Recent content by Sassy Rabbit

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    c++ multidimensional optimization library?

    You could try a Genetic algorithm - some of them have the ability to do multi dimenisional minimization - either that or a simplex algorithm (this might be better). But you still need to have an objective function that returns a single value typically....
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    c++ multidimensional optimization library?

    What type of problem are you trying to solve?
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    Editing photos- software advice?

    sRGB i think ....
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    Editing photos- software advice?

    I'm comparing RAW files in Picasa and Ifranview to the same RAW files in GIMP. They look the same in Picasa and Ifranview...
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    Editing photos- software advice?

    Hmmm - OK, I'm not certain it's a white balance problem per say - the whites look white. (I was photographing an aikido demonstration so there were white gi's involved...). However, the other colors in the photo appear to be off - flesh tones etc.
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    Editing photos- software advice?

    WOW - thanks for all the wonderful information. I guess my next question is - why do two programs see the raw images differently? (Well, 3 I've tried ifranview also - it's just slower... and it dosen't seem to be great for corrections...
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    Editing photos- software advice?

    I want to make some minor edits to photos (RAW files) - a little sharpening, color corrections and converting to black and white. Picasa seems to produce decent results, but it dosen't seem to produce high quality jpeg files. Anything I open in GIMP appears to be a little off in color - the reds...
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    Opteka 10xHD2 Macro lenses

    I've actually had some really good results with my current close-ups. I kind of like the distortion around the outer perimeter of the photo - adds a neat fish-eye effect almost. An extension tube is on my list but I shoot on a graduate student budget :(.
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    Opteka 10xHD2 Macro lenses

    Has anyone used the opteka 10xHD2 macro lenses? Opteka Lens Just wondering what you thought. Sassy
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    Stock Photography Websites

    Not really sure, wanted to do a bit more with my photography and stock seems to be the way to start....
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    Stock Photography Websites

    Has anyone ever submitted their work to a stock photography website? I was wondering if anyone could make some recommendations. Thanks, sassy
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    Lightning shots

    Nice reference - I think I am going to try this sometime this summer...
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    Ideas for a photo essay?

    Check out JPG mag - they have a ton of themes for their submissions. You might be able to get some ideas from there.
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    Best treatment for acne...

    Acne is normal at that age. Before going to a dermatologist, try a simple solution first - wash your face after each time you exercise, or are in an oily environment (I used to work in an Italian restaurant and my face would start to break out in the summer on longer shifts.) Also, make sure you...
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    Algorithm Help

    Hah - I decided to take the easy way out and forgo the sphere for a cube. Thanks though!