Nikonos

Hello Lin, I too have had problems myself in getting Photoshop installed - particularly with Dell machines. For a long time I was unable to get CS3 up and running successfully despite numerous attempts - installing, re-installing etc etc. It would seemingly install correctly and then crash when attempting to run it. After a very long period of 'research' (during which Adobe proved less than helpful), I found a solution on a forum somewhere. It seems that a batch of Dell machines were set up with the Welsh language as a keyboard default - this caused the crash on loading up. I would never have thought of that possibility in a million years! However, saying that, Adobe Bridge still crashes quite often despite numerous updates. These days I use an Apple Mac for my photo editing with either CS3/CS4 with no problems at all. The PC must remain (Windows XP) of course for PTE. The Dell machine will be upgraded eventually when the dust has settled regarding Windows 7. I abhor Vista and would not touch it with a baregepole... :-) My other issue with Adobe is the way they drop RAW support for older cameras with each new versions of Photoshop - even though the cameras affected are relatively recent or still in production. Thus forcing users to upgrade whether they wish to or not. And I know you can workaround this by using the DNG converter - but it's still a pain in the butt and shows Adobe's total disregard for the loyal users of earlier versions of this very expensive software... Malcolm

Hello Barry, Coming from you that is praise indeed! :-) I would like to take the opportunity to say how much I have enjoyed using your tutorial DVDs to achieve 'Gardens of England' in a comparatively short time. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to learn PicturesToExe. Some aspects of the software are still a mystery to me, but no doubt your invaluable explanations will shed "light on the darkness"... Thanks again. Now, what subject do I choose next? :-) Malcolm

Thanks Dave. Our club is just buying a new digital projector and I was told the resolution was going to be 1450x1100. Looks like that was incorrect information and it should be 1400x1100. Thanks for pointing this out. Malcolm

Dear Dave, Thank you for taking the time to comment on "Gardens of England". Very perceptive of you to spot a disciple of Barry... :-) I've just finished the first tutorial DVD and about to start the second.... I realize that it is a common enough mistake for novices to use too many different types of transition. I used what seemed appropriate to the subject matter but I will certainly go over it again and see what can be eliminated and a straight fade/dissolve substituted instead. The type/frequency of transitions seems to be a very subjective issue. But I appreciate what you say and will try and keep the variations to a minimum. The format of the show was designed for our club projector (1450x1100) and I used the pans mostly to show the full width of the original shot. If I do a 1900x1100 version that will no longer be necessary. I have to say that most of the images were taken on a Nikon D300 with a 18-200mm VR Nikkor - my 'carry-around' kit. The D700 is lovely but a bit of a beast - especially when lugging around the pro Nikkor optics to go with it. Persuading my "other half" to act as a native bearer has not had much success so far.. :-) Thanks again for your help. Regards - Malcolm (Nikonos)

I've just completed my first A/V show and uploaded to Beechbrook this evening. As a complete novice in this area I would appreciate any comments from the seasoned experts here. It is easy enough to impress 'her indoors' :-) but constructive criticism from the 'old hands' would be a great help. Many thanks!