Canon's Digital Photo Professional Tutorials

We're back after a crazy weekend with MacWorldWe're back after all the MacWorld announcements. But since not much of that pertains to us, and the fact that you probably got your information the second it came out, we took a break for a few days and basked in all the Apple glory.

Getting back to business though, Canon has released a web page totally dedicated to helping users learn its Digital Photo Professional application (PC/Mac). The program is a free software that comes with most Canon digital cameras and all Canon EOS digital cameras. The video tutorials take you through the latest version of DPP to edit and process files. You are guided through the somewhat easy to understand videos by a Canon professional market rep, Elizabeth Pratt.

I use DPP sometimes to batch process RAW files on our windows system sometimes, but at home, I am a Mac guy and thing Aperture is worlds better. (But it cost money compared to this free alternative, granted you own a Canon EOS DSLR). Their workflow is not simplified and uses complicated terms for the beginner. But most users will get the hang of it to understand the basics of the interface.

Found on Flickr Fridays!

OK, so maybe this isn't a photograph or some photographer we found on flickr this week, and it is only week two. But, we did find this cool app for facebook that allows you to share your photos with everyone that can view your profile. It's called, coincidentally, My Flickr. It wont win best title of the year, but it offers simple features that allow a user to share up to 30 photos direct from their flickr account on their facebook.

Many people, at least myself, have for the past been uploading pictures to both Flickr and facebook, as well as a slew of other photo sites because I want everyone to see them. While My Flickr wont let you tag photos with your friends in them, it's a convenient way to display your photographs if you are looking to show off some of your more artsy stuff. It offers a lot of features and some are honestly pointless, but a knowledgeable user will find this app useful.

Article: "The Ultimate Setup-Sports Illustrated and the Final Four"

It gives new meaning to the words 'March Madness' when the extensive SI team makes its way to the Georgia Dome to shoot one of the biggest sports events of the year. This article comes from Microsoft's Professional Photography website that offers articles, profiles, downloads and more dealing with the ever growing connection between the art world and the computer world. Click to read part 1 and part 2.

(Microsoft and Sports Illustrated)