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A calendar of photography exhibitions for 2011 and 2012 is presented, including exhibits on color projected image, electronic imaging, and nature.

This section presents international news briefs related to photography as of April 2010. A total 20 clubs participated in the first round of the Anaheim Camera Enthusiasts (ACES) Creative Interclub Competition. The deadline for Photographic Society of America (PSA) members who wish to join the Photo Essay Contest of the Electronic Imaging Division (EID) is set on June 1, 2010. The Digital InterClub Competition was conducted by the West Cumbria Photo Group of Great Britain on November 14, 2009.

The article examines altered reality as defined by the Photographic Society of America (PSA) within the context of creative photography. It states that much discussion has been spent on what should be judged as a creative photograph. It also notes that many are confused about the fine line between creative/altered reality and open photography, and entrants are expected to know what it is meant by "creative" and where one draws the line regarding altered reality.

The article offers information on the advantages and disadvantages of digital infrared photography. While infrared should be as easy as capturing a normal raw image on a digital camera, it turns out that digital sensors are very sensitive to infrared. To maximize the quality of infrared photography, some companies convert an old digital camera by removing the infrared-blocking filter and replacing it with a visible-light-blocking filter.

In this article, the author shares his digital methods that allow him to use litho and line photographic techniques. According to the author, litho images normally have only pure black and white in the final print. He advises to use the PhotoShop® Threshold filter to convert the image to litho. The author describes the second technique by defining tone-line which is used for line art produced from a continuous tone original.

Discusses how to take three-dimensional pictures. Procedure and equipment need; Tips to get a satisfactory picture; Approaches for proper stereo separation.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for sharpening an image of a lighthouse and the land but not the sky in photography.

The article examines the masks, shows how to use photography channels as a source for masks, and explains why the method is superior. It states that channels in the CMYK color space are better suited to use. The mask reportedly separates one portion of an image from another to make a local change to the image. Steps to create the mask from the black channel are discussed.

The article focuses on producing monochrome pictures from color pictures. A special darkroom paper or a darkroom multigrade paper is used to print monochrome pictures from color negatives. Printing pictures from color transparencies involves rephotographing the transparency onto fine grained film. There are several ways of converting colored pictures from monochrome pictures using the Adobe Photoshop computer software.

Discusses the problems encountered when using a neutral density filter in photography. Method used in dealing with variations in light; Use of Photoshop in correcting images.

Presents instructions for preparing photographic images on computer screen. Selection of compressed formats; Consideration of the document size; Information on computer software products; Tips on printing.

Presents some techniques learned on the use of Kodalith to create artistic montage derivations in photography. Ways to copy a photographic image onto the Kodalith film in the camera; Sequences of original slide/Kodalith negative/derivative; Achievement of a better registration of images.

Discusses the role of Photoshop and other photo-editing software in the production of photo-realistic images. Factor which prompted the establishment of the term Found View in nature photography; Ways to control brightness and contrast of an image; Technical ways of evaluating and correcting the picture.

Presents an article on photographic imaging. Definition of selective focus; Scenarios achieved by limiting the depth of field using a wide-open aperture; Methods of photographic focusing.

Offers tips on making textures in pictures using Photoshop Channel Luminance and the Render Lighting Effects Filter. Choices available at the lighting effects window; Techniques for applying a texture to a particular section of the image; How to control texture hardness and softness; Advantage of using a layer mask; Variation to the Channel Luminance Technique.

A calendar of exhibitions of electronic imaging is presented including Art Photo in Serbia on May 5, 2012, City Life in Serbia on May 6, 2012, and Photo Emotion in Bosnia and Herzegovina on May 19, 2012.

The article presents update on the events and activities of the Photographic Society of America's (PSA) Electronic Imaging Division (EID), including the creation of the new Image Editing group, and job openings in EID study groups

The article offers an update on the Electronic Imaging Division (EID) of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) as of December 2011, including one on the winners of the EID Images of the Year 2010 award and another on the annual luncheon held by the division at the PSA Conference on September 22.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for an activity to understand the principles of masking in local image-optimization.

The article addresses the procedures for printing from Photoshop in a Mac environment. It presents the preferred workflow, along with some notes regarding appropriate options, starting from the point where the image has been opened in Photoshop from Adobe Camera RAW. It provides a brief introduction to the newest image-optimization called Lightroom.

The article offers information on a variety of services offered to members of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) by the Electronic Imaging Division (EID) in the U.S. Viewing of the Study Group images and their accompanying evaluations are available to the entire PSA Internet community by public access. The EID Instructional Materials service maintains a rental library of Electronic Imaging tutorials. The EID On-line Forum acts as a conduit for all PSA members in the discussion of electronic imaging issues.

This article looks at techniques for removing dust and scratches in photographic images. According to the author, digital sensors do pick up dust and one's tendency is to put off the inevitable sensor cleaning. He suggests to use Photoshop® tools that facilitate the removal of dust and other minor imperfections. He cites the Clone Stamp tool for cleaning up images.

The section presents updates related to electronic imaging. A new patent filed by Warner Bros. has implications for all digital photographers. If there is a big collection of image files stored on compact discs, it is worth remembering that their security is only as good as the health of the current reader on the present computer. The Institute of Directors (IoD) has warned small companies that many of them are taking risks with their security by using Wi-Fi hotspots to download their e-mails and other business.

Part I. Discusses techniques for resizing photographic image dimensions for outputting to print. Resolution needed when making a print; Formula to use when finding the file size of the image; Computer software products that can be used for the work.

Focuses on the evolution of electronic imaging. History of electronic camera; Availability of image manipulation software packages in the market.

Presents news briefs on electronic imaging. Information on Microsoft's 2000 fix disk; Electronic Imaging Division (EID) Web site.

Provides information on how to optimize an image in the computer. Definition of pixel; Number of bytes in kilobytes, megabytes and gigabytes.

Provides information on the technology of photography. How photography originated; Commentaries on early photography; Information on digital imaging and other techniques; Hardware and software trends.

Challenges the conventional use of the term `electronic photography' to mean electronic imaging. Definition of photography; Distinction between photographs and computer-generated images; Appropriate terminology; Reasons why the traditional craft of photography is not likely to die in the foreseeable future; Black and white photography; Issues to consider.

A list of Photographic Society of America (PSA)-recognized exhibitions of electronic imaging from June to December 2012 is presented, which includes the Fotoferia in Poland, the Grand Prix in Serbia, and the Golden Digital in Denmark.

This section offers news briefs pertaining to the Electronic Imaging Division (EID) of the Photographic Society of America (PSA), including the winners of the Creative Competition for Individuals and the June 2012 deadline for Session 2 of the competition.

This section offers news briefs from the Electronic Imaging Division (EID) of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) which announces the formation of new study groups like the Cell Phone Photography study group, the Glamour Photography study group, and the Nature Plus study group.

The article focuses on a wide range of services and activities being offered by the Electronic Imaging Division (EID) of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) to PSA members as of December 2011. It notes the creation of this division with a goal of addressing the interests of individuals who were venturing into the world of electronic imaging with digital cameras. The current activities of EID are listed. It also talks about new areas to be explored by electronic imagers.

The article reports on the results of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) Electronic Imaging Division (EID) Creative Competition for Individuals, 2nd Session, held in June 2011, with the Best of Show (PSA Gold Medal) won by Spaniard Manuel Salas for his entry "Somni de Pilot Ii.

The author commends the present and previous chairpersons of the Electronic Imaging Division, for their efforts that made it possible for its Master Data Base to achieve the acceptances of 100,000 photographers.

This section offers news briefs about the Electronic Imaging Division (EID) of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) as of October 2009. PSA is offering "Best of EID -- 2008" and "Best of EID -- 2009" compact discs. The entries for the 2008 EID Image of the Year were judged during the PSA Conference in September. Winners of the EID Creative Competition for Individuals include "Autumnal Tango," by Hugo C. Romano, and "Reflecting Rose," by Candy Childrey.

The article offers information on a Monochrome Only study group added by the Electronic Imaging Division (EID) of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) on the Internet.

This section offers news briefs on photography in the U.S. Altered images are being displayed on view by the Electronic Imaging Division (EID) Digital Imaging Study Group #21. In other news, Bill Buchanan is offering one-on-one evaluation of digital images offered for free to all members of the Photographic Society of America (PSA).

This section offers updates on the Electronic Imaging division of the Photographic Society of America (PSA). Number 27 is the newest Electronic Imaging Division (EID) Internet Study Group, according to director Barbara Miller. At the division's conference, one attendee will be exposed to all aspects of digital photography with programs and activities.

The article presents information related to the Electronic Imaging Division (EID) of the Photographic Society of America (PSA) in the U.S. Deadline for the EID Photo Essay Contest is on June 1, 2008. A selection of Video Home System (VHS), compact disc (CD) and digital video disc (DVD) media about Photoshop and camera raw is available to rent from the EID Director of Instructional Materials. The division's Members Only area can be accessed through the PSA Web site, available at http://psa-eid.org.

The article reports on the PSA Stereo Electronic Imaging Exhibition. All of the statistics for the Genearl and Creative categories, the awards with the winners' names and their winning pictures and instructions on how to view the images can be found online. David Kuntz's interview with Phil McNally starts in the July 2007 issue of 3D News.

The article presents photography tips. The goal of cropping, the author claims, is to improve an already taken photo with good subject matter, appealing lighting, and proper focus. Its main effect is a new composition. When framing a print, the mat can cover up some of the photo itself. For slides, there are slide mounts with smaller or different shapes than the original openings. One way to change the composition is by cropping off the left side of an image.

The article presents photography tips. Nick Muskovac, member of the Photographic Society of America, has suggested to use the same version of the name of a photographer when entering International Exhibitions. There are some online resources for using plug-ins in image processing. Digital images are appropriate for making holiday greeting cards.

The article evaluates the Sharpener Pro 2.01™ image sharpener computer software from Nik Multimedia Inc. and provides information on its capability to sharpen, selective tools, compatibility with other computer software and cost.

Provides information on the educational videos offered by the Photographic Society of America Electronic Imaging Division to people who want to edit their tapes. Advantages and disadvantages of using camcorders.

Reports on the 2002 Photographic Society of America Electronic Imaging Division (EID) meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Changes in the management of EID; Certificates of appreciation given to all the people who manage EID.

Provides information on digital photography. Useful formats for salons, circuits and electronic-mail; Conversion of image files to JPEG format; Effect of repeated openings and saving of JPEG files.

Focuses on a study which was undertaken to determine what factors influence the degree of diffusion when making portraits with diffusion filters. Camera and films used; Description of the images; Pieces of advice on diffusion.

Focuses on the image stabilities of various brands of slide films. Factors which cause the failure of various kinds of image dyes; How to estimate the storage life of an image; Various books about stability of color slide images.

Focuses on the use of imaging techniques to create unique images. Optical aberrations and inherent flaws in chemical emulsions in the preparation of photographs; Benefits of digital imaging.