app02 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:15:10 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) PhotoActive - Episodes Tagged with “Distortion” https://www.photoactive.co/tags/distortion Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn discuss photography and the Apple ecosystem. We cover using an iPhone or any other camera with Apple hardware and software, and we welcome photographers to discuss their work. en-us episodic A podcast about photography and the Apple ecosystem. Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn discuss photography and the Apple ecosystem. We cover using an iPhone or any other camera with Apple hardware and software, and we welcome photographers to discuss their work. no photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn kirk@mcelhearn.com Episode 117: John Cornicello on Lens Distortion https://www.photoactive.co/117 4c4dddcb-0a5d-4966-8186-f74ecc85d939 Fri, 13 May 2022 00:00:00 -0700 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 117 John Cornicello on Lens Distortion full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn In episode 110, Kirk and Jeff talked about dealing with distortion when you’re editing your photos. Now we’re happy to welcome portrait photographer and educator John Cornicello to discuss distortion when you’re photographing. You know those grids of headshots that demonstrate how wide-angle lenses cause distorted features? They’re wrong, and John explains why. 29:11 no <p>In episode 110, Kirk and Jeff talked about dealing with distortion when you’re editing your photos. Now we’re happy to welcome portrait photographer and educator John Cornicello to discuss distortion when you’re photographing. You know those grids of headshots that demonstrate how wide-angle lenses cause distorted features? They’re wrong, and John explains why.</p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong></p> <ul> <li>John Cornicello: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/johncornicello/" rel="nofollow noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://cornicello.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Jeff Carlson:</strong> <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff's photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff on Instagram</a>, <a href="https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff on Glass</a></li> <li><strong>Kirk McElhearn:</strong> <a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow noopener">website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk's photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk on Instagram</a>, <a href="https://glass.photo/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk on Glass</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p>(<a href="https://photoactive.fireside.fm/117" rel="nofollow noopener">View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co</a>)</p> <ul> <li><p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></strong></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://cornicello.com/portrait-book" rel="nofollow noopener">Anatomy of a Studio Portrait</a>, by John Cornicello</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://photoactive.fireside.fm/110" rel="nofollow noopener">Episode 110: Distortion</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3l82Bb3" rel="nofollow noopener">Photographic Lenses and Shutters, 1940</a>, by Richard W St Clair</p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-iL-D1ia4Q" rel="nofollow noopener">Dolly vs Zoom and perspective in photography</a></p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Our Snapshots:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Jeff: <a href="https://amzn.to/3l4qPTE" rel="nofollow noopener">AeroPress Go</a></li> <li>Kirk: Cranberry Margarita</li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter</strong> at <a href="https://www.photoactive.co/" rel="nofollow noopener">the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site</a> to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered.</p> <p>If you like the show, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener">subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow noopener">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.</p> <p><em>Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.</em></p> <figure><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/paa5c76c56268e78e2.png" alt="A typical grid meant to show distortion, which in fact isn’t accurate. (Source: John Cornicello)"><figcaption>A typical grid meant to show distortion, which in fact isn’t accurate. (Source: John Cornicello)</figcaption></figure> photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, cornicello, distortion In episode 110, Kirk and Jeff talked about dealing with distortion when you’re editing your photos. Now we’re happy to welcome portrait photographer and educator John Cornicello to discuss distortion when you’re photographing. You know those grids of headshots that demonstrate how wide-angle lenses cause distorted features? They’re wrong, and John explains why.

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A typical grid meant to show distortion, which in fact isn’t accurate. (Source: John Cornicello)
A typical grid meant to show distortion, which in fact isn’t accurate. (Source: John Cornicello)
]]> In episode 110, Kirk and Jeff talked about dealing with distortion when you’re editing your photos. Now we’re happy to welcome portrait photographer and educator John Cornicello to discuss distortion when you’re photographing. You know those grids of headshots that demonstrate how wide-angle lenses cause distorted features? They’re wrong, and John explains why.

Guest:

Hosts:

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Our Snapshots:

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A typical grid meant to show distortion, which in fact isn’t accurate. (Source: John Cornicello)
A typical grid meant to show distortion, which in fact isn’t accurate. (Source: John Cornicello)
]]> Episode 110: Dealing with Distortion https://www.photoactive.co/110 1fbf8ada-45b3-4ec6-bd6f-e4758cbcba89 Fri, 04 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0800 Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn 110 Dealing with Distortion full Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn What can you do when shooting with a wide lens introduces unwanted optical distortion in your photos? In this episode, Kirk and Jeff look at ways to correct for distortion, including correcting for horizontal and vertical planes, in apps such as Lightroom, Capture One, and Pixelmator Pro. 30:58 no <p>What can you do when shooting with a wide lens introduces unwanted optical distortion in your photos? In this episode, Kirk and Jeff look at ways to correct for distortion, including correcting for horizontal and vertical planes, in apps such as Lightroom, Capture One, and Pixelmator Pro.</p> <p><strong>Hosts:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://jeffcarlson.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff's website</a>, <a href="https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff's photos</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson" rel="nofollow noopener">Jeff on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk's website</a>, <a href="https://photos.kirkville.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk's photos</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/mcelhearn" rel="nofollow noopener">Kirk on Instagram</a></li> <li>Follow the <a href="http://instagram.com/photoactive_podcast/" rel="nofollow noopener">PhotoActive Instagram account</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <p>(<a href="https://photoactive.fireside.fm/110" rel="nofollow noopener">View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co</a>)</p> <ul> <li><p><strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener">Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!</a></strong></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom.html" rel="nofollow noopener">Adobe Lightroom</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://www.captureone.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Capture One</a></p></li> <li><p><a href="https://pixelmator.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Pixelmator Pro</a></p></li> </ul> <p><strong>Our Snapshots:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Jeff: <a href="https://amzn.to/3HutXSe" rel="nofollow noopener">HeroClip</a></li> <li>Kirk: <a href="http://hotshoemagazine.com" rel="nofollow noopener">Hotshoe Magazine</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter</strong> at <a href="https://www.photoactive.co/" rel="nofollow noopener">the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site</a> to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered.</p> <p>If you like the show, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener">subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts</a> or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/" rel="nofollow noopener">PhotoActive Facebook group</a> to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.</p> <p><em>Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.</em></p> <figure><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa93fa1fde5312b116.png" alt="Church photo corrected in Affinity Photo"><figcaption>Church photo corrected in Affinity Photo</figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa6e88bc66ff0d8f41.png" alt="Church photo in Affinity Photo with no correction"><figcaption>Church photo in Affinity Photo with no correction</figcaption></figure> <figure class="photoactive-video"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GDVuRV5Ig7g" title="YouTube video GDVuRV5Ig7g" width="560" height="315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDVuRV5Ig7g" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch this video on YouTube</a></figcaption></figure> <figure class="photoactive-video"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RbGSqebWcNw" title="YouTube video RbGSqebWcNw" width="560" height="315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbGSqebWcNw" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch this video on YouTube</a></figcaption></figure> <figure class="photoactive-video"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fHBnX21TecI" title="YouTube video fHBnX21TecI" width="560" height="315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHBnX21TecI" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch this video on YouTube</a></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pabe29fdc5fcafcf7d.png" alt="Correcting geometry in Capture One"><figcaption>Correcting geometry in Capture One</figcaption></figure> <figure class="photoactive-video"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hXihlkcexlQ" title="YouTube video hXihlkcexlQ" width="560" height="315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXihlkcexlQ" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch this video on YouTube</a></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/d/d76bf7dc-58d3-4746-b5c1-17ac3c2b6d29/pa581709974d43378c.jpg" alt="Original spider web photo"><figcaption>Original spider web photo</figcaption></figure> <figure class="photoactive-video"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Nwe9ALpnVaI" title="YouTube video Nwe9ALpnVaI" width="560" height="315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwe9ALpnVaI" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch this video on YouTube</a></figcaption></figure> <figure class="photoactive-video"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gu3qBwRrlxo" title="YouTube video gu3qBwRrlxo" width="560" height="315" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu3qBwRrlxo" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch this video on YouTube</a></figcaption></figure> photography, podcast, kirk mcelhearn, jeff carlson, cameras, lenses, apple, iPhone, photo editing, photo organization, distortion, lightroom, pixelmator pro, capture one, geometry What can you do when shooting with a wide lens introduces unwanted optical distortion in your photos? In this episode, Kirk and Jeff look at ways to correct for distortion, including correcting for horizontal and vertical planes, in apps such as Lightroom, Capture One, and Pixelmator Pro.

Hosts:

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Our Snapshots:

Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered.

If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

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Church photo corrected in Affinity Photo
Church photo corrected in Affinity Photo
Church photo in Affinity Photo with no correction
Church photo in Affinity Photo with no correction
Watch this video on YouTube
Watch this video on YouTube
Watch this video on YouTube
Correcting geometry in Capture One
Correcting geometry in Capture One
Watch this video on YouTube
Original spider web photo
Original spider web photo
Watch this video on YouTube
Watch this video on YouTube
]]> What can you do when shooting with a wide lens introduces unwanted optical distortion in your photos? In this episode, Kirk and Jeff look at ways to correct for distortion, including correcting for horizontal and vertical planes, in apps such as Lightroom, Capture One, and Pixelmator Pro.

Hosts:

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Our Snapshots:

Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered.

If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

Church photo corrected in Affinity Photo
Church photo corrected in Affinity Photo
Church photo in Affinity Photo with no correction
Church photo in Affinity Photo with no correction
Watch this video on YouTube
Watch this video on YouTube
Watch this video on YouTube
Correcting geometry in Capture One
Correcting geometry in Capture One
Watch this video on YouTube
Original spider web photo
Original spider web photo
Watch this video on YouTube
Watch this video on YouTube
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