Nick Didlick Photography

Nick's Digital Information Page

Hi there! If you arrived at this page you have probably attended one of the workshops given by me, or you were sent this link by a friend. A special thanks to friend/colleague Michael Schwarz who over the last four years has been a pixelpartner. Michael has also created a Nikkor Lens Compatibility Chart inked here this will tell you which functions will work with your older Nikkor lenses and Nikon Digital SLR cameras.

If you are a Nikon Camera user and are looking for the Camera Set-up page click here.

And if you are looking for the Photoshop CS2 how to movies they are on this page half way down and you can jump to that section here.

Now the standard disclaimer: This page is for attendees of workshops taught by me and they do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the sponsors or any of my workshops. Please report any broken links to me at: nick@nickdidlick.com or just drop me an emal and let me know what you thought of the seminar you attended.

Workflow

The basic steps remain the same for both Professionals and Photo Hobbyists it that tools that change. Below are the basic steps in a digital workflow and the order can be shifted around a small bit depanding on what software pages you choose.

Action	Basic Photo Software	Advanced Photo Software
Prepare to Shoot	None but camera set-up is needed. And you will need to make sure you have the accessories you will be using charged and ready.	None but camera set-up is needed. And you need to make sure you have the accessories you will be using charged and ready.
Shoot	Take your time here and get the best exposure, and white balance popssible as this will save you time later in the the process. Shoot the lowest ISO practical and the best size and compression to suit your output. Shoot NEF (RAW) if appropriate.	Take your time here and get the best exposure, and white balance possible as this will save you time later in the the process. Shoot the lowest ISO practical and the best size and compression to suit your output. Shoot NEF (RAW) if appropriate.
Download/Back-up/Sort	Nikon Picture Project, Nikon View or your computers built in system photo application. Back-up to CD, DVD or external hard drive.	Photo Mechanic. Back-up to CD, DVD or external hard drive.
Edit	Adobe Photoshop Elements, Microsoft's Digital Image Pro (Windows), Nikon Capture (RAW file processing).	Color Management Software Gretag or Monaco, Nikon Capture, Adobe Photoshop CS2
Share/Output	Print and share (web and email) out of Nikon View, Picture Project or Adobe Photoshop Elements 3. Make the right choice of printer and match the printer to it's ink and paper.	Print out of Adobe Photoshop CS2. Create slide shows with ProShow Gold or Pro Show Producer (Windows) or iPhoto/iMovie/iDVD (MAC). Create a web gallery with iView Media Pro. Print using Epson R1800, R2400, 4800 Pro or for really large prints look into a 7800 or 9800, depending on budget. And a ImagePrint RIP might assist you here.
Catalogue/Archive	Nikon Picture Project, Adobe Photoshop Elements, iVew Media	iView Multi Media Pro, Extensis Portfolio

Photo Editing Workflow - "A Workflow within a workflow"

During the classes I have given I outline a basic image editing workflow. These are the base steps I will use when working in Editing Software.

My Basic Workflow in Nikon Capture NX

My Basic Workflow in Adobe Photoshop

Set-up Capture NX preferences.

Open Rotate and assess image. Make a plan for your editing steps.

Convert Colors to your working color space if needed.

Base Adjustments - Camera, RAW, Light and Color.

Detail and Lens Adjustments.

Step Adjustments, Local Tone and then color Adjustments.

Color Control Point Adjustments.

Photo Effects and Filters.

Localized Sharpen/Blur effects.

Save as NEF.

Nikon Capture Output Workflow

Crop and Straighten (if moving to Photoshop save as a 16bit TIFF).

Resize.

Output Sharpening.

Soft Proofing and soft proof corrections for printing.

Remember to convert photos to sRGB when sending to the web or other no color managed output devices.

Set-up Photoshop Color Management.

Set-Up Info Palette and working space.

Open Rotate and assess image. Make a plan for your editing steps.

Convert Colors to your working color space.

Crop.

Levels Adjustment.

Curves Adjustment.

Color Correction Adjustments.

Repair Image Defects.

Localized Blur and Sharpening.

Apply Filters.

Save as a 16bit Tiff (preserving all your layers).

Adobe Photoshop Output Workflow

Flatten Image.

Size and Sharpen.

Soft Proofing and soft proof corrections for printing.

Remember to convert photos to sRGB when sending to the web or other no color managed output devices.

Software and Hardware?

Is a Canadian Website - *** A must visit site - ** Great additions to workflow - * A site of interest

Blue Pixel

Nikon Tech Support
Nikon View
Nikon Capture
Nikon Scan
Nikon Cameras

Nikon CANADA

Nikon USA

Epson
Epson Print Permanence
Epson Ink Compatability

Lexar Media

Lexar Media Digital Photo

Arcsoft for
VideoImpression
Panorama Maker*
PhotoStudio
PhotoImpression

Chromix ColorThink

Noise Ninja**

Delkin Devices

Image Buddy*

Canon Cameras

Lowepro

Visable Dust**

On One Software

Photomatix

Microsoft Photography Info

Microsoft's PowerToys

iPhoto

Extensis

iView MediaPro**

Photo Mechanic**

Nik Multimedia

GretagMacbeth

GretagMacbeth's Eye-One

Mirra Personal Server**

Adobe Photoshop

Roxio Toast

Fred Miranda

Lacie

Pictures to exe

Ipod

IWatermark

MacDrive

Digital Solutions Resources

PhotoZoom

Former - Applied Science Fiction

Ott-Lite**

Solux

ACDSee

FileMaker

Graphic Converter

Craig Minielly**
Craig's Photoshop Actions

Robin Myers Imaging**
Digital GreyCards

Panamatic

Image Print RIP

Monaco Xrite

Breeze Browser

FotoStation

T-One Merlin Archive

Retrospect

Galerie

Rods and Cones

Color Mall

Hutch Color

Color HQ

Digital Infrared Photography

Infrared Digital Landscapes

CoCam

Digital Photography for what its worth

Steve Brown Photography

Wireless Information

Camera Wireless Connection Info?

Pixagent

Nikon's WT-1 Setup Page

Nikon's WT-2 Setup Page

Wireless Tools

MacStumbler

Yahoo WI-Fi Finder

Kensington WiFi Finder

GPS Information

Garmin iQue 3600

eTrex Vista C

Dining Out around North America: (Or Nick and Michael's Gastronomic Adventures)

Vancouver, British Columbia
Vij's
Staranise
The Cannery

Atlanta
Rathbun's
Sotto Sotto
Manuel's Tavern
Bacchanalia

Boston
Watch City Brewing Company

Toronto
Jamie Kennedy Wine Bar

Portland
Higgins

New York City
Idamae
P.J. Clarke's
Minado Japanese Seafood Buffet
Virgil's

Washington DC
Sam and Harrys
Equinox
Lebanese Taverna
New Heights

San Diego
The Field

Cincinnatti
Mitchell's Fish Market

Sacramento
Lucca
Michelangelo's

Photoshop How to movies and actions.

Nick's Photoshop CS2 Actions and How to Movies. These movies are for people that have attended one of my seminars and are to be used as references or notes. They are not a complete solution for working in Photoshop which was delivered during the seminar.

A gallery of all my Photoshop CS Tutorial Movies is located here.

How to set-up Photoshop. (QT Movie)

How to Assign and Convert a Photographs Colors. (QT Movie)

How to create Photoshop actions. (QT Movie)

How to load Photoshop actions. (QT Movie)

Practice Test Action. (.zip file)

Convert to Black and White using Channel Mixer Adjustment Layer. (QT Movie)

Using the Channel Mixer action. (QT Movie)

The Channel Mixer Action is here. (.zip file)

Convert to Black and White using Hue Saturation Adjustment Layers. (QT Movie)

Using the Hue Saturation Adjustment Layers action. (QT Movie)

The Hue Saturation Layers action is here. (.zip file)

Using Photoshops Unsharp Mask Filter to Enhance Contrast. (QT Movie)

Using the Enhance Local Contrast action. (QT Movie)

The Enhance Local Contrast Action is here. (.zip file).

Coming Soon Color Correction and Printing.

And Just for Fun :)

A Digital Camera for your Dog

Astropix of the day

Discover Fun . com

Digital Sucks . com

Distractions: Music, Movies and Fly Fishing

Music:

The Be Good Tanyas
A Vancouver B.C, Group with two albums on current release, Chinatown and Blue Horse

Micheal Bublé
This Vancouver vocalist has a gift for making some of the greatest songs of all time entirely his own.

Tassilo
From the middle of the wilderness on the southern tip of the Queen Charlotte Islands Tasslio has created some fantastic guitar solos.

Bell Jar, a talented group of three 16 year olds from the Gulf Islands, British Columbia; cousins, Adam and Marlies Iredale and their friend Zoe Guigino.

The Great White North
The original recording of Bob and Doug Mckenzie. Take off Eh!

Movies

The story of the Avro Arrow

The Arrow tells the story behing the building of the stunning jet fighter-interceptor constructed to defend Canada's vast territorry during the Cold War.

The Great White North (Movie)

Something is rotten at the Elsinore Brewery. Bob and Doug Mackenzie (as seen on SCTV) help the orphan Pam regain the brewery founded by her recently-deceased father. But to do so, they must confront the suspicious brewmaster and two teams of vicious hockey players.

Wild America
Wild America is inspired by the true story of the adventurous Stouffer brothers.

The Dish
Based on a true story, The Dish recounts the emotions, drama and humor behind the four-day Apollo XI mission in July 1969 and the extraordinary role that Australia played in televising the historical lunar landing to the world.

Fly Fishing:

Pitt River Lodge
Great Fly Fishing near Vancouver

A River Never Sleeps
A Internet Ezine all about writing and photography on Fly Fishing

Roderick Haig Brown
Roderick Haig-Brown was passionate about fly fishing, writing and conservation. Campbell River is honouring the legacy of this long-time resident

Pyna-tee-ah Fishing Adventures
Fly Fishing in Central British Columbia

The West Coast Fishing Club
For the ultimate Salt Water Fishing trip check out The Clubhouse linked here.