George Lepp put on a fascinating program for the Digital Imaging Society in Colorado Springs last night.
First, the big news (to me, at least). He's moved to Colorado Springs! He's officially been here 4 months (2 months in the field), but has purposely kept a low profile until now. Unfortunately, this appears to have been prompted by a recent divorce with Arlie. He's also losing the Lepp Institute in the process - something Arlie plans to continue running. His new email and Web site are now: george@geolepp.com and www.geolepp.com, respectively.
Here are some notes I took on a few new tips & techniques...
The program, Helicon Focus, allows extreme DOF for macro images. It takes a series of images which have been captured at different (overlapping) focal points and assembles them automatically to provide stunning DOF. www.heliconfocus.com.
The use of the Singh-Ray variable ND filter (~$360+) allows the use of slower shutter speeds for digital cams. You can get more cottony water effects during daylight hours.
He demonstrated time-lapse photography by using an intervalometer (such as Canon TC-80N3 remote shutter release) and Apple's QuickTime Pro ($30) to assemble his demo of 4000+ low-res JPEGs into a video. I believe he described this in the latest issue of OP.
He demonstrated the results of Photoshop CS2 high dynamic range (HDR) feature to assemble several individual (differently exposed) images to create a high dynamic range image.
He also mentioned the MT-24EX macro flash and new Canon Realis SX50 LCD projector (approx 1400 x 1050 resolution), which gave incredibly accurate color and tonal values ($3500 now, but should decrease in the future).
Finally, he presented a couple slide shows that showcased some amazing visual effects. Believe it or not, this was all done on PowerPoint. I'll definitely have to give this a closer look for my own shows.
Hopefully, we'll get to see more of George in the near future. If you get a chance, please welcome him to his new home!
Yes; I sent him a welcome email with an invitation and link to the group. He seems awful busy just now, but my hope is that he participate as he's able.
Ken
Posted by Joseph Finn on July 29, 2006 at 12:35 PM
Well that certainly is excellent news. Unfortunate he is losing the institute though, it would be great to have him aboard.
Posted by Fred Stearns on July 29, 2006 at 9:51 PM
I didn't realize that there was anything hush-hush about his move to Colorado Springs. I met him up on Mount Evans two weeks ago Sunday. He was busily engaged in capturing a Kid and his Nanny at the summit.
Posted by Denise Symes on July 31, 2006 at 12:02 PM
Wow, I attended one of his Outdoor Photographer seminars...many years ago...in Tampa. Thanks for the info and link!
Posted by Scott Buckel on July 31, 2006 at 2:34 PM
At the risk of sounding like a shill for Outdoor Photographer, George is presenting the 1 day version of his seminar in Salt Lake City on Sept 16th. Rick Sammon is presenting on Sunday the 17th.. I've seen both of these guys multiple times and the $90 ticket for both days is well worth it. Sadly, it happens on one of the prime weekend for fall colors. Tough choice to make.
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8 repliesFirst, the big news (to me, at least). He's moved to Colorado Springs! He's officially been here 4 months (2 months in the field), but has purposely kept a low profile until now. Unfortunately, this appears to have been prompted by a recent divorce with Arlie. He's also losing the Lepp Institute in the process - something Arlie plans to continue running. His new email and Web site are now: george@geolepp.com and www.geolepp.com, respectively.
Here are some notes I took on a few new tips & techniques...
The program, Helicon Focus, allows extreme DOF for macro images. It takes a series of images which have been captured at different (overlapping) focal points and assembles them automatically to provide stunning DOF. www.heliconfocus.com.
The use of the Singh-Ray variable ND filter (~$360+) allows the use of slower shutter speeds for digital cams. You can get more cottony water effects during daylight hours.
He demonstrated time-lapse photography by using an intervalometer (such as Canon TC-80N3 remote shutter release) and Apple's QuickTime Pro ($30) to assemble his demo of 4000+ low-res JPEGs into a video. I believe he described this in the latest issue of OP.
He demonstrated the results of Photoshop CS2 high dynamic range (HDR) feature to assemble several individual (differently exposed) images to create a high dynamic range image.
He also mentioned the MT-24EX macro flash and new Canon Realis SX50 LCD projector (approx 1400 x 1050 resolution), which gave incredibly accurate color and tonal values ($3500 now, but should decrease in the future).
Finally, he presented a couple slide shows that showcased some amazing visual effects. Believe it or not, this was all done on PowerPoint. I'll definitely have to give this a closer look for my own shows.
Hopefully, we'll get to see more of George in the near future. If you get a chance, please welcome him to his new home!
Ken
Ken