Comments on: Sunrise, Sunset, and Angle of Sun; There is an App for That!

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:05:50 +0000

It’s NOT free, shows up at $4.99 when I search it, IF it’s the Rivolu Pte. Ltd version

By: admin

admin — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:14:18 +0000

Well, It appears to have disappeared and I am not sure where they went. If I was to take a wild guess, it has been removed as FREE to only relaunch later for some money. But that’s just a guess on my part.

By: jerry

jerry — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:34:59 +0000

i can’t find the app at the itunes store. was it taken off?

By: Ralph Clevenger

Ralph Clevenger — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:29:44 +0000

Just showing something like this to the client makes you look more “professional”. You’re using professional tools to solve problems for the client, you’re able to answer clients questions about when a shoot will occur and which lighting will be the best for the subject (a building in my latest case). My IPAD cost me money, i use it exclusively for work (my wife’s getting a second one for personal stuff), so I charge more for my services because I’m more efficient. I just add a little more to my job rate. What I charge this year is a bit more than what I charged last year. If a client questions the higher rate I just explain that I’ve added some tools that let me do a better job for them. Of course, you still need to deliver great images.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:06:52 +0000

Ed- I have Ephemeris on my list to check out and blog about and I may get in touch when I do.

By: admin

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:05:52 +0000

Thanks Ralph! And thanks for showing me Light Trac. If you charge more how do you go about determining that?

By: Ralph Clevenger

Ralph Clevenger — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:01:45 +0000

I’ve used this app on a commercial shoot already. Client was impressed when I pulled out my IPAD and checked the best time for lighting. I charge more when I use tools like this.

By: Ed Heaton

Ed Heaton — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:12:09 +0000

Hi Charlie and thanks for sharing this great app! I like this one better than the Photographers Ephemeris…

By: admin

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:58:49 +0000

Good point Doug. I think for those in the field, they will want the 3G version and hope for a signal in the field. Thanks!

By: Doug Otto

Doug Otto — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:40:21 +0000

This is really cool Charlie. I’ve been using Focalware, on my phone for quite awhile. LIghtrac requires a data connection to work which isn’t always available but it’ll still be in my bag.

Cheers