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akaRoger

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I've always wanted to get into Cinematography and so I'm finally getting started making videos and shorts.  My first isn't exactly a shining example of cinematography, but it was quick and fun to make.  Check it out and let me know what you think!

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There's a trend that I've been noticing with some of the groups that I follow and it really annoys the crap out of me.  Being a photographer, I follow mostly photography groups including a few that claim to be focussed on "fine art photography."  A lot of the time I really enjoy looking at all of the photos featured by these groups and I occasionally submit some of my own.  Now I don't want this to sound like I'm bitching because my photos aren't chosen to be featured, I have had a few featured by such groups, the problem that's driving me up the wall is some of the photos that are featured.

For instance, one particular group which claims to be focussed on "fine art photos" has a tendency to only accept photos that fall into the categories of: Super high resolution photos, photos with extensive post work done to really enhance the mood, generic landscapes, macro photography (usually of bugs), art nudes, and birds, dear God in heaven the birds!  Now these categories are not exclusive, they have a tendency to bleed into each other, and there is nothing inherently wrong with any of them.  The problem comes when all I see are the same damn photos all the time.  I've only had a single feature with this particular group (a portrait of a particularly beautiful girl) but anything else I submit is turned down.  Yet some grainy ass photo of the sun setting behind a bird silhouetted on a branch with quite possibly the dullest composition I've seen or an equally low quality photo of a really hot naked girl gets the up vote...

Now, I know what you're saying, "If it bothers you so damn much quit following the group asshole!"  The thing is that I continue to follow the group because every so often I find a photo that I fall in love with, the problem that I guess I'm trying to get at here is that if you claim to be a fine art group, refine your damn standards or change your description to what you're really looking for.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled broadcast...
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Moving Up

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Been a while since I last posted something on here and a lot has happened in that time.  I've had a lead in a play, started making some short action films, gotten a job doing graphic design, photography, and film, and I've landed a few personal gigs doing photography.  Needless to say things are going well for me.
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Portfolio

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I have returned triumphantly!  I've been getting ready to apply for a job as a media specialist for a while now.  The job entails graphic design, photography, video editing, and the like.  The thing is, I need to put together a portfolio for this.  I've never put one together before, so this is where you guys come in.  I need two things from you.  1.  I need any advice you can offer.  2.  I need to know which of my works are the strongest and which you guys think I should use.  So leave me a comment, let me hear what you have to say, and if you have some time go comment on my pictures you think I should use in my portfolio.
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In order to focus more on getting things done in my real life, I've elected to take a brief leave of absence from DA.  Oh yes, I know you'll all miss me so dearly;).  Try not to cry too much over it.
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