Best Photography Basics Explained Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 30 - Orion Returns! 1:10:11

11h ago1:10:11

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Support the Show! Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, we're talking about a whole grab bag of topics, chief among them the RETURN of the Winter Constellations! Roo explains when you can wake up, get out early, and start to see Orion, Taurus, and even a few planets! We are EXTREMELY excited to announce we have partnered with High Point Sci…

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Now It's Time For You To Start Taking Better Photos 26:49

3h ago26:49

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Send us a text OK, I have spoken a lot about taking better photos. But in the final episode of this series, I tell you what you need to do. Yes, dear listener, it is time for you to start your journey to take better photos—which we all want to do, right? So this is what you do. Start with choosing your best 20 photos. Put them in a safe place, be i…

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Episode 29 - When Clear Skies Return/Shoot The Moon 1:08:15

8d ago1:08:15

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Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thank you SO MUCH for joining us this week, I'm super excited to be back, and we have an awesome show for you! If you would like to support the show, please chip in a few bucks to our Patreon here, and you'll get access to our members only Discord, a shout out on the show, and a few other things I'm planning for t…

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How To Find Your Photography Niche - 10 Top Tips From Me 28:50

14d ago28:50

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Send us a Text Message. To be the best at one photography thing, you must decide what that one photography thing is. This is how you can find your perfect photography niche. Trust me, I have been there. I used to photograph everything and anything for anyone and everyone. I was all things to all people. And what was the result of that? I was all ov…

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Episode 28 - One Clear Night 20:03

21d ago20:03

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Welcome back to The Astrocast! I hope you all like this weeks episode, it's a little shorter than usual, and the format is definitely different than we normally do, but given this week's schedule constraints, I thought it would be fun. If you would like to support the show, please feel free to donate via our Patreon! You can find it here. Please se…

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Episode 27 - "Its so bad, it's not even wrong." 58:56

18d ago58:56

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WELCOME BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo opines on the terrible situation that has been the North American Milky Way Season of 2024. How has your Astronomy been these last few months?? Email me what your experience for Summer 2024 has been so far, at "rooastrocast@gmail.com", and we'll talk about it next week! We also take a look at some o…

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Get out taking photos more—but take fewer photos 22:14

28d ago22:14

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Send us a Text Message. Get out more and take photos, but take fewer photos. This will help you take better photos. Getting out more and taking photos gives you lots more opportunities to create new stuff. But don't try to create too much new stuff, or you will end up with lots of average photos that you do not have the time to do anything meaningf…

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Episode 26 - Astrophotography Jargon Explained 59:02

12d ago59:02

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Sorry for the delay everyone!! Everything that can go wrong, sometimes go wrong! Murphys Law, as they say. You'll have to ignore the part where I mention this is a "YouTube episode", as the greenscreen key was messed up, and I couldn't fix it!! If I've learned one thing this week, it's to make sure your green screen is evenly lit!! Welcome back to …

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Episode 25 - A Basic Astrophotography Setup 42:20

1M ago42:20

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WELCOME BAAAACK to the Astrocast! We're on YOUTUBE this week! If you'd like to check out the episode there, visit: Episode 25 - A Basic Astrophotography Setup Better late than never!! Sorry guys - anything that could go wrong this week, DID GO WRONG this week. You know how it goes! This week on The Astrocast, Roo takes you through one of his favori…

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15 Time Saving Photography Tips To Help You Take Better Photos 28:15

1M ago28:15

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Send us a text Are you taking loads of photos but not getting great results? Are you spending forever on your computer trying to find decent photos to edit? And are you taking hours editing average photos and wondering why they are not turning into great photos? Relax – I can help you with all of these. In this episode, I tell you. Fifteen things t…

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Episode 24 - All about Calibration Frames 1:00:55

28d ago1:00:55

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Welcome BAAAACK to the ASTROCAST! This week Roo is going to tell you all about Calibration frames! We go over what each type of frame is, why you use it, how to take it, and everything in between! Using Calibration frames is a surefire way to improve your astrophotography game BIG time with very little extra effort! If you would like to SUPPORT the…

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Episode 23 - Light Pollution Sucks 56:05

1M ago56:05

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Welcome BAAAACK to the ASTROCAST! This is a SPECIAL week, as it's our videocast debut!!! If you would prefer to watch the video version of the pod, check it out here: The Astrocast Youtube Channel If you would like to SUPPORT The Astrocast, please consider becoming a member of our Patreon! You'll get a shoutout in a future episode, access to our me…

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Photo Editing - What You Need To Know (And Not Worry About) 28:03

2M ago28:03

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Send us a Text Message. Photo editing can be daunting. Knowing where to start can be challenging, as can knowing when to stop! But don’t worry, I can help you. I can tell you what you need to know and do. And how you approach editing is crucial Editing for me is all about enhancing what is in a photo that you have taken and no more. Yes, that is al…

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No episode this week! 0:39

1M ago0:39

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Hey everyone! Roo here. No episode this week, but only because we're preparing for a very big one NEXT week! I hope you're all doing great, and i'll be back next Tuesday. Have a great holiday (if you're in the US) and enjoy NEW MOON! Clear Skies - -Roo Support the Show. Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for li…

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Episode 22 - Great Targets for Milky Way Season, and how to find them! 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

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WELCOME BAAAACK to the ASTROCAST! This week on the show, we'll be looking in to how to find the rarer nebula that aren't quite as common as many of the ones we see on a normal basis. Roo will give you specific instructions for how to visualize and locate nebula that you may have never heard of before! Also - we talk about how to avoid being scammed…

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How To Get Better At Photography By Learning From Others 28:56

3M ago28:56

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Send us a text A great way to get better at photography is to learn from other photographers. There are loads of great photographers out there and loads of great photos. But where do you start? This is where I can help you. I will tell you ten photographers from whom I have learned. This is your starting point. There is another photographer that yo…

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Episode 21 - Dark Skies Trip Recap! 52:33

3M ago52:33

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WELCOME BAAAACK to the Astrocast! I've missed being away and talking with you all, and I hope you've had a great new moon while I was gone! This week Roo takes you through a recap of his 2nd annual Dark Sky trip to B1/B2 skies and talks about some of the most fun he's had imaging in years, while using some of the simplest setups possible. You might…

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Phone Camera vs DSLR - What Are You Missing With A Phone? 25:36

3M ago25:36

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Send us a Text Message. Photography Explained Podcast Episode 182 - Phone Camera vs DSLR - What Are You Missing With A Phone? You take photos with your phone. You got into photography by taking photos with your phone, and you have never used a camera. So what? You are missing out on the wonderful world of photography, that’s what! And it is a big w…

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Episode 20 - Tools to make you a better Astrophotographer 1:05:58

3M ago1:05:58

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What sort of tools can you find online to make you a better Astrophotographer? Better yet, HOW can you use those tools to become better? What sort of apps can make the hobby more fun? This week, Roo is going to dive deep into many of them. We'll cover everything from tools to help you determine if your 'scope is sampled properly, to whether the see…

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Episode 19 - Milky Way Mosaics, and Polar Alignment 55:36

3M ago55:36

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Welcome back to The Astrocast! Thanks for waiting an extra week longer than normal, Roo needed a break as he has been in full CRUNCH mode at his day job, and as this is a one man band, occasionally we all need a little time off! This week, we get into Milky Way Panorama/Mosaic photos, how to do a Polar alignment from start to finish and talk about …

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Phone vs. Camera: Which Is Better To Take Photos With? 28:40

3M ago28:40

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Send us a Text Message. Cameras are, of course, designed to take high-quality photos. And phone cameras have improved so much that they are a credible alternative to cameras. But which is better to take photos with? A digital camera or a phone? Is one better than the other? Or is there a place for both? Most people have phones these days, and most …

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Episode 18 - Aurora Borealis!!! 56:04

4M ago56:04

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Welcome back to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down to talk about the AMAZING experience we all had over the past weekend, getting to experience the Northern Lights in places you normally NEVER do! Which ended up being a majority of the Northern Hemisphere! He also takes you through an excellent method for finding a dark sky locations on short …

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How To Use Your Camera Settings To Take Better Photos 38:47

4M ago38:47

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Send us a text We can change many settings in cameras and lenses, too. These settings will change depending on what you are taking a photo of and the ambient light levels. With the correct camera settings, we can take better photos. That is why our cameras have all those settings, after all! Join me in this episode and discover how mastering your c…

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Episode 17 - Who says we can't go back to normal shows?! 1:07:42

4M ago1:07:42

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WELCOME BACK to the Astrocast! After taking a couple weeks to dive DEEP in to the workings of Pixinsight, we are back to our normal chat! We discuss a wide variety of topics, including the mighty Celestron SCT and Hyperstar combination, the advantages of imaging at F2, and what Roo should start thinking about before building his first home observat…

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Episode 16 - Part 2 - The PixInsight Episodes - Processing 1:14:10

4M ago1:14:10

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Welcome back to the 2nd episode in the Pixinsight series of The Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you through the processing portion of using Pixinsight! If you haven't listened to last weeks episode (episode 15) - I would highly recommend you check that out first! After finishing up last week with a stacked, linear image, we dive in to everything th…

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Photography Gear - How Cameras, Lenses and Other Stuff Help 46:38

4M ago46:38

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Send us a text Photography is drawing with light, and photography gear is simply the tools we use to capture that light and take photos. Yes, it is that simple. Well, it should be that simple. Think of photography gear as tools, and you are on the right track. Camera bodies, lenses, bags, tripods, and a whole load of other stuff can help us take ph…

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Episode 15 - Part 1 - The Pixinsight Episodes 1:05:32

5M ago1:05:32

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Sorry the episode is a few minutes late! I may be changing the upload time to 9pm EST on Tuesday, just because it's hard to get the edit out by 8. We'll see! In this week's episode, the first in a series, Roo starts taking you through the ins and outs of Pixinsight. What started as a simple "lets highlight the favorite features of" Pixinsight quick…

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Episode 14 - Late Overheating PC Edition! 57:05

5M ago57:05

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Astrocast Patreon - New $1/month tier to help support the show, details below! Welcome back, Astro fam! I apologize for the 2-day delay, but the PC was overheating! I took the AIO Watercooler off and the Thermal paste looked absolutely cooked, so I ordered a new tube thinking "surely that's it!", but alas, after replacing the paste, we were still a…

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Photography Gear – What To Buy And How To Use It 26:51

5M ago26:51

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Send us a Text Message. What photography gear should you buy? How do you use it? Where do I start? I am confused! Right. Stop. What gear do you have? What do you need more gear for? You might not need more gear; you might have all you need; you just don’t know it. Listen to this episode before you even think about buying any more gear. Please don’t…

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Episode 13 - Lets Talk Astro (Part 2) 56:00

5M ago56:00

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This week Roo talks Shop with you. We recap the Great American Solar Eclipse. Talk about a recent trip down the club Observatory, and even go over something STRANGE we saw in the night sky! If you would like to show your support , consider becoming a member of our Patreon! For $5 a month, you will help spread the word of The Astrocast to others, so…

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Episode 12 - Building the Ultimate Widefield Rig 1:29:50

5M ago1:29:50

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Welcome back to the ASTROCAST! In this special, EXTRA LONG episode, Roo takes you through the EXACT steps of building the ULTIMATE widefield rig! If you've ever wondered exactly what you would need to build a perfect widefield imaging rig for astrophotography, than this episode is for you! Roo takes you through exactly which pieces you need, and ex…

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Photography Tips - How To Actually Take A Photo 25:44

5M ago25:44

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Send us a text Would you like to know the best way to take a photo? As obvious as it might sound, there are things that you might not know. So, if you are still trying to figure out what to do or want help taking better photos, you are in the right place. I can help you with this. You can do things when you take a photo to get the best results. In …

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Tips For How To Take Better Photos – Getting Started 23:55

6M ago23:55

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Send us a Text Message. Here's more good stuff on how to take better photos. This is the fifth in an ever-expanding series of episodes about how to do this. The important bit of photography is the taking of the photos bit. But how do you do it? And more importantly, why are you taking that photo, and what of? More food for thought that will help yo…

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Episode 11 - OSC Filters, where to start? 56:39

6M ago56:39

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Looks like this went live a little early, enjoy! No clue why it's saying 3/12, but this is indeed for today (3/26/24). Welcome BACK Astro fam! Sorry I was gone - I missed you all! Unfortunately, I was not on vacation, but rather our beloved cat Biscuit passed away. She was with me for 16 years after I found her in a bush at an office park as a tiny…

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Episode 10 - 10th Episode Spectacular! 1:03:01

6M ago1:03:01

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Welcome back to The Astrocast! We are celebrating our tenth episode this week and are so happy to have you along for the ride!!! This week, we answer a reader's question with a DEEP DIVE in to how to go about printing your Astrophotography images at home and selling them! We go over everything you'll need from top to bottom, including how much you'…

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Episode 9 - Let's talk Astro 59:15

6M ago59:15

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*Quick note!* There was a few strange artifacts with last nights upload that I noticed - so i'm doing a quick reupload - this should resolve the issue. Thanks! Sorry for the trouble! This week on the Astrocast - we get in to a little bit of everything. The skies FINALLY clear over Charlotte, NC and Roo quickly takes advantage with a friend. We talk…

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How To Use Your Gear To Improve Your Compositions 32:03

6M ago32:03

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Send us a Text Message. Photography Composition Tips and Techniques. This is the fourth in the series of episodes about how to take better photos. And this is the bit that I forgot from the last episode. Camera settings – why are there so many? And gear. Photography gear. Why is there so much of it? Well, I am not saying that you need more gear, bu…

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Episode 8 - Let's Shoot the Milky Way! 59:14

6M ago59:14

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Welcome to Episode 8 of the Astrocast! This week, Roo will take you through, step by step, EVERYTHING you need to have and know about shooting awesome photos of the Milky Way! If you've been looking for a comprehensive guide on how to get awesome shots of the MW and just aren't sure exactly what equipment is needed or exactly what settings to use, …

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Episode 7 - Interview w/Rick Bassham, Director of Gayle H. Riggsbee Observatory 45:11

7M ago45:11

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Welcome to this weeks Astrocast! We have a VERY special episode this week, our first interview! Joining Roo to discuss Astronomy is Rick Bassham, the Director for the Gayle H. Riggsbee Observatory, that is the homebase for the Charlotte Amateur Astronomers Club. CAAC is Charlotte, NC (USA)'s Amateur Astronomy Club. There are MANY like it, all over …

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Photography Composition Tips and Techniques 27:49

7M ago27:49

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Send us a Text Message. This is the third in the series of episodes about how to take better photos. And do you want to know one of the best ways to take better photos? Thinking about what you include in a photo and how the things you include relate to each other is one of the best ways to take better photos. I am talking about composition, and in …

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Episode 6 - The Seasons of Astronomy 53:47

7M ago53:47

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In this week's episode of the Astrocast, Roo discusses what it likes to go through the various seasons in Astrophotography, including why many wide-field Astrophotographers consider Spring, or "Galaxy Season", to be a bit boring! But luckily, he suggests many things you can do during this time, including images to target and processes to work on. L…

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Episode 5 - Joining an Astronomy Club and your first Star Party 52:36

7M ago52:36

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Thanks for tuning in to this weeks Astrocast! This week, Roo takes you through what it's like to join an Astronomy Club, and what to expect when you head out to your first star party. Hopefully you'll learn a few tips along the way, so you don't have to make all the same mistakes he did! The Night Sky Network: Night Sky Network (nasa.gov) Please em…

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What Are You Trying To Do With Your Photography? 24:18

7M ago24:18

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Send us a Text Message. Photography Explained Podcast Episode 173 - What Are You Trying To Do With Your Photography? What Are You Trying To Do With Your Photography? What are your hopes and dreams? Are you happy as you are taking photos with your phone? Or do you want to be a professional photographer and earn a full-time living from your photograp…

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Episode 4 - Buying your first Telescope 49:56

7M ago49:56

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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Astrocast! This week, Roo will cover a question that he has consistently seen asked since day one of journey in to learning astronomy, "What is a good telescope to buy for my (friend/family member/loved one) to get them in to Astronomy?" While this seems like a simple enough question, unfortunately the online marketplace…

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Episode 3 - All about Processing 52:54

8M ago52:54

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Welcome to Episode 3 of the ASTROCAST! This week, Roo will take you through all of the popular editing tools for astrophotography, and give you recommendations for what works best, in his opinion. We cover everything from free to paid, and even subscriptions. The episode closes with our first edition of the RECOMMENDATION, which is a special one, s…

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How To Take Better Photos - Part 1 - 11 Things For You To Do 21:07

8M ago21:07

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Send us a Text Message. Photography Explained Podcast Episode 172 - How To Take Better Photos - Part 1 - 11 Things For You To Do This episode starts a series of episodes where I teach you how to take better photos. Nice and simple. And very important. No matter where you are on your photographic journey, there are things that you and I can do that …

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Episode 2 - Star Trackers, Constellations, and Bare Bones setups 1:01:11

8M ago1:01:11

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Welcome back to this weeks Astrocast! This week, Roo is discussing star trackers, learning new constellations, and how to go about taking astrophotography photos with only the most basic tools. We get deep in to exactly which settings to use on the camera, to get excellent results for both Time Lapse videos and Milky Way core photography. Thanks fo…

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Episode 1 - The Beginners Rig for Astrophotography 1:01:02

8M ago1:01:02

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Welcome to the Astrocast! In our inaugural episode, Roo takes you through what it means to build a "beginners rig" for Astrophotography, and goes into deep detail including specific Mounts, Telescopes, and all the cameras and gadgets needed to build your first rig. Roo has been practicing Astrophotography and Astronomy for roughly 4 years now, with…

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The Future Of Photography – Making Sense Of It In 2024 28:09

8M ago28:09

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Send us a text I have been talking about stupid photography terms that don’t make sense. But what are we going to do with them? How can we make photography accessible to all in 2024 and beyond? In this episode, I tell you How I replace ISO. How I change the aperture scale. Why exposure time makes sense (and not shutter speed). Why how we see the wo…

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Car GEARBOX / TRANSMISSIONS Explained | Car Parts For Beginners 3:59

8M ago3:59

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