Aperture: A really really simple explanation (I hope) :) - 10/06/08 08:09 PM

It seems like Aperture is one of those things that is perpetually confusing to people (I base this in part because it took me so dang long to feel like I really had a handle on it)!
Of course, it's also one of the most important concepts to understand when working with a imaging device (like a camera), so it's worth a little investigating. 
What is Aperature?
The aperture is (simply put) the size of the opening in a given lens. It controlls how much light the lens allows in Most aperatures are mechanical devices that vary in size (in other words they can … (27 comments)

Copyright law is under attack! - 10/06/08 05:57 PM

I've been absolutely swamped with business lately. Between the Buildex convention here in Seattle and 'normal' shooting (now averaging 3-4 bookings per day) I've had almost no time to visit AR. :(
That said there is a very concerning issue at hand: The so called 'Orphan Works Bill'.
BTW, full credit to Glenda Cherry for breaking the story first. You can see her blog here. :)
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Basically the bill attempts put some rules in place for using other peoples images when you can't find them (in other words, 'orphan works').
This sounds good in theory...I suppose.
There might … (7 comments)

 

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