A thorough overview that ditches the textbook format. On Photographs is my pick for anyone seeking a refresher on photographic history—but who doesn’t care for unnecessary details. If you’re anything like me, you find yourself caught in a reading dilemma … Continue readingREVIEW: David Campany’s On Photographs is A Gift to All
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Have a look at how historical images can be enlivened through my special digital colourization technique. http://visualmediator.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Untitled_Artwork.mp4 I am so eager to share a favourite technique to use with all kinds of vintage photographs. Using some thoughtful colour and expressive … Continue readingCUSTOM: Check Out Digital Colourization Used on Vintage Pictures
When is it worth it to scan images yourself? Here’s how to determine when scanning your own photos becomes worth your time and energy. This post demystifies all the factors involved to help you make the right decision. Dealing with … Continue readingTo Scan or not to Scan…
Now that there are so many ways to share content, blogs need to redefine their role in the digital era. In a previous process posts, I have laid out the ways the internet has shifted and how this has affected … Continue readingTOWARDS A RELEVANT BLOG
Three reliable sources that anyone can use. No more worrying about copyright infringement. In the internet landscape, copyright infringement is abundant. And it makes sense — most people have not been given the tools to do otherwise. Even as an … Continue readingBest Free Stock Image Databases
Hack to Fix Frayed Nylon Fellow crafters – take note! Fire and clothing – not supposed to mix, right? Prepare to be shocked. I have a very old Nylon yoga mat bag that started to fray and recently fully ripped … Continue readingFixing Frayed Nylon
The internet provides a platform to any person who wants one, which is great for people like you or I. We can share and be in control of that sharing more than ever before. At the same time however, we … Continue readingMarketing Basics for Digital Creators
The analog film camera has seen a resurgence and popularity as a slow medium for thoughtful photography, intentional artmaking, and an embrace of uncertainty. As this popularity grows, I recently had the chance to browse a friend’s vintage collection from … Continue readingVintage Film Flash LookBook
In this short non-fiction book from 2014, science fiction author and journalist Cory Doctorow shows why copyright policies, laws, and surrounding politics are bad for creative arts on the internet (and, by extension, all people). The book is organized into … Continue readingREVIEW: Information Doesn’t Want to be Free
“Home-cooked recipes, inspired by Asian cuisine with a touch of Western-style.” This is the enticing promise (and tagline) of Chii’s Sweet Home blog. In this review, I’ll be presenting my assessment of Chii’s progress towards developing her branding goals for … Continue readingPEER REVIEW ONE
