Welcome to the Coastal Area Users Group (CAUG) Digital Camera Special Interest Group (SIG) pages. This site is meant to be a resource site for the members of the DigiCam SIG, as we call it, but anyone is welcome to browse and take advantage of information posted on these pages.

Here you'll find lessons we've learned and assignments we've carried out to implement those lessons. Feel free to drop us a line if you have any questions.

NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The February 2010 assignment is Sunrises and Sunsets!

As spring approaches, so do those wild frontal systems that bring in so many beautiful cloud formations and colorful sunrises and sunsets. Here's your chance to frame up some good ones.

While you're in post-production, don't forget to download the newest version of one of our favorite must-have tools, FotoSketcher. Version 1.95 is now out and it's got some new tweaks and tricks that will really enhance your photos. Be sure to drop the creator a line and tell him how much you love his product, and how great it is of him to keep it as freeware, especially during these tougher economic times.

And a final thought, as spring approaches, so does wildflower season. While you're out and about getting those great photos, keep your eyes open for early wildflowers. Bluebonnets are already popping up here and there in the Rockport area. The torrential rains and cold snaps we had this winter promise to bring a bumper crop of wildflowers (and peaches!) to our favorite scenic areas, especially in the Hill Country. The wildflower assignment will cover March and April, so start stocking up your shots now!

If you use any special sets or setups for your assignment, please show us what you did and be prepared to talk about how you did it. Be creative and push the envelope as far as you dare, and above all, have fun!

MEETING LOCATION and TIME:

We meet from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on the third Tuesday of every month at the City of Corpus Christi's Central Library in the Retama room, 805 Comanche at Tancahua, on the north side of Blucher Park -- click here for a map and detailed directions.

Come on over and join in! You don't have to be a member to participate, but we're sure you'll want to join CAUG, too, once you see how much fun we have!

Monthly Photo Assignments and Results

In Memory of John Hoffman, Co-Leader, DigiCam SIG (1934-2007)

Special Assignment! Full Eclipse of the Full Moon (Blood Moon), Oct 27, 2004

Special Assignment! Full Eclipse of the Full Moon, May 16, 2003

HOW-TO: Lessons & PowerPoint Presentations

Member Articles

Must-Haves Utility Programs (freeware)

Interesting videos for fun and stress relief!

Bruce Switalla places in 2004 San Antonio SIGGRAPH show!

2005 Third Annual DigiCamSIG Awards!

2004 Second Annual DigiCamSIG Awards!

2003 First Annual DigiCamSIG Awards!

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