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Jacques Gaines
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I'm Jacques Gaines, a Quebec City creative human wearing many hats! Welcome to my CZcams channel, where we look at the world through a photographer’s eyes.
Join me and my favorite collaborators as I transform ideas into captivating content through:
Songwriting
Photograhy
Artistic videos
Blog posts that explore the world we share
With behind-the-scenes videos, how-tos, and mini-documentaries, we can unlock the creative process, learn new skills, and develop engaging content!
At 'Jacques Gaines,' We'll learn together, create impactful art, and have loads of fun along the way!
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Join me and my favorite collaborators as I transform ideas into captivating content through:
Songwriting
Photograhy
Artistic videos
Blog posts that explore the world we share
With behind-the-scenes videos, how-tos, and mini-documentaries, we can unlock the creative process, learn new skills, and develop engaging content!
At 'Jacques Gaines,' We'll learn together, create impactful art, and have loads of fun along the way!
So subscribe and smash that notification bell!
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Master Photo Organization With Excire Foto 2024 - Use Attributes, Tags, And Filters!
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🏆Excire Foto 2024, a leader in AI photo organization, is all about efficiency. Its AI features like “Find duplicates,” Text Prompt search and Auto-tagging make it a robust photo organization tool. But it also has powerful "standard" or "basic" photo organization features that empower users to manage their photos with maximum productivity. In this tutorial, we will concentrate on the essentials:...
Mastering Ai Photo Culling: Excire 2024 Tutorial - Organize Folders, Databases, And Collections! 📸
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💻 Some AI photo-culling software interfaces can seem daunting. What do you do when you first open the Excire 2024 interface? You need to be organized when you first open the software, but you bought the software to be more organized 🤦♂️Well, this video is to calm you down and tell you that there are things that can stay the same. 😓 You do not need to reorganize your photo folders; you do not h...
The Best Photo Organizing Software In 2024? - Excire Foto 2024 Review 📂
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Many people struggle with organizing the thousands of photos they have taken. With the advent of AI, we are at the threshold of attacking the problem of photo culling. Artificial intelligence can easily handle keyword assigning, EXIF data interpretation, and advanced search tasks. Excire Foto 2024 is a robust AI photo-culling solution. In this video, we look at the pros and cons of this photo-c...
Why we do not see starts in the Apollo Mission Photos
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Check out the related video of this clip czcams.com/video/qqeDwQ3CDAY/video.html Also check out my blog on this very topic: jacquesgaines.com/2024/05/08/moon-landing-mystery-solved-why-there-are-no-stars/ The lunar surface is a harsh environment bathed in the sun's harsh light with no atmosphere to soften the light coming in This translates to very bright scenes for any camera Everyone can agre...
Uncovering The Truth Behind The Missing Moon Landing Stars
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While many believe that we never went to the moon. I truly know we did. Many conspiracy theorists use different aspects of media shown during the moon landing days to make the point that we were never there. One point that comes up often is the fact that the moon landing photos do not have stars in the lunar sky. But there is a reason there are no stars in the lunar sky. It all can be debunked ...
🚀Photogrammetry in Moon Photos 📸 - What were crosshairs (fiducials) for? #moonhoax #moonlandings
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The video related to this one is here. Click the link to know more: czcams.com/video/w5GVBS_uYyw/video.html Since the fiducial points' locations on the photographic plate were known with great precision, it was possible to get exact bearings of anything in the photographs, especially when several photos were taken at different angles It is part of a super exact science called photogrammetry The...
Unveiling the Truth: Debunking Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories #moonlandings #moonhoax
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Link to the video this is taken from:: czcams.com/video/w5GVBS_uYyw/video.html Moon landing deniers have been around for a while but in the age of fake news and questionable press practices the movement keeps on growing Much of moon landing deniers' so-called proof is in the photographs However as a photographer with a pretty good knowledge of photographic realities I am sure that the photograp...
Who Really Wrote The Martin Luther King "I Have a Dream" speech?
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Well, contrary to popular belief, the actual words to the I Have a Dream speech were a collaboration between Clarence Jones, Stanley Levison Martin Luther King obviously, and other people within the King entourage. Now I mention this because the speech was not only a masterstroke for its delivery but also in the way it was written The world wins a revolt will continue to shake the foundations o...
Unveiling The Masterminds: The Hidden Authors of MLK's "I Have a Dream" Speech 📢
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On August 28th, 1963 a defining moment in the fight for civil rights unfolded as Martin Luther King Jr delivered his powerful I Have a Dream speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom event. Beyond the speech's historical impact was King's ability to convince through his rhetorical brilliance So who wrote the speech Click this link to see the full video on how the "I Have a Dream" s...
Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream Speech is a timeless masterpiece
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream Speech is a timeless masterpiece that resonates to this day Because of this speech a nation confidently moved forward in its search for freedom Because of this speech Americans gained a better understanding of the realities of the American black Because of this speech Americans understood the expediency of taking action It is because of this speech that I...
Experience Mlk's Iconic 'I Have A Dream' Speech In Full - Audio And Text Included!
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The Martin Luther King I Have a DReam speech was an exceptional speech. I have provided the speech with black text over a white background so that you can sit back and enjoy not only the delivery of this speech but also its exceptional writing. Link to the full video analysis of this speech: czcams.com/video/Fcns7kUZtOQ/video.html Link to the Blog post with research sources in it: jacquesgaines...
Master Event Photography With These 4 Essential Tips For Beginners
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Doing event photography is filled with excitement. But it can be pretty challenging when doing events where you must be quiet. This video offers 4 Event photography tips that can help you catch the magic of a show in the most incognito way possible. Link to the software purchase: bit.ly/jgluminarneoYT ❤️My Luminar 15% discount code is: Jacques15 The amazing Photo organization tool I use called ...
Unleash The Power Of Light: Visico 5 Ttl Flash Review
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In this video we look at the Visico 5 TTL II flash. We first look at the specs and give a more technical review. We then look at my experiences with the flash and I then give my suggestions on who I think should by this flash system. If you want to buy the Visico 5 TTL battery-powered flash and support this channel, click here amzn.to/4bHTJC1 The Visico 5 TTL is a battery flash 00:00 Intro and ...
Understanding The Power Of Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" Speech
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On the 23rd of August, 1963, Martin Luther King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It marked the height of the Civil Rights movement and, in one fell swoop, would change the minds of many doubters and solidify the thoughts of those not sure. It is, without a doubt, one of the greatest speeches of modern civilization. In this video, you will di...
Battle Of The Best: Ranking 5 Portrait Retouchers
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Portrait retouching is something all portrait photographers have to do. No matter how good your initial shots are, you must fine-tune every photo you deliver. Overseas portrait retouchers offer their services all over the internet. But are they good? This video compares 5 portrait edits to see how well they stack up to each other. It finishes with the pros and cons of getting your portrait edit...
XC 15-45 is a gift, I don't think 16mm 2.8 worth it comparing to 15-45, especially 15-45 have zoom, OIS, and much cheaper
Yes. But as mentioned in the video. The 16 is simply a sharper lens with a wider aperture. Two things to consider when doing selfie work 😉
it feels like a wrong choice right at the beginning, fuji combo way buffier, it s can be so much smaller if you choose 16mm 2.8 or 18mm 2.0 or even 27mm 2.8
True but not small enough in my humble opinion
Love Peter Lik’s art very much❤
But 6,7 for a photo?
@@JacquesGaines I know his pictures since more than 35 years ago😊💕🌴🌺❤️
Last shot went mf crazy dawg
Final product: czcams.com/video/oQdl1XKyBNU/video.htmlsi=525hqW28RKqaUbCl
Thanks for the review of Excire Foto 2024. I was curious if you had a chance since the review to compare it with similar capabilities in ON1 Photo RAW which also has AI keyboarding as part of its cataloging.
No I have not. I will check it out
So the conspiracy theorists could get the same or similar photography equipment and go to a remote parts of the earth that resembles the moon like goblin Park Utah, or similar site where there's no light pollution from cities, etc, and see what it looks like. The question that gets brought up alot is, the moon has less gravity than earth, therefore the moon dust, under the landers should have went everywhere and took awhile to settle. I like to believe we went there, and think we did, but people bring up legit questions, that see to be dispelled pretty easily. Its up to you to decide I you believe the people telling the story and what do they have to gain l, or lose by lieing. It was the cold war and space race, at the time.
For your first point. They could go to Goblin Park but we would need to ask them to expose for a brightly lit camper at night and try to see if they capture any stars. As for the dust from the lander? I believe they are referring to the dust when the lander is landing. If that is the case, remember that the rockets are exerting a strong force while landing. I am pretty sure that if there was a camera film the actual landing, you would see dust flying quickly away from the landing site but slowly falling back down to earth. You are correct. Many questions are legit. The motivation to fake the landing is really present. check my video out about it: czcams.com/video/w5GVBS_uYyw/video.html
Great video,thanks for share.
Whoa nelly. that's an old one. Glad you enjoyed.
My question is why Adobe are creating products that will impact the livelihood of photographers.
Could you be specific about *what functionalities might be impacting their livelihoods* ? But to possibly quickly respond to you, I have a feeling that a lot has to do with the fact that they almost have no choice. *Adobe's competitors are starting to attack with a vengeance* . Things like generative expand have been offered by Luminar for a while now. Eager to hear what functions you think will hurt us. 📷
@@JacquesGaines Content generation in the beta PS primarily, although I find their subscription model expensive too and tedious as an ongoing expense. I understand what you’re saying about market pressures and competitors. No company wants to be left behind. CG will only get better and better over time. A lot of companies will naturally use it as a cheap, fast alternative. Yes, they’ll always be a market for real moments with real people, but more and more will compete for that market as other areas dry up. Imho it’s the advertising commercial photographers that will lose out the most. Look at where we are now and think where we will be in five years.
Agreed
Many Thanks for this tutorial Jacques, I have Excire Search AI 2024, LightroomClassic Plugin version, Will you be doing Tutorial for this PlugIn version, because there appear to be similarities between both Excire Apps,
I will be in the coming weeks!
so great review. thank you!
You are welcome
Have you tried 3d party lenses ?
Yes I have. I have done a few Viltrox reviews
Thanks!! Subbed :) I’d be curious to learn about flash photography outside on a foggy day how to set it up highlight the model and capture the mist and or the milky way! Astro x portrait is that even possible? :)
Thanks for the sub! Wow. Spoiler alert. You brought up stuff I know I do not know how to do 🤣
Worked like a charm to remove a studio light that was a little too close in the one shot that I wanted. Impressive.
Pretty cool hun?
An extraordinary macro lens. I recently received mine to be paired with my xt5... let me tell you, it's a game changer. Decided to experiment with macro product shots... the sharpness and clarity are astonishing. The color rendering and the way it translates various lighting scenarios is just next level I own the 50-140, the 16mm, the 100-400, and the 16-80; all fantastic lenses, but this 80mm macro is quickly and quietly cementing it's way to becoming number one in my fujifilm lens lineup. Kudos Fujifilm!❤
Totally agree
Enjoyed your video. With interests in photography and the Moon landings I found the information illuminating.
Glad you enjoyed it
Both illuminating and luminous, THANKS ! ! !
And of course, it's daytime on the moon. Back here on Earth we see very few stars during the day smh. Love your video.
Thank you. Glad you liked
Love ya for doing this! Just wait for the crazies though! "The earth is flat", we never went anywhere past the edge of the flat earth!" "How come NASA has a larger movie studio than Hollywood?" "Why are there no stars on the moon" "The pictures are fake because the cross hatches are not in proper perspective " I do hear this from people I know.....😂😂😂😂
For the crosshairs, I answered that a while back. They are called Fiducials. But you are right. My sleeves are up 😅. I try my best to sympathise with their cause 😍 Here is the link: czcams.com/video/w5GVBS_uYyw/video.html
4:26 - Persuasive skills - A lot of repetition of the word dream throughout the speech - Symbolic language paints an image that resonates with the audience 6:05 - Example of symbolic language - Inclusive language, making the audience feel as though the dream is shared between all - Good balance between realism and optimism - Many widely understood allusions (e.g bible, constitution, American ideals etc...) - Strategic and skilful use of pauses to let his message sink in - Memorable phrases (anaphora) - e.g "Let freedom ring" " "100 years later) and more - It was good call to action (go back to Mississippi and demand your rights)
Glad you enjoyed!
@@JacquesGaines Thanks you helped a lot in my history essay
Hitting the griddy
Fo sho!
Thank you for this video
Glad you like. It was my pleasure
I'm sorry this looks cheep.
Point well taken. It was a great light for the time I used it. I still have it downstairs in my CZcams sudio as a hairlight.. But at about three years in, the buttons started playing tricks on me (especially the light intensity scroll wheel). The are a million new alternatives in 2024. I'm still not sure why CZcams feeds this to everyone. That being said, you could problably get one these for a song on marketplace. So if they sell for around 25$ or 35$, its still a great buy. Hope that hepls.
Where can I get the utility software that you said you can control the buttons?
In the app stores but Hohem might be independant. Check out their website support page
are both made of metal? ive heard the build quality of the 80mm is inferior to the 90mm
Pretty well the same
Excellent tips Jacques. I have only shot a few concerts, I was surprised how physically demanding it is. It’s exhausting.
That is why I do not do it anymore
@@JacquesGaines We are not as young as we once were my friend. :) Hey, I hope you are well. Cheers from Ottawa.
hey! i have an X-T30ii - does this setting not work in full manual mode? using the built in flash, i’m still just guessing in the dark in low light scenarios even with this setting enabled in the video.
I believe so
i would like to shoot with two bodies, having 2 primes on each. i already own an xt3. would you guys recommend me getting another xt3 or and xt2 at half the price?
🙂I always recommend you get a double of the camera that you already own. Knowing a body (advantages and faults) already is valuable. I strongly recommend that you double your X-T3. Primarily because they are at great prices used and the X-T3 is just a fantastic camera. My two cents. Sorry for the late response.
@@JacquesGaines thanks a lot for your response!
Good refresher course. Reminds me when I did something similar when younger. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice video. Do you usually matrix metering? Thanks
You are welcome. I'm a spot metering with joystick dude
@@JacquesGaines Thanks. I assume that you spot meter on the bride’s or groom’s face.
Yes but all depends on my composition
@@JacquesGaines Thanks
Made my day got the XT 30 II and my only pain when using it was the Q button especial as I rotate between portrait and landscape thanks very very much 🎉
Glad to have helped
Portrait ,fashion , yes
Fo sho. But you better have a lot of room
Nice video. Just know that most Airbnbs don't allow photography and you can get sued. So make sire you have permission first.
Ok thanks!
nic eone man awsome sound much so good now ill do this once i have my feiyu
Did you get the Feiyu yet?
Can I use GoPro Hero 9 with DJI Ronin SC Gimbal?
Yes. It comes with an adapter for action cameras
@@JacquesGaines Thank you
Maunonto Bokeh langsun
Hmm. Not quite sure what this means
As a complete beginner to manual photography, i just bought an xt20, and this is the function that i don't understand! Isn't it better to have it turned on all the time so you can see how your settings are and exactly what picture you'll be taking? I don't know why you would turn it off. Wouldn't turning it off just make it look like your picture would be good, then it turns out bad. I know you explained turning it off, but i don't get it, im an idiot, and clueless to what's going on!
First of all you are not an idiot. Stop that! You need a preview of what you are about to shoot. But because your flash shoots a temporary burst of light to take the picture, that is impossible. Why? Your shot preview panics because it sees an overly dark image even though the flash will illuminate your shot to near perfect exposure. This setting is to simply show you what you are shooting while you shoot with flash. This is only a problem when you use a mirrorless camera by the way.
@@JacquesGaines Thanks for explaining. Im completely new to manual photography, so all these different functions on tutorials are alot to take in! Im considering a photography class, so i can actually learn properly.
Thanks for the information helpful
Glad to be of service 😁
❤
How do you add phone on the side of the stick?
It comes with a phone adapter clamp
Great video! Thank you
Thank you too!
do you think this adapter can work with a very small mic like Boya BY-P4? the description says the adapter has an output voltage of 2 volts and small mics like lapel mics don't need much power. did feiyu intentionallly create this adapter to work exclusively on powered mics? that's depressing.
Unfortunately I believe so. I think that the problem with having higher input gain is that you need an internal preamp. I prefer having a powered mic take care of that because given the size of this thing. Even if it had a preamp, the noise level would be through the roof.
Saya sangat suka❤
Thank you
Nice review👍🏼 I cannot remember though that is said “portrait lens” on the box. It is a great lens for creatives how want to use that focal length (and aperture) to make any subject magical. Landscape, street, portret, … ☺️
Totally agree. It's just that that focal length tends toward portrait photos.
Yes, when you're a portrait photographer this is a no brainer. For other stuff this is a creativity machine 😃😅👍🏼
It also works for the X-30II!!!!! It was annoying hitting that button all the time, so, thanks for point that out 4 yrs ago and Fujifilm had nothing I saw in their Manual suggesting that this was even possible. Might want to restore it in the future, but, as I just purchased this camera, until I get more comfortable it will remain off.
Glad it helped! 😀I love that Q button but yes indeed, it sometimes is a pain.
Jacques this was a great review! I love the points you pointed out, really practical and straight to the point. Keep it up!
Thank you. I am glad you liked it
You need Bart Sibrel czcams.com/video/xciCJfbTvE4/video.htmlsi=R97JVW1SllNei6bf
I'll just had that, even thou the 15-45 is a plastic electric zoom kit lens, the image quality is impressive. I've ben baffled by its quality so many times I lost the idea of selling this little gem
Cool. Glad you like
Would this be the same for the Fuji XT5?
I believe so
Thank you for your thoughts on this so far - as a photographer myself I find this an interesting topic. There was however an example of a series of prints taken from the same roll of film. Crosshairs were present on all but one. How could we explain that using your suggestion? (leaving aside one silly explanation that they swapped the camera backs at one point and then swapped them back).
Hmm. Is that roll up on the NASA site or is it heresay?
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Moon.
😂