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The Devil May Cry Collection contains the first three classic games of the series with new enhanced graphics and additional content. The popular hack and slash series was initially released by Capcom in 2001. Each of the games is single-player and follows the story of Dante, a mercenary who specializes in the paranormal.
While the game was initially going to be released as Resident Evil 4, Devil May Cry added many completely new creatures and styles. The plot of the first Devil May Cry was also very different than the failure survival horror series, as it involved demons, rather than infected people and animals. After the first game was developed, the plot became thicker with Devil May Cry 2 and Devil May Cry 3 DanteÂ's Awakening.
Players who are new to the series can start in chronological order, rather than release order with the Devil May Cry Collection. The plot starts with the prequel, Devil May Cry 3 DanteÂ's Awakening when Dante first opens his demon-slaying shop. He battles with his identical twin brother, Vergil, who appears in later games, as well as Arkham, who wants to reopen the gates of the demon world. Devil May Cry and Devil May Cry 2 both involve Dante battling Mundus, king of the demon world.
Other than the amazing story, the Devil May Cry series is known for its superb graphics. The Devil May Cry Collection introduces the classic games with HD quality graphics. Also included is widescreen support and updated textures throughout the game. This makes the games seem much more lifelike, making it easier for a player to get lost in the game.
The Devil May Cry Collection also features new content, mostly in the form of new guns and melee weapons scattered throughout the three games. This helps to add more variety to the games with additional combo moves, upgrades, and skills. The upgrades are all organic to the story and there is still the option to continue using the traditional pair of pistols and sword Dante has at the beginning of each game. New goals have also been added throughout the game for players to earn various trophies.
The only downside to the collection is the inconvenience of a split when initially loading the collection. Once a game is loaded, it must be exited completely before a new game can be loaded. The inconvenience is minor in most situations, with the exception of Devil May Cry 2, which has two different campaigns for players to work through.
All in all, the game is pretty enjoyable. The inexpensive price tag for having all three games is very enticing. The Devil May Cry Collection brings these classic in one convenient disc. Updated HD quality graphics create an overall better presentation of one of the most iconic video games in history. Both new gamers and fans of the popular series will enjoy the new content introduced in the Devil May Cry Collection.
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One of the greatest franchises to ever come out on consoles Devil May Cry has been released on the PS3 as an HD collection. The Devil May Cry HD Collection for the PS3 offers superior graphics and sounds on one of most favored recent franchises in all of gaming. Both Devil May Cry fans and people who have never played the game before can expect to sit down for hours to enjoy sending demons back to the underworld. Check out a breakdown of each individual game in this HD collection bundle.
Devil May Cry one was the first game in the franchise and it caught gamers by surprise by its unique gameplay and fast paced action. The music in the game is based around rock and roll and gets you hyped up and ready to take on all enemies that come your way. The HD collection version for the PS3 helps you enjoy the game even more with both improved graphics and sound. Overall this game is not too hard but not too easy and good to play to have fun. Playing on the hardest difficulty might prove to be hard for some gamers when they first start to play, but once you get used to playing at this difficulty level you will find the game playable.
The second game in the franchise Devil May Cry 2 was a big let down. This game had a lot of promise but gamers were thoroughly disappointed upon its release. The first problem gamers faced when playing this game was the linear gameplay. Although Devil May Cry 1 was somewhat linear, gamers still had the freedom to roam as they wanted to solve side quests and hone their abilities elsewhere. Devil May Cry 2 on the other hand limits your ability to explore freely and makes you pass each level one after the other. The second disappointment was the length of the game. The game can be past in just a few hours and many gamers were able to complete the game in just one sitting. Even though there were two separate campaigns the overall time spent to pass the game was much less than Devil May Cry 1. This is known as the worst game in the franchise and can easily be overlooked.
Controversially the best game in the franchise Devil May Cry 3 impressed gamers as soon as they started playing. The HD version of this game makes this action packed and entertaining game one to enjoy the full ride through. Capcom seemed to understand the flaws that were present in Devil May Cry 2 and returned back to similar gameplay to that of the first Devil May Cry game. This game featured a very interesting storyline and is known as the hardest Devil May Cry game to date. All of the elite gamers should prepare themselves and expect to prove their skills in Devil May Cry 3, since people call it the best and hardest Devil May Cry game ever.

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iAstronomy 1.0
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It is a great convenience to control my mount wirelessly via SkyVoyager on my iPhone. Especially very useful for Astrophotography.... centering the targets, framing etc becomes very easy with SkyVoyager.
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Excellent and timely article. Thanks a bunch for posting it.
Posted 04 September 2010 - 07:41 AM
iCSC = iClear Sky Chart
AstroCalc = telescope and eyepiece info
GoSkyWatchP (iPad) = planetarium
Starmap (iPhone,iPad) = Planetarium
Posted 04 September 2010 - 09:33 AM
Before StarMap, I really only had fun under urban skies with the deep sky if I used GOTO. StarMap made hopping so much fun that I elected to complete the last 30 objects of my Binocular Messier Observing Club from my backyard rather than go to a dark site. I am planning on using it to complete my Messier Club from home also. Truly revolutionary for me.
Posted 05 September 2010 - 01:02 PM
Some other great apps:
NASA-- It is the NASA app
Moon Phase-- I got this before Moon Globe came out, not bad but Moon Globe is better.
Moon Atlas--Another Moon atlas!
Distant Suns-- It was the highest rated program when I downloaded it, but there are always new planetarium programs coming out.
Something I discovered recently is iTunesU. It is lectures and class materials from Universities. I have been checking out University of Arizona so far, and there are about 10 lectures I have downloaded.
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Do you know of any which can help you plan for Jupiter satellite and shadow events?
Astromist provides some nice details on the Jovian moons, including shadow events. If this is important to you, it's the one I have that I would recommend. StarMap Pro and SkyVoyager/SkyGazer are nice and can show the view of Jupiter with the satellites, but I don't think they provide shadow events or the detail in terms of time and event. More info below.
In Astromist, if I click on Jupiter I can select Satellites, Red Spot or Events. From the help info for each:
Satellites: "Displays the relative positions of the Galilean satellites as seen from Earth. Jupiter is represented by the blue, vertical stripe. Move your finger along it to animate the image."
Red Spot: "Displays red spot (GRS) transit time (local time), Time in red means that GRS is visible. If not and icon indicates the reason (sun, jupiter not visible). Adjust lets you compute GRS longitude."
Events: "Calculates the Gallilean satellites' eclipses by and transits across Jupiter's disk for the given day. Slide your finger slogn the screen to change the date. Taps on the date to select a particular one." Here's an example for 11/02/2010 (CST)
Satellite Start End Event
Io 01h19 02h17 Eclipse
Io 20h17 21h16 Transit
Io 21h17 22h31 Transit+Shadow
Io 22h32 23h32 Shadow
Io 23h05 01h18 Occultation
Europa 00h41 02h41 Eclipse
Europa 21h59 00h40 Occultation
I think it sorts my Moon, then start time. Looks like the last event for each moon is really from the morning.
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My favorites on my IPOD Touch in order are...
Astromist (loved this on the Palm but so much better on IPOD Touch)
StarMap PRO - great application
SkyVoyager - good but I prefer it third to the others for various reasons
SkyGazor - this is the scaled down version of SkyVoyager - too simple for me, and anyone who needs more features and objects
StarWalk - cool but pretty basic
Distant Suns - cool but pretty basic
Planets - really easy but only about planets
And don't forget ICSC - Danko's Clear Sky Clock for the IPhone/IPod Touch
Posted 23 November 2010 - 04:50 PM
I just found this thread, and via you, this app. I just downloaded it to my WM6.1 Samsung Omnia and I am amazed!! Thank you so much
Astromist provides some nice details on the Jovian moons, including shadow events. If this is important to you, it's the one I have that I would recommend.
Posted 13 December 2010 - 06:17 PM
Does anyone know if the Astromist program offers observation session planning? The app looks very powerful but perhaps not easy to use. The developers website has info on the Palm version but nothing for the iPad. Regardless, Astromist looks tempting.
Thanks! Steve S
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My 9 year old son created one (we have a friend making it into a usable app). Talk about "the kids of today"!!!!
Posted 14 December 2010 - 07:46 AM
Emerald Chronometer - has about a dozen various watch faces, but most of them have astronomical uses. Graphical displays of sunrise and sunset, equation of time, lunar phases, graphical display of when the each planet is visible, world time clock, graphical display of moon and sun in comparison to South, orrery, etc.
flyBy - When satellites will be visible
Space Images - pretty self-explanatory
Stars -
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I wish you could animate the clouds a few frames. Nevertheless, brilliant!
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3D Sun
Iridium Flares
Distant Suns 3
When will I be able to view Cloudy Nights in an iPhone native format?
Posted 28 January 2011 - 02:05 PM
The app Living Earth HD makes a great companion for Moon Globe. You get a detailed Earth view with the current cloud patterns from weather sats, updates q3 hours. You can pause, spin, zoom. Save favorite cities for temp and weather.
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Students at Davidson College are inviting the public to help their effort to raise funds for the school's financial aid programs.
The fourth annual "Dinner at Davidson" is scheduled for Saturday night.
All are invited to the production of a student play titled "Trust: The Play." There's no specific admission charge, but donations will be accepted.
For $1,000 per guest, participants can enjoy a pre-dinner reception hosted by college President Carol Quillen. Those guests, plus others who donate $100 per person, will be invited to the dinner, which will be prepared by a student cooking group.
All funds raised will support the Davidson Trust, the college's longstanding commitment to need-blind admission and its historic 2007 decision to meet 100 percent of demonstrated financial need. Last year's event raised $50,000.
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In order to access a database that resides on another network node, the database must be created as a local database on the node it resides on and a remote database definition must be set up on the node from which the database is to be accessed.
The purpose of the remote database definition is to define a link with a database that resides elsewhere on the network. The name used for the remote database definition must be the same as that given to the local database it represents.
The definition for the remote database contains the communication parameters required for accessing the database over the network.
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Asia Foundation's Country Representatives to Discuss Critical Issues in D.C.
March 5, 2014
On March 12 in Washington, D.C., The Asia Foundation will feature all 18 of its country representatives from across Asia, along with other experts, for a day-long discussion on Asia's critical issues in the 21st century. This event is part of a week of activities in Washington, including in-depth discussions with policy-makers, and serves to mark the Foundation's 60th anniversary. Read more.
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Dozens of North Carolina cities are participating in the fourth annual Operation Medicine Drop this weekend.
The event is part of National Poison Prevention Week that ends Saturday. Last year, more than 15 million doses of old prescription and over-the-counter drugs were collected at events held in March and October.
The aim of Operation Medicine Drop is to cut down on prescription drug abuse by encouraging people to properly dispose of old drugs they don't need. The N.C. Division of Public Health says about 1,000 people died last year in North Carolina from prescription drug overdoses.
State Attorney General Roy Cooper says the collected drugs will be turned over to the State Bureau of Investigation to be destroyed.
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Brasstech 273/15S
Satin Nickel Solid Brass Toe Activated Drain Kit
Item # BCI502622 | Model # 273/15S
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- Constructed of solid brass ensuring durability and dependability
- High quality finish – will resist rust and corrosion through everyday use
- Toe activated drain mechanism for tub fill
- Includes Brasstech Nos. 272 drain and 265 faceplate only
- Width (Faceplate): 3-1/8"
- Projection (Depth of Faceplate): 9/16"
- Height (Faceplate with Screw): 2"
- Screw Thread Diameter: 1-7/8"
- Width (Tub Drain): 2-7/8"
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The new set looks a lot better than the last set. That btw no one plays which proved me right. I started to buy some of set 13, but then realized I have more than enough cards
thanks to Ex sets and chromatic sets. The game often doesn't load, freezes and no one plays anymore. Even on this the day of release I can count the numbers in the arena on one hand. Advertising would solve this, but I get the feeling the company wants to present a decent gaming experience before it says "Hey! look at our brilliant game!" I would rather that the team had held off on this release and fixed the stuff I have mentioned.


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[Photo by MISTER MORT]MISTER MORT and I (Ari) both have run into this colorful fellow Uptown. He's always got a big smile on his face and his willing to pose for a photo. He told me that all of his clothing is home made!
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Whether you say futbol, futebol, voetbal, soccer, футбол, or calcio, you already know that football is the most popular sport on the planet. This World Cup Tournament final match will be the most-watched event in television history.
More than simply kicking a ball around, football stirs passions, and crosses every boundary of nationality, race, class, generations, and religion.
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Week's Winners & Losers: Apple Goes to China; Microsoft Gets Spurned
From Microsoft's dream CEO candidate telling it to keep dreaming, to Apple inking an iPhone deal with China Mobile, here are best and worst results of the week in business.
From Microsoft's dream CEO candidate telling it to keep dreaming, to Apple inking an iPhone deal with China Mobile, here are best and worst results of the week in business.
Stephen Elop, a candidate for Microsoft's next CEO, is said to be considering selling the company's Bing search business and Xbox video game business should he get the job.
Microsoft narrows its list of external candidates to replace Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer to about five people, including Ford chief Alan Mulally.
Here's a quick rundown from the world of business and economics this morning: the things you need to know, and some you'll just want to know.
At least three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft want a turnaround expert to succeed Steve Ballmer as chief executive.
Mergers and acquisitions are on deck, with Microsoft buying Nokia's phone business, Verizon buying Vodaphone's share of Verizon Wireless, and Jarden snapping up Yankee Candle.
Microsoft is buying Nokia's line-up of smartphones and a portfolio of patents and services in an attempt to mount a more formidable challenge to Apple and Google.
Stephen Elop may be thrilled to have his first year as CEO of Nokia out of the way. After all, in the past 12 months, the struggling mobile-phone maker has seen its share price and market share plummet, and the bad news just keeps coming. But it's too soon to count Elop out.
In just four months, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has slashed its workforce and turned the company in a new direction. On Friday, he launched his gutsiest strategy yet -- dumping Nokia's ailing Symbian mobile operating system and betting the house on Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 OS.
When Nokia's CEO presents the company's strategy to investors in London on Friday, it could announce plans to use an outside operating system -- namely, Microsoft's , Google's or both, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
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Topic Overview
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep problem that can affect your quality of life. People with insomnia have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. They may wake up during the night or wake up too early the next morning.
Your sleep problems may come and go, or they may be ongoing.
- A short-term sleep problem is often linked to short-term stress. This short-term insomnia can last for days to weeks. It often gets better in less than a month.
- A chronic sleep problem is ongoing. This is called chronic insomnia. It is often a symptom of another health problem, such as depression or chronic pain. Chronic insomnia is less common than short-term sleep problems.
What causes insomnia?
There are many things that can cause sleep problems. Insomnia may be caused by:
- Stress. Stress can be caused by fear about a single event, such as giving a speech. Or you may have ongoing stress, such as worry about work or school.
- Depression, anxiety, and other mental or emotional conditions.
- Poor sleep habits, such as watching TV in bed or not having a regular bedtime schedule. If you have trouble sleeping, you may worry about being able to fall asleep. This can make the problem worse.
- Changes in your sleep habits or surroundings. This includes changes that happen where you sleep, such as noise, light, or sleeping in a different bed. It also includes changes in your sleep pattern, such as having jet lag or working a late shift.
- Other health problems, such as pain, breathing problems, and restless legs syndrome.
- Stimulants, such as tobacco and caffeine, as well as certain medicines, alcohol, and drugs.
- Lack of regular exercise.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of insomnia are different for each person. People with insomnia may:
- Have trouble falling asleep. This can mean lying in bed for up to an hour or more, tossing and turning, waiting to fall asleep.
- Wake up during the night and have trouble going back to sleep.
- Wake up too early in the morning.
- Feel tired when they wake up, like they didn't get enough sleep.
- Feel grouchy, sleepy, or anxious, and be unable to get things done during the daytime.
How is insomnia diagnosed?
Insomnia is not a disease, and no test can diagnose it. But when you can't sleep well, it often has to do with some other cause. Your doctor will probably assess your current health and ask about any health problems you have had and any medicines you are taking.
Sometimes a doctor will do a physical exam, blood tests, and, in some cases, sleep studies to help find out if you have a health problem that may be causing the insomnia.
Your doctor may also ask about your sleep history—how well you sleep, how long you sleep, your bedtime habits, and any unusual behaviors you may have. Your doctor may ask you to keep a sleep diary, which is a record of your sleep patterns, for a week or two. He or she may recommend a counselor if your symptoms point to a mental health problem, such as depression or anxiety.
How is it treated?
Treatment for insomnia focuses on the reason why you don't sleep well. If you have a medical problem, such as chronic pain, or an emotional problem, such as stress, treating that problem may help you sleep better. You may be able to sleep better by making some small changes. It may help to:
- Go to bed at the same time each night.
- Get up at the same time each day.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol for several hours before bedtime.
- Get regular exercise (but make sure you finish the exercise at least 3 to 4 hours before you go to bed).
- Avoid daytime naps.
Some people may need medicine for a while to help them fall asleep. Doctors often prescribe medicine for a short time if other treatment isn't working. But medicine doesn't work as well over time as lifestyle and behavior changes do. Sleep medicine can also become habit-forming. Medicine works best as a short-term treatment combined with lifestyle and behavior changes.
Your doctor may also recommend counseling, which can help you learn new habits that may help you sleep better.
Talk to your doctor about your sleep problems and any other health issues you may have. This is important, because lack of sleep can lead to depression, accidents, problems at work, marital and social problems, drinking more alcohol than usual, and poor health. Treatment may help you avoid these problems and feel better.
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Each person experiences insomnia differently. People with insomnia may:
- Have trouble falling asleep. This can mean lying in bed for up to an hour or more, tossing and turning, waiting to fall asleep.
- Wake up and have trouble falling back to sleep.
- Wake up too early in the morning.
- Feel tired when they wake up, as if they didn't get enough sleep.
- Feel grouchy, sleepy, or anxious, and be unable to get things done during the daytime.
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"When I wake up at 2 or 3 in the morning, my mind starts processing stuff—things that I need to get done, that I forgot to do. Trying to relieve that anxiety seems to me a very worthwhile sleep prescription."—Cort, 64
Read more about Cort and how he learned to cope with insomnia.
Quality versus quantity of sleep
The quality of their day is what makes people who have insomnia different from people who typically sleep fewer hours or who have a different sleep disorder. With insomnia, you sleep so badly that you feel grouchy and perform poorly during the day. But it is possible to be a restless sleeper or to sleep less than 8 hours a night and yet get the amount of sleep you need. If you wake up refreshed with energy and are able to get things done during the day, then you are probably getting enough sleep.
Not getting enough sleep can affect your quality of life. It can lead to serious problems including injury, accidents, anxiety, and depression. Talk with your doctor if you think that you have insomnia.
Exams and Tests
Insomnia is not a disease, and no specific test can diagnose it. But it can make you feel bad, and it can affect your health. It can also be a sign of other problems. Your doctor may want to do blood tests to rule out certain medical conditions such as thyroid problems. "Normal sleep" differs for each person. Checking your health and sleep history is an important first step to finding a cause for poor-quality sleep. Talk with your doctor about your medical history and any medical problems you have or any medicines you are taking.
- Your doctor can learn a lot about your insomnia and its causes by reviewing your sleep history. He or she may also ask you to keep a sleep diary(What is a PDF document?) for 1 or 2 weeks to track your sleep patterns and habits. Your sleep diary can help your doctor spot certain habits that may affect your sleep, or even see signs of a hidden health problem that may need to be checked out.
- If your symptoms point to mental health concerns, such as depression or anxiety, you may be referred to a mental health professional.
Sleep studies
If your doctor thinks that you have a sleep disorder, he or she may refer you for a sleep study. When you have a sleep study, you stay overnight in a special sleep lab.
Your doctor may recommend a sleep study if your insomnia seems to be caused by breathing problems (such as sleep apnea) or periodic limb movement disorder, or if you have tried other treatments that haven't worked.
Sleep studies are not helpful for insomnia caused by mental health problems, fibromyalgia, or chronic fatigue syndrome.
Treatment Overview
Tossing and turning during the night or having trouble falling asleep can make you sleepy and grouchy during the day. You may have tried some things to help your insomnia that haven't worked. The good news is that there are many treatments to help you sleep better. But first it helps to know the reason why you don't sleep well. If you have a medical problem, such as chronic pain, or an emotional problem, such as stress or depression, treating that problem may help you sleep better.
Treatment options for insomnia
Treatment options include behavior and lifestyle changes, medicines, and complementary medicines.
Behavior and lifestyle changes
Getting ready for bed means more than turning down the sheets. Sleep experts know that there are many things that affect how well you sleep. Behavior and lifestyle changes improve overall sleep quality and the time it takes to fall asleep—without the side effects of sleep medicines. Perhaps most important, these improvements last over time.
To improve your sleep, here are some things you can try:
Relaxation exercises, such as progressive muscle relaxation, may help you if you lie in bed
with your mind racing.
Try these relaxation exercises:
- Choose a healthier way of thinking . Healthy thinking is a way to help you stay well or cope with a health problem by changing how you think. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a type of counseling that can help you understand why you have sleep problems and can show you how to deal with them. Cognitive-behavioral therapy helps reduce interrupted sleep over time.
- Lifestyle changes are simple things you can do that may help you sleep better. These include changing your sleep area or schedule, watching what and when you eat and drink, and being more active. It's also important to keep regular bedtimes and wake times—7 days a week—and to try to avoid taking naps during the day.
In some cases, taking sleeping pills for a short time helps you get some rest, while behavior and lifestyle changes can help you over the long term. Doctors recommend taking sleep medicines only now and then or only for a short time. They are not the first choice for treating chronic insomnia.
This advice about medicines applies to everyone, but especially to older adults. Anyone can become dependent on sleep medicines, and these medicines can affect how well older people think during and after long-term use.1
Many sleep medicines cause side effects, such as low blood pressure, anxiety, and nausea. These medicines also may become less effective when your body gets used to them and may cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop using them.
Sleep medicines include:
- Prescription sleep medicines, such as eszopiclone (Lunesta), ramelteon (Rozerem), zaleplon (Sonata), and zolpidem (Ambien). They are the first-choice medicines for short-term insomnia.
- Benzodiazepines, such as diazepam (such as Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and quazepam (Doral). These medicines help you fall asleep or stay asleep. You need a prescription for these medicines.
- Antidepressants that have a calming or sedative effect. These can be used to help you sleep.
- Antihistamines. Typically used for allergies, these can provide short-term relief of sleeplessness.
- Nonprescription medicines for sleep. These can help, but they also can cause side effects, such as drowsiness the next day. Over time, sleeping pills may not work as well as they did when you first started using them.
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One Man's Story:
While Cort does have a prescription for sleeping pills, he uses the medicine only when he needs to be well rested the next day, such as when he has to give a presentation at work. Cort heeds his doctor's warning about becoming dependent on sleeping pills.
"I have a prescription for 5 mg tablets, and I never take a full one. I break them in half, and I never take them more than once in 2 weeks." —Cort, 64
Read more about Cort and how he learned to cope with insomnia.
Complementary medicine
Other treatments for insomnia may include complementary and alternative medicines. Two of the most popular alternative medicines are:
- Valerian, an herbal sleep remedy. Valerian appears to be safe, and it may improve sleep when taken for a week or two.2
- Melatonin, a hormone produced by the brain. You can also buy it as a supplement. Melatonin has also been used to treat jet lag and poor sleep from working the night shift.
Don't rely on alcohol
Some people use alcohol to help them sleep, but that's not a good idea. At first, drinking alcohol may make you sleepy and help you fall asleep. But when you drink alcohol, you are more likely to wake up later in the night and have a hard time falling back asleep. This can leave you feeling tired the next day.
Home Treatment
After you and your doctor have treated any health problems related to your insomnia, there are many steps you can take to improve your sleep. Here are few examples:
- Avoid or limit caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. Don't use them at all late in the day or in the evening.
- Check all of your medicines with your doctor to see if they could be affecting your sleep. To help avoid sleep problems, you may be able to adjust your dose or change the time of day you take your medicine.
- Use the evening hours for settling down. Avoid watching TV and using the computer or phone if they keep you from getting to sleep.
- Make exercise a regular part of your life, but don't do it within 3 or 4 hours of bedtime.
- Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and cool. Try using a sleep mask and earplugs to help you sleep.
- If you are overweight, set goals to manage your weight. Being overweight can be linked with sleep problems.
For more tips on how to improve your sleep, see:
- Insomnia: Improving Your Sleep.
- Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well.
- Sleep Problems: Dealing With Jet Lag.
- Shift Work Sleep Disorder.
Sleep tips for older adults
Older adults, especially those living in nursing homes or who are cared for by others, often have ongoing sleep problems. It's natural for your sleep patterns to change as you get older, but it doesn't mean that you need less sleep or that the sleep you do get is enough.
There are things you can do to cope with changing sleep patterns as you get older, such as having familiar evening and nighttime routines.
Treatment if sleep problems don't get better
Be sure to talk to your doctor if your sleep problem gets worse, if it lasts for more than 2 weeks, or if your symptoms become more severe or happen more often.
Other Places To Get Help
|CDC Sleep and Sleep Disorders page
|Web Address:
This website by the CDC provides accurate, easy-to-read information about sleep and sleep disorders.
|American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
|Web Address:
This website was created by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) to provide dependable information related to sleep, sleep disorders, treatments, and services.
|National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), National Institutes of Health
|9000 Rockville Pike
|Bethesda, MD 20892
|1-866-464-3616 toll-free
|1-866-464-3615 toll-free
|Web Address:
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) explores complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science, trains complementary and alternative medicine researchers, and gives out authoritative information.
|National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
|P.O. Box 30105
|Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
|(301) 592-8573
|(240) 629-3246
|(240) 629-3255
|Web Address:
The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) information center offers information and publications about preventing and treating:
|National Sleep Foundation
|1010 North Glebe Road
|Suite 310
|Arlington, VA 22201
|(703) 243-1697
|Web Address:
The National Sleep Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization, can provide you with brochures on sleep disorders and a list of accredited sleep disorder clinics.
Related Information
- Martin JL, et al. (2007). Sleep disorders. In RJ Ham et al., eds., Primary Care Geriatrics: A Case-Based Approach, 5th ed., pp. 391–400. St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier.
- Valerian (2010). In A DerMarderosian et al., eds., Review of Natural Products. St. Louis: Wolters Kluwer Health.
Other Works Consulted
- Morin CM, et al. (2009). Cognitive behavioral therapy, singly and combined with medication, for persistent insomnia: A randomized controlled trial. JAMA, 301(19): 2005–2015.
- Ropper AH, Samuels MA (2009). Sleep and its abnormalities. In Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology, 9th ed., pp. 374–396. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Schutte-Rodin S, et al. (2008). Clinical guideline for the evaluation and management of chronic insomnia in adults. Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 4(5): 487–503.
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Thanks a lot for these tips folks!!!
Simple Photo Tips: Use your tablet computer as a light source
Published Oct 22, 2012 | Amadou Diallo
At its core, creating a dramatic still life requires only two things: an interesting subject and good lighting. And while we can't choose your subject for you, we can show you how to use your tablet as an efective lightsource when photographing small objects.
We're using an iPad, and there's no shortage of useful apps for iOS. The Softbox Pro for iPad app ($2.99) lets you use the iPad's screen to emit light of different intensities, hues and shapes. It also turns your iPad into a light table with colored patterns and designs (like in the image above) that create interesting backgrounds on which to place your subjects.
Using your iPad like a traditional softbox means placing it outside the camera frame facing your subject, as I've done in the examples below.
There are a couple of things to be aware of that can make your initial attempts more successful. The iPad doesn't give off that much light, even at full brightness, so you'll need to turn off any room lights and move the iPad as close to your subject as possible without it entering the frame. Changing the angle of the iPad and even its orientation (portrait vs. landscape) can make a big difference in how the light wraps around your subject.
So don't be afraid to experiment. Choose a diffuse or hard-edged light shape. Set your your iPad in different positions. Change the angle of your subject. Move things around until you get a blend of light and shadow that's worthy of a magazine spread.
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By wrcak (Oct 29, 2012)
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By KodaChrome25 (Oct 27, 2012)
BlueVisor - how about a discount for DPR readers?
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By BlueVisor (Nov 1, 2012)
Definitely! Actually that's exactly what we did couple of days ago, the price was dropped to $1.99.
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Dear SoftBox Pro users, if you like this app, please consider rate it on the AppStore. Comments and suggestions are also welcome and much appreciated! Thank you!
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Hey everyone, we hear you loud and clear on the need to include more Android-based apps and hardware. We've got things in the pipeline and hopefully over the coming weeks and months you'll find us a valuable resource for a range of competing products.
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By neo_nights (Oct 24, 2012)
That's great, Amadou. We hope DPReview will give proper love for more different kinds of phones and OSs.
Let's wait for the coming articles which have been great (despite those... 'iFlaws' :) )
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By Plastek (Oct 25, 2012)
No, we don't. Waste of time. Better buy something good then force everyone around to adjust.
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By Kriekira (Oct 24, 2012)
It's a great little app -- I'm happy I bought it.
I'd like to post a picture here, but it looks I can't. Maybe this link will work:
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By BlueVisor (Oct 24, 2012)
I'm the author of SoftBox Pro for iPad.
First of all, I feel honoured that my app is featured on dpreview.com, which I have been a proud member since 2003.
This app was simply made to give creative photographers more ideas. Whether using iPad, android tablet, or your TV even, doesn't really matter. The reason this app was made for iPad and iPhone only, is these are the only devices I have. I don't want this thread turns into a brand bashing war, the writer of this article was merely using my app as an example, by no means other tablet users can't use their devices as light sources.
Please, can't we all just get along?
p.s. if you have taken any photos using SoftBox Pro, please post them on Flickrland:
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By neo_nights (Oct 24, 2012)
Your app is seems to be really good and, as you can read here, many people also seem to like/approve it.
What we're complaining (in all fairness) is that there are MANY articles here on 'iConnect' focusing on Apple stuff only.
So, it's not a critic to your app (it's always great to see DPReview's members making good apps, softs and so on), neither to Apple itself.
Congratulations on your app!
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I agree with neo_nights. Lovely and wonderful App. Great and inspirational Article. Nothing wrong with Apple. No brand war here ( except some lost souls). It just appears connect is catering 100 % to iOS users when it appears according to the comments here 50% are Android users.
Dear BlueVisor,
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No brand wars here, except for the fact that DPreview staff are ignorant of the fact that 70% of mobile devise users are on Android and only 20% are iOS - worldwide.
Unless of course the staff happen to live in a well too. Or either that, the staff are so new to tech and photography their first contact with it is through iOS.
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By Plastek (Oct 25, 2012)
I got the app - really enjoy it. Your app is one of the major reasons why I want iPad with Retina - simply to use it to it's full potential. As even on 1st iPad it's outstanding tool, so I can't imagine how useful it'll be with Retina and close-up photography!
Preternatural Stuff - hehe, nice, only it's truth for smartphones, not tables. In tablet's it's quite opposite. Also: In quality software it's quite opposite as well.
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Am I the only one who is sad about the lack of engagement in postings by dpreview staff?
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Once upon a time there were three little IOS devices-iPhone, iPad, and the iPod Touch. They worked hard and built a house made of millions of self-processed photos. Their house was the biggest in all Flickrland. Older citizens of Flickrland got very upset. "It's not a REAL house," they cried. In nearby Goggleland, the Android clan figured out that the IOS folks had a good thing going so they tried building their own houses from self-processed photos. Nice houses they were too-just smaller. Seems that, although the Android clan was big--bigger than the IOS family-not as many were interested in building photo houses, so they had fewer builders who didn't have as many of the power tools needed. The Android builders got very upset and began to feel it was an equal opportunity issue and began a nasty campaign to attack the IOS family instead of making more Android tools and building more photo houses. So the world came to see the IOS family as builders and the Android clan as destroyers.
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By vidrazor (Oct 24, 2012)
It's OK, you can join Google+ and live happily ever after too.
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How come asking depreview to cover more than one brand is destroying ? Supporting a monopoly is usually destroying creativity, which is what shall be avoided here. Andoid and iOS tablets are tools to build. All has been asked here is to build. Imagine every Article on how to use a tablet for photography covers equally Apps for both OS platform. Imagine the Author write it would be nice if the Apple App had this feature that the Android counterpart had and vice versa. This way dpreview would assist in building better apps, better tools. ( it is something they do on the dpreview classic site for years with success). If you only care about the iOS, you will still benefit from added Android content, as your iOS apps will get better. In short, everybody win if dpreview writes about both, all of us loose ( including dpreview themselves) if they continue to only write about one. And nobody wins if writing about iOS / Android turns into religious holy wars. They are tools not believe systems!
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It just sank in that John Diggers branded me as a destroyer ( I am using Android). I deeply care to to help and build. Thus such writing is hurtful. I really wish people would write in here like they talk to their good friends: More considerate and more caring.
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@vidrazor: Actually, I belong to Google+ already ,and for the record I will likely upgrade from iPhone4 to a Galaxy II Note when they are released here (AU) next month. I'm of the "best tool for the job" school of thought.
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@John Driggers:
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By flitcroft (Oct 25, 2012)
I created an account just to "Like" this :)
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I see some comments that it seems OK to only write about iPad on using tablets for photography on connect, as this appears to some to be the major brand. Taking this thinking to conclusion means dpreview site should stop writing about Nikon, Sony, Pentax, Samsung and cohorts and exclusively write about / mentioning Canon only. If this sounds bizarre for dpreview, why they think it is OK for connect ?
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Here is a shot of my quick set-up for the close-up that I posted earlier, using my iPhone as a rear projection. The piece of paper is diffusing the built-in flash ... which is triggering the key light flash off to the side.
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Hi makofoto,
Also nice to see a Hasselblad in this setup. That should kill any postings that this technique is no use for good quality work :-)
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By bunyarra (Oct 23, 2012)
To be fair, any tablet can be used without an app - just create an image with the pattern / gradient / colour you want and show that in a pic viewer.
I do get a feeling the Apple contingent is pre-eminent amongst contributors though .. :)
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Yes, that is correct. But say you want to change the white balance of the light source. In that setup you need to create a new image with Photoshop / GIMP, transfer to the Tablet and test if you hit the spot. If not, do again. With an application you move a slider, see result in real time and stop moving when you hit it. Seconds versus minutes, plus your head stays in the game. I think to make this a useful tool for actual production work an App is a must.
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By flitcroft (Oct 25, 2012)
@HubertChen, you have great ideas -- you should make an app for Android!
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By Tomek_C (Oct 23, 2012)
I use my laptop screen as a light source for macro photos, also torches, and LED bike lights, using paper diffusers or reflectors. You could also use an LCD monitor flatscreen TV or even an old CRT. Experiment with what you've got! No need to go out and buy stuff.
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Why would I want to buy an Apple tablet for this simplistic trick, when we have all sorts of non-Apple, non iOS tablets out now in the marketplace that are clearly far superior, and cost way less money to boot?
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? You don't buy it for that purpose, but if you already have said device, then it can be handy. We use them for iLights when shooting in the field
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Don't think anyone is advocating buying an iPad purely so you can do this.
I've actually used my phone a few times to get some light for my camera to use in ultra-low-light circumstances, as it can make a very big difference and avoid the need to saturate and flatten the scene with your flash.
Not sure why this new site's comments are attracting so much vitriol. If you're not interested in mobile devices and their uses then why bother coming here at all?
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By SeeRoy (Oct 23, 2012)
"The iPad doesn't give off that much light, even at full brightness"
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Interesting review and have purchased this app to try. I am unable to reproduce the varying colour as shown in the first example with the polkadots and sunglasses. Any suggestions anyone?
A nice app and a creative use for the ipad. Could be useful for macro and small product photography. Needs ability to add own graphics and images with the ability to change colours in them.
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By skiphunt13 (Oct 23, 2012)
I almost bought this app, but noticed another one that comes with more textures, you can make your own... and it's a Universal app that works with iPhone too, so you can control one from the other, or use an iPad AND iPhone for a two-light macro set up.
Seems to be a much better value for my needs. Thanks for reminding me that I already have extra tools to use! :)
Here's the other app that I ended up getting and so far it's working perfectly Photo Light HD (Softbox): http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photo-light-hd-softbox/id515832290?mt=8
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By huyzer (Oct 23, 2012)
Use your laptop, draw your own shapes, use photoshop, etc.
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Connect has become my favorite site about photography. This is just another very inspirational Article. Add to that the engaging community with additional ideas and help. Compliments to dpreview. Please keep going.
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TV screens, CRT monitors and things like that have been used as sources of light in close-up and macro photography for decades already. What's new now is actually the simplicity of it, as the new devices are not so cumbersome, and can be adjusted in more ways. You do not need iThis or iThat for the same effect and there is no need to disparage the good idea. Any backlit screen will do well.
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Dear OldArrow,
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That's what I meant, Hubert... This technique nowadays becomes easier than ever, and yet people somehow find it easier to comment upon some revered or hated (!?) manufacturer than the basic idea, never mind whether known to them or new.
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By JaFO (Oct 23, 2012)
This is like an article about flash photography that only ever mentions Canon with barely a hint about its competitors ...
If you're new to this hobby it really sounds like this is the only device capable of tricks like this.
As consumers we should be supporting competing products whenever possible.
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@ OldArrow: You have expressed what I meant. Thank you!
@ all:
@ JaFO: I think this is even worse than what you mentioned. Sticking with your example, a Nikon reader of a Canon flash article who is not aware of Nikon flashes would expect that there will be Nikon flashes and find them. This is because all photography brands are well established since more than 30 years. The tablet market is different. I actually believed I must buy an iPad after reading Articles here. Only other posters cured my misguided expectation.
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@ OldArrow: Your writing makes me curious to look at your pictures. I see you posted a lot of pictures into your gallery. Mind if you share the link with us / me ?
@ dpreview: How about making a link to the gallery entry in the user profile?
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Brilliant Article! I am shooting regularly product pictures of hand sized objects. Working with conventional Softboxes for small objects is really cumbersome. This is a great alternative. It has the additional benefits that I can see the light when modeling, whereas the modeling light of large softboxes when used on small objects is too dim, or I have to darken the room, and then I am making same effort as using the tablet PC as Soft Box. What really blows me away is the added creativity. You can change color temperature so easily or create patterns or change the quality of light ( size of softbox). This is really useful when working with reflective objects. Below several posters are concerned about low light intensity. However considering low noise of current DSLR combined with most image sizes used today is below 800 pixels wide, I have no qualms in shooting in 6400 ISO and then scale down to 800 x 600 pixels. All noise is then virtually gone! Or shoot with tripod and long exposure.
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ah, and I forgot to mention that my portable Pro-Light equipment takes up an entire cabinet ( you do not want to know how big is stationary studio lighting equipment). Two tablets and their respective holders will fit in a shoe box. Plus no cables! Ever tripped over cables in your studio ? If anybody is curious about a an Article on how to use this lighting setup for professional looking Macro and Product shots, post a reply here. In case you are not a pro shooter, consider that this setup will turn your pictures for your next ebay action into stunners! If there are more than 5 people interested I will write it and publish this Article in dpreview's lovely Articles section. ( kudos to dpreview for this excellent service! )
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By Dreeke (Oct 27, 2012)
Hi Hubert,
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For Android Users: SoftBox Lite by CodeMaster:
To dpreview:
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By Nemesis2001 (Oct 23, 2012)
Agree with you. They should change the name in:
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Not my meaning. They should cover both platforms equally.
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Thinking more about Nemesis2001 comment. In case dpreview does continue to not cover Android ( for whatever reason ), it would actually help everybody to indeed rename this place here as Nemesis2001 suggests: "connect.apple.dpreview.com". This way the complaining in the posts would be stopping, as this is clearly an Apple only place and at the same time somebody will see the opportunity to build either an Android only counterpart or better a cross platform site, as it really should be. This is only the second best solution, but it is better than what it is now. So dpreview, it is time to show your flag: Write equally about Android or admit this is an Apple only place.
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By DuckShots (Oct 23, 2012)
Enjoy Connect a lot. Think it informs about an area of photography's art and craft handily. Need to know about apps and gadgets for my phone and Ipad.
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By Lilianna (Oct 23, 2012)
I have used my Samsung Galaxy Tab in the same way, shooting jewelry. It is an effective mean of lighting small objects evenly.
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I would think DPR readers can get over their Apple itch. Ok this article is only about an Apple add, but i'm sure you'll find an Adnroid look a like in minutes.
Anyhow, its actually a silly but good idea, you can even use your phone for this. I just can' find too many situations where i would need such a low power light. Outside it won't work as the sun is much brighter, and inside a more powerfull light source is usually somewhere around.
So, nah, useless app.
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By John Sakalis (Oct 23, 2012)
I enjoy using non-photographic equipment to create photos. In this case a computer monitor: http://www.dpreview.com/galleries/3394062828/photos/849083
I think I will now experiment with my iPad and Nexus 7 using this technique. Thanks
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By SirSeth (Oct 23, 2012)
We care about readers who use the many various products besides Apple tablets, so if you are not an iPad user click here: www.conntect.dpreview/hahayouthoughtyoumatterednonipadlosers!
I know it says that "you're using an ipad," but it would be nice to know of apps available to android, kindle HD, nexus and the host of other tablets that millions on millions of people are about to receive for Christmas; being as there are finally a plethora of really good non-iPad tablets at very competitive prices available this year.
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By TotallyFred (Oct 23, 2012)
This is an interesting article. Short, to the point, good coverage of various techniques. I will experiment. Thank you!
Now I realize that I want more and more an iPad-Maxi (A3 or larger). :-)
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By gl2k (Oct 23, 2012)
Nice idea but what is the light output measured in lumen/lux ?
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I used my iPhone as a miniature rear "projection" screen for this little figurine: http://public.fotki.com/makofoto/work/miscellanous/h4d-60-120-makro-test.html
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That's pretty interesting as a technique-call it phone-bokeah. BTW, can you send a note to jcmarfilph below and let him/her know that it's ok if they try your technique using an Android phone or a Blackberry? They are pretty upset that articles use IOS tools as examples.
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By eliaskyo (Oct 23, 2012)
That's pretty good - an alternative to the green-screen. Nice job.
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By bossa (Oct 23, 2012)
I often use my 30" Dell monitor as a backdrop. You can set any image, colour or gradation as a backdrop and it works a treat. And you don't have to show the computer screen either as you can use it for a coloured backlight fill etc. With 2x A4 sheets of white paper taped together (for use as a cyclorama) and a couple of cheap desk lamps your off and running.
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Thanks ... it took seconds to google image an appropriate background
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By jcmarfilph (Oct 23, 2012)
Of course another iPad article. So you can't use other tablet as light source? This should have been titled
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Oh my, you are offended aren't you? What a devious author who writes, "...we can show you how to use your tablet as an effective lightsource when photographing small objects." He goes on to show example using an iPad and an IOS app that extends the possibilities. I can see where this forbids you using your (presumed) Android tablet as a light source in a similar way.
We need to penalise these authors who don't give permission to use Android tablets too. They have got to recognise that if they give an iPad example we don't have enough creative juice to see that we can exercise the same technique with Android.
We need a disclaimer at the beginning of every article that says, "while this technique uses an IOS device, you can do the same with your Android device." If an Android device is profiled, it'd be the opposite.
On the camera side we need one that said the same vis a vie Canon & Nikon, et al.
If it helps, you have my permission to use your Android tablet as a light source.
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By Charles (Oct 23, 2012)
Not to belittle the poster but this has been done before by David Hobby "The Strobist" with the Ipad 3 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at GPP 2012 Shoot Out against Martin Prihoda & Gregory Heisler. Here is the link to the video of the Shoot Out - http://vimeo.com/39140805. By the way, Mr. Heisler kick butt with only one click of the shutter at the very last second of his alloted time. In was incredable to watch him, Martin and David in action.
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@Charles That's a very interesting video, thanks for sharing!
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By Mike Scott (Oct 31, 2012)
Cool app! makes a great fill light for small product photography!
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