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Expert Profile: Scott Valentine

Expertise: Most anything about digital post processing (Photoshop, etc), effects, and image restoration, some technical information about digital imaging systems, light and electron microscopy, optical physics and image analysis. I can help with shooting basics, lighting setups, and getting the most out of your digital camera. I am also an 'expert' here for Photoshop (Computers/Technology > Software > Graphics Software > Photoshop).

Experience in the area
I've been an image analyst and advanced amateur photographer for over 6 years. I run an Adobe user group, focusing on digital media, and have lectured on digital image capture systems. Currently, I am an administrator for a rather large instructional Photoshop forum

Organizations
Adobe User Groups, National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Advanced Imaging Specialists

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Physics, University of California, San Diego

Awards and Honors
Winner: Best in Show and several category first place awards - Imaging Professionals of the Southwest Print Competition (multiple years)

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What do you like about this subject? I love being able to experiment and learn, and not have to wait and pay for film development. Digital sensors have allowed me to pursue a creative outlet that otherwise would have been inaccessible.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Digital sensors are limited by the size of the actual pixel sites. Smaller pixels give better resolution, but larger pixels give better dynamic range and color sensitivity. The current game is balancing these two phenomena, and is called "quantum efficiency".

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Digital photography catches a lot of bad press because it's so easy to manipulate images. The future of truth in pictures now relies solely on human integrity.

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Prestige Points: 2290
Knowledge	9.91 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.97 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		180

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	07/02/08
10	10	10	10	06/26/08
10	10	10	10	06/19/08
10	10	10	10	06/08/08
10	10	10	10	05/28/08

User Comments

Hi Scott, Thanks for the information. It was really helpful. I started working more with the longer lens & it's satisfying. Again, thanks!
(Ms. Sherra on 07/02/08)

Scott, Thank you for your help, and for your time in being a part of this site..This is the first time I've used it and will most certainly return.
(Donna on 06/26/08)

Wrote perhaps the most detailed response someone could give, very helpful
(Newbie on 06/19/08)

Excellent.
(Bill on 06/08/08)

Thank you very much for your time. You really helped me a lot. It was great to have input from someone who was knowledgeable AND objective. Have a gre
(Lynne on 05/28/08)

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Recent Answers from Scott Valentine

2008-06-26 Aperture: Hi, and thanks for your question! The term you are looking for to describe the blurred background is called "depth of field". It has to do with the physics of lenses and apertures, rather than the actual...

2008-06-26 digital photo frame compatiblilty: Hi Donna, Well, you've stumped me. I checked out issues related to all three products, and can't find anything to give me any clues. Here are some additional things you can try: Resize your images...

2008-06-09 Most Accurate/Realistic Images: I've been thinking how best to answer this question, since it hints at a major misconception that many people hold; that the camera remembers. Any current digital camera should have automatic white...

2008-06-07 Downloading: Hi Bill, You certainly can use Photoshop (specifically, Bridge) to handle your images. In fact, Adobe is building its current suite of applications around exactly that idea. If you are using Bridge...

2008-04-16 Tips for steadying shots: Thanks for your question, Beth. Congrats on your new camera! There are several solutions in all kinds of price ranges. The two main categories are clamps and bags. There are some suction cup models, but...