Thursday, July 18, 2019
3361. Photoshop - Select and Mask - Eraser
Video teaches ERASER as an alternative to using Select and Mask. Better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C9p23iffNA
3360. A 6-year-old male entire Chow Chow has ruptured his left cranial cruciate ligament. X-rays
July 11, 2019
The Chow Chow climbed up and downstairs to sleep on the 2nd floor.
On July 10, 2019, he slipped and fell down the steps.
He had a big painful swollen stifle (knee). He was not able to bear his weight.
Surgery is advised.
X rays are as follows:
The Chow Chow climbed up and downstairs to sleep on the 2nd floor.
On July 10, 2019, he slipped and fell down the steps.
He had a big painful swollen stifle (knee). He was not able to bear his weight.
Surgery is advised.
X rays are as follows:
3358. Euthanasia of pets
July 18, 2019
Euthanasia of companion animals is a very emotive situation for the veterinarian.
There are owners who have to abandon or give up their pets owing to changes in financial situation, statutory regulations about dog sizes or moving to a smaller residence. Dogs that are healthy should be re-homed rather than be euthanased. Dogs that are anti-social can be trained to behave if the owner puts in the efforts.
Chronic illnesses, dogs that are not toilet-trained, barking incessantly and biting people are the main reasons for euthanasia.
Some owners want me to advise euthanasia of their sick pet on humane or financial grounds. For me, it will always be the decision of the owner. This is because one of the family members or the owner himself or herself is against euthanasia. Advising euthanasia label me as "incompetent" in social media postings by the pet owner.
When I was a young vet, I used to think in terms of the financial costs to owners, based on my background of a family that had to make ends meet.
An owner brought in a severely slashed and injured cross-bred for treatment. The medical costs would be high. I advised euthanasia. The owner took the dog back and nursed him to health. Recently, the younger sister, in the presence of the owner who invited me for dinner at her house said: "This dog is much alive but would have been killed by you some 16 years ago!"
Over the years, I tell the owner the prognosis, estimate the medical expenses and let the owner know that he or she has to make the final decision for the lethal injection.
Euthanasia of companion animals is a very emotive situation for the veterinarian.
There are owners who have to abandon or give up their pets owing to changes in financial situation, statutory regulations about dog sizes or moving to a smaller residence. Dogs that are healthy should be re-homed rather than be euthanased. Dogs that are anti-social can be trained to behave if the owner puts in the efforts.
Some owners want me to advise euthanasia of their sick pet on humane or financial grounds. For me, it will always be the decision of the owner. This is because one of the family members or the owner himself or herself is against euthanasia. Advising euthanasia label me as "incompetent" in social media postings by the pet owner.
When I was a young vet, I used to think in terms of the financial costs to owners, based on my background of a family that had to make ends meet.
An owner brought in a severely slashed and injured cross-bred for treatment. The medical costs would be high. I advised euthanasia. The owner took the dog back and nursed him to health. Recently, the younger sister, in the presence of the owner who invited me for dinner at her house said: "This dog is much alive but would have been killed by you some 16 years ago!"
Over the years, I tell the owner the prognosis, estimate the medical expenses and let the owner know that he or she has to make the final decision for the lethal injection.
3357. A 14-year-old female spayed pug has no appetite
Jul 18, 2019
The 14-year-old female spayed pug had no veterinary check up for the past 14 years. When the pug stopped eating for over a week from June 26, 2019, the owner brought her to Toa Payoh Vets.
The first blood test on June 26, 2019 showed anaemia. The dog went home after dental and medical treatment, but still did not have the voracious appetites. Today, Jul 17, 2019 is Day 3 of inpatient. The dog still has anaemia but also lecucocytosis and neutrophlia and liver disorder.
The 14-year-old female spayed pug had no veterinary check up for the past 14 years. When the pug stopped eating for over a week from June 26, 2019, the owner brought her to Toa Payoh Vets.
The first blood test on June 26, 2019 showed anaemia. The dog went home after dental and medical treatment, but still did not have the voracious appetites. Today, Jul 17, 2019 is Day 3 of inpatient. The dog still has anaemia but also lecucocytosis and neutrophlia and liver disorder.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
3356. Chow Chow 3 years after entropion surgery. Owner is pleased
BEFORE OPERATION FOR ENTROPION OF BOTH EYES 3 YEARS EARLIER
AFTER OPERATION FOR ENTROPION OF BOTH EYES 3 YEARS LATER
3 years after entropion surgery at Toa Payoh Vets.
The owner is satisfied with the outcome as the Chow Chow does
The owner is satisfied with the outcome as the Chow Chow does
not rub his eyes or have eye tearing (epiphora)
or eyelids tightly closed (blepharospasm).
or eyelids tightly closed (blepharospasm).
VIDEO ON CHOW CHOW ENTROPION CASE
Final Video: Entropion surgery in the Chow Chow
Monday, July 15, 2019
3355. Photography Tips - How to succeed in product photos
Jul
15, 2019
DIgital photography
www.digitalcameraworld.com
Issue
209
Intense competition
Technical challenges to shoot images that are useful to a wide range of clients.
Create unique and desirable images on a viable profit margin.
Considerations for successful and commercially appealing product photography
1. Composition. Vital to frame your shots so that users can adapt the product
itself to fit their current project. Plenty of space for copy or
enough of the frame to composite on extra elements --- highest no. of sales.
Tightly cropped images are context specific - less adaptable for widespread commercial application.
2. Unique challenge is the quality and shape of reflections. Suppress
or enhance the reflective surfaces.
If you are commissioned for a pre-specific
purpose, then maintain context should always be your priority.
3. Matching style to end-use will generate repeat custom since you minimise
work on the customer's part. Should be your priority.
4. Ability to work with multiple backgrounds - mostly black
and white seamless backdrops. Often overlooked. Making shots on both is a good
insurance for meeting a client’s brief, but also style lighting so that
backgrounds can be swapped later.
5. Physical insurance if you shoot in your studio. Who is liable if damage
or loss occur? Business policy covers the type and cost of the items in yr
care during the shot.
6. Think whether the product can use your space, equipment and time. Ensure cost
of execution should not outweigh the potential income generated. Becoming
overly ambitious may not make you successful.
FILE TREATMENT.
Consider how you would like your cients to receive image files.
Provide a layered Photoshop file - standout appeal and can demand a higher
price. Make a flatted JPEG or TIFF file and offer a more expensive PSD.
REMEMBER RESOLUTION
Image files must meet the standards required by your client. However,
more pixels are not always better.
Product photography is about detail. Enough resolution. Not all users want
large files. Offer multiple file versions align with client's practices.
Pro case study
Professional product photography specialist
Mark Colliton
https://www.markcolliton.com/blog
1. Common challenges with meeting a client brief:
Initial enquiries and briefs can be vague in product details and should
list. Request full details plus reference imagery and mood boards for
creative direction is advisable. You can then provide an accurate
estimate, turnaround time and agree payment terms.
Ensure client understands post-production and retouch require both time and
added expenses.
2. How to remain competitive?
Be good and be seen. Get experience, find your niche and work at it. An
attractive and easy-to-use website with good SEO is essential to showcase your
work and encourage prospects to get in touch. Negotiate contracts by
photographic agents in the higher end of industry.
Stay motivated to perform at your best. Take time out to experiment with
different styles and techniques occasionally will do you good.
TOP TIPS
1. A standout website to reflect your ability, showcase
what market you are in for getting jobs
2. Location is important. Proximity to a large city. Enough business
types
3. A stylish studio. Share a studio, rent one. your own.
4. Keep the client in mind. Be easy to work with. It's about the
client, not you. So keep a broader view of where they're coming from.
Have patience on set - keep calm even when lighting is proving tricky.
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