Use Color Contrast To Enhance a Scene
When you think of contrast, you are probably thinking of luminosity contrast, but color contrast can play an important role in creating a vibrant, dynamic image too.
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Directing Attention in a Scene
Darktable's powerful parametric masks, combined with the ability to layer multiple instances of a module with a separate set of adjustments applied to each, makes it possible to quickly make high-impact edits. In this example, an additional exposure module directs the viewer's attention to the picnic table, the focal point of the image.
And So It Begins... Again
JMS made a very surprising and exciting announcement yesterday (see the entire thread for additional details):
The original Babylon 5 was groundbreaking in many ways - the serialized 5-year story arc, the special effects, and the complex web of events and genres woven together. Moreover, JMS developed rich, 3-dimensional characters, many …
Q Returns
In a stunning announcement yesterday, we learn that Q will be making a return in season 2 of Star Trek: Picard! This is certainly some good fortune! With this announcement, and the clear theme of time in the above trailer, I'd like to reflect on some possibilities …
Why I'm a Fan of Mark Knopfler's Music
There are many things I like about Mark Knopfler's work, both his solo albums as well as Dire Straits:
Personal Geography
The way he weaves memories from his own life (even seemingly mundane things) brings a personal connection to his music. For example, taking the train in Southbound Again, remembering …