Location:
Tucson, AZ
Description:
Jay Pierstorff and Rhonda Spencer talk photography tools, techniques and gear!
Twitter:
@JayPierstorff
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.coolphototools.com/
Email:
jay.pierstorff@gmail.com
Episodes
Episode #114: The Final Episode
4/10/2017
In this final episode of CoolPhotoTools, Jay and Rhonda discuss the Yuongnuo YN216 LED light, the PhotoPills App and a couple of wacky macro lenses. Also the QTM Smart Trigger, some FlashGels for your studio bare bulb, and how to make Photoshop’s undo command work like every other program.
Links:
DSLR Video Shooter Caleb Pike
10 Best LED Video Lights Youtube
Yuongnuo YN216 LED Lights
Sony NP550 Battery
PhotoPills App Google
PhotoPills App iTunes
Zyoptics.net
Petapixel.com Popular...
Duration:00:32:46
#113: Photoshop Actions for Animated Gif’s and the Flashpoint eVOLV.
4/3/2017
Cool Photo Tools #113 April 3, 2017
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda discuss four Photoshop actions that create repeating movement effects for web or video. Adorama’s Flashpoint eVolv (Godox AD200) an some other odds and ends.
Amazon.com Affiliate Links Awesome Photo Tools
Canon Selphy CP1200 Printer
Canon Selphy 108 Print Pack
Canon Selphy Battery for Self Contained Printers
ThemeForest.net
Codecanyon.net
VideoHive.net
Audio...
Duration:00:29:29
#112: Amazon Photo Essentials and the Canon Selphy Printer Rules!
3/27/2017
Cool Photo Tools #112 March 27, 2017
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda discuss some essential photo accessories on Amazon.com. How to get rid of that gummy stuff duct tape leaves behind. A closer look at the Canon Selphy Printer CP1200 and why a pro might need three or four. Plus, it’s very cool!
Amazon.com Affiliate Awesome Photo Tools
Foto&Tech Clear Medium Battery Storage Case
LabelManager 160 Handheld Maker
Clif Bar (2.4 Ounce Protein Bar, 12 Count)
Gaffer Tape Real Professional...
Duration:00:32:12
#111: Canon Flash Units DO have Radio sync! Apple is Dead to Trey, and SkyPixel Winners!
3/20/2017
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#111: Canon Flash Units DO have Radio sync! Apple is Dead to Trey, and SkyPixel Winners!
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda get straight on the specs of the Canon Speedlights, Trey Ratcliff switches back to Windows, Some new Canons, some canceled Nikons and paper lenshoods for all models and styles!
Links:
Canon RT Flash Units on Amazon.com
Canon ST-E3-RT Speedlite Transmitter
Trey Ratcliff “Apple is Dead to Me” StuckinCustoms.com
Photofocus.com
MacPhun Aurora...
Duration:00:30:06
#110: Gear, Apps, Selfy Drones, and a Selphy Printer!
3/13/2017
#110: Gear, Apps, Selfy Drones, and a Selphy Printer!
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda explore Caleb Pikes LED Light recommendations Jared Polin’s new App, some Vanguardworld camera bags, a portable studio from Amazon, some selfy drones, a dye-sub 4x6 printer and a sturdy little gear clamp!
Links:
Daylight Savings time was Suggested by Benjamin Franklin
Vanguardworld.us Photobags Adjustable Size Bags
Vanguardworld Bags on Amazon.com
DSLRVideoShooter.com YouTube.com Caleb Pike LED Lights...
Duration:00:33:07
#109: Cardboard Instant cameras, turning your photos into digital paintings and an iPhone underwater housing!
3/6/2017
#109: Cardboard Instant cameras, turning your photos into digital paintings and an iPhone underwater housing!
In this Episode, Jay and Rhonda discuss Lenzo’s underwater iPhone housing, How to get your photos to look like paintings, Lens distortion examples, a cardboard instant picture camera on Kickstarter.com and the DJI Phantom 4 Drone.
Links:
Shutterbug.com GIF Differences in Lens Distortion
Lenzo Kickstarter Project. The Future of Underwater iPhone Imaging.
Wacom Tablets, Photoshop...
Duration:00:34:07
#108: Hasselblad Masters Competition 2018, FastPictureViewer & More!
2/27/2017
#108: Hasselblad Masters Competition 2018, FastPictureViewer & More!
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda discuss the Hasselblad Masters Competition, and in general, winning a photo contest. Speaking, of Hasselblad, they joined forces (and finances) with DJI to help produce their new medium format digital camera. Some laptop banter about Asus and Alienware, Rhonda shops at BestBuy and comes away with a good deal. Jay shows a Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects plug-in that turns your still photos...
Duration:00:34:18
#107: Special Guest: Adobe Product Manager Josh Haftel on Lightroom Mobile!
2/20/2017
#107: Special Guest: Adobe Product Manager Josh Haftel on Lightroom Mobile!
Special Guest: Adobe Product Manager Josh Haftel brings us up to speed on Lightroom Mobile.
Rhonda, Jay, and Josh also discuss: Are pro photographers losing customers to camera phones? Where have all the camcorders gone? The iPhone killed the Flip Cam. Is Computational photography the next big thing? Josh talks about his days at Nik/Google and tells about his favorite Nik Plug-in. Jay admits he bought all the Nik...
Duration:00:42:57
#106: One Flash Transmitter too far, Free DXO, and A Diaper Lens Bag!
2/13/2017
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#106: One Flash Transmitter too far, Free DXO, and A Diaper Lens Bag!
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda discuss the DXO Optics Pro 9 free offer, Magic-Picture.com’s collection of photo editors, the new Sony A99, a Light Fest in your neighborhood and a retro lens bag that reminds Jay of diaper bag beer cooler!
Links:
DXO Optics Pro 9 Free Until Feb 29
DXO.com
Magic-picture.com Best Image Enhancement Tools of 2016
Photoshop UK Price Hike Imminent?
Sony A99 Full Frame...
Duration:00:32:48
#105: Why No One Likes to Be on Camera, Flying Fabric, Golf Ball Dimples and a Voodoo Strat!
2/6/2017
Cool Photo Tools Podcast #105
Feb 6, 2017 Why No One Likes to Be on Camera, Flying Fabric, Golf Ball Dimples and a Voodoo Strat!
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda discuss, Kodak Alaris Ektachrome film, JCH Street Pan, Panono 360 camera, Frievalt Flying Fabric, Exolens, Wedding tips from Ryan Brenizer, and more!
Mythbusters Square Tires
Golf Ball Dimples make your car faster
Kodak Alaris Reintroduction of Ektachrome Film
JCH Street Pan ISO 400
Snapseed App
Jimi Hendrix Voodoo...
Duration:00:35:03
#104: Godox AD200 Flash, Lenses, Magnetic Filters, Light Feathers, Prop Wings and a Monitor Holder!
1/30/2017
#104: Leica Sofort, Retro Tripod, fingerprint hacking, Pulse Remote, and Plop-ups!
Cool Photo Tools Podcast #104: Godox AD200 Flash, Lenses, Magnetic Filters, Light Feathers, Prop Wings and a Cool Monitor Holder! Jan 30, 2017
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda discuss new flash units from Godox/Flashpoint, Lenses from Zeiss, and Rokinon. Manfrotto Xume Lens Filters , Light Feathers, Prop Wings, The Lume Cube, and a Cold Shoe Monitor Holder from Edelkrone!
Flashhavoc.com
Godox AD200 Witstro...
Duration:00:30:43
#103: Leica Sofort, Retro Tripod, fingerprint hacking, Pulse Remote, and Plop-ups!
1/23/2017
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#103: Leica Sofort, Retro Tripod, fingerprint hacking, Pulse Remote, and Plop-ups!
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda discuss...
Duration:00:31:48
#102: Rhonda's New OCF, DSLR Sims, & The Relonch Camera
1/16/2017
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#102: Rhonda's New OCF, DSLR Sims, & The Relonch Camera
In this Episode, Rhonda recounts all the new gear she bought after meeting with Tucson Photographer, Justin Haugen. Jay discusses New photoshop overlays, a few goodies from the 2017 CES show, and the latest Photo Editor from Serif.com
JustinHaugen.com
Facebook: Tucson Aspiring and Professional Photographers
Godox Strobes
Adorama.com Flashpoint (Godox)
Adorama Flashpoint TTL Strobe with Lithium Batteries Canon...
Duration:00:36:26
Episode 101: Justin Haugen Special Guest: \ Godox/Flashpoint Flashes, Hey Venus… (lens) PhotoMechanic to cull your photos and a Gold Sharpie.
1/9/2017
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Special Guest: Justin Haugen Returns!
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda welcome back special guest: Justin Haugen. Justin shows the GodoxFlashpoint Xplor 600 Studio flash, Godox wireless triggers, PhotoMechanic, and a Gold Sharpie!
#101 Episode Podcast
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda welcome back special guest: Justin Haugen. Justin shows the GodoxFlashpoint Xplor 600 Studio flash, Godox wireless triggers, PhotoMechanic, and a Gold Sharpie!
JustinHaugen.com
Facebook:...
Duration:00:33:45
#100: Justin Haugen Special Guest: Savage Drop Stand, Atmosphere Aerosol, HoldFast Moneymaker Strap and DXO Viewpoint 3.
1/2/2017
#100 Episode Podcast
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda welcome back special guest: Justin Haugen. Justin demos Fog in a Can, Atmosphere Aerosol, the Savage Drop Stand, Wedding and Portrait Photographers International Convention in Las Vegas, and Jay talks about the Edelkrone Slider One Motion Module.
JustinHaugen.com
Facebook: Tucson Aspiring and Professional Photographers
Atmosphere Aerosol www.atmosphereaerosol.com
Coupon Code: HAUGEN15 15% Off
Savage Drop Stand Auto Collapsing...
Duration:00:33:55
#99: Justin Haugen Special Guest: More MagMod Madness!
12/26/2016
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#98 Episode Podcast
In this episode, Jay and Rhonda are joined by Photographer Justin Haugen. They take a look at Justin’s...
Duration:00:33:52
#98: Guest Justin Haugen, MagMod Light Modifiers
12/19/2016
#98 Episode Podcast
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In this episode, Jay and Rhonda are joined by Photographer Justin Haugen. They take a look at Justin’s websites and images. Justin shares his knowledge of MagMod portable light shaping tools for small flash units, and explains how “off camera flash” can up your game!
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Justin Haugens Gear List
Canon 5D MK III
Canon 5D MK...
Duration:00:37:34
#97: Postcards, Lenses, Landscape Winners, Resolution, Camera Straps, Flash Bounce and More!
12/12/2016
#97 Cool Photo Tools
Dec 12, 2016 : In this Episode, Jay and Rhonda discuss Postcard offerings from Artifact Uprising, How Much Resolution Do You Need, 145 Photography Tools and Apps, Lenses from Nikon, Sigma, Gary Fong's Bounce Panel, the Phoxi Tog Kid Accessory, The FlexTILT Head 3 and More!
Postcard Pack – Artifact Uprising.com
Moo.com
Mpix.com
SLRLounge.com Bing Putney: How Much Resolution Do You Really Need?
Nikon 19mm f/4E ED Tilt Shift Nikon.com
DPReview.com Winners of...
Duration:00:33:40
#96 PhotoLogo.co, ,The Impossible Camera i-1, How to Create a Chop,and more!
12/5/2016
In This Episode Rhonda and Jay discuss PhotoLogo.co, ,The Impossible Camera i-1, How to Create a Chop, and a Camera Toilet Paper Holder.
Show Notes at CoolPhotoTools.com/96
Duration:00:32:31
#95: Loupedeck, Bokeh Effects, Sony Adaptors, Impossible Film and Website Builders.
11/28/2016
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#94 Episode Podcast
November, 28, 2016
In this Episode, Jay and Rhonda discuss the Loupedeck, Bokeh Effects, Sony Adaptors, Battery Packs, Impossible Film Varieties, and Website Builders.
Loupedeck Analog Lightroom Editing Console on Indiegogo
Microsoft Surface Studio Computer
Petapixel.com Jake Hicks How to Create Bokeh Effects with Water on Glass
Kipon EF to Sony E Adapters with Built In Varialble ND Filters via DpReview.Com
Metabones EF Adapter
Commlite EF...
Duration:00:35:52