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Beginner's Guide to Digital Photo Art (Theresa Airey)
Now, digital newcomers hoping to turn their ordinary photographs into eye-catching art finally have a book created just for them! This very accessible prequel to Airey's more advanced Digital Photo Art expertly guides beginners through the wonders of digital image-making, and gives them a toolbox of creative possibilities. With plenty of visual examples to illustrate every technique from painting to printmaking, she explains how to transfer digital photos onto a variety of surfaces; craft a collage masterpiece using simple image-manipulation software; and convert color images into moody black-and-white studies or faux watercolor paintings.
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Digital Photography Just The Steps For Dummies: by Frederic H. Jones
Digital Photography Just The Steps For Dummies, by Frederic H. Jones, Presents readers with concise instructions on everything from choosing the right equipment to understanding the basics of shooting, editing, and printing or sharing photos-quickly and easily Addresses activities that are essential to success with the technology and shows readers how to shoot in specific situations like sporting events, edit with high-end tools, and restore photos digitally New, two-column interior layout reflects the no-nonsense approach to delivering material Features a 16-page color spread Covers how to take the best pictures with a digital camera, get them onto a PC, edit them, and share them as print copies or electronically About the Author - Frederic Jones, PhD, (Masters at FST/GTU, Masters/PhD(ABD) at Florida State Univ., PhD at International College), is an experienced multimedia artist, filmmaker, and author. He has written over 30 books including: How to do Everything with Digital Video (McGrawHill) and Desktop Digital Video (PrenticeHall), Sing to the Lord a New Song: Contemporary Songs, Rituals and Liturgy (Judith Jones, co-author, Speak from the Heart Press). He co-authored and produced, with Judith Jones, Beyond Time, a major CD-ROM game published by Virgin Interactive which sold over 400,000 copies worldwide. He has written, animated, and produced several international hit interactive CD-ROM children?s titles. He produced a number of videos for a wide variety of clients including: Herman Miller Corporation, Westinghouse, Lightolier, and so on.
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Epson Complete Guide To Digital Printing, Updated Edition
Epson Complete Guide To Digital Printing - Updated Edition, by Rob SheppardWith the development of the Epson STYLUS, digital photographers can finally get quality prints at home. This guide tells how to use the technology to its greatest potential. Epson is the company at the cutting edge of digital photo quality printing, and their STYLUS Photo Inkjet models make it possible for everyone to print sparkling photographs right at home. With the help of Rob Sheppard, editor of Outdoor Photographer and PCPhoto magazines, and this fully updated manual, amateurs can enter Epson's brave new world with all the latest information on printers and papers. Two-page spreads with write-ups and pictures from acclaimed expert photographers George Lepp, John Shaw, Greg Gorman, Jack Reznicki, Joyce Tenneson, and others explain how Epson printers and digital photography have enhanced their art and expanded their business. There's advice on choosing a printer, selecting standard and specialty papers, using image processing programs to refine photos, adding finishing touches that turn a good print into a great one, and much more. About the Author: Rob Sheppard, the editor of both Outdoor Photographer and PCPhoto magazines, is also the author of multiple titles on Digital Photography.
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inBrief Field Guide for Canon Rebel XTi Digital SLR - New!
Your camera manual covers all the functions on your new digital camera. It's also over one hundred pages long. When you are in the field, you need quick and accurate answers to achieve the best shot. We developed the inBrief line of camera guides so you can get the answers, and more importantly, the shot you want. Each card is divided into eight color-coded panels. If you have a question about metering or bracketing, simply look at the yellow panel. Questions about custom functions are answered on the green panel. The layout and description for the control panel and view finder can be found on the blue panel. And a color-coded index on the front page immediately points you toward the answer you need. The inBrief guide is laminated for long life and protection from the elements. As importantly, the panels are separated by thin strips of clear lamination, allowing the card to be folded easily and stored in your camera bag. Your inBreif guide won't be a replacement for your manual, but it will remind you of what functions are available, and how you can get them to work for you. Every inBrief includes a line drawing of your camera with the controls for shooting, displaying images, and general operation clearly labeled. It also has a panel that shows you, at a glance, the camera functions available for each mode dial setting, as well as a cross reference to flash sync modes. So quit fumbling with the controls and take control of your camera and the images you want to capture. We'll give you the answers inBrief.
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inBrief Field Guide for Nikon D200 Digital SLR - New!
Your camera manual covers all the functions on your new digital camera. It's also over one hundred pages long. When you are in the field, you need quick and accurate answers to achieve the best shot. We developed the inBrief line of camera guides so you can get the answers, and more importantly, the shot you want. Each card is divided into eight color-coded panels. If you have a question about metering or bracketing, simply look at the yellow panel. Questions about custom functions are answered on the green panel. The layout and description for the control panel and view finder can be found on the blue panel. And a color-coded index on the front page immediately points you toward the answer you need. The inBrief guide is laminated for long life and protection from the elements. As importantly, the panels are separated by thin strips of clear lamination, allowing the card to be folded easily and stored in your camera bag. Your inBreif guide won't be a replacement for your manual, but it will remind you of what functions are available, and how you can get them to work for you. Every inBrief includes a line drawing of your camera with the controls for shooting, displaying images, and general operation clearly labeled. It also has a panel that shows you, at a glance, the camera functions available for each mode dial setting, as well as a cross reference to flash sync modes. So quit fumbling with the controls and take control of your camera and the images you want to capture. We'll give you the answers inBrief.
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inBrief Field Guide for Nikon D40 Digital SLR - New!
Your camera manual covers all the functions on your new digital camera. It's also over one hundred pages long. When you are in the field, you need quick and accurate answers to achieve the best shot. We developed the inBrief line of camera guides so you can get the answers, and more importantly, the shot you want. Each card is divided into eight color-coded panels. If you have a question about metering or bracketing, simply look at the yellow panel. Questions about custom functions are answered on the green panel. The layout and description for the control panel and view finder can be found on the blue panel. And a color-coded index on the front page immediately points you toward the answer you need. The inBrief guide is laminated for long life and protection from the elements. As importantly, the panels are separated by thin strips of clear lamination, allowing the card to be folded easily and stored in your camera bag. Your inBreif guide won't be a replacement for your manual, but it will remind you of what functions are available, and how you can get them to work for you. Every inBrief includes a line drawing of your camera with the controls for shooting, displaying images, and general operation clearly labeled. It also has a panel that shows you, at a glance, the camera functions available for each mode dial setting, as well as a cross reference to flash sync modes. So quit fumbling with the controls and take control of your camera and the images you want to capture. We'll give you the answers inBrief.
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inBrief Field Guide for Nikon D80 Digital SLR - New!
Your camera manual covers all the functions on your new digital camera. It's also over one hundred pages long. When you are in the field, you need quick and accurate answers to achieve the best shot. We developed the inBrief line of camera guides so you can get the answers, and more importantly, the shot you want. Each card is divided into eight color-coded panels. If you have a question about metering or bracketing, simply look at the yellow panel. Questions about custom functions are answered on the green panel. The layout and description for the control panel and view finder can be found on the blue panel. And a color-coded index on the front page immediately points you toward the answer you need. The inBrief guide is laminated for long life and protection from the elements. As importantly, the panels are separated by thin strips of clear lamination, allowing the card to be folded easily and stored in your camera bag. Your inBreif guide won't be a replacement for your manual, but it will remind you of what functions are available, and how you can get them to work for you. Every inBrief includes a line drawing of your camera with the controls for shooting, displaying images, and general operation clearly labeled. It also has a panel that shows you, at a glance, the camera functions available for each mode dial setting, as well as a cross reference to flash sync modes. So quit fumbling with the controls and take control of your camera and the images you want to capture. We'll give you the answers inBrief.
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Langford's Starting Photography: The guide to great images with digital or film, 5th Edition (Philip Andrews & Michael Langford)
Comprehensive and friendly guide to get you started fast whether using film or digital cameras Lavishly illustrated with inspirational color images throughout to illustrate what can be achieved Practical suggestions for experimental projects help improve your technique You can photograph creatively - from scratch. Don?t waste valuable time and money in trial-and-error. Find out now how to create unforgettable pictures with this best-selling, ultimate introduction to photography. Langford?s Starting Photography, now in its 5th edition and fully updated with cutting-edge digital methods, is packed with new sections, including portrait photography, shooting sports and action, capturing fireworks, and creating stunning still life images. Inspirational color images throughout show what you can achieve, with practical suggestions for experimental projects to improve your technique. Inside you will learn: When to use film or digital; and how different cameras operate Discover the best tactics for outstanding photos using your camera's controls, such as shutter speed, focus, zoom, and flash Learn key methods for different subjects, including people, places, animals, landscapes, close-ups Develop the best scanner and printing techniques immediately Polish your style with the brand-new Lighting section on flash, studio and available light And much more! "Starting Photography is a hands-on book for photographers just starting their love affair with photography." Michael Langford, photographer, Course Director, RCA, and writer, 1933 - 2000 Praise for the previous edition: "Diagrams and photographs demystify information, helping the book strike a balance between technical details and shooting advice, and helpfully it doesn't talk down to the reader...The scope of information and the reasonable price ensures this is recommended." - What Digital Camera "There is a lot of technical information that will give you a good grounding in photography, covering both traditional darkroom techniques and digital methods. Projects allow further exploration of themes and are a good way of extending your mastery of the camera." - Amateur Photographer "At last there is an introductory book that I can unreservedly recommend to friends, students and others who are in any way interested in the basics of photography and digital photography." - Sidney Ray, Senior Lecturer in Digital and Photographic Imaging, University of Westminster, photographer and Imaging Consultant. Contents Picture Making Cameras, Sensors and Film Creative use of Camera Controls Tackling Different Photographic Subjects Controlling Light Photographic Workflow Digital Processing and Printing Black and White Film Processing and Printing Experimental and Constructed Images Presenting and Assessing Your Work Troubleshooting Appendices Glossary About the Authors Philip Andrews - Professional photographer, best-selling international author, accomplished teacher and official Adobe Photoshop and El
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Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi /EOS 400D (Michael Guncheon)
This replacement for the ever-popular Rebel XT is destined - like its forerunner - to become one of the top-selling amateur category digital SLR cameras in the coming year. Written by the author of the Magic Lantern Guide: Digital Rebel XT, this information-packed volume covers every feature! Title: Magic Lantern Guides: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi EOS 400D (Michael Guncheon) Series: Magic Lantern Guides ISBN: 1-60059-099-3 Paperback Pages 192 Published: 2007 Publisher: A Lark Photography Book
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Magic Lantern Guides: DVD- Nikon D80
Created by photographers for photographers, this in-depth, high-quality DVD makes it simple to learn to use the Canon Nikon D80 by demonstrating live-action camera handling.
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Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D40 (Simon Stafford)
Nikon's success in the D-SLR market has been outstanding, and the new D40 is sure to be yet another sales sensation. Written by Simon Stafford, this Magic Lantern manual gives owners all the information they need to understand and operate their camera. It explains every feature and function, plus the in-camera processing and file formats, menus and the LCD monitor, operation modes, flash, lenses, working with the computer, and much more. It's a must-have to make the most out of this great piece of equipment. Title: Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D40 (Simon Stafford) Series: Magic Lantern Guides ISBN: 1-60059-181-7 Paperback Pages 288 Published: 2007 Publisher: A Lark Photography Book
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Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D40X (Simon Stafford)
Nikon's smallest digital SLR - a sister camera to the D40 with even more megapixels and a few minor feature changes?combines a 10.2-megapixel CCD with a simple, intuitive operation designed so that everyone can successfully take great, high-resolution pictures. With this Magic Lantern Guide, proud new owners of this wonderfully portable camera will be able to take full advantage of its cutting-edge digital technologies, including the great viewfinder that helps even beginners improve their composition, the large LCD monitor, wide viewing angle, invaluable built-in Help Menu, superb resolution power that assures good printing quality, and Nikon's exclusive 3D Color Matrix Metering II system. Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D40x (Simon Stafford) Series: Magic Lantern Guides Publisher: A Lark Photography Book Published: November 2007 ISBN: 1-60059-258-9 ISBN13: 9781600592584 Pages: 288 pagesFormat: Paperback Inside: b/w illus. throughout Size: 5 X 7 1/2
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Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D80 (Simon Stafford)
The new, mid-priced Nikon D80 replaces the Nikon D70s/D70 - which was the subject of our best-selling Magic Lantern Guide ever! This model features a 10 megapixel sensor, up-sized 2.5-inch LCD monitor, and 4.5 fps capability. Title: Magic Lantern Guides: Nikon D80 (Simon Stafford) Series: Magic Lantern Guides ISBN: 1-60059-112-4 Paperback Pages 336 Published: 2007 Publisher: A Lark Photography Book
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Portrait Photography: Secrets of Posing & Lighting (Mark Cleghorn)
With easy-to-follow instructions and detailed photo sequences showing how to arrange lights and lighting accessories, this carefully structured course teaches all the fundamentals of portraiture, as well as a host of other creative techniques. It sets out everything the amateur needs to know to create a wide range of styles, from choosing the right equipment to composing the background to placing and positioning the subject for maximum effect. The basics of color and black and white, digital capture and film, and studio and location shooting all receive detailed attention, and helpful tips on mood-enhancing lighting will help raise novices' skills to professional levels.
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School Presents: Fast, Fun and Easy Great Digital Pictures (DVD) - New!
Nikon School Presents: Fast, Fun & Easy Great Digital Pictures Featuring Nikon D40 and D40x Digital SLR Cameras Hosted by award-winning National Geographic Traveler photographer, Bob Krist Nikon's smallest digital SLR cameras ever, the D40 & D40x offer extraordinary image quality, split second shutter response, and such simplicity that everyone can capture beautiful memories perfectly. With this new Nikon School DVD, world-renowned photographer Bob Krist will show you how to easily capture breathtaking pictures that will delight you, your family, and friends. See how easy it is to get the pictures you've always wanted. Bob will lead you through a fun day of shooting while explaining the advantages of the various Digital Vari-Program Modes for Portraits Sports and Action Close-Up Pictures of Children Landscapes The DVD provides Fast Start help on Setting Up Your Camera Taking Your First Pictures LCD Monitor Settings Automatic Shooting Modes In-Camera Editing Program length: Approx. 35 minutes Format: 16x9 widescreen DVD
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School Presents: Understanding Digital Photography- Release Your Digital SLR's Potential (DVD) - New!
Nikon School Presents: Understanding Digital Photography - Release Your Digital SLR's Potential Featuring Nikon Digital SLR Cameras Hosted by award-winning National Geographic Traveler photographer, Bob Krist If you're ready to learn even more about Nikon digital SLR photography, Understanding Digital Photography is a great place to start. World-renowned photographer, Bob Krist, will take you beyond the automated features of your Nikon cameras, and share valuable insights about how to see and compose breathtaking photographs. Go on location to learn about: Portraits Sports and Action Close-Ups Creative Landscapes Low-light Photography Photographing Nature Tips for Proper Camera Handling PLUS Setting Up Your Digital SLR to Achieve Optimal Quality Understanding Basic Exposure Fundamentals Creative Lens Suggestions Exploring Nikon's Retouch Menu for In-Camera Editing Tips on How to Print, Share, and Save Your Pictures Join award-winning National Geographic Traveler photographer Bob Krist as he demonstrates in a clear, easy-to-understand style how to go beyond the basics of digital photography. Learn how to bring your best ideas to light! Program length: Approx. 45 minutes Format: 16x9 widescreen DVD
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The Complete Guide to Light & Lighting in Digital Photography, by Michael Freeman
From shooting techniques to imaging tricks, this provides photographers with a solid groundwork for producing top-quality pictures. Michael Freeman, the author of more than 20 books on various aspects of photography, now helps digital photographers see (and understand) the light! Because good lighting is key to a picture's success, it's a topic of interest to anyone who picks up a digital camera?and Freeman's comprehensive manual gives readers an essential toolbox of techniques and creative ideas. Find out how to create and manipulate lighting scenarios for professional-looking photos. Examine the many varieties of natural light, from blazing sunlight to gentle twilight, as well as incandescent and fluorescent lights. Make the most of your camera's flash and lighting equipment, including diffusers, shades, and reflectors. 9-1/4 x 10 in. Page format - All in color 224 pages Paperback ISBN: 1579908853 About the Author:Michael Freeman is a renowned international photographer and writer who specializes in travel, architecture, and Asian art. He is particularly well known for his expertise in special effects. He has been a leading photographer for the Smithsonian magazine for many years, and has also worked for Time-Life Books and Reader's Digest. He has written more than 20 photographic books, including The Complete Guide to Digital Photography (Lark, 2005) and The Pro Digital Photographer's Handbook (Lark, 2005). When he's not traveling the world, he lives in London, England.
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The Kodak Book of Scrapbooking Your Favorite Photos- Easy & Fun Techniques for Beautiful Scrapbook Pages (Kerry Arquette & Andrea Zocchi)
No one knows better than Kodak how precious photographs are: They capture the people we love, the places we've visited, and the memorable moments we've experienced. So the company has gathered today's top scrapbook artists to create more than 100 layouts putting together outstanding pages. Perfect for the beginner, this stunningly designed guide offers an introduction to basic techniques, including cropping, matting, and mounting. There are fun ways to produce one-of-a-kind backgrounds, stamped designs, and embellishments, and creative suggestions for commemorating everything from life milestones to holiday fun. Of course, since this is from the experts at Kodak Books, there's also a special emphasis on taking superior pictures right from the start?and that invaluable information is something no other scrapbooking manual can match.
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