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Gears of War: Judgment reveals an untold chapter in the history of Gears of War, telling of the days immediately following the Emergence of the Locust Horde and the battle to save Halvo Bay. This prequel will test your skills and courage in both the immersive campaign and a range of new multiplayer modes.
Key Features of Gars of War: Judgment on Xbox 360:
- A Riveting Campaign set before the original trilogy
- New Mission Declassification system adds challenges to the campaign
- Faster and More Intense Combat
- Explosive New Multiplayer Experiences
Gears of War: Judgement takes the action back to the events following E-Day, focussing on Damon Baird, Augustus 'Cole Train' Cole and the rest of Kilo Squad as they battle to save Halvo Bay from the Locust siege. The campaign is playable in both single-player and co-operative modes, with up to four-players taking part through Xbox LIVE.
Told in flashback by Damon Baird as he stands trial, this is not just the early days of the Sera/Locust conflict, but the early days of Kilo Squad itself. Journalist and author Tom Bissell and partner Rob Auten have written this new instalment in the Gears of War saga, adding humanity and humour to the action and violence as Baird and cole train get to know each other and form the bond they would carry into the previous games in the series.
The campaign of Gears of War: Judgment also introduces a new Mission Declassification system, offering new challenges and achievements that may prove vital to the campaign itself – and how it is played out. Declassifications are optional missions that will pop up as you make your way through the campaign. Taking on these challenges, and even how successfully you complete them, will impact Baird's narration of the game from that point on. So while the story will remain the same, the way it is told will change every time. Just how reliable is Baird's testimony, then?
Despite these new narrative features, the combat in Gears of War: Judgement is more old-school, combining everything you'd expect from Gears third-person action gameplay with a new faster pace that really ramps up the action. Judgment also introduces a new Smart Spawn System [S3] within both campaign and multiplayer modes. This new system ensures your Gears experience remains fresh and unpredictable with types, timing and locations of enemies changing with each new encounter.
Gears of War: Judgment continues the series' success in multiplayer, offering up a wealth of new modes to keep even the most hardened Gears soldier on their toes. First up is OverRun, class-based competitive battles that sees five-player quads alternate between Locust and COG soldiers with a unique player progression system. Maps in OverRun include Rooftops, a returning map from the original Gears of War, and Island, set within the supply and re-fuelling depot on the inter-connected islands off the coast of Halvo Bay.
Multiplayer continues in the new Free-For-All mode. Team tactics are cast aside in this is all out battle for survival where it is literally kill or be killed. For the first time, this means you can go COG vs COG in multiplayer. Maps include Gondola, which takes you to an idyllic coastal community in the Agora foothills, and Library, set within the stacks and shelves of the Alexiy Desipich Memorial Library.
As E3, the games industry's annual trade show, kicks off in Los Angeles we're starting to get a lot more detail on the big games that will keep us playing into 2013. And at the forefront of that list is the just-announced Gears of War prequel, Judgment.
The game finds series creator Epic Games handing over the development to partner studio People Can Fly, whose over-the-top shooter Bulletstorm bodes well for an even more action-packed Gears game with more enemies. According to producer and long-time Gears evangelist Cliff "Cliffy B" Bleszinski, that's exactly what we'll get ?a harder, more challenging game.
"When was the last time a game really challenged you or asked something of you?" Bleszinski asked Eurogamer. "There's a reason why games like Dark Souls have taken off recently - they ask you to really try."
You'll have to try harder in Judgment too, with only the lowest difficulty suitable for casual players. Everyone else will be made to suffer. "You will die," threatens Cliffy. "When I play this in four player co-op I really have to hunker down and focus. If this game doesn't make you sweat we're not doing our jobs right."
Gears of War: Judgment is currently slated for released in early 2013, exclusively for Xbox 360.
When the decision was made to launch a Gears of War prequel, the big question for series creator Cliff "Cliffy B" Bleszinski was which of the characters should take the spotlight for this spin-off. The choice, in the end, was determined by the fans. Microsoft did some research and found that Damon Baird, the sarcastic Delta member whose quips needled Marcus Fenix from the first game onwards, was one of the most popular characters in the franchise.
"We actually had decided to use Baird based upon the assumption that he didn't have his story told in Gears of War 3," Bleszinski explained this week in a video interview with Game Informer. "Everybody else had their moments but Baird was kind of just left in the back being a sarcastic asshole, so from there we decided to put him the main character. But once we actually got data from Microsoft that he was one of the most beloved characters in the entire franchise that it really seemed like a no-brainer."
"I personally believe that Baird is so beloved by the fans because we live in a world where being cynical and snarky and sarcastic is the norm, especially on the Internet," he joked. "I think that's why he resonates with a lot of gamers."
Gears of War: Judgement is due on Xbox 360 later this year, with Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly taking over from Epic.
Gears of War was developed from the ground up as a third-person shooter based around its duck and cover gameplay, but that doesn't mean that now the Gears universe is well established, the studio won't consider making an FPS set in that world, if fans demand it.
"I'm a big believer in never say never," executive producer Rod Fergusson told Official Xbox Magazine in the current issue, out this week. "It's all about what's interesting in the industry at the time and where fans want us to take it. We don't want to say never but it's not on the top of my mind either. We look at what makes sense and move in that direction."
Right now, all eyes are on Gears of War: Judgment, which sees Epic handing the series over to People Can Fly, the developer responsible for crazy shooter Bulletstorm. The change in developer has also led to a change in pace, thanks to a new AI system which changes the behaviour and location of enemies on each playthrough. "Our Gears game was heavily scripted - lots of cinematics, big storytelling stuff," Fergusson says. "People Can Fly is very much about things in level with a high replayability because of the Smart Spawn System, which brought to it by changing the AI. So yeah, PCF's campaign is a different campaign, but at its heart it's Kilo squad, and Lancers and taking cover - it's a Gears game."
Gears of War: Judgment is set for release on Xbox 360 in March 2013.
Published: 06/08/2012
The Gears of War series has always been a popular online choice, with its team-based gameplay and gruelling survival modes. For the upcoming Gears of War: Judgment developer People Can Fly, inheriting the series from creator Epic Games, intends to "turn friends into enemies".
In a break from tradition, the game will feature a free-for-all deathmatch mode as revealed in the latest issue of the US Official Xbox Magazine. A screenshot shows COG allies at each other's throats - literally - in a fight to the death.
Judgment is a prequel to the previous games, explaining how Delta Squad member Damon Baird ended up in court for some mysterious crime. People Can Fly has prior experience on the Epic-published shooter hit Bulletstorm, and will bring a faster pace of play to the series. Other new multiplayer modes include Overrun, in which COG soldiers defend a generator while the Locust team tries to destroy it. Then everyone swaps sides and tries again.
Gears of War: Judgment is exclusive to Xbox 360 and is due in March 2013.
Published: 29/08/2012
Upcoming action extravaganza Gears of War: Judgment is making many changes to the template set down by Epic Games in 2006. Developed by Bulletstorm studio People Can Fly, it'll be faster and more character-driven, with multiplayer deathmatch for the first time.
For writers Tom Bissell and Rob Auten, what's most exciting is the possibilities opened up by something called "classifications". These are optional challenges that will pop up as you play, and the game's story and narration will adapt to include what you do. As the game is a prequel, and told in flashback from the perspective of Delta Squad member Damon Baird as he stands trial. The result is a linear game with a very flexible narrative.
"The outcome is the same; it's not a Choose Your Own Adventure," Bissell told Eurogamer. "What does change is the narration itself. You're never going to hear the same game narrated. When you pick them [classifications] the narration changes. And when you succeed at them the narration changes. And so what's cool about it is that it's going to be very hard to play through the game and hear the same narration... It's the same event from slightly different perspectives."
"I'm not entirely sure a game has been told quite in this way before," Bissell says. "Other games have done aspects of it, but we've been really committed to this aspect of the testimony and I think it really works."
Gears of War: Judgment is due next March exclusively for Xbox 360.
Published: 31/08/2012
The Gears of War series has taken some pretty dark turns over the years, not least in trilogy-closer Gears of War 3 which often went for full-on tear jerking tragedy. That won't be the case with upcoming prequel Gears of War: Judgment.
The story for the new game features early tales from the Serran War with existing characters Damon Baird and Augustus "Cole Train" Cole, plus some new faces. The tone will be bloody and violent, but with less of the grim-faced drama. "It's Gears of War, it's fun, you're not playing this game to experience guilt and remorse," said Tom Bissell, one of the writers on the game, in an interview with Shack News. "They're getting to know each other, they poke at each other. And they're in a totally absurd situation, and there's a sort of comedy in that absurd situation."
"Ultimately we did try to go for a tone that was fun," agreed co-writer Rob Auten. "You want to hang out with these characters in the sense that they're fun to listen to interact with each other. All my favourite moments of Gears are the ones that had a little bit of lightness to the horror."
Gears of War: Judgment is due next March for Xbox 360. It's being developed by Epic Games and sister studio People Can Fly, the team responsible for the insane and very funny Bulletstorm.
Published: 18/12/2012
GAME customers will be able to get hours of hands-on play time with the upcoming blockbuster Gears of War: Judgment at a series of special late night "lock in" events. The events will be taking place at branches across the UK from February 7th to 27th, over a month before the game's March 22nd release date. Food and drink will be provided, and you'll get to hang out with fellow fans and GAME staff while experiencing one of 2013's biggest games before everyone else. What's not to like?
The game is a prequel to the existing Gears of War trilogy, and finds Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly taking over from Epic Games. Expect all the action and mayhem you expect from the Gears series, but with a faster, punchier twist. There will also be brand new co-operative and multiplayer modes.
If you want to be among the lucky few to sample the game early, you need to move fast as places will be limited. Simply visit or contact your local GAME store to sign up.
Published: 22/01/2013
Do you fancy playing upcoming prequel Gears of War: Judgment early, but won't be able to make it to any of the exclusive GAME lock-in events taking place throughout February? Don't fret - you'll still get a chance to try before you buy thanks to a downloadable demo.
The 2Gb demo will be available from March 19th, three days ahead of the game's retail release. You'll need Xbox LIVE Gold Membership to download it. The demo contains the multiplayer Overrun mode, a class-based team game that has been compared to multiplayer online battle arena (or MOBA) games such as League of Legends. Generously, any XP you earn while playing the demo can be carried over into the full game, provided you pick it up in the week of release.
Gears of War: Judgment drops for Xbox 360 on March 22nd. Check with your local GAME store to take part in the special lock-in preview events, which kick off from February 3rd.
Published: 29/01/2013
The hype may be building for the next generation of consoles but Epic Games, the studio behind the Gears of War trilogy and co-developer of the upcoming prequel Gears of War: Judgment, still thinks there's more that can be done with the current hardware.
In an interview with Official Xbox Magazine, lead level designer Jim Brown said: "When we first released Gears of War, the first one, people were like 'woah, they're pushing the Xbox to its limits, they're doing crazy things' and every single time we've been able to step it up and find some corner of the 360 that no one was aware of and more areas for us to push."
"We're pushing way more enemies, way more particles, the environments are a lot more dense than on previous games," added Waylon Brinck, art director of People Can Fly, the lead studio on Judgment. "Our rendering engine, we've even added a few new features that allow us to do richer lighting, more dynamic lighting, darker darks, brighter brights. It's the most colourful Gears game ever, which feels weird to say. But I think it also has the richest darkest mood out of any Gears game since the first one. So yeah, it was all hands on deck optimising this thing, we squeezed a lot more out of it."
Gears of War: Judgment is out on March 22nd exclusively for Xbox 360.
Published: 08/03/2013
Gears of War: Judgment, the fourth entry in Microsoft's beefy third-person shooter, is here, and with a more arcade-paced single player and co-op campaign courtesy of new developer People Can Fly, plus loads of new multiplayer modes, it seems to represent a subtle change of direction for the franchise. But what have the critics made of it?
IGN is a big fan, delivering a 9.2 score and calling the result "a fantastic prequel with superb combat, fun multiplayer and a meaningful story". The review also praises the addition of new weapons and skills which help to refresh the Gears formula, while the difficulty and competitive scoring system are apparently "rewarding".
Destructoid is also overwhelmingly positive, offering a 9/10 and highlighting the new OverRun game mode as the best new feature. "OverRun alone is worthy of praise," says the review, "but there's just so much stuff going on in this package, there's something for all followers of the series."
In the mainstream media, Metro Game Central reckons that Judgment is "a pleasingly worthwhile prequel that tweaks the structure and context of the campaign and multiplayer to the point where it seems surprisingly refreshing." The 8/10 review even goes so far as to suggest that with its tweaked gameplay and shorter, punchy levels it's actually a better sequel than Gears 2 and 3. Crikey.
Gears of War: Judgment is out on March 22nd for the Xbox 360
Published: 19/03/2013
How Do You Plead?
Gears of War: Judgment has an unusual opening for the fourth entry in a series that has defined itself through a particularly muscular brand of machismo. Rather than the expected camaraderie and quips, we meet our heroes in chains, hauled before a military tribunal and charged with committing an act so heinous that a death sentence hangs over them.
Not much room for cover-based shooting and chainsaw antics there, you might think. Judgment has a trick up its sweaty sleeve, however. As the trial progresses, we flash back to the events that led to this situation, experiencing the story through the eyes of Kilo Squad's four members in turn as they recount their testimony.
Not only is Judgment played in flashback, but it's a prequel as well, set in the immediate aftermath of Emergence Day, when humanity's war with the Locust horde began. Fresh from the Pendulum War, supporting character Damon Baird is now elevated to the hero's chair.
The Louder You Scream, The Faster We Go
This isn't a series you'd expect to change radically, and it's true that much of Judgment feels familiar. You'll crouch and run to take cover behind crumbling walls, peering over the top with your Lancer rifle to take down the monsters that approach. If they get too close, you'll rev the chainsaw that's slung beneath your weapon and gut them from gizzard to groin. For those who only want the reassuring taste of Gears, everything you want is here.
But that taste has been cleverly changed by new developer People Can Fly, best known for the cheeky first-person shooter, Bulletstorm. Just as that cult hit was driven by a meta-scoring system based around the flair with which you dispatched enemies, so Judgment has taken on arcade qualities that result in a lighter, more accessible experience.
The game's six stages are broken up into seven or eight sections, each of which can last only five minutes or so. Taken together, the whole campaign still lasts well over seven hours, but it's far more replayable than any previous Gears title. Skirmishes are fast and bloody, and driven by a leaderboard mentality that ranks your progress using a three-star rating based on difficulty and performance.
Improving your star rating often involves undertaking optional "declassified missions". These are based on contradictions in your characters testimony and act as gameplay modifiers. You may be told that, actually, the following encounter was complicated by additional enemy forces, limited ammo or even high winds that made movement difficult. Accept these limitations and you'll score higher, but face a ramped up challenge in return.
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These may seem like minor changes, considering the core feel of the game remains identical, but they make all the difference. This is a game designed from the ground up to be played and replayed, solo and in four player co-op, on multiple difficulty settings, and with or without the modified conditions.
The punchy bite-sized structure means that it's easy to dip back into favourite battles in search of better accolades, or just to enjoy the experience. Enemy spawns are randomised throughout, so no matter how many times you play the same section it will never be exactly the same.
There's a bonus campaign as well, unlocked when you earn 40 stars in the main campaign. Called Aftermath, this is a more traditional Gears experience with longer gauntlets of enemies to face down and no modifiers. Not only does it help to tie the story and characters of Judgment to the events of Gears of War 3, but it acts as a handy way to compare and contrast the difference in style between the two games. You may even find that the old way now feels a bit stodgy when played alongside the whipcrack action of this latest game.
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There's multiplayer too, of course. You'll find the more traditional free-for-all and team deathmatch modes, along with Domination rounds where you hold and defend capture points against opponents. There's also a new Survival mode, an evolution of the Horde mode in the last game, where a team of human players must last ten rounds against wave after wave of Locust creatures.
All are great fun and well balanced, but it's OverRun that makes the package hum. This is a lop-sided match where you'll control both COG and Locust forces in turn, trying to push the other team back by opening or defending sealed E-Holes. There's a wonderful push and pull to these matches, and the chance to play as various outlandish monsters - from scuttling exploding Tickers all the way up to the thunderous spider-like Corpser, mean you'll discover new routes and tactics on the game's maps every time.
You'll level up in both campaign and online modes, but this isn't a game where veteran players are given an unfair advantage. There are no unlockable weapons or skills. Your level is simply there to show off your skill, reflected in the dozens of ribbons and medals you can earn for successful play. When so many shooters can be off-putting to those who haven't put in the hours needed to earn the best toys, there's a lot to be said for Judgment's ruthlessly level playing field where a Level 50 player has no more benefit than a Level 1 newcomer.
So while Judgment may technically be more of the same, it couldn't feel more different. The mechanics are familiar but everything around them has been shuffled, remixed and shaken up. It's a faster, gutsier, more inviting game and one that works just as well in a ten-minute burst as it does in an all-night session. Far from being a late and cynical addition to the franchise, it's the freshest sequel yet.
GAME's Verdict
The Good:
- The Gears gameplay you love with an arcade twist
- One of the best looking games on the Xbox 360
- OverRun is one of the best multiplayer modes in any shooter
The Bad:
- Aftermath campaign is a little thin
- XP is pointless if you're not interested in showing off
- Fragmented structure doesn't do the weak story any favours
Published: 21/03/2013
Gamers have become used to the idea of paying for additions to our games, and that's why it's a lovely surprise whenever a publisher gives us something for nothing. That's the case with Microsoft's Gears of War: Judgment, which came out just a few weeks ago but is already getting a new game mode and an extra multiplayer map at no extra cost. The download is sponsored by men's mag Maxim, so you can probably thank them for the freebie.
The new map is called Haven, and takes place in a frozen monastery. It's a circular map, where all roads lead back to the centre. Domination games are particularly frantic here, as capture points are very exposed and difficult to defend. The wide open spaces are watched over by some fiendish sniper spots as well, so players will need to be wary of death from above.
Execution is the new game mode, a tweak to the deathmatch ruleset that means a kill only counts if you execute a player. Simply shooting or blowing them up won't work - they'll revive after a countdown expires unless you finish them off personally. Think of it as the Gears version of Modern Warfare's Kill Confirmed mode.
This won't be the only DLC for Judgment, of course. There are more paid map packs and updates planned, all of which can be pre-purchased with a season pass. For now, let's just wallow in the warm fuzzy afterglow of a cool freebie.
Gears of War: Judgment is out now for Xbox 360.
Published: 03/04/2013
We came very close to getting a Gears of War movie back in 2007, when Underworld director Len Wiseman was set to direct from a script by Pirates of the Caribbean scribe Stuart Beattie. Before cameras could roll, studio New Line fell out with developer Epic Games and the project was mothballed.
Now it's back on again, with producer Scott Stuber picking up the rights. He's now developing a script himself, in conjunction with Epic, and will then shop it around the major studios. Stuber's CV is a strange one, boasting producer credits on gross-out comedy hits like Ted and Your Highness as well as blockbuster action flicks like Battleship, upcoming Keanu Reeves samurari epic 47 Ronin and the Denzel Washington thriller Safe House. Laughs, honour and thrills - could this be the combination needed to take Marcus Fenix and pals to the big screen?
After Halo, Gears of War is Microsoft's biggest exclusive franchise and it recently spawned a fourth game in the saga - the excellent prequel spin-off Gears of War: Judgment. All told, the Gears games have sold almost 20 million copies and the series has already spawned novels, action figures, comic books and even a board game.
Published: 01/05/2013
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New camera :)
May 10, 2010, 09:26:48 PM »
So I got a new Canon 7D and some lenses last Friday
Here's my current kit:
All in a Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG
Here's my lens lineup:
My current telephoto zoom lens, fully extended with lens hood:
Here's one of the accessories I purchased for macro work that I absolutely love. All they do is set your lens further from the camera sensor. This decreases the minimum focusing distance for the lens allowing your subject to be around an inch from your lens. So pretty much for $50 you can make any lens a great macro lens.
Here's a few pics I took using the extension tubes and my EF-S 15-85mm at 85mm:
I also got another cool little gadget for macro work. It's a little adapter that I use with my Tokina 28mm lens to mount it backwards on my camera.
Here's a sample picture I took using this setup:
(It's a closeup of my MacBook Pro's screen. If I took this of a normal LCD screen, the pixels would be even larger since the pixel density on a MBP is so much greater than most panels)
And here's my baby all hooked up to his Canon BG-E7 battery grip:
(I have to admit, I slept with it Friday night
And here he is next to his little brother. The Canon Rebel XS:
I have also purchased quite a few other accessories for my cameras that I didn't bother to take pictures of here's a list of pretty much all of the accessories that I can think of right now:
-Canon EG200 Deluxe photo backpack
-Canon BG-E7 Battery grip
-Canon Remote Switch RS60 E3
-Canon TC 80N3
-Canon LP-E6 extra battery for grip
-Canon EW-78E Lens Hood for 15-85mm
-Fotodiox ET-60 lens hood for Canon 75-300mm
-Opteka 52mm reverse macro adapter
-Pro Optic Budget Extension tube set
-Tri-axis hot-shoe bubble level
-SanDisk Ultra 4GB CF card
-SanDisk Ultra 8GB CF card
-SanDisk 4GB SD card
-Tiffen 58mm UV Filter
-Tiffen 58mm UV Filter
-Tiffen 52mm UV Filter
-Hoya 72mm UV Filter
-Hoya 58mm Circular polarizer
-Hoya 72mm Circular polarizer
-Tiffen 58mm ND .6
-Tiffen 72mm ND .6
-A few cap keepers
-Kingston FCR-HS219/1 flash card reader
I'm planning on getting the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 IS USM to supplement my EF 75-300mm. The image stabilization at that focal length really helps and the 75-300mm isn't the sharpest by any means.
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May 11, 2010, 08:23:20 PM »
DUDE! you rock. You work in photography? A 7D is a SERIOUS hobby camera.
I just got an XSi a few weeks ago... so would you say the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Zoom Lens is worth getting? Or would it best just to rent it from time to time? I'm on the fence. I know that it is the best of the cheap, but I dont' know about spending that much on the "next level" zoom.
Also, where did you buy that extension for the added macro ability?
I'm loving that
Canon rules
I have my mom's old Canon AE 1 Program too. Darn XSi body is different and her old zoom lens will not mount.
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Well It's more than just a hobby. I also bought the camera for the video capability. I'm a film student and I've been wanting a nice camera for video. But I love photography too so I went with the best of both worlds and got the 7D.
I would say the 75-300mm is a decent lens. If you're content with the kit lens (18-55mm) then you won't notice the slight unsharpness of the 75-300mm. I bought mine used from B&H. They have an extremely active used department and it's updated almost daily with new lenses. I got mine for $104 shipped and it looks like new.
Here's a link to B&H's used department:
They have a 75-300mm for sale right now for $144. You can also find them on eBay for around $120.
I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a cheap telephoto zoom lens that zooms really far. If you don't quite need 300mm and want to spend a little more, I'd recommend the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS. Mostly because of that IS. Image stabilization at this zoom level is almost a necessity. The only way I could take the 300mm picture below without a tripod was to shoot at 12,800 ISO with a flash lol.
I would never rent a cheap lens like that. I just think that you'll probably get enough use out of it to actually buy one.
Just for comparison, here's some shots I took for ya. 18-300mm.
If I could go back, I'd get the EF-S 55-250mm. I bought the lens before I was decided on the 7D or 5Dmkii so I was playing it safe and getting an EF mount lens (since the EF-S do not work on the 5D). I was also distracted by the extra 50mm but as you can see above, that extra 50mm doesn't do much when you're zoomed that far.
You may not think that the image stabilization does much but, believe me, once you pick up a lens without IS, you'll know it the second you look through the viewfinder.
Here's the link to the extension tubes I bought. They're unavailable right now but any of them will work so the second link is the set I'd buy now.
Just a side note, if you have a lot of lenses for the AE1 it may be worth getting this:
You obviously won't have autofocus or TTL metering but I think the fun of photography is using full manual anyways
And yes. Canon in fact does rule
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UPDATE: I just went to Guitar Center and got a RØDE VideoMic for my camera. It appears to have decent sound quality although the build is a little lower than the Sennheiser MKE 400 I was looking at but it was also $130 cheaper
I bought the display model (since it had always been kept in a glass case) I asked for some money off since it didn't come with a box or any documentation. So he gave it to me for $120. Then after I paid for it, I noticed that two of the shock mount holders were broken. The salesman offered to order a new one from RØDE and let me exchange my display model for it free of charge. So I did that.
So I got a brand new $150 mic for $30 off. Not bad.
It runs on a 9v battery and plugs into the camera via a 1/8" mini jack.
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Awesome! Great info - thanks for all the detail, now I want a 55-250mm f/4-5.6 heehee!
COOL new mic too - wow.
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No problem. You know I like helping people.
BTW, are my pics working for you? My image host is giving me issues
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May 13, 2010, 08:17:57 PM »
Oh they were when I posted that last post, but now they are "X" missing... maybe the pic host is rebooting some machine/network hardware?!
I need to get more time to really learn more about my XSi and maybe take a class or two.
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I could probably teach you some basics right here. Stuff like aperture, shutter speed, and focal length. Most of it can be described with a few pictures as examples.
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I saw some AWESOME photos today of a car driving around and parked, etc. but they noted they used exposure lengths... how can you do that? Say, a 30 second exposure - to let the lights motion blur behind the parked car, etc.?
OR, if you have any good lighting tips, or any of the other items you listed - that would rock. I'll read them all. Always looking to learn more
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Do you have a link to the pictures? I've got 2 ideas of what you're talking about.
Something like this?
For this you'd have to be going prolly 45mph and be in another vehicle going the same speed next to the subject. Then just use a shutter speed around 1/20 and it'll give you that blur.
If you're looking for something like this:
You'll use a low ISO and a long shutter. Something like 20 or 30 seconds depending on how much traffic there is.
I'll work on a little tutorial for ya. Just a few pictures but it'll probably give you a basic idea of aperture, focal length, and shutter speed.
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Well here's a tutorial for you. It's the basics. I tried to explain everything the best I could but I've been working on it for 3.5 hours and I'm getting a little tired so if something doesn't make sense please ask and I'll clarify for ya!
TTL Metering
(light meter)
What is it?
Only the most important concept in manual shooting!
Your light meter is a visual representation that shows you the exposure (how bright or dark) of your picture.
Here is what your light meter looks like. Outlined in red:
The current exposure is displayed by the little arrow below one of the numbers or dots on the meter.
Most light meters have a range around -3..-2..-1..0..1..2..3
In manual modes you can adjust this if you're taking a picture which contains an overly bright object and a dark object. Manually adjusting it will prevent overly bright objects from becoming blown out or overexposed and dark objects from being crushed or underexposed.
You typically want the little arrow under the exposure range to be under "0" although, as always, there are exceptions.
Here are two pictures. Aperture and ISO were kept the same, I just properly exposed the first picture and then under exposed the second picture by 2 stops (I did this by lowering the shutter speed).
Basic idea
Aperture adjusts how much light enters the lens. This affects your "Depth-of-field" or how much of your picture is in focus. This is mainly what gives your picture depth and interest. It is generally agreed upon that a shallower depth-of-field (small amount in focus) is more interesting than a deep one (everything in focus).
What is it?
The aperture is a physical (usually 5 blade) iris that creates a smaller and smaller circle the larger you set the iris.
Here's a picture that depicts an aperture number to what the device inside the lens physically looks like. Fully open (f/1.8 ) and at a smaller aperture (f/22)
The aperture number is inversely related to the size of the hole the aperture creates.
Smaller Number = Larger Hole = More Light = Shallower Depth-of-Field
Here is a picture to depict what certain apertures look like inside the camera.
The aperture number is called an "f-stop". Most cameras go as small as f/22 or f/32 but how large it opens is greatly variable. Most cheaper lenses go as wide as f/3.5 but many more expensive lenses can go to widths such as f/2, f/1.8, or even f/1.2.
Here are some examples and a physical diagram of what's happening with the depth-of-field (yellow). What is highlighted is about what is in sharp focus.
Focal Length
Basic idea
Focal length is often called "zoom" by beginners. Most people know what this is so I won't go as in-depth into this. Basically it is how close your lens puts you to your subject.
Smaller numbers (15mm, 18mm, 28mm) are wider and will allow you to fit more into frame.
Larger numbers (55mm, 75mm, 300mm) are narrower and will allow you to fit less into frame.
What is it?
Here's an image with focal length overlays. Use this to understand how a smaller number fits more into frame.
There's something else though that makes focal length worth mentioning. It can also be used to squeeze your background and foreground together or spread them apart.
Here's some examples to show what I mean. The red is the area that is in frame.
As you can see, the lens in the foreground stays roughly the same size from 15-85mm. I never moved anything but the location of the camera.
While zoomed out (15mm) you need to be close to your subject and the background will be pushed away and in relation, it will be more out of focus.
While zoomed in (85mm) you will need to be further away from your subject and the background will be squeezed into the foreground and in relation, it will be more infocus.
Shutter speed
Basic idea
Shutter speed is just as it sounds. It is how long your shutter is open while exposing your picture.
What is it?
It can be used to create many cool effects. Typically I use a tripod for anything slower than 1/40. If my lens has some sort of optical stabilizer I can usually go down to about 1/10 handheld. This is just personal preference and will change depending on how steady you can hold your camera. Tripods almost always make for sharper pictures but sometimes they just aren't practical.
Longer shutter speeds = more exposure time = more light + motion blur
Shorter shutter speeds = less exposure time = less light + less or no motion blur
Usually shorter shutter speeds are better but sometimes you want a long one.
When photographing water, a short shutter speed (1/500) will create an effect like this:
When photographing water, a long shutter speed (.5sec) will create an effect like this:
Now you won't just get those effects by changing the shutter speed. You will also have to adjust your aperture or ISO in order for your picture to properly expose.
You can do other cool effects with long shutter speeds such as this:
For this I went into a dark room and used a shutter speed of 30sec.
Basic idea
ISO is the same as it is in film. The higher the number, the more sensitive the film or sensor will be to light, however, it will also be more grainy. For this reason you will always want to use the lowest available ISO. In many case you will not be able to use ISO 100 and a higher one will need to be used but almost always try to add light, adjust your aperture, or change your shutter speed before you jack up your ISO.
What is it?
Here is a chart that shows the grain difference in ISOs. Note that all cameras handle ISO noise differently. Typically more expensive cameras deal with it better than cheaper ones.
Sometimes you will have to bump up your ISO. For example at night time, you're not going to be taking a picture of a passing car at ISO 100. You will not be able to get an exposure because your shutter speed has to be fast enough so that the car does not give motion blur. For this you will have to bump up your ISO and then you will be able to lower your shutter speed.
Here's some examples to show you how ISO can make your picture brighter, darker, or more grainy. Aperture and shutter speed were kept at f/3.5 and 1/13 for all pictures. The only setting that was changed was the ISO.
(Full Auto) mode
-Up until now you've probably used this the most because your camera was too hard to figure out. Well from now on you're forbidden to use this mode. This mode usually prioritizes fast shutter speeds over low ISO which results in grainy images. If a low ISO is chosen by the camera, it will use the flash. This usually makes for pictures with harsh, ugly shadows, and little to no contrast. Basically amateur photos. Not what we're looking for.
-If you're not comfortable using the other modes quite yet, start off here. You won't learn the technical aspects but your pictures will come out better. It is a somewhat newer feature found on some of Canon's cameras. It gives a graphical interface on the LCD of the camera that lets you choose how blurry you want the background, how bright or dark you want your image, and gives you control over the flash. Your camera more than likely won't have this mode. It is found on Canon models starting with the T1i.
P (Program AE) mode
-This is one step from full auto in that you can set exposure compensation as well as the ISO.
Tv (Shutter Priority) mode
-In this mode you manually set the shutter speed and the camera will automatically adjust the aperture for proper exposure. You can also manually set the ISO as well as the exposure compensation in this mode.
Av (Aperture Priority) mode
-In this mode you manually set the aperture and the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed for proper exposure. You can also manually set the ISO as well as the exposure compensation in this mode. I highly recommend starting your manual adventures in this mode. I still often use it myself.
B (Bulb) mode
-In this mode the shutter will stay open for as long as you hold down the shutter button. In this mode you can manually adjust the aperture and ISO. There is no light meter or exposure compensation in this mode.
M (Full Manual) mode
-Ah, the scary, scary "M mode". It will take a little while to learn how to use your camera efficiently in full manual mode but once you do, your pictures will come out so much better and you will feel more accomplished with your work. This mode is what it sounds like; fully manual with the only automatic feature being your light meter but even that is just for your reference. You will have to choose your F-stop, set your ISO, and figure out your shutter speed as well as any exposure compensation you plan.
Well that's all I got. If anyone has any questions just post below and I'll do my best to explain as best as I can. I really hope this tutorial was helpful and I hope that you learned something from it. Be sure to post all of your new pictures that you've taken (only in full manual) below
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Thank you
for all the time you put into it.
I've read it twice and will read it several more times
Here is the page I saw the pictures on I was talking about
The two photos I was talking about are in Post #6 (near the center of the page - a few under the Dan Aykroyd pics).
They have a caption above them: Another two shots I really like. 30-second long exposures with a full moon. Very neat.
Along with having a cool ECTO car, they are GREAT photographers
Time to get my camera and see what havoc I can create
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May 16, 2010, 12:23:27 PM »
No problem. You know I love making tutorials
About those pictures. It looks like the moon was pretty bright that night.
Here's the two pictures and their specs:
Time: 1:47AM
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter: 30sec
Focal Length: 10mm
Camera: Canon 50D
Time: 1:33AM
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter: 30sec
Focal Length: 14mm
Camera: Canon 50D
At 30 seconds, lighting changes entirely. A dark scene taken at 1AM can look like high noon. This is more obvious in the second picture since the car's lights are overexposed as is the ground directly behind the car.
I don't see them doing any special lighting for these shots. I think it was just the long exposure time that changed the lighting so much.
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May 16, 2010, 01:14:11 PM »
I think those are sooo cool. They did some creative things... GREAT photos. Here are three more.
What do you think about the second one - it doesn't have any "info" in the file anymore. I wonder how they did that.
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Prosecutors claimed Jones sent EBT cards for those accounts to Delaware County locations and his personal address in Philadelphia. Like Lewis, images from surveillance systems at ATM machines and banks showed Jones using the cards to illegally withdraw funds.
The grand jury also found Jones had made arrangements with at least two other public assistance recipients to increase the amount of their benefits or authorize new payments if those individuals agreed to split the proceeds with him. Continued...
Judge George Pagano sentenced Jones to three to 23 months, with the minimum to be served on electronic home monitoring, as well as three years of consecutive probation. Jones, represented by Arik Benari, was also ordered to pay a reduced restitution of $26,295.25.
Senior Deputy Attorney General Marc Costanzo of the Attorney General's Public Corruption Unit prosecuted both cases.
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Take an airport transfer by private car with an English-speaking guide in Beijing.
The Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing is a modern oasis, right in the heart of Beijing's bustling cultural, commercial, business and entertainment center. With its superb location, spacious facilities and personalized service, the Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing is the ideal choice for both business and leisure guests. The Lodging reflects the many changing facets of contemporary Chinese culture, where ancient cultural sites vie for space alongside high-rise buildings and an intricate freeway system. The Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing is just minutes away from several popular attractions, such as Tiananmen Square, the National Museum of China and the Forbidden City.
Guests may also enjoy the complimentary high-speed Internet access, security safe box, meeting facilities and currency exchange center. All guestrooms feature Western décor and are furnished with lounge chairs in sandstone colors.
Enjoy a full day private guided tour with lunch at the Great Wall at Mutianyu located 45 miles northeast of Beijing. This section winds along lofty, cragged mountains for 1.4 miles. Construction was started in the Northern Qi Dynasty (550 - 577) and was restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). Built mainly from granite with 8m walls and 5m wide at the top, it is notable for its 22 watchtowers. Lunch is included.
Enjoy a private deluxe dinner at a fine local restaurant, then settle into your VIP seats for the Legend of KongFu Show, featuring a group of the best Kung Fu practitioners of China.
Start off the day in Chinese style peace, harmony and good health through having a Tai Qi instructor instruct and lead you through a one hour Tai Qi session at your hotel or, as part of your tour at one of the most popular venues for public space recreation in all of China, the park surrounding the Temple of Heaven.
This full day, private guided tour, explores Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven with a stop for a deluxe lunch. Tiananmen Square was built in 1417 during the Ming Dynasty and stretches a vast 440,000 square meters. The Forbidden City is the world's largest palace complex with 9,999 buildings. The Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family. Fourteen emperors of the Ming dynasty and ten emperors of the Qing dynasty reigned here until 1924. The Temple of Heaven was built in 1420 AD during the Ming Dynasty to offer sacrifice to Heaven.
Full day guided city tour, beginning with a morning exploring the hutongs, Beijing traditional neighbourhood of winding laneways and courtyard homes. Stop for lunch with a local family where your family can get engaged by watching and helping prepare Jaozi – the traditional dumplings of Northern China. Next travel to the Summer Palace – an impressive fusion of classical Chinese architecture, garden design and construction and enjoy a boat trip (not private) on the palace's Kunming Lake.
Enjoy a transfer to/from train station with private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide.
Board your overnight train bound for Xi'an. Choose either the standard soft sleeper, which is a cabin of 4 berths (two upper bunks, two lower bunks) or opt for the private 2 person berth (two lower bunks only). Comfortable bedding and good quality pillows are provided. Each bunk is equipped with a small reading lamp. Temperature controls are installed alongside the door. Generally speaking, the facilities include a clothes rack, slippers, clothes brush, stainless steel thermos, fine porcelain teacup, a trash can and wall socket. Travel time is roughly 11-13 hours.
A private transfer with an English speaking professional guide from the hotel to the train station, or vice versa, is provided.
The first stop is of this private guided bicycle tour is the Terracotta Army. Discovered accidentally in 1974, this incredible army of over 7000 soldiers, archers, horses and chariots in full battle array has guarded Emperor Qin's tomb since 210BC. Each figure is unique, and the painstaking repair and excavation continues in 3 pits which are protected inside huge hangars. The tour continues on to the imposing ancient city wall. The walls, ramparts, gates and watchtowers from one of the oldest and most complete city defences are still around. They were built in the 13th century on the foundations of the original Tang Forbidden City surrounding the city center. The last leg of the tour is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. A major Buddhist site, the simple, elegant brick Pagoda stands in the grounds of the attractive Da Ci'en Temple. The Pagoda was built in the 7th century to house the Buddhist materials that Xuanzang (Tripitaka) brought back from his epic journey to India. The Temple complex has several large halls with some great Buddhist statues and murals.
Built to meet the elaborate standards of China's new platinum five-star hotel rating, the Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square is the ultimate accommodation facility in the ancient city of Xian. Its design is of astounding contemporary concept. With a full range of spacious and well-appointed rooms, suites and apartments, state-of-the-art business facilities and exquisite dining and recreational options, Sofitel Xian on Renmin Square is a perfect choice for the most astute of business and leisure travelers.
An airport transfer by private car with an English-speaking guide is provided.
Fly from Xi'an to Guilin.
Transfer to Longsheng for an overnight experience. Transfer includes private guided tour with a deluxe lunch on the way. The spectacularly terraced rice paddies 90km northwest of Guilin have become a popular destination. The most famous section is called "Dragon's Backbone", with the terraced rice paddies like the shining scales of the dragon down the steep slopes. Lush bamboo groves and small hillside villages show off the rich culture of the Zhuang and Yao people.
The Li-An lodge is a unique facility in a traditional Longsheng wooden building, perched on a mountain side. The Lodge is located in Long Sheng County and is about 50 miles northwest of Guilin; roughly a two-and-a-half-hour drive. Due to the lodge's exclusive location, a half-hour uphill hike is required before one can actually reach it. Porters are available to relieve some burden and sedans can provide one with a ride. Each of the 16 rooms is artistically unique and built in traditional Chinese architectural style, offering all the western amenities. Dine on Chinese specialties or western dishes and have a drink at the bar. Lounge around the hotel, enjoy a photography showing and embark on a guided walking tour, highlighting beautiful scenic spots.
Spend the morning exploring the rice terraces, vistas and rural lifestyles of Longsheng before returning to Yangshuo.
Enjoy a Deluxe local dinner followed by the Sister Liu Show. This spectacle was created by the Oscar winning Zhang Yimou and presents the local culture through a cavalcade of lights and cast of 500 using a private bay as the theatre and local mountains as the backdrop. This is sure to be one of the most memorable activities of your trip.
The Li River Retreat is located about a 25 minute walk north of Yangshuo in an isolated location overlooking the Li River. While there are more conveniently located hotels in the area, this is in fact the absolute best located to enjoy a scenic panorama of the local topography while still being able to get to town. The rooms are simple yet spacious, clean and well appointed. The owners are some of the friendliest people in Yangshuo and serve some of the finest local and international fare in the area. Wifi is available.
Experience the local karst scenery at your own pace while exploring the villages and rice farms of the Dragon River area by bike. Stop en route to enjoy lunch next to one of the cliff in this world world-famous rock climbing destination. Get your adrenalin flowing and experience a different view of these unique rock formations under the expert supervision and instruction of internationally trained rock climbing guides. Finish the day at a charming rural farmhouse professionally converted into a gourmet cooking school where you will finish your lesson enjoying the fruits of your labour.
Full day hike along the most interesting stretch of the Li River can be done in various formats our suggestion being: Begin in the village of Yangdi and follow the winding river as it flows downstream towards the village of Xingping. Pass en route some of the most famous landmarks of the river such as the 9 horse Fresco. This journey includes 4 to 5 hours walking, river ferries and a short cruise. It designed for individuals or small groups, and offers a truly alternative view of this famous river as well as the rural landscapes and people who live beside it. With its breathtaking scenery and taste of a life far removed from the concrete metropolis, the scenery along the Li River is one of China's top destinations. Snacks, fruit and bottle water is also included in this tour.
Receive a calligraphy lesson from Forest Lin, a local celebrity in the Yangshuo area for his training and skill in traditional Chinese art. Forest loves to share his artistic knowledge and can provide you with memorable sounveniers, including landscape t-shirt paintings for families with children.
You will be picked up and transferred to the Guilin airport from Yangshuo by private vehicle with an English speaking guide.
Fly from Guilin to Shanghai.
A transfer between the airport and your hotel or the city Shanghai with a private vehicle, driver, and English-speaking Guide is provided.
Enjoy a deluxe dinner and VIP seats at an Acrobatic Show with private car transfer. The spectacular acrobatic feats are barely believable but come from expert training starting as young as age six or seven. Most performers have a minimum of twenty years experience.
Discover unmatched hospitality, an unbeatable location and luxurious amenities at the new Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre. Located in the heart of downtown, our Shanghai hotel is within walking distance to Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, People's Square, the Bund and the metro station. Premier among Shanghai hotels, we are the perfect place to unwind when traveling for business or leisure.Enjoy international cuisine and local favorites from our chefs as they prepare various choices at our five restaurants and lounges. After a day in the city, take a dip in our indoor pool, visit our fully equipped gym or have a relaxing massage at our spa. Among hotels in Shanghai, amenities include a business center, 24-hour room service and concierge. More than 2,000 square meters of dedicated event space await with two pillar-free ballrooms and seven additional meeting rooms.
Full day private guided tour of Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, and Yu Garden with deluxe lunch. Shanghai Museum is a veritable treasure house of ancient Chinese art and houses 120,000 precious relics. Bronzes, pottery, paintings and calligraphies are distinctive features of the Museum's collection. The Jade Buddha Temple is one of the most popular sights in Shanghai containing rare white jade Buddhas brought from Burma in the nineteenth century. Yuyuan Garden is the largest of Shanghai's ancient gardens with architectural styles of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The garden has six areas, each with its own style, the most popular being the Grand Rockery in the center.
Transfer from central Shanghai with a driver, and English-speaking Guide to the Maglev station in Pudong from where you can complete your airport transfer in about 8 minutes at speeds of over 400 km/h. (Warning - involves a little walking).
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of China for the most up to date visa information.
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