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Hi, I'm Keith Cooper, an architectural and industrial photographer (Northlight Images) I also provide training in photography and modern photographic techniques to individuals and companies. Bespoke one-to-one training covering advanced printing and specialist photography such as tilt/shift lenses.
My videos try to pass on my experience, technical knowledge and expertise in photography, printing, colour management and the business of photography, in the hope that they will help make you a better photographer, whether you're a talented amateur, professional jobbing photographer or new to the world of digital photography and printing.
Questions always welcome!
Photo info, articles, reviews and editorials: www.northlight-images.co.uk/keiths-photography-blo…
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I get a lot of people asking for recommended papers for printers. This is difficult to answer for a global audience, but more so because paper choice is such a personal aspect of printing. I've just updated some aspects of a video I did a while ago covering just what papers you should get, along with many other aspects of how I choose papers.
https://youtu.be/drLJ_rQDphg
4 days ago | [YT] | 7
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13,000K working lighting?
Why I'm waiting for some blinds for the new office windows...
On this clear sunny day, the north facing windows give room lighting around about a colour temperature of 11,000K (13,200K in one spot!]
My D65 monitors have a warm look to them
My normal video shooting setup, and the ceiling lights are ~4000K
The bright windows just behind the monitors make any editing results highly suspect
No, you do not want to be shooting videos or editing images in conditions like this!
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 43
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Canon Pro level Printers Timeline.
Looking back at 20 years of Canon printers - why lifetimes are stretching and some of those printers may still be viable options, whilst we wait for 'something new' [nothing much is likely for a few years]. However, do watch out for ink availability and operating systems [drivers] support. Also take note of potentially restrictive printer transportation issues if you are offered a large format Canon printer at a good price.
As discussed in the video https://youtu.be/77fWcpNbRC8
Latest version is on the main Printer Reviews/Profiles page at www.northlight-images.co.uk/keith-cooper-printer-p… where there is an Epson version too.
1 month ago | [YT] | 40
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Epson Pro Level Printers Timeline
As discussed in the video https://youtu.be/6MjPEm04uBY
Gives context to how long printers models last and the discussion about ink availability, warranties and printer lifetimes in the video
The regularly updated Canon and Epson timeline charts can be found on my Reviews and ICC Profiles page at www.northlight-images.co.uk/keith-cooper-printer-p…
1 month ago | [YT] | 48
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A reminder to carefully check out ANY new printer when you get it.
Just heard from someone whose printer was showing the misting overspray but with Magenta ink. The good news is that it's a very rare occurrence and, in the UK at least, everyone who has contacted me had their printer replaced by Epson.
https://youtu.be/tK-B9Del8O0
I've heard of people leaving [other] printers for months before setting them up - BIG mistake, returns are much more likely to go well if you spot issues right away.
1 month ago | [YT] | 8
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Thanks to everyone who's subscribed to the channel. This is many thousands more than I'd ever thought would watch my 'stuff'!
Thanks to, to Canon UK who twisted my arm into starting the videos ;-)
1 month ago | [YT] | 295
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I've updated my two review videos looking at composition for ultra wide lenses [each is about half an hour]
for the 12mm https://youtu.be/PN9xSNFd7es
for the 9mm https://youtu.be/nTrPDXGeKZw
Both are ones I'll take on a job 'just in case'
On the Northlight Images site:
www.northlight-images.co.uk/video-brightin-star-9m…
www.northlight-images.co.uk/brightin-star-12mm/
1 month ago | [YT] | 32
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I've seen a lot of questions lately about colours looking 'dull' on the ET-8550. I made this [20 mins long] video quite a while back looking at wide gamut images, but the principles of wide gamut printing are more relevant now than ever for EcoTank users.
https://youtu.be/3Shs2CAMv-w
1 month ago | [YT] | 77
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An A3+ paper size with a half inch border perfectly fits the 3:2 aspect ratio of a 35mm [full frame] camera. From my recent 10 minute video about cropping and borders for print https://youtu.be/qR_lmZ_2y_Q
2 months ago | [YT] | 104
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The crop which had the most significant and long lasting impact on my photography. I've been updating some of my older, but still relevant videos, and had forgotten this one https://youtu.be/t7X5IYjwtDM Part two is longer and covers all the technical aspects of making a large print from a 35mm B&W film scan https://youtu.be/Y6xKJPuALyw
2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 75
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