Essential Software Photography Event
There is no such thing as the definitive piece of software photography festival, event photographers use what suits them best and the choice is as individual as the style of their photography, so just what are the Event photographers using?
Digital express
Undoubtedly the only PC software to be designed from the ground up based on the work of Event Photographers is Express Digital which comes in a number of versions, including 2 base and Pro versions. Core is a standalone version that allows the use of Chroma Key (green screen), model Logo overlays to complete the covers of magazines. It is basic image editing available and it easily integrates with Photoshop for more advanced editing.
On the front of the business, you can design and print packages fix a price, a fully integrated system. One of the main advantages is that in virtually any minute can be taught the basic features they need to know to start selling your event photography. It is possible to use a multiple monitor setup, where the customer sees only the image and the operator can see all their tools. Built in FTP, using Hot Folders and in-built camera tethering that you will never be short of a way to get images into the program.
The closest you can get to this specially designed for the Apple Mac is TEPS-X
Adobe Lightroom
With the release of version 3 has become extremely popular with a number of photographers from the event. It is possible to set up a second similar surveillance system to express digital as well as the ability to configure the print layouts and different packages. While you can not create a model of magazine you can easily configure to superimpose a company logo.
Lightroom is one of the best auto white balance tools, and if he is shooting in difficult conditions such as indoor equestrian all it takes is one click to quickly sort things out. This is where Lightroom scores on many other programs, the power and precision of its editing tools are second to none. You want a specific image effect, just create one or download one of the many available.
There are other tools such as integrated import automobile and the ability to tag as the image is imported with the ability to install all kinds of export level image that is ideal for provide digital media.
Looking for something similar to a MAC then look Aperture or Fotostation which is available for Windows and Mac.
Picassa
If you want simplicity and want free, you may be surprised at the ease with which you can integrate this free software into your workflow. This is exactly what is needed for many events and photographers as he does not have the whistles and bells of the price to pay for the software, it is very efficient. Do you need to crop or change rapidly in black and white or increase the contrast, so it can do it with ease. Available in two versions of Windows and MAC.
Photoshop
The big daddy of image processing also has its place in event photography. The real trick is how quickly and effectively harness the power for general use while leaving the power of a sledgehammer to crack difficult problems. Photoshop users have always used shortcut keys to speed up the workflow but hidden is the ability to program the function keys - configure for quick access to the functions you need and you're on your way. There is no other program of touch when it comes to recovering images but hopefully a good photographer events such incidents will be rare.
Filezilla
When it comes to getting the image on the computer, then FileZilla is one of the most commonly used FTP server that will allow for easy connection to a wireless transmitter programs. As a free software, it does the job perfectly. Filezilla is also available as an FTP client if you just want to upload images to a website or server.
There are many similar programs such as Blackmoon FTP or Cute FTP.
Green Screen Wizard
A number of programs offer built in Chroma Key (green screen), such as digital express or TEPS-X but none of them are as powerful as a dedicated piece of software such as Green Screen Wizard. It is possible to create patterns of full magazines, including a number of superimposed and provided sublayers. Recent additions have included the ability to add realistic shadows and an automated fashion events.
An alternative is well respected FX Pro
Boot Camp
Like the idea of running PC software on your Apple MAC then what you need is an emulator, and it is probably nothing easier than using Boot Camp is included with recent versions of operating systems Apple Mac.
Have a look and MAC OS Parallels
Breeze Systems
Not a single piece of software, but a collection of programs written by Chris Breeze Downloader Pro which includes a utility that allows a photographer to automatically download, organize, and rename images and image data. There are various software such as Nikon and Canon DSLR Control Control (DSLR Remote Pro) DSLR that allow the control of a digital SLR with a computer or Hotfolder Prints which automatically print the images loaded into the selected folder. Add to this BreezeBrowser Pro is viewing editing and viewing image and you have a complete collection that can be used in different workflow utility.
