Friday, March 20, 2009

everystockphoto

An excellent everystockphoto Web site that searches a ton of free stock photo web sites for you!

Mashup websites

Here I show you some examples of mashup websites, they are great because they combine more than 1 API (Application Programming Interface) to make a unique tool. This is part of web 2.0

World National Anthems:

API: Google Maps + YouTube + Google Video

http://anthemsonmap.googlepages.com/index.htm

MapYourBuddies:

API: Facebook + Google Maps + Amazon

http://people.emich.edu/mchiang4/MapYourBuddies/

Twittervision 3D:

API: Poly9 FreeEarth + Twitter:

http://twittervision.com/maps/show_3d

TuneGlue:

API: Amazon eCommerce + Last.fm

http://audiomap.tuneglue.net/

vDiddy:

API: Grouper Video + Yahoo Video Search + YouTube

http://www.vdiddy.com/

Yahoo vs Google:

API: Google Search + Yahoo Search

http://www.langreiter.com/exec/yahoo-vs-google.html

Find Your own:

http://www.programmableweb.com/mashups

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Names and Details of Studios, Dealers etc in Bangalore.

Here's the list: (in alphabetical order)

Adlabs
76/1, Mission Road
Phone: 22220405

Anuraag Color Lab : Kodak Professional Lab
Opp. Cool Joint, Jayanagar 4th Block

Ajanta Digitals,
#235,SC Road,
Near Anandrao Circle
Bangalore-560009
Ph:22208950,41324659.
Contact person:Harsha

Canon Care Center
191/1, 5th cross, Malleswaram Near Malleswaram MD Block bus-stop
Mr.Baiju: 9900509926, Mr. Shasthry: 9341903447
Phone: 41280150/51/53

Classic Blow-Ups
31, (7/1), 1st Floor, 6th Cross, Malleswaram
Phone: 23316480

E G K & Son
34, Eureka Building, Church Street
Phone: 25587293

Empire Colour Lab
Railway Parallel Road, Kumara Park West
Phone: 23346888

Empire Studio
Krishna Building, Avenue Road
Phone: 22216757

Favourite Photographics
6, 16th B Main, 4th Block, Koramangala
Phone: 25539997

Fotec-Advertising Photography
65, St Johns Road
Phone: 25589558

Fotocircle
Off BVK Iyengar Road, Ballepet Circle.
Mr.Jayesh: 3845022654
Phone: 22874356

Foto Flash
21, P Kalinga Rao Road
Phone: 22235988

Four Color Digital Studio
2283, 14th A Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar
Phone: 25250874

G K Vale & Co
89, M G Road
Phone: 25589421

Glamour Photographics
# 33, Castle Street, Ashoknagar
Phone: 2536 8422

Inter Foto India Pvt. Ltd. Nikon Athorised Service Center - Digital Only
310, Kedia Arcade, 3rd Floor, 92, Infantry Road, Bangalore 560001
Phone: 41132935 / 41132936

Kodak India
35/1, 4th Cross, Residency Road
Phone: 25323277

Krishin Gulrajani
55/1, Chick Bazaar Road, Tasker Town
Phone: 22865670

Mariam Digitals
9, Tank Road
Phone: 25514705

National Colour Lab
23/1, Crescent Road
Phone: 22267270

Pallon Daruwala Photography
8/8, King’s Crest Apartments, Millers Road
Phone: 23330525

Photo India
24, Residency Road
Phone: 25586121

Photo Speed Co (India)
19, Brigade Road
Phone: 25580505

Prolab
49, 1st Floor, St Johns Road
Phone: 25305030

R K Colour Lab
313, Boal Centre, 2nd Cross, Gandhinagar
Phone: 22254162

R K Photoguide
Gandhi Nagar. Opp. Sukh Sagar Mall
Mr.Naresh: 3844051929
Phone: 22350586

Sudhir Ramchandran
stl Habitat,138, Gangadara Chetty Road, Ulsoor
Phone: 25594977

Wasim Khan
16/1 Serpentine Street, Richmond Town
Phone: 22211364

Whizz-Portrait Studio
111/1 & 2 , Dickenson Road
Mr.Sanjeev: 9845140196
Phone: 25588407 Forum Branch: 9880219727

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Thanks to MO!

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Graphic Design Business Ideas and Tips

By Eric Miller, About.com

Get the Word Out

When starting or attempting to grow a graphic design business, a key factor is finding clients. Unless you are making a living off of personal ventures, you won’t have an income without them. There are many ways to market your company, from blogging to networking to word-of-mouth. Once you’ve impressed a client with your design skills and business sense, it’s amazing how word can get around, and there are ways to encourage it.

Create a Portfolio

When you make contact with a potential client, often the first thing they will want to see is your portfolio. Your portfolio is an extremely important business tool, as many companies will choose a designer based on their previous work, and how that work is presented. Don’t worry if you don’t have “enough experience” to show in your portfolio… student work or personal projects can impress just as much. There are several options, each with different benefits and varied cost and time commitment.

Set Your Rates

While it may be difficult to figure out hourly and flat rates, there are processes you can follow that make it easier. Remember, unless you feel you can’t land a job otherwise, you don’t need to give a client the project cost at your first meeting. Take some time to decide if you want to charge by the hour or a flat rate, compare the job to previous jobs, and get back to the client with an accurate estimate.

Meeting with Clients

When you hold a client meeting, go in knowing what information you would like to gather. By getting a full understanding of the scope of the project, you can create an outline, an accurate estimate, and ultimately prepare the contract.

Managing Projects

Once you have started a graphic design project, there are ways to properly manage it and stay organized. For starters, keep in constant contact with your client and follow the project schedule so the job is finished on deadline. There are plenty of software packages that will help you, from to-do lists to billing.

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- http://graphicdesign.about.com/od/career/ss/business_ideas.htm

Free Vector Sources

You can find individual vector files (as well as some packs) at the following websites:

Monday, December 1, 2008

Mumbai under attack

Late Wednesday night, Mumbai, India found itself the target of a ferocious terrorist attack, and the situation remains unresolved even now, three days later. According to reports, upwards of 60 young men entered Mumbai in small inflatable boats on Wednesday night, carrying bags filled with weapons and ammunition, and spread out to nine locations to begin their attacks. Lobbing grenades and firing their weapons, they entered hotels, a railway station and several other buildings, killing scores and wounding even more. As of this moment, the identity of the attackers has yet to be definitively determined, though there are reports indicating some of the gunmen were Pakistani - at least nine of them have been killed, nine more arrested. As of this writing, there were a reported 151 people killed from 11 different countries - though nearly 100 were Indian. More than 300 injuries have also been reported - those numbers may yet rise as several hostage situations still exist in the city. (35 photos total) - full story on http://www.boston.com

A city bleeds, nation mourns and an army of heroes who have dedicated their lives to the country fight a savage battle with extremists to restore peace and order. But the truth is the terrorists have claimed victory and a small section of their inhumane breed will call them martyrs. Cowards they are. If this what their religion teaches them to do, then I am proud not be born as one among them. Its true, they only represent a small fraction and others from their community cant be held responsible, but my heart cries looking at these images. These are common people from all walks of life. People who are at peace with the word while they fight their own individual battles. Do they deserve to be caught in this ghastly act.
Shame on those who participate and perpetuate these. Shame on your so called religion.

Posted by Bleeding Soul November 28, 08 12:18 PM to www.boston.com | The Big Picture

From The Big Picture.

A reporter talks on her phone as smoke is seen coming from Taj Hotel in Mumbai November 27, 2008. Large plumes of smoke were seen rising from the top of the landmark Taj Hotel in Mumbai on Thursday and heavy firing could be heard, a Reuters witness said. (REUTERS/Arko Datta)
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Injured Indian security personnel lie at the Chatrapathi Sivaji Terminal railway station in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. The two men later died from their wounds. (AP Photo/Mumbai Mirror, Sebastian D'souza)
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A gunman walks through the Chatrapathi Sivaji Terminal railway station in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Mumbai Mirror, Sebastian D'souza)
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Employees and guests of the Taj Mahal hotel, site of one of the shootouts with terrorists, are recued by firefighters as fire engulfs the top floor on late November 26, 2008. (LORENZO TUGNOLI/AFP/Getty Images
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Firefighters try to douse a fire at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai November 27, 2008. Indian commandos freed hostages from Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel on Thursday but battled on with gun-toting Islamist militants. (REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe)\

- full story on http://www.boston.com

its wrong to blame pakistan or any other muslim country ...[PS: im NOT A MUSLIM]
its the western countries like US and Britain who milk feed terrorism and its centres .....and then pretend to show solace to the victims ......why the hell does US support Pakistan and afghanistan (previously) ....there is a deep divide and rule policy that these countries adopt against asian countries ...and yess ...fuck china too!!!! ....bye take care...love u all ...nothing personal!!!

Posted by varun November 30, 08 09:21 AM to www.boston.com | The Big Picture

- full story on http://www.boston.com

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Dover Middle School’s 10 Tips for Photography Students

1. Hold the camera steady with your elbows close to your body, or propped on something stable (table, bench, etc.) OR use a tripod.

2. Don’t be afraid of angles or changing your orientation (portrait or landscape).

3. Before pressing the shutter button, check your focus points. Is your photo focused on the subject or on something in the foreground or background?

4. Check your camera settings before shooting photos…Are they correct for the current conditions? ie: ISO, Shutter Speed, White Balance, etc.

5. Listen to your teacher (if in a classroom situation) AND use great resources such as DPS!

6. Listen to experienced photographers. Also, view and study works of other photographers. This helps provide different perspectives and inspiration.

7. Learn how to use the Macro settings (or Macro lens) for your camera. Give the smallest details of nature great importance!

8. Use the continuous shooting mode to capture movement.

9. Take LOTS and LOTS of pictures!

10. Have FUN!

You can see some of the work of the class who put this list together here.

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