Michael Andrew's Blog, page 44

I swear I am happy! ☺️Im about to shave my head...

I swear I am happy! ☺️Im about to shave my head bald again...any objections?? Have a great week everyone!

Fujifilm X-T3 Free Tutorial Camera Operation

Here is a free 2 hour tutorial on the Fuji XT-3. This has to do with the operation of the camera only, the rest of the information will be covered on my Fuji XT3 Crash Course, updates for that course can be followed here:



Fuji XT3 Crash Course



Enjoy!







Chapter Markers:



4:39 - External Buttons

11:20 - Shooting Modes

12:40 - Program Mode Set Up

12:53- Aperture Priority Set Up

13:34- Manual Mode Set Up

13:52 - Shutter Priority Set Up

14:41 - Bulb Mode

15:03 - Mode Display

15:30 - Exposure Control

15:42 - Live View Set Up

17:15 - Exposure Compensation

25:31 - Performance Boost

26:50 - Why Touch Screen Not Working?

27:34 - Screen Info

28:35 - Touchscreen Controls

30:25 - Swipe Controls

31:45 - Focusing - How When Where

32:53 - Focusing Modes - AF - S

34: 07 - Focusing Squares / Clusters

35:26 - AF - C

36:20 - Manual Focus

37:55 - Zone Focusing Square

38:10 - Wide / Tracking Focusing Square

39:03 - All Focusing Square

39:36 - Back Button Focusing

42:32 - Swipe Controls

43:00 - Face Detection Settings

43:51 - Eye Detections

44:44 - Quality & Video Crop

45:36 - AF+MF

46:22 - MF Assist

46:44 - Peaking Assist

47:38 - Digital Split Image

48:34 - Digital Microprism

49:05 - Focus Check

50:55 - Video Focusing

54:10 - AF-C Custom Settings

56:10 - White Balance

1:01:55 - White Balance Shift

1:02:16 - Custom White Balance

1:04:22 - Touchscreen Features

1:05:11 - Eye AF Sensor

1:05:33 - Metering modes - Spot & Multi

1:09:42 - Drive Modes

1:10:00 - Panorama

1:10:57 - Bracketing Mode

1:13:58 - Continuous FPS High Settings

1:15:20 - Continuous FPS Low

1:15:32 - Single Shot

1:15:38 - Multiple Exposure Mode

1:16:11- Advanced Filter

1:16:40 - Timer

1:16:54 - Sports Finder Mode

1:17:22 - Electronic Shutter Mode

1:18:07 - Preshot Electronic Shutter

1:18:36 - Interval Timer / Intervalometer

1:19:24 - Pixel Mapping

1:20:00 - Menu Navigation

1:21:38 - User Settings

1:21:54 - Format Memory Card

1:22:01 - Set Time & Date

1:22:12 - Language

1:22:18 - My Menu Settings

1:23:24 - Sensor Cleaning

1:23:34 - Sounds / Beep / Audio Set up

1:24:21 - Button Customization

1:24:34 - Memory Card Set Up

1:25:51 - Image Quality

1:29:40 - Dynamic Range

1:30:18 - Lens Modulation Optimizer

1:30:30 - Flash

1:31:28 - Movie Settings

1:37:07 - Long GOP

1:39:01 - F-Log

1:41:05 - Start / Stop Video Recording

1:41:38 - Audio Levels

1:42:05 - Front Command Customization

1:44:40 - Custom Display Settings

1:44:45 - Quick Menu

1:49:30 - WiFi & App

1:55:35 - Beginning Lenses

Fuji XT3 Tutorial Training Video Coming Soon!

Happy to announce the FUJI XT3 Crash Course is underway. We expect to have the first draft up and ready around Oct 15. If you are interested in being notified when the course is finished, please submit your email in the comments and we will reach out to you when it is ready. I can guarantee it will save you a tremendous amount of time and trouble if this is your first camera.






The Fuji XT3 Crash Course Lessons will Include:

Photography Core

Composition Core

Lighting Core

Digital Basics Core

Planning & Trouble Shooting Core

Fuji Lens Overview & Gear Recommendations

Deep Menu Systems

Flash & Strobe Shooting

Fuj XT3i Video Shooting and Cinematography Techniques (1+ hour)



Real-World Shooting For:

- Landscapes

- Portraits

- Sports

and Michael's top tips and shortcuts.

A Simple Favor

Literally nothing else semi interesting came out this weekend, so I decided to give A Simple Favor a shot based on the reviews.







Really good acting and technical work. Hard to even explain the genre, half comedy, part mystery, part drama, part revenge movie. Not for kids or even mature teenagers.



Probably best as a Date Night movie at theaters, solid rental if this is your type of thing.

My nephew Hinano offered to help me shoot some...

My nephew Hinano offered to help me shoot some lessons for my upcoming course, he was GREAT. Behind him you can see my #A7iii on a Crane 2 gimbal. Even with the kit lens, what a force that pair is. IBIS in the camera, with 6k overscan, just wow. Footage looks great. I use the #a7iii now more than any other camera for video including my GH5.

Universal Photography Concepts - Michael's Language Free Photography Course - Coming VERY Soon!

UPDATE Universal Photography Concepts is nearly finished- We expect to publish it on or before Oct - 4th 2018. If you would like to be notified when it is ready, please leave your address in the comments below and we will reach out to you. Thank you! Michael



---



Hey guys & gals - i need some help picking a title for my new project: an international course in photography.

For many years I've been asked for photography courses in so many different languages and I was always disappointed to say they were only in English.



I initially looked at translation services & quickly realized that it was too expensive and tedious to be practical. Then I got the crazy idea.... "what if there were no languages used...at all? No languages...no translation needed! I had many, many doubts about wether or not this was even possible, and then I learned that western-Arabic numbers are used almost universally, with the exception of a few countries. It felt like an awesome challenge, that would really push me creatively as an instructor. I'm proud to say the first draft will launch in the next week or two.



I need help with the title though: originally I thought I would call it "Universal Digital Photography" but that felt too general, and I'm considering "Universal Photography Concepts"- Which one do you think is better? Any other suggestions?



I'll be looking for several testers if you are interested, let me know in the comments and I'll reach out to you (free of course). Thanks in advance!

I need some help picking a title...?

Hey guys & gals - i need some help picking a title for my new project: an international course in photography.

For many years I've been asked for photography courses in so many different languages and I was always disappointed to say they were only in English.

I initially looked at translation services & quickly realized that it was too expensive and tedious to be practical. Then I got the crazy idea.... "what if there were no languages used...at all? No languages...no translation needed! I had many, many doubts about wether or not this was even possible, and then I learned that western-Arabic numbers are used almost universally, with the exception of a few countries. It felt like an awesome challenge, that would really push me creatively as an instructor. I'm proud to say the first draft will launch in the next week or two.



I need help with the title though: originally I thought I would call it "Universal Digital Photography" but that felt too general, and I'm considering "Universal Photography Concepts"- Which one do you think is better? Any other suggestions?



I'll be looking for several testers if you are interested, let me know in the comments and I'll reach out to you (free of course). Thanks in advance!

I heard this was something Bear Bryant read each...

I heard this was something Bear Bryant read each morning after waking up and it has really resonated with me. Each and every single day we have on this earth is a blessing and not to be squandered. Make each one count. Our time is finite. There is so much noise out there. Find the things that matter and pursue them with reckless abandon. Disregard everything unworthy of your time and energy. Find & embrace those who make you a better person (not necessarily those who make u feel good), for as The Bear also said "I ain't never been nothing but a winner" and that mindset is something special. Now go out an carpe some diem!

#59 The Hermit Crab

Thank you @tonynorthrup for the sweet picture! I...

Thank you @tonynorthrup for the sweet picture! I don't have many action photos of me, let alone one shooting like this! I had so much fun with the Northrup's when they visited They are so genuine and kind. Find them on YouTube if you haven't already, they have the best photography channel in the : Tony & Chelsea Northrup @chelsea_northrup ----------------------------The legend @michaelthemaven doing what he's famous for at 10,000 feet. Thanks again for showing us around! #iphoneography #iphonex #stunnersoninsta #photographer #sunset #maui #abovetheclouds #travelblogger #sonyalpha