Artful Camera | Analog And Digital Photography And Filmmaking

Episode 10 of the Digital Convergence Podcast by 16x9 Cinema with host Carl Olson - a visual artist, photographer, and filmmaker based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Rick Sammon - dubbed by HDR photographer Trey Ratcliff as "one of the godfathers of the photographic industry" - joins the Digital Convergence podcast to talk about his latest projects. He talks about taking the plunge into video using his Canon 5D Mark II and 7D on an upcoming trip to China. Rick discusses some of the challenges that still photographers must adapt to as they transition to video - including camera stabilization and getting good sound. Rick talks about his new iPhone 24/7 Photo Buffet and future plans to support the iPad. We talk HDR basics - including shooting tips and post-production tips using Photomatix and Topaz Adjust. Rick talks about his passion for photographing people. He shares many of his memorable one-liners and tips. Talking with Rick was inspiring and fun.