How to Make Movies on Your Windows Computer
Posted by este in Filmmaking and Film Editing on October 19, 2011
In this article I will explain a few simple steps to creating a movie on your Windows XP computer. Before you begin you will need any basic webcam and this can be purchased from any Wal-Mart. You will also need to download Windows Movie Maker which is a video/editing software application for Windows.
Ok so once you’re finished downloading Windows Movie Maker just play around with the functions and try to get a little understanding of your tools. You will also want to get familiar with your webcam if you are not already. Learn all your functions that your webcam has, so it would be a good idea to read the manual before beginning.
Now that you have some basic info with your software click the task option in your toolbar until it says capture video. Make sure your camera is in webcam mode and then attach it to your computer using a USB which should be included with your camera when purchased.
Next you will click capture video then click next. Here you will enter a title for your scenes. After this you will want to select Best Quality for Playback on my Computer and then click next. Next you will want to position your camera for whatever you are trying to capture and keep in mind you want your clips to be clear and as still as possible. So it’s best to have your camera mounted on your screen.
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Tips to Submit Art to an Art Gallery and How to Prepare
Posted by este in Arts and Entertainment on October 19, 2011
HOW TO APPROACH AN ART GALLERY WITH YOUR ARTWORK:
So, now that you have built up a collection of artworks, you may be dreaming about being showcased in an art gallery. This might seem a little daunting because artists are usually humble people and often lack the marketing skills or confidence to approach a gallery director to represent themselves as a serious artist.
I am an artist who has shown in galleries but I’m a rare breed because I have also worked in art sales and I’ve been an art gallery director. I decided to write this editorial to offer perspectives from both the artist and the gallery with a view to offer useful advice and information to help artists successfully approach a gallery with their work.
I HOPE THE FOLLOWING TIPS WILL HELP YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY:
First though, let’s think about this scenario from the perspective of the gallery director.
The roles of the director are broad but essentially they are to showcase artists that fit into the gallery’s ‘theme’ and to promote and sell their work while building relationships with customers and to generate sales.
A potential customer can walk through the gallery’s doors at any time without notice. Therefore it is imperative that the director and sales staff are always available to give their attention to those potential customers. This is why it is a very bad idea to just walk in with armfuls of artworks without an appointment because firstly it would be very disrespectful and unless it’s a very quiet day, you will not get the time and attention that you seek.
BEFORE YOU APPROACH AN ART GALLERY ASK YOURSELF THIS:
Does my artistic style and subject matter fit within the style and direction of the gallery?
For example: If the gallery you are considering is showcasing only European figurative subjects by published artists and you paint local landscapes, your style and subject matter might not be easy to fit in with the ‘style and direction’ of the gallery. But don’t be afraid to talk to the director because he/she will probably know of a gallery or outlet that will be better suited to showcase and hopefully sell your personal style.
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Take Better Pictures – Lighting And Landscape Photography
Posted by este in Arts and Entertainment on October 19, 2011
All cameras, whether they are digital or film, point-and-shoots or digital SLR cameras, are merely tools in the hands of a photographer. If you want to take better pictures, no matter which type of pictures they are, we simply need to know some of the basic principles that apply. In landscape photography, there is a set of guidelines which, if you know them, will make your images so much better.
The fact is, with landscape photography, the rules or guidelines are fewer than in other types of photography. Basically, if you get a good composition and you know how to handle the lighting conditions, you will be much more successful.
Lighting is the most important aspect of any photographic endeavor. After all, the first part of the word, photo, refers to light. How the light hits the sensor, the quality of that light, and how much light hit the sensor, combine for the final outcome of that picture.
There are three aspects, or qualities of light that must be considered. They are light intensity, the direction of the light, and the color of the light.
Light intensity refers to the brightness or strength of the light. Undoubtedly, you have noticed that in the middle of the day the sun is much brighter than it is in the morning or late afternoon. The stronger the light, such as in the middle of the day, the stronger the shadows. This can make for a very unflattering picture. It is very difficult for most cameras to handle the wide range of light during that time of day. If you happen to catch a cloudy day, the light will be much softer, thus less intense, and taking a good landscape picture will be easier.
As mentioned, light intensity during the morning and late afternoon is less, and therefore, you will get much better pictures during those periods of time.
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