to see what other people come up with. I'm still working on my entry.

READING MATERIAL

• Are 14-bit Raw Images Really Any Better Than 12-bit Raw?
  Earthbound Light
  From the earliest days of raw file capture with digital cameras, they have always been 12-bits per pixel. Now both the Nikon D300 and D3, as well as the Canon 40D can do 14-bit raw captures. But since 14-bit files are bigger, are they really any better?
• DIY Flash and Lighting Hacks for Digital Photographers
  digital Photography School
  Most of us can’t afford a full lighting rig – however what if there was a way to experiment with the type of lighting gear that pro photographers use without spending too much money? What if you could make it yourself.
• “Best Photos From 2007″ by JMG-Galleries Blog Readers
  JMG-Galleries
  29 photographers from around the globe show off their self-chosen best photos from the year of 2007.
• A Proposal for the Creative Commons
  Dan Heller's Photography Business Blog
  A proposal to require CC-users to register themselves, thus adding a layer of trust (and complexity) to the whole system.
• Saving About $50 On a Bounce Flash
  Digital ProTalk
  David shows us a neat little DIY project for flash lighting accessories.
• How to Create Bokeh in Your Photos
  Beyond Megapixels
  Great introduction and overview for working with and achieving bokeh (background blur).
• Guitars for Sale
  The Image Crucible
  A well-done critique of one of my photos… though, it's not exactly one of my better photos (the critic chose it, not me). Regardless, I've been reading the Image Crucible for several weeks now, and the author does a VERY good job at providing a well thought out and informative critique.
• Video of the Week — Sorry, no video this week.