Shutter Box Philippines :: Digital Photography and A Whole Lot More

It was just last month that Apple Aperture 2.0 was launched. This month Apple already releases Aperture 2.0.1 Update which addresses issues related to the performance and overall stability of Aperture 2.0.

The Apple Aperture 2.0.1 update includes fixes that impact the following areas:

• Upgrading libraries from earlier versions of Aperture
• Publishing .Mac Web Gallery albums
• Preview generation and deletion
• Creating and ordering books
• AppleScript support
• Keyboard shortcut customization
• Appearance of metadata overlays in the Browser, Filmstrip, and on light tables
• Watermarking of emailed photos
• Highlight Hot and Cold Areas

It also fixes a number of other minor issues, some involving the following areas:

• Loupe
• Smart Albums
• All Projects View
• Straighten Tool
• Filmstrip
• Drag and drop import
• Thumbnail generation
• Import window
• Export plug-in reliability

Download Apple Aperture 2.0.1 Update (43.9 MB)

Lens Sale

Yup! You got that right! Canon lenses are on sale again. And the sale starts today!

Canon EF 17-40 f4L ———- P 29,250
Canon EF 24-70 f2.8 L ——- P 50,625
Canon EF 24-105 f4 IS L —– P 46,875
Canon EF 28-135 ISU ——- P 18,000
Canon EF 70-200 f2.8 IS L — P 74, 250
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Canon Philippines launched the Canon Ambassador Program last June 2007. The Canon Ambassador Program is a rebate program geared towards photography organizations. The program aims to provide another way for organization members to help raise funds for their respective organizations by getting rebates whenever they purchase Canon products.

The Canon Ambassador Program is also the first of its kind as it only available in the Philippines and not offered in any other country. The program is a purely local effort launched by Canon Philippines and is not affiliated with any international program.

“The program reinforces Canon’s support of the strong photography community and local industry, as well as a way to encourage the photographers to continue supporting locally distributed products which are covered by Canon’s local warranty” says Ms. Tiffany Shau of Consumer Imaging & Information Division, Canon Marketing (Philippines).

Each Canon Ambassador Program covers a six (6) month period for the year. For the 2nd half of 2007, the winning organization was the Pinoy Phot0graphy Org, popularly known as PiPho. They were able to raise over P120,000 for their organization.

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Photo and video editing enthusiasts might be interested in attending the Final Cut Pro session on the 19th and the Photo Editing using Photoshop session on the 21st.

Free Trainings Start @ 6PM

Register online at www.powermaccenter.com, training@powermaccenter.com

POWERMAC TRAINING CENTER
2/L Greenbelt 3
Ayala Center, Makati

Apple just introduced Aperture 2, the next major release of its groundbreaking photo editing and management software.

Apple Aperture 2 has over 100 new features that make it faster, easier to use and more powerful. With a streamlined user interface and entirely new image processing engine, Aperture 2 also introduces new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color vibrancy, local contrast definition, soft-edged retouching, vignetting and RAW fine-tuning, and lets users directly post their portfolios on the .Mac Web Gallery for viewing on the web, iPhone, iPod touch and Apple TV.

Watch over 50 tutorial videos on Aperture 2.

Aperture 2 is available immediately for a suggested retail price of US$199 through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. Owners of previous versions of Aperture can upgrade to Aperture 2 for just US$99. For those who bought Aperture 1.5 after January 1st 2008 you can, before March 14th, upgrade to Aperture 2 for only US$9.95.

 You may also grab a copy of Aperture 2 in Depth (PDF format) which gives you a detailed introduction with Aperture 2’s features.

February 21, 2008 / Thursday
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (for end-users)
WSI Training Area
7/F SEDCCO Bldg. 1, Rada Street Corner Legaspi Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City

Samuel Leon
Speaker / Graphic Artist

* Seats are limited. Pre-registration is required.For inquiries, please contact:

Ms. Jimma Molina
Account Specialist - Corel
Tel. No. :+63 2 858-5555 loc. 443
Fax No. : +63 2 817-6430
Email: jimma.molina@wsiphil.com.ph

presents

Print Like a Pro

by Jo Avila

 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Ballroom

 February 4, 2008 6:45pm-8pm

The hotel is located near Paseo de Roxas and Buendia Avenue in Makati.

Jun Miranda will also be giving a talk on Photoshop for Photographers at 7PM.

 These seminars are part of the Canon Photo Forum in celebration of the Photography Month here in the Philippines.

Thanks to master Jo Avila for the heads up.

Seminar: Digital Camera Fundamentals

by Jun Miranda

Learn the technical considerations in beginning digital photography

If you’re getting into digital photography, understanding digital cameras is absolutely essential. This comprehensive one-day seminar explains in simple terms what you need to know about buying the perfect camera for your needs. It describes the many camera features to consider, why they are important and how they affect your photographs. If you already have a digital camera, this seminar will give you a better understanding of your camera’s capabilities and limitations.

What will be covered

• Advantages of Digital Photography
• Kinds of Digital Cameras
• The Process of Digital Photography
• How Does a Digital Camera Work
• The Digital Photograph
• Anatomy of a digital camera: Image sensor• Resolution • Aspect ratio • Color depth • White balance • Sensor Sensitivity • Frame rate • Image storage & downloading images • Preview screen & viewfinders • Lenses • Batteries• Image compression & file formats • Histogram • Color Space
• Technology Limitations of a Digital Camera

Who should attend

This beginner-level seminar is primarily for those who are thinking of buying a digital camera. It will also benefit those who already have a digital camera but need a better grasp of its features, capabilities, and limitations.

DATE: February 11, 2008 (Monday)

TIME: 9 AM to 5 PM

INSTRUCTOR: Jun Miranda

FEE: PhP 2,400 (USD 60)

Includes materials, lunch and snacks.

To register please call 63.2.759.308 or email registration@pcci.com.ph

YKL Photo Contest PhotoWorld Asia 2008

Contest Mechanics:

1. This photo contest is open to all amateur, hobbyists, professional film/digital photographers.
2. The subject/theme – Everything about YKL Photo Booth/Activities such as:

• Mime Artists
• Ramp Modeling
• Cosplay
• Other Events within YKL Booth

3. Size of Entries – 8 x 10″ (8R) - colored or black & white prints

4. Photo Printing should be done in the following Fujifilm Digital Imaging (FDI) stores only: - Php. 28.00 per 8R

• FDI Digital Exchange - Glorietta (3rd Level Glorietta 3, Ayala Center)
• FDI Dela Rosa 1 (Ground Floor Dela Rosa 1 Carpark Bldg. Dela Rosa St., Makati City)
• FDI Dela Rosa 2 (Upper Ground Floor Dela Rosa 2 Carpark Bldg. Dela Rosa St., Makati City)
• FDI Pasay Road (Jackson Bldg. # 926 Arnaiz At., Makati City)

5. Entry Form/s can only be obtained through FDI Stores stated above. Entries should be properly labeled - attached with an entry form (one entry form per photo).
6. Submission of the entries will be at YKL Booth during the PhotoWorld Asia 2008.
7. Deadline of Submission of Entries - Feb. 04, 2008 (Mon.) till 12:00 PM
8. Judging of entries will be on Feb. 04, 2008 - Monday afternoon.
9. For verification – Original Media (negatives, slides, digital file) of the winning entries must be presented to the contest committee before the awarding of prizes.
10. Awarding of prizes will be on Feb. 05, 2008 (Tues) at 5:00 PM – YKL Booth
11. All the decisions of judges are deemed final.

Prizes:
1st Prize : One (1) FinePix A900 Digital Camera (9 MP Effective)
2nd Prize : One (1) FinePix A700 Digital Camera (7.3 MP Effective)
3rd Prize : One (1) Digital Mobile Printer MP-70 (Mobile Printer for Camera Phones with Infrared)

Cosplay Competition

In line with the Photo Contest, there will be a COSPLAY competition which will be manage by Cosplay.ph, please visit their site for more info. This will be held on Sat and Sun in the afternoon.

Hands-on Black and White Developing Lecture

Jay Javier will give lecture/demo in our booth on how to develop black and white films using a Rodinal Type of chemicals. The lecture will also tackle tips on black and white photography. This is schedule on Feb. 2 and 3 from 12:00 noon till 2 pm.

Ramp Modelling with FujiFilm Finepix Digital Cameras

There will also be a model photo shoot in the Fuji-YKL booth. You could try out the  Fujifilm Finepix point and shoot digital cameras in shooting the models.

All About Lomo

Learn the latest craze in the industry, the LOMOGRAPHY. A lomo wall, lomo lectures and meet the lomographers of LOMO MANILA.

Tentatively scheduled: Feb. 4 and 5 6:00 pm onwards.

PhotoWorld Asia 2008

PhP 4,000 participant fee for the conference until Jan. 30, 2008 only!
PhP 4,500 starting Jan. 31, 2008

Conference Schedule

Register online at http://www.photoworldmanila.com/form_pwa08_reg.html