Customer Reviews

Digital Photography Unleashed: Capturing Wildly Great Pictures

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Ok I got this because every one gave it a 4-5 star. Said it was jam packed with info, and exciting.... well I must have received a different version. it was more like watching ANIMAL PLANET with a little bit of camera info tossed in instead of a training video on photography with animals for models. Ya he takes you out on a shoot, with a class of 15-20 people. So everyone is yelling and gabbing trying to get the animals to look their way as trainers parade them by the cameras trying to get tath perfect shot. At the same time the teacher is given you tid bits on how to shoot the scene. They do this with several different animals from large cats to cows and horses. I had to keep rewinding to hear what he was saying cuz I was getting to distracted by all the buzz in the background, the teacher himself would get side tracked by the same buzz. and have to stumble thru what he was telling you. if you don't beleive me watch the bloopes at the the end.
at the very end of the DVD he dose a TOP 10 Review of the whole DVD, this recaps all that he explained during the shoots, without all the distraction. it was to the point and did offer some good info. So unless you prefer to watch 20 mins of a cowboy chasing a herd back n forth, and then 15 mins of a trainer tossing meat to a cat trying to get it to jump from one rock to another. and then another 15 min of another animal and so on, Then skip to the last 10 mins to learn what you bought the DVD for, then later when you feel like watching ANIMAL PLANET then you can go back and watch the rest. or better yet
if you want a good training DVD, get BRYAN PETERSON'S (THE PERFECT PICTURE) he tells you how to use your camera and different lenses and explains in easy to follow direction when to use what Fstop,iso and shutter speed, and gives before and after shots so you can see clearly why.

I really like this DVD. I watched it all the way through on the first viewing, but will have to go back again and again. There's just so much stuff in there, fast paced and never boring; and everytime it came to an end of a section, I got up to turn it off, only to be greeted with more. I picked-up several good tips that were worth the price of admission; not to mention the dozens and dozens more that I will have to go back and evaluate to see if they're for me. A convivial host, I only wish he spent more time on landscape, and less time on Pumas. Still was very worth it.

As an intermediate photographer I found this dvd very enjoyable. Its packed with useful information, geared primarily towards the beginner to intermediate photograper. Jim keeps the terminology very simple and his instructions are easy to follow and understand. He covers many aspects of Photography from composition, lighting, locations, as well as camera functions, etc. And he doesn't overwhelm you with technical jargon.
All in all, a nice dvd for anyone looking to improve their photography. And even for advanced photographers, it could serve as a nice refresher course. I would also recommend his book 'The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography' as many of the subjects and pictures from the dvd are included in more detail.

This DVD has Excellent photography instruction and Tips.Very easy to understand Jim very clear with His instruction and tips . The scenery is beautiful,colorful and full of pretty place and animals . I really enjoyed the whole DVD and the instructions. A great investment for anyone who wants to improve their photography.
Must own and make wonderful gift for anyone who loves photography.

I ordered this DVD hoping to learn the basics of photography. As a beginner, I was looking for more technical information and explanation. The majority of the time he spoke as if the viewer should already know most of the technical information i.e., fstops, aperature, etc., and talked more about the cameras themsleves. However, at other times he was very basic with information, so his consistency left much to be desired. I did learn about lighting and composition to a degree. It seemed to be more about him and his team getting the pictures of the animals for than it was about digital photography. I think it could have been presented better and focused more on photography itself and less on the animals and capturing the perfect shot in the moment. More technical explanation without him rushing to get the shot of the animal would have been better. Maybe I just chose the wrong DVD for what I was looking for, but even after trying to make the most of it I didn't think the flow or continuity was well done at all.

Adventures in Photography with Jim Miotke is drivers ed for anyone looking to get behind the wheel. You'll be exposed to the basics of photography, techniques used by experienced photographers, and tips that will leave you anxious to get out the door and into the field with your camera gear. The practical applications demonstrated, the beautiful locations used, and the easy style of instruction by Jim Miotke makes this DVD easy to watch, easy to learn, and a real gem for your library.

OK...this DVD really helped me get a jump on my new found passion. I love how you could compare examples of the pictures that were taken right away. This DVD broke down the basics and gave many helpful hints.

The only reason I gave this 4 stars is because some of the points were repeated. I would have given 4.5 stars but Amazon didn't allow that option. I owe a lot of credit to those folks over at Betterphoto.com and can't wait for their next DVD release!!!

I highly recommend this DVD!

Great video for beginners or digital newcomers but not so if you have some experience already as you will find it slow to follow.

This DVD has lots of good solid photography instruction. The ideas are easy to understand. The scenery is pretty. I learned from it and really enjoyed the whole DVD. A good investment for anyone who wants to improve their photography.

I gave this DVD as a Christmas gift to a friend and fellow photographer and she just loved it! She raved about all the techniques she learned. She also said that the terminology didn't go over her head the way some do. I would definitely recommend this DVD for anyone looking to improve the photography skills!