Millers Blog

January 2009 - Posts

• Miller's Online Class: Using Adobe Lightroom

  We continue to hear terrific comments about our free Online Training Classes.  Here’s just one from a recent Lightroom participant: “I am so impressed.  I’ve had Lightroom for a year and have so underutilized it, it’s embarrassing.  Your class was well prepared, well delivered and very understandable.  I’ve paid lots of money for classes I wish I never took because they were so bad.  To have this opportunity for free is amazing.  Thank you to you and to Miller’s.  You have a friend.”   Mary Lou Loyd If you haven't had a chance to do so, take a minute to check out our class schedule.  We offer a wide variety of topics from Monitor Calibration to Using Adobe Lightroom.  Register for one that works for you, and take it from the comfort of your own home or studio.  Click here to see a list of upcoming classes. Posted Jan 28 2009, 02:10 PM by Julie Brown with no comments Filed under: Millers, Online Training

• Printing For Competition

  It’s that time of year when everyone is excited about convention season, so I thought I’d offer some information about how we adjust color, density, contrast, and saturation when we print for competition. Digital provides us more opportunities to create outstanding prints, as well as challenges in the printing process! The first thing that comes to mind is extra density for viewing under the judging lights. There’s no real formula for this because it will vary based on exposure, the style of the print, and subject matter.  In adding the necessary amount of density, we need to be careful to keep detail in the highlights and shadows. We also want to add enough contrast to keep the blacks black and highlights clean. Our final printing goal is to make sure we’ve given you the best print quality possible. Also, keep in mind that just printing darker doesn’t always make the perfect print. A beautiful painting, a portrait of a child, might be presented better with a light and airy feel. You might need the center of interest brighter, with  everything else printed down. The color balance could be cooler, or warmer based on your lighting or technique. Additional contrast and saturation might be necessary for a print with bold, bright colors.  Any information you can provide for us is very helpful. After all, it’s your creation and you know how you want it presented. If you have questions about competition printing or any special instructions, you may email customer service. We’re here to serve you, and good luck! Nema Velia M. Artist. Cr. Posted Jan 13 2009, 11:24 AM by Jason Becking with no comments Filed under: Competition

• Imaging USA, January 11 – 13

  We’re on the move again, here at Miller’s, stopping in at cities all over the U.S. during the 2009 convention season.  After a terrific time at SPA this past weekend, we’re now heading to Phoenix for Imaging USA.  Be sure to come by the Miller’s booth (#1315) where we’ll be: Displaying all of our products, including some new additions to the Miller’s line.  We’ll soon be offering several new Flush Mount cover options, new Album and Book sizes, as well as Impression Cases for Albums and Proofs.  Stay tuned to What’s New at millerslab.com as we'll soon be rolling out more information. Handing out another $15,000 through the Miller’s $100K Charity Program.  Register at the Miller’s booth and if your name is drawn, you’ll win $1,000 to give to your favorite charity in your name. Learning some fresh ideas from members of the Miller’s Speaker Team.  Drop in for any of the scheduled sessions listed below. Sunday, January 11th 12:30   JB & DeEtte Sallee   1:30    Ed Pedi   2:30    Mike Fulton & Cody Clinton   3:30    Michael Timmons   4:30    Sam Gardner Monday, January 12 12:30   Mike Fulton & Cody Clinton   1:30   David Huntsman & Jessica Vogel   2:30   JB & DeEtte Sallee   3:30   Cary Garrison   4:30   Jenny Hollis Tuesday, January 13th   9:30   Mike Fulton & Cody Clinton 10:30   Elizabeth & Trey Homan 11:30   JB & DeEtte Sallee 12:30   David Huntsman/Jessica Vogel Outside of the booth, you can also catch Mike Fulton & Cody Clinton of TriCoast during their Miller’s-sponsored program Wireless Flash Tips & Tricks.  They’ll be speaking about how they use simple but effective lighting to capture one of a kind images.  Dave Huntsman and Jessica Vogel will be sharing how they increase traffic in their studios with specials, events, promotions, and hot new products.  Join them during the Miller’s-sponsored Portraiture in Today’s World. Finally, if you’re at Imaging USA, but need to check back in on things at home, simply drop by the Miller’s Internet Café, located in the Convention Center West Building, Room 106.  Not only will OurPPA Forum members be meeting here, you too can stop in to take a look at email or visit your favorite blog. We look forward to seeing you in just a couple of days.  If you haven’t done so, be sure to download a free Imaging USA tradeshow pass now. Posted Jan 09 2009, 11:49 AM by Julie Brown with no comments Filed under: Millers, Conventions, Speaker Team, Charity, New Products