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EOS expert Brian explains how Canon’s Digital Photo Professional can make your action sports images shine
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BRIAN WORLEY CANON PRO
Brian is a freelance photographer and photo tutor, based in Oxfordshire. He has unrivalled EOS camera knowledge as he’s been working for Canon for over 15 years, and can help you master all EOS products. www.p4pictures.com
Action photos that stand out
Simple editing with Digital Photo Professional works magic – even for sport shots
With action sports photography, it can be a challenge to split your attention between the technical aspects of photography, such as shutter speed, and the action itself.
Using a few simple techniques when editing with Digital Photo Professional (DPP) you can make your photos a stand-out success by putting the action in the spotlight. By shooting RAW & JPEG you have an image ready for instant use, and the flexibility to refine it for maximum quality. As with most photography specialities, knowing the sport in question is vital. Rapidly identifying the leading racers is essential, along with watching for unexpected action. Keeping both eyes open while shooting takes practice but helps you see the action through the viewfinder and what’s going on out of the frame.