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About Scott Valentine
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Expertise
Most anything about digital post processing (Photoshop, etc), effects, and image restoration, some technical information about digital imaging systems, light and electron microscopy, optical physics and image analysis. I can help with shooting basics, lighting setups, and getting the most out of your digital camera. I am also an 'expert' here for Photoshop (Computers/Technology > Software > Graphics Software > Photoshop). I am currently writing a book for Adobe Press on composite artwork using Photoshop CS4.

Experience
I've been an image analyst and advanced amateur photographer for over 6 years. I run an Adobe user group, focusing on digital media, and have lectured on digital image capture systems. Currently, I am an administrator for a rather large instructional Photoshop forum

Organizations
Adobe User Groups, National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Advanced Imaging Specialists

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Physics, University of California, San Diego

Awards and Honors
Winner: Best in Show and several category first place awards - Imaging Professionals of the Southwest Print Competition (multiple years)

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Quick Question10/6/2008Bill Edwards
  Q: As you know I am a beginning Photographer, and I have a couple questions. I just purchased a "Canon ...
  A: Skyler, Without giving a full 'chapter of a book' explanation I can tell you that in the pro ...
Quick Question10/6/2008sanjay bajaj
  Q: As you know I am a beginning Photographer, and I have a couple questions. I just purchased a "Canon ...
  A: Color space; sRGB / RGB this is useful term for high end printing job defined for them , for our ...
Quick Question10/6/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: I am a beginning Photographer, and I have a couple questions. I just purchased a "Canon EOS ...
  A: Skyler. Since I don't shoot Canons, I can only give you general information for the camera-specific ...
digital camera + color10/2/2008sanjay bajaj
  Q: photos are tinted blue, especially those outside. what say you ANSWER: Anne, 1. can you please ...
  A: Anne, 4 MP looks very old camera so if its not on auto white balance then colors can have effective ...
Buying Digital SLR camera9/29/2008sanjay bajaj
  Q: I am familier with camcorders but not with SLR cameras, and want to buy a good quality one. I am ...
  A: 1. No major changes in offing now nikon D90 is good choice pl go ahead and make a decision. 2.Flash ...
Purchasing a Digital SLR camera9/28/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: I am familier with camcorders but not with SLR cameras, and want to buy a good quality one. I am ...
  A: Since you have narrowed the selections down so much, I am willing to bet you are pretty well ...
Selecting a video camera9/22/2008sanjay bajaj
  Q: I am in desire need of help in selecting a HD camcorder hope you can help me. I usually shoot ...
  A: My choice would be HVHD1000U keeping in mind the professional output you would be looking for, and ...
SD card files not reading right on computer.9/16/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: Hey there. Love your name, btw, just had to get that out of the way. I have a Kodak Easyshare ...
  A: Ashleigh :) First, I recommend that you stop taking pictures until you solve the problem. If there ...
Quick Question9/14/2008sanjay bajaj
  Q: I am getting my first Digital SLR, I would like to have the possibilty to sell a few photograghs if ...
  A: sorry for delay in replying, yes I do sell my photographs and they are not dependent on pixels as i ...
Quick Question9/12/2008Bill Edwards
  Q: I am getting my first Digital SLR, I would like to have the possibilty to sell a few photograghs if ...
  A: Skyler, Well, books have been written on this but I'll try to keep it simple. I am not a retailer ...
Fakes?9/11/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: I have seen fake digital photos, for example, celeb faces on someone else's body. The picture is ...
  A: Mark. These composite images involve using several different tools within an image editing ...
photography9/7/2008sanjay bajaj
  Q: 1. How close you can focus depends on the camera and the lens? 2. Changing the aperture changes the ...
  A: 1.How close you can Focus: This depends on camera & lens , If using compact camera : no lens role ...
Converting JPEG into RAW9/1/2008Bill Edwards
  Q: Is there a free program I can use to convert JPEG images into RAW format?
  A: Jonathan, I doubt that such a program exists. Plenty of programs do the opposite - convert RAW to ...
Converting JPEG into RAW9/1/2008Jim Delillo
  Q: Is there a free program I can use to convert JPEG images into RAW format?
  A: Sorry, you can only cpnvert RAW to jpeg, not the other way around. RAW is what you camera captures. ...
TV photography w/ digital camera8/20/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: I have a Canon Powershot A620 digital camera, and I am trying to take a picture of something on a ...
  A: I'm afraid you will have to find a way to capture the signal directly, as your camera's resolution ...
Grainy photo finishing8/19/2008Jim Delillo
  Q: I am constantly disappointed with my pictures once I get them developed. I think they look clear on ...
  A: Most cameras have a setting for the size or resolution of the photo. Find that setting on your ...
video/still8/13/2008sanjay bajaj
  Q: I'd like to buy a digital camcorder that shoots good still photos as well. I've looked at many ...
  A: My suggestions as required with your search would be: New Canon Dual flash memory Camcorders HS/HF ...
digital cameras8/12/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: I'm a fine art painter. I paint birds. I want a moderate to low cost solution(hundreds not ...
  A: It appears that the P80 has close to the same zoom as your 500mm for standard 35mm format, but with ...
digital cameras8/12/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: I'm a fine art painter. I paint birds. I want a moderate to low cost solution(hundreds not ...
  A: David. I normally don't recommend specific cameras, but in this case I really think you'll be happy ...
It Hates Me8/8/2008sanjay bajaj
  Q: I have a cannon PowerShot A460 with 4x optical zoom (5.4-21.6mm 1:2.85-5.8) and recently for no ...
  A: No it doesn't hate you, if that be the case why would it let you collect so many wonderful memories. ...
Kodak DX6490 SD Compatability8/8/2008sanjay bajaj
  Q: Just purchased an XD6490 camera and wondered if is compatible with SDHC cards. If not, will it ...
  A: My sincere apologies for delay in replying, our city was flooded with heavy rains all networks were ...
One pic two transparent images7/22/2008Jim Delillo
  Q: Do you know of a free software that I can download online to create a pictures of me with another ...
  A: GIMP http://www.gimp.org/ An opensource free software does just about everything the standard ...
questions7/15/2008sanjay bajaj
  Q: 8MM cameras are not suitable for the purpose you need to look for 3 CCD professional cameras ...
  A: Sorry for delay, Then if so is case please go ahead and start shooting some good movies and I am ...
Fault with Nikon COOLPIX S37/12/2008Jim Delillo
  Q: my 6 megapixel Nikon Coolpix S3 has suddenly stopped showing images of what the lens is pointed at ...
  A: Unfortunately, this is a symptom of a known service problem with these cameras. There is no sure fix ...
RAW format, what can and can't be corrected7/12/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: I am fairly new to digital photography and am trying to learn the art. I am thinking that taking ...
  A: Jeremy. While I can't give you a full explanation, I can give you a few high points. First, you are ...
SLR Lense/Body7/11/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: With a SLR Digital Camera when you just buy the body does it come with a default lens or do you have ...
  A: Good question! Most consumer level dSLRs (digital Single Lens Reflex) will come in a kit with a ...
erasing pictures from an album on the computer7/11/2008Jim Delillo
  Q: i just downloaded all my pictures onto a computer taken from a kodak digital camera. how do i get ...
  A: From Kodak's Manual: Removing and Deleting Pictures You can remove pictures from My Collection with ...
erasing pictures from an album on the computer7/10/2008Jim Delillo
  Q: i just downloaded all my pictures onto a computer taken from a kodak digital camera. how do i get ...
  A: I would have to know the software you are using to instruct you how to delete it from the album. In ...
photo upload7/10/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: I have given up on Kodak Easy Share for my W98. Can't upload photos any more and a few other ...
  A: Unfortunately, I don't think Windows 98 has any native applications for handling digital images from ...
Digital Camera7/7/2008Jim Delillo
  Q: I have just had a new digital camera (Hitachi 8mps HDC-861E) and was told that rechargeable ...
  A: I've never heard of that before. I can only tell you to follow the manufacturer's recommendations or ...
questions7/6/2008sanjay bajaj
  Q: 8MM cameras are not suitable for the purpose you need to look for 3 CCD professional cameras ...
  A: Sincere apologies for delay, My opinion about TRV 30E, is not good as same is not any more ...
Quick Question7/6/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: I am trying to learn photography in general. Being the "Digital" age I was wondering if digital ...
  A: The major difference between digital and film photography is how the original image is captured. ...
Quick Question7/6/2008Jim Delillo
  Q: I am trying to learn photography in general. Being the "Digital" age I was wondering if digital ...
  A: Yes. Handheld lightmeters are still used and can provide more accurate and more creative ...
Quick Question7/6/2008Bill Edwards
  Q: I am trying to learn photography in general. Being the "Digital" age I was wondering if digital ...
  A: Mr. Stroud, I believe that there are still a few pros using a light meter - But not many. First of ...
questions7/4/2008sanjay bajaj
  Q: 1-whats your opinion about SONY 8M camera is the may be good for proffessional usage for recrording ...
  A: 8MM cameras are not suitable for the purpose you need to look for 3 CCD professional cameras ...
Picture Issues7/4/2008Jim Delillo
  Q: Just recently on my hp photosmart 320 (right outta the blue), if I take a "photo" it comes out ...
  A: This sounds like it may be related to a known issue whare the picture is corrupted on an SD card and ...
DSLR photography7/3/2008Jim Delillo
  Q: How do i take meter reading with a DSLR camera.i've read different photography mags where people ...
  A: First remember that any light meter is going to take an average of the scene to render it 18% gray. ...
batteries and memory6/29/2008Bill Edwards
  Q: Do bigger memory cards use more battery power when the camera is operating? What is your recommended ...
  A: Bigger cards do not use more battery power. The only power use that involves the memory card is ...
Aperture6/26/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: I am interested in outdoor photography. I have a Canon EOS Rebel Xti digital camera. I want to know ...
  A: and thanks for your question! The term you are looking for to describe the blurred background is ...
digital photo frame compatiblilty6/26/2008Scott Valentine
  Q: I purchased a ziga 7 inch wide screen LCD digital picture/photo frame and am having trouble ...
  A: Well, you've stumped me. I checked out issues related to all three products, and can't find anything ...

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