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  • Canon PowerShot G12, Angles

    Having strong angular lines in your image can add to the composition, especially when they are juxtaposed to each other (Figure 9.4). This can create a tension that is different from the standard horizontal and vertical lines that we are so accustomed to seeing in photos.

  • Canon 7D, Exposure Settings for Video

    Setting the exposure for video is similar to setting exposure for still photographs, but you will notice a few differences that will only apply when recording movies. One obvious difference is that you can only view your scene in Live View, and the LCD Monitor will display a simulated exposure for what your video will…

  • Canon 7D, Color

    Color can play an extremely important part in composition, and understanding how color works will only help your images. In color theory, every color has an “opposite” color that is complementary. The primary colors are red, green, and blue, and their complementary colors are cyan, magenta, and yellow. Using these colors correctly can add balance…

  • The Black Hole Game

    Adding the Finishing Touches Our Black Hole game is functional in terms of the mechanics of the game working and being fairly well balanced, so now we can spend time addressing the gameplay and “fun factor” of the game. The goal is to increase the replay value as much as possible. A neat idea for…

  • Canon PowerShot G12, Depth of Field

    Long focal lengths and large apertures allow you to isolate your subject from the chaos that surrounds it. I utilize the Av mode for the majority of my shooting. I also like to use a longer focal length to shrink the depth of field to a very narrow area. The blurred background and foreground force…

  • Canon 7D, Getting Started

    Before you jump into making movies of your own, let’s go over some of the basic settings you’ll use in order to ensure that you’re getting the quality you want. VIDEO QUALITY The fi rst setting that’s important to understand is resolution. You’ll need to know what movie-recording size you want to use, along with…

  • Rocket Science: Acceleration

    Building the Game The Black Hole game is based on most of the code we’ve developed in each of the previous hours of the book, and there really is no single previous hour that gets more credit than others since each hour has built upon the hours that came before. Let’s dig into the game…

  • Canon PowerShot G12, 2nd Curtain Sync

    You’ve probably noticed there are two flash synchronization modes in the G12: first curtain and second curtain. When your camera fires, two curtains (yes, similar in theory to curtains you’d find in front of a window) open and close to make up the shutter. The first curtain moves out of the way, exposing the camera…

  • Using IronPython with Mono

    What Is Mono? Mono (http://www.mono-project.com/) is a run time along the same lines as the .NET Framework, and it includes much of the functionality of the .NET Framework. In fact, with each release, Mono gets a bit closer to .NET Framework functionality. However, don’t get the idea that Mono will ever exactly match the .NET…

  • Canon 7D, Patterns and Shapes

    Geometric patterns are visually appealing and can be found almost anywhere you look (Figure 8.14). You see patterns not only in fabricated objects but also in nature, where some of the most beautiful and balanced patterns appear. You can also use patterns, shapes, and even textures as a contrast to the main subject of your…