Comments on: The Grid: Episode 68 – Tough Love http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/2012/09/13/the-grid-episode-68-tough-love/ The Grid with Scott Kelby & Matt Kloskowski is a live talk-show about photography, Photoshop & other industry-related topics. Each week features a different guest (in-studio or online) and viewers are encouraged to chime in on the Liveblog here on KelbyTV.com or via Twitter by adding #TheGridLive to their tweets. Tue, 21 May 2013 09:05:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: P@ http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/2012/09/13/the-grid-episode-68-tough-love/comment-page-1/#comment-62805 P@ Sun, 30 Sep 2012 08:56:00 +0000 http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/?p=603#comment-62805 Hey guys! I loved the promo for Jay Maisel's A Week In Paris. What's the name of the acoustic song that was used for the promo? Great show! Keep up the good work! Hey guys! I loved the promo for Jay Maisel’s A Week In Paris. What’s the name of the acoustic song that was used for the promo? Great show! Keep up the good work!

]]> By: Jeff http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/2012/09/13/the-grid-episode-68-tough-love/comment-page-1/#comment-58242 Jeff Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:06:42 +0000 http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/?p=603#comment-58242 Seriously, When are you going to add RC's name to the shows title. The man is constantly hosting and brings more than his share of thoughful, intelligent insight to the table. Not to take anything away from the other two fine hosts, just seems like something small you may have overlooked . Everyone likes to be appreciated for the hard work they do Seriously, When are you going to add RC’s name to the shows title. The man is constantly hosting and brings more than his share of thoughful, intelligent insight to the table. Not to take anything away from the other two fine hosts, just seems like something small you may have overlooked . Everyone likes to be appreciated for the hard work they do

]]> By: Dave Moore http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/2012/09/13/the-grid-episode-68-tough-love/comment-page-1/#comment-58070 Dave Moore Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:47:56 +0000 http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/?p=603#comment-58070 Wow! Great show, and great advice! Wow! Great show, and great advice!

]]> By: Randy Jay Braun http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/2012/09/13/the-grid-episode-68-tough-love/comment-page-1/#comment-57293 Randy Jay Braun Thu, 20 Sep 2012 04:17:38 +0000 http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/?p=603#comment-57293 I loved this show. Slowly over the past few years I have become drawn to RCʻs insightful, thoughtful yet straightforward approach to photography as a career. RC is gracious and humble and thankful to have achieved this level in his profession. At photoshop world, he spent 20 minutes with four of us in the hallway, pouring over his philosophical views and backing them up with examples. Before he had to leave us, he grabbed his iPhone to show us his latest photo of his four-year-old daughter. Class act. The Kelby guy was not bad either. I loved this show. Slowly over the past few years I have become drawn to RCʻs insightful, thoughtful yet straightforward approach to photography as a career. RC is gracious and humble and thankful to have achieved this level in his profession. At photoshop world, he spent 20 minutes with four of us in the hallway, pouring over his philosophical views and backing them up with examples. Before he had to leave us, he grabbed his iPhone to show us his latest photo of his four-year-old daughter. Class act.
The Kelby guy was not bad either.

]]> By: Bill Araujo http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/2012/09/13/the-grid-episode-68-tough-love/comment-page-1/#comment-56453 Bill Araujo Wed, 19 Sep 2012 01:53:20 +0000 http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/?p=603#comment-56453 WOW, what a bummer! I'm trying to become the best photographer that I can possibly be and now you've got me wondering. Do I have the talent or not? I agree and do all of what you said from #2 through #5 but #1 has thrown me for a loop. Most of my critiques come from family and friends which as you've said is always positive. Even the critiques from my camera club associates is positive. I don't seem to be satisfied with my work and often think it sucks. How do I know if I just don't have the talent or I just need to hone my skills? Where can I get an honest critique of what work? On another note, I shortened my annual photo trek that I take by myself to Glacier, Yellowstone and Teton so that I could attend Matt's Lightroom 4 seminar here in Kansas City. It was terrific! I not only purchased your, Scott's, Digital Photography Library but also took advantage of the On One Suite 7 offer. Thank you for finally doing a seminar here! WOW, what a bummer! I’m trying to become the best photographer that I can possibly be and now you’ve got me wondering. Do I have the talent or not? I agree and do all of what you said from #2 through #5 but #1 has thrown me for a loop. Most of my critiques come from family and friends which as you’ve said is always positive. Even the critiques from my camera club associates is positive. I don’t seem to be satisfied with my work and often think it sucks. How do I know if I just don’t have the talent or I just need to hone my skills? Where can I get an honest critique of what work?

On another note, I shortened my annual photo trek that I take by myself to Glacier, Yellowstone and Teton so that I could attend Matt’s Lightroom 4 seminar here in Kansas City. It was terrific! I not only purchased your, Scott’s, Digital Photography Library but also took advantage of the On One Suite 7 offer. Thank you for finally doing a seminar here!

]]> By: Andrew Macpherson http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/2012/09/13/the-grid-episode-68-tough-love/comment-page-1/#comment-55507 Andrew Macpherson Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:16:51 +0000 http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/?p=603#comment-55507 Deja vu, so nice to get choppy pointy back :-) Really enjoyed this show. Canon 5D3 dvd would be real nice if it's still going Deja vu, so nice to get choppy pointy back :-)

Really enjoyed this show.

Canon 5D3 dvd would be real nice if it’s still going

]]> By: Andre Kreitlein http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/2012/09/13/the-grid-episode-68-tough-love/comment-page-1/#comment-55377 Andre Kreitlein Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:52:24 +0000 http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/?p=603#comment-55377 Thanks for The Grid .. I love this show and enjoy it so much .. About this times topic .. I agree what you say. I changed my ideas on this over the years and in meanwhile I feel happy on be free from all this worries. Now I enjoy taking photos much more. Even I like to be a better photographer. Thanks Thanks for The Grid .. I love this show and enjoy it so much ..

About this times topic .. I agree what you say.
I changed my ideas on this over the years and in meanwhile I feel happy on be free from all this worries. Now I enjoy taking photos much more. Even I like to be a better photographer.

Thanks

]]> By: Ralph Hightower http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/2012/09/13/the-grid-episode-68-tough-love/comment-page-1/#comment-55128 Ralph Hightower Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:18:50 +0000 http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/?p=603#comment-55128 Great show. Okay, here's my critique on the Tough Love show. At the intro, photography is art. There are different genres of photography: art, journalism (history), abstract. I haven’t heard RC play the guitar, but I doubt that his skills compare to Eric Clapton. Negative critiques: Offer suggestions for improvement. Don’t say “You suck!” without saying why. By the way, I am my own worst critic and that includes the computer code that I write. The Right Time: I have two photography projects for this year. These projects will test my dedication. 1) Photographing the sunrise over Columbia, South Carolina from the Lake Murray Dam; 2) Photographing the Full Moons of 2012 (2/2012-1/2013) since I got the idea after the Full Wolf Moon. So far, weather has been in my favor; clouds obscured my photography of the setting of one moon. I have a shot list of lens and filters. I got the idea for #1 when I photographed the first sunrise of 2012. Auto Mode: Okay, most of the time, my camera is set on the Programmed mode; other times, I’ll set it on Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority. Depending on the lighting situation, I’ll use the exposure compensation dial to underexpose or overexpose. I use manual mode on special projects. For my Moon Project, I use the Sunny 16 Rule: Set the shutter speed at one over the ISO, the lens at f/16. My research indicated that was the correct exposure for photographing the full moons. Overwise, I use automatic mode. Exposure: I have to be concerned about what ISO I am shooting at. I still use film. I found that Kodak BW400CN can be underexposed at 1600 (intentionally) for the final Space Shuttle landing, which was still not fast enough and overexposed (accidentally) at 100 when I forgot to change the ISO. I should’ve ordered T-Max 3200 for the landing of Atlantis, but I had less than a week for planning. I asked for advice to photograph the final Space Shuttle launch and one of Florida Today’s photographers suggested using ISO 100 and underexposing by 1/3 stop. He also suggested mounting my camera backwards on the tripod. I made an executive decision and underexposed by 2/3. Finding 100 speed film in my area turned out to be a scavenger hunt. GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome): This past Christmas, my wife wanted to buy me a DSLR; then I found her budget was a Canon Rebel T3i. Since this would probably be the last DSLR I would get, I started researching. First choice was the 60D, more research pointed to the 7D. Yes, I want a full-frame DSLR, but unless I win the Powerball lottery, it’s APS-C for me; plus there’s the “cheat factor” of telephoto, but I am cheated on the wide angle side. As a consolation, she bought me a used Canon FD 28mm f2.8 for my Canon A-1. Tools: “When the only tool in your toolbox is a hammer, everything starts looking like a nail.” Great show. Okay, here’s my critique on the Tough Love show.
At the intro, photography is art. There are different genres of photography: art, journalism (history), abstract.
I haven’t heard RC play the guitar, but I doubt that his skills compare to Eric Clapton.
Negative critiques: Offer suggestions for improvement. Don’t say “You suck!” without saying why. By the way, I am my own worst critic and that includes the computer code that I write.
The Right Time: I have two photography projects for this year. These projects will test my dedication. 1) Photographing the sunrise over Columbia, South Carolina from the Lake Murray Dam; 2) Photographing the Full Moons of 2012 (2/2012-1/2013) since I got the idea after the Full Wolf Moon. So far, weather has been in my favor; clouds obscured my photography of the setting of one moon. I have a shot list of lens and filters. I got the idea for #1 when I photographed the first sunrise of 2012.
Auto Mode: Okay, most of the time, my camera is set on the Programmed mode; other times, I’ll set it on Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority. Depending on the lighting situation, I’ll use the exposure compensation dial to underexpose or overexpose. I use manual mode on special projects.
For my Moon Project, I use the Sunny 16 Rule: Set the shutter speed at one over the ISO, the lens at f/16. My research indicated that was the correct exposure for photographing the full moons. Overwise, I use automatic mode.
Exposure: I have to be concerned about what ISO I am shooting at. I still use film. I found that Kodak BW400CN can be underexposed at 1600 (intentionally) for the final Space Shuttle landing, which was still not fast enough and overexposed (accidentally) at 100 when I forgot to change the ISO. I should’ve ordered T-Max 3200 for the landing of Atlantis, but I had less than a week for planning. I asked for advice to photograph the final Space Shuttle launch and one of Florida Today’s photographers suggested using ISO 100 and underexposing by 1/3 stop. He also suggested mounting my camera backwards on the tripod. I made an executive decision and underexposed by 2/3. Finding 100 speed film in my area turned out to be a scavenger hunt.
GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome): This past Christmas, my wife wanted to buy me a DSLR; then I found her budget was a Canon Rebel T3i. Since this would probably be the last DSLR I would get, I started researching. First choice was the 60D, more research pointed to the 7D. Yes, I want a full-frame DSLR, but unless I win the Powerball lottery, it’s APS-C for me; plus there’s the “cheat factor” of telephoto, but I am cheated on the wide angle side. As a consolation, she bought me a used Canon FD 28mm f2.8 for my Canon A-1.
Tools: “When the only tool in your toolbox is a hammer, everything starts looking like a nail.”

]]> By: Aino http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/2012/09/13/the-grid-episode-68-tough-love/comment-page-1/#comment-55006 Aino Sun, 16 Sep 2012 19:03:16 +0000 http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/?p=603#comment-55006 Nice show - some good points!! And I totally cracked up at your Brittish accent Scott - wow, what a talent!! ;) Good stuff! Nice show – some good points!! And I totally cracked up at your Brittish accent Scott – wow, what a talent!! ;) Good stuff!

]]> By: David http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/2012/09/13/the-grid-episode-68-tough-love/comment-page-1/#comment-54816 David Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:54:43 +0000 http://kelbytv.com/thegrid/?p=603#comment-54816 Great show, great advice. Thanks. I'd like the InDesign thingy. Great show, great advice. Thanks. I’d like the InDesign thingy.

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