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Michael's Training Videos & ND filters



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Maven Strap Giveaway - The new colors and...

Maven Strap Giveaway - The new colors and packaging just arrived! Tan, Grey, Navy, Pink and Olive. (Most are 50", the pink is 42"). I'm giving away 3 pairs in the next week. All you need to do to enter:

1. Follow me, Michael The Maven
2. Tag one person who might want a strap, WITH the COLOR you'd want to gift them. :) (Note: we also have, black, bright blue, and purple available)
That's it! Next week I'll randomly pick 3 winners, both you and the person you chose will get a free strap of the color you selected. Good luck! #canon #giveaway #freecontest #canon90D #mavenstrap #nikon #sony

Joker

Joker is a truly different "comic book" movie, and not in a completely good way. That character is turning into the dream role now, literally every joker of the modern era is going to get some kind of award.



Joker is a little difficult to summarize in a few sentences, because there were many parts of it that were incredible, and there were other parts of it that were beyond inappropriate and dark. I can see why some agencies are worried about it inciting violence, and without giving anything a way, it feels like this film was trying to justify or condone extreme violence.



Something I definitely did not like was what I can only describe as the exploitation of mental illness in different ways. It was as if the film was saying:



1. People suffer from mental illness.

2. On top of that, sometimes additional bad things happen to those with mental illness.

3. So that is why some go completely insane.

4. And therefore, violence is justified when they have had enough.



Obviously that train of thought is a problem (speaking about #4).



It is a epic & disturbing portrayal of how/why the joker became the joker. The contrast and character, portrayal, delivery by Joaquin Phoenix was incredible.



Fantastic cinematography, lighting. Symbolism right down to the length of the cigarettes he is smoking (symbolizing a fuse), but all this said, I really do not think this is a film that should be viewed by anyone under 21, and especially anyone struggling with mental illness or abuse.



If you are a die hard comic book fan and are able to see this as entertainment only, I think you will enjoy it in theaters.



Definitely the best effort from the DC Universe to date, but again, not necessarily in a good way.

Canon 90D’s Superior Usability & Ergonomics

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Canon 90D Free Tutorial



Canon 90D WiFi Setup



Canon 90D Focusing Systems



Michael's Training Videos & ND filters



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Do Good With Your Camera

The content of this photo contest is, obviously, service. We're looking for two types of photography:



Documentary Photo of Service - For this category we would like to see photos that demonstrate an act of service (e.g. local charitable events in your community like soup kitchens or relief aid, etc.)

Portrait Photography as Service - For this category we would like to see photos taken directly in service of others (e.g. charitable photography session for recently adoptive families, military families or even volunteer photography at a local animal shelter, etc.)

Need some ideas?



Rules & Guidelines

The contest is not based on the merits of the service event itself (although often, the better the story, the better the photo), but the merits of the chosen photo which represents it.



Only one photo per service event will be allowed.

Must be 18 years or older to enter.

Photographers from all countries are welcome to enter.

Service event must have happened in the year 2019.

For submissions entered into the Documentary Photos of Service category, participants must strive to follow the NPPA Code of Ethics. Anyone known to have violated these ethics to capture images they submit to this contest will be disqualified.

For submissions entered into the Portrait Photography as Service category, participants must be respectful and work with full participation and permission of any organization and subject they work with. Written permission from the organization is best.

In order to address the too-common issue of cheating in popular photo contests, an important requirement for all submissions is corroborating evidence that the service event actually occurred. This could come in two forms:

simple b-roll / or bts footage which demonstrates that the photo was not staged

a personal email from third party representing the service event, in some way, acting as witness

Submission deadline: December 10th, 2019





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Disclosing Image Edits With Universal Icons - is it time?

Micheal's "Cheating Photographers" video



Michael's Training Videos & ND filters



Michael's Maven Camera Straps:



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Army Green:

Army Green



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Canon 90D Optical Focusing System

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Canon 90D Free Tutorial



Canon 90D WiFi Setup



Michael's Training Videos:

There’s a lot of debate in the camera world about...

There's a lot of debate in the camera world about color science. I don't think everyone can see it, but I definitely believe it is a thing. I define good color science as the least amount of post processing required, when we are talking about portraits, it's usually a warmness that leans red more than orange. Very difficult to describe, but I know it when I see it. Most good cinematographers & portrait shooters can also see it, but suffice it to say, Canon is still #1 in my book. Doesn't hurt when you have such beautiful subjects. Both taken with the new Canon 90D. It's a GREAT camera, I'll be posting some reviews on it soon in my YouTube channel, #canon #colorscience #canon90D #canon70200mm

Let’s go Cougars!! One of the best if not the best...

Let's go Cougars!! One of the best if not the best scenic stadiums in the country. The atmosphere is incredible. So many great memories and friends here. #byufootball

Canon 90D Tutorial Training Overview & Tips Video

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00:02:05 - External Buttons

00:11:50 - Camera Setup

00:17:03 - Back LCD

00:20:25 - Info Screen

00:20:49 - Quick Menu

00:24:40 - Video Quick Menu

00:27:05 - Black Q Screen

00:30:04 - Custom Controls

00:31:31 - Touch Screen

00:33:28 - Exposure control

00:34:56 - Aperture Priority

00:45:16 - Shutter Priority

00:46:48 - ISO

00:49:52 - Program Mode

00:51:11 - Manual Mode

00:52:51 - Auto ISO

00:54:29 - White Balance

00:56:57 - Custom WB

01:00:18 - Metering Modes

01:03:07 - Focusing Systems

01:04:57 - Focusing Modes

01:05:40 - Recomposing

01:07:43 - Focusing Clusters

01:11:26 - Continuous AF

01:12:19 - Face / Eye Detection

01:14:00 - Pulling Focus

01:14:54 - Manual Zoom Focusing

01:15:43 - Manual Focus Peaking

01:16:52 - Back Button Focusing

01:19:03 - Video Focusing

01:22:02 - Menu System

01:23:40 - Image Quality

01:27:18 - Still img aspect ratio

01:27:51 - Image Review

01:27:59 - Release shutter without card

01:28:16 - Lens aberration correction

01:29:20 - Flash Control

01:30:02 - Expo.com./AEB

01:31:23 - ISO Speed settings

01:32:31 - Auto Lighting Optimizer

01:32:48 - Highlight tone priority

01:33:15 - Metering Timer

01:34:01 - Expo.simulation

01:35:06 - White Balance

01:35:13 - Custom White Balance

01:35:21 - WB Shift/Bkt.

01:35:58 - Color Space

01:36:09 - Picture Style

01:37:24 - Long exp. noise reduction

01:37:46 - High ISO speed NR

01:37:54 - Duste Delete Data

01:38:29 - Shutter mode

01:40:18 - Live View Shoot

01:40:29 - Multiple exposure

01:41:25 - Interval timer

01:41:59 - Bulb timer

01:43:04 - Focus Bracketing

01:43:53 - AF Method

01:44:00 - Eye Detection AF

01:44:07 - Continuous AF

01:44:41 - Lens electronic MF

01:45:05 - AF-assist beam firing

01:45:18 - MF Peaking Settings

01:45:36 - Video Shooting Settings

01:47:18 - Sound Recording

01:48:34 - Movie digital IS

01:48:49 - Lens aberration correction

01:48:56 - Time-lapse movie

01:50:02 - Remote control

01:50:08 - Video snapshot

01:50:25 - HDMI info dis

01:50:56 - Shooting Video With LED Lights

01:52:08 - Anti Flicker

01:52:40 - Mirror Lockup

01:53:07 - Protect Images

01:53:53 - Rotate Images

01:54:12 - Erase images

01:55:24 - Print Order

01:56:08 - Creative Filters

01:57:55 - RAW image processing

01:58:57 - Creative Assist

01:59:44 - Quick Control RAW processing

02:00:04 - Red-eye correction

02:00:22 - Create Album

02:00:30 - Cropping

02:01:04 - Rating

02:02:07 - Slide Show

02:02:38 - Set image search conditions

02:03:18 - Image jump w/ Wheel

02:03:52 - Playback information display

02:05:06 - highlight alert

02:05:55 - AF point disp.

02:06:26 - View from last seen

02:06:43 - WiFi Settings

02:07:35 - Select Folder

02:08:00 - File numbering

02:08:39 - Auto rotate

02:08:56 - Formate Card

02:09:42 - Auto power off

02:09:52 - Disp. Brightness

02:10:03 - Date/time/Zone

02:10:09 - Language

02:10:16 - Video System

02:10:26 - Touch Control

02:11:11 - Sensor Cleaning

02:12:54 - Viewfinder Display

02:13:16 - Info Button Display options

02:13:33 - HDMI resolution

02:13:44 - HDMI HDR output

02:14:54 - Multi function Lock

02:15:36 - Custom shooting mode (C1,C2)

02:16:50 - Clear all camera settings

02:16:55 - Copyright information

02:17:33 - Manual/Software URL

02:18:02 - Custom Settings

02:21:34 - My Menu Settings

02:24:39:25 - Michaels Recommended Lenses/Outro





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