2. PREPARING
FOR MANIPULATING
Manipulation (sometimes described as Editing or Enhancement) is a routine process for most photographers. It is a follow on to judgments made while taking the shot; such as for focus, shutter speed and framing the shot. Many photographers believe that they can use their camera at one of the Auto settings because of the power of manipulation software.
If possible take 10 or more shots of everything - to allow for variations in focus, camera shake, and different views of the subject. Batteries can be recharged. It is advisable to carry a spare with the camera at all times.
Set up your computer so that you have separate folders for Images ex camera and for Images ex (manipulation program name)
As part of normal computer housekeeping, maintain separate folders for your selected images under category or other classification
Never submit photos to Shipspotting.com as they come from the camera. Shipspotting.com does not accept RAW format. Always review for possible enhancement, to meet site standards and personal satisfaction.
Before uploading, or before planning shots of a particular vessel, check to see if you already have a photo of the vessel on the site. Search for the vessel name, go to the result and use the link More from : This Ship This Photographer. Then try to get a different angle and/or background for uploading. If your new image is better than an earlier image with the same angle, delete the earlier one after uploading the new one.
Transfer images from your camera to an Images ex camera folder; say one for each vessel or shipspotting expedition. Use Copy not Move to keep images in camera for insurance – delete from camera later.
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