Download or read book Camera Craft Learning the Technical Art of Digital Photography written by Andy Batt and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2014-09-19 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advice and insights from professionals working in a variety of fields, from photojournalism and portraiture to fine-art, landscape and commercial photography Technical explanations about how photographic tools work—so you can connect knowledge to your practice and work more instinctively and creatively Key steps for improving digital workflow Innovative exercises at the end of each chapter as well as on our companion website that encourage you to experiment with and understand the photographic process—from learning how far you can push your camera’s sensor to exploring the effects of neutral vs. creative color Interviews with technical and creative experts about developing skills and making images that matter

Download or read book Digital Photography Complete Course written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab your camera and learn everything you need to know to improve your photography in just 20 weeks. Introducing Digital Photography Compete Course - the perfect beginner’s learning program for any aspiring photographer, this photography book aims to teach you everything you need to know about photography in just 20 weeks, through easy-to-understand tutorials. It’s time to start using your camera to its full potential, and this photography book for beginners can help you do just that. Combining tutorials, step-by-step photo shoots, practical assignments, and fun Q&As, this brilliant book on photography can help you untangle photographic jargon such as aperture, exposure, shutter speed, and depth-of-field; teach you top tips and tricks surrounding the range of modes on bridge and system cameras, and help you to master composition for that perfect photo! Become a photography expert in no time, as you explore: - Review, practice and experiment sections to put photography knowledge to the test - Technical concepts are broken down and explained in simple, accessible language - Easy-to-read diagrams and illustrations to highlight key theories - The latest technological and creative developments in digital photography and image manipulation DK’s Digital Photography Complete Course is a must-have book for photography lovers of all ages, whether you’re a photography or art student seeking to learn more about the subject, or a photography beginner looking to improve your own digital photography techniques. Doubling up as the perfect photography gift book for beginners, Digital Photography Compete Course will help you use your camera to its full potential so that you don’t just take good pictures – you take great ones!

Download or read book Understanding Your Digital Camera written by Tim Savage and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been written for photographers who want to switch their camera off automatic mode and take control of its image-making potential. With visual examples throughout, it explains how to use the camera's settings and functions to take better and more creative photographs. By introducing new techniques based on concepts already taught, it explains the key principles of camera craft and thereby helps the photographer determine the outcome of the image they take. Many topics are covered including: a guide to photographic equipment; exposure and how to control the shutter, aperture and ISO settings; flash control, metering patterns, focus modes and drive options; colour settings, including white balance, picture styles and colour spaces and digital photographs are explained in terms of histogram, resolution, image size and quality settings. Fully illustrated with 378 colour photographs.

Download or read book Perfect Digital Photography written by Jay Dickman and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-11-04 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by photography experts--including a Pulitzer-Prize winning National Geographic photographer--this full-color book is a must-have for amateur photographers serious about improving both the quality of their photographs and their proficiency in the digital darkroom. The book is the perfect combination of a technical treatise on digital imaging and an artistic exploration of light, composition, and form, allowing you to glean the essential techniques needed for digital photography without losing sight of the artistic and aesthetic aspects of the craft. Using an easy-to-follow approach, the authors explain the image conceptualization process through shooting, editing, and image correction to finished print. In addition, top photographers from a variety of disciplines offer real-world advice on how they use digital photography to create compelling images for high-profile magazine articles, advertising campaigns, and fine art prints.

Download or read book The Digital Photography Book written by Scott Kelby and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2013 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Furnishes an overview of digital photography, covering such topics as cameras, exposure, lighting, shutter speed, depth of field, and resolution--and tips on how to avoid hours of photo-editing by taking great photographs the first time.

Download or read book Digital Photography Complete Course written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab your camera and learn everything you need to know to improve your photography in just 20 weeks. Introducing Digital Photography Compete Course - the perfect beginner’s learning program for any aspiring photographer, this photography book aims to teach you everything you need to know about photography in just 20 weeks, through easy-to-understand tutorials. It’s time to start using your camera to its full potential, and this photography book for beginners can help you do just that. Combining tutorials, step-by-step photo shoots, practical assignments, and fun Q&As, this brilliant book on photography can help you untangle photographic jargon such as aperture, exposure, shutter speed, and depth-of-field; teach you top tips and tricks surrounding the range of modes on bridge and system cameras, and help you to master composition for that perfect photo! Become a photography expert in no time, as you explore: - Review, practice and experiment sections to put photography knowledge to the test - Technical concepts are broken down and explained in simple, accessible language - Easy-to-read diagrams and illustrations to highlight key theories - The latest technological and creative developments in digital photography and image manipulation DK’s Digital Photography Complete Course is a must-have book for photography lovers of all ages, whether you’re a photography or art student seeking to learn more about the subject, or a photography beginner looking to improve your own digital photography techniques. Doubling up as the perfect photography gift book for beginners, Digital Photography Compete Course will help you use your camera to its full potential so that you don’t just take good pictures – you take great ones!

Download or read book The Elements of Photography written by Angela Faris Belt and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2014-06-20 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photography is a complex craft. Some excel at the technical side of image-making, focusing perfectly on the subject, releasing the shutter at just the right moment and making exposures with the precise amount of light. Others are artists and storytellers, capturing a fleeting moment in time which inspires a viewer to gaze upon an image and ponder its meaning. The best photographers are masters of both. In this highly visual, informative new book, Angela Faris Belt discusses the four crucial elements of photography that are essential for successful technical and conceptual image-making: .the photographic frame and its borders .quality of focus as determined by the aperture or lens .shutter speeds and their effects in relation to time and motion .the physical media used to create the aggregate image Step-by-step guidance including informative screen shots, traditional darkroom and Photoshop techniques, suggested exercises, and before and after images help both film and digital photographers improve their skills, learn new techniques, and better understand their craft. More than 300 stunning, full color images and portfolios featuring the work of over 40 prestigious artists provide visual inspiration as well as a gorgeous collection of artwork for photography enthusiasts.

Download or read book Digital Photography An Introduction Fourth Edition written by Tom Ang and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-12-17 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Once an image is in digital form, what you can do with it is practically endless." Tom Ang Updated to include all of the latest cameras and equipment, Digital Photography: An Introduction (Fourth Edition) is the latest edition of Tom Ang's best-selling how-to for anyone interested in the art of digital photography. Make sure you're picture perfect with this concise and easy-to-use guide to digital photography from expert photographer and bestselling author Tom Ang. Understand what to look for when buying cameras, software, or accessories. Follow the essentials of good picture-taking and get expert tips on how to make the most of your digital images from covering the basics to image manipulation and special effects. Plus, "quick fix" pages on how to solve common problems mean your camera can learn to lie. Get clicking and get outstanding results every time.

Download or read book Digital Photography written by Rob Sheppard and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-09-04 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You already know digital photography basics. Now you'd like to go beyond with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you. Inside, you'll find clear, illustrated instructions for 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach timesaving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you a more productive digital photographer. Minimal text and maximum illustrations Task-oriented, step-by-step approach Navigational aids connect instructions to illustrations Self-contained, two-page lessons Uniform layout makes it easy to read less, learn more How easy is it? Look for these symbols marking the difficulty of each task. Demonstrates a new spin on a common task Introduces a new skill or a new task Combines multiple skills requiring in-depth knowledge Requires extensive skill and may involve other technologies

Download or read book Teaching Digital Photography written by Keith Kyker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a full-year curriculum for educators wishing to teach a digital photography/multimedia class that will endow students with the technical skills for producing complex digital imaging projects. Digital imaging devices are everywhere, and most households have several—digital cameras, smartphones with cameras, and GoPro action cameras. With the right techniques and software, today's high-tech equipment can be used to create outstanding photographs or stunning digital imaging projects. This book allows any educator to teach digital photography/video and multimedia, regardless of previous experience with digital imaging, supplying tested and proven lesson plans, hands-on project ideas, and grading rubrics for a full-year course. Ideal for middle school, high school, and community college teachers as well as public youth services librarians, particularly those embracing the makerspace movement, Teaching Digital Photography: The Ultimate Guide to 'Tween and Teen Learning provides a detailed educational plan advising how to purchase equipment, set up a classroom or library area to be used for instruction, and instruct the students in the skills needed to become excellent digital photographers. The first half of the book focuses on establishing the class: the general philosophy, the classroom, and the equipment. Three chapters are dedicated to exploring the best ways to teach students the skills of photography, digital image improvement, and digital layout. The final sections of the book provide more than 20 digital layout projects and cover digital video production.

Download or read book The Art of Digital Photography written by John Hedgecoe and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-10-02 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need inspiration? Get the best out of your equipment and explore your creative side with The Art of Digital Photography. Still life or action, portrait or abstract - whatever your subject, discover how to take amazing digital images with expert photographer and inspiring teacher, John Hedgecoe. Learn the fundamentals of composing an image - from lighting, camera angle, drama, color, time of day, style to subject matter. Get the most out of your camera, so whatever moment you are capturing: from stunning landscapes, action-packed sport, beautiful weddings to playful children you'll be picture perfect again and again. We'll show you what others only tell. Enjoy 500 breathtaking photos and learn how to take great pictures every time with The Art of Digital Photography.

Download or read book Digital Photography Masterclass written by Tom Ang and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring tutorials, image analyses, assignments, and step-by-step image manipulation exercises, Digital Photography Masterclass explains how to see the world with a photographer's eyes. Stunning images and stylish design make this book a great tool for anyone looking to learn about the technical and creative aspects of photography and post-production.

Download or read book Digital Portrait Photography Art Business and Style written by Steve Sint and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most amateurs dream of taking professional-quality portraits; Steve Sint can show them how. After shooting over a million portraits, he has a wealth of knowledge to share, on everything from the basics of good composition to the fine details of advanced lighting techniques. Sint simply delivers a complete course in digital portrait photography: he discusses set-ups and backdrops; the most flattering ways to pose both individuals and groups; tips on making the sessions fun and comfortable for everyone; and insider info on using electronic flash, both indoors and out. For those hoping to go pro, an entire chapter offers all the nuts and bolts information needed to turn your passion into a career!

Download or read book Digital Photographer s Handbook written by Tom Ang and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-06-18 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated for this fifth edition, Tom Ang's Digital Photographer's Handbook offers expert advice to all photographers, whether they be novices or seasoned professionals. Regularly revised to keep up with current trends and developments, it has, unlike the majority of other photography books, remained up-to-date and on top of the fast-changing world of digital photography. This is the guide that has it all. Tom Ang teaches you how to capture the best possible shots, then guides you through techniques to enhance or transform your pictures. A Projects section encourages you to practice your skills, and there is advice on printing and showing your work. A Buyer's Guide gives up-to-the-minute information on cameras and accessories to help you choose the right equipment for your needs.

Download or read book Tony Northrup s DSLR Book How to Create Stunning Digital Photography written by Tony Northrup and published by Tony Northrup. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The top-rated and top-selling photography ebook since 2012 and the first ever Gold Honoree of the Benjamin Franklin Digital Award, gives you five innovations no other book offers: Free video training. 9+ HOURS of video training integrated into the book’s content (requires Internet access). Travel around the world with Tony and Chelsea as they teach you hands-on. Appendix A lists the videos so you can use the book like an inexpensive video course.Classroom-style teacher and peer help. After buying the book, you get access to the private forums on this site, as well as the private Stunning Digital Photography Readers group on Facebook where you can ask the questions and post pictures for feedback from Tony, Chelsea, and other readers. It’s like being able to raise your hand in class and ask a question! Instructions are in the introduction.Lifetime updates. This book is regularly updated with new content (including additional videos) that existing owners receive for free. Updates are added based on reader feedback and questions, as well as changing photography trends and new camera equipment. This is the last photography book you’ll ever need.Hands-on practices. Complete the practices at the end of every chapter to get the real world experience you need.500+ high resolution, original pictures. Detailed example pictures taken by the author in fifteen countries demonstrate both good and bad technique. Many pictures include links to the full-size image so you can zoom in to see every pixel. Most photography books use stock photography, which means the author didn’t even take them. If an author can’t take his own pictures, how can he teach you? In this book, Tony Northrup (award-winning author of more than 30 how-to books and a professional portrait, wildlife, and landscape photographer) teaches the art and science of creating stunning pictures. First, beginner photographers will master: CompositionExposureShutter speedApertureDepth-of-field (blurring the background)ISONatural lightFlashTroubleshooting blurry, dark, and bad picturesPet photographyWildlife photography (mammals, birds, insects, fish, and more)Sunrises and sunsetsLandscapesCityscapesFlowersForests, waterfalls, and riversNight photographyFireworksRaw filesHDRMacro/close-up photography Advanced photographers can skip forward to learn the pro’s secrets for: Posing men and women. including corrective posing (checklists provided)Portraits (candid, casual, formal, and underwater)Remotely triggering flashesUsing bounce flash and flash modifiersUsing studio lighting on any budgetBuilding a temporary or permanent studio at homeShooting your first weddingHigh speed photographyLocation scouting/finding the best spots and timesPlanning shoots around the sun and moonStar trails (via long exposure and image stacking)Light paintingEliminating noiseFocus stacking for infinite depth-of-fieldUnderwater photographyGetting close to wildlifeUsing electronic shutter triggersPhotographing moving carsPhotographing architecture and real estate

Download or read book Simply Digital Photography written by Rob Sheppard and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are serious about digital photography, then this clear, concise guide is the ideal companion for fast and efficient learning. Simply Digital Photography offers techniques that can be used to make better digital photos, prints, and photo-based projects. Full-colour screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions show readers how to use their equipment, compose the best shot, and even make edits to photos to create stunning images and produce better photos. The simple, yet elegant design features a multitude of images as well as tips & tricks to make this a perfect reference for all ages - just follow the instructions with your camera and set your own speed. Packed with photos and illustrations, this visual tutorial is excellent value for money. Learn something new today – read it, try it and become your own expert with Simply Digital Photography!

Download or read book Digital Photography For Dummies written by Julie Adair King and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-07 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition gets you in the picture for learning digital photography Whether you have a point-and-shoot or digital SLR camera, this new edition of the full-color bestseller is packed with tips, advice, and insight that you won't find in your camera manual. Digital photography guru Julie Adair King presents you with new and extensively updated information on topics that is written for fledgling photographers in a fun and friendly style. You'll explore tips for finding the gear that best suits your needs, using built-in tools, working with focus and exposure, and shooting like a pro. However, if you've already got an archives full of photos, then this guide shows you how to upload, edit, manage, and share your images. Advice for prolonging battery life, an honest look at the pros and cons of digital SLR, and a helpful glossary are all aimed at making your experience with digital photography picture perfect! Shows you how to set up your camera for basic shooting and use automatic mode, common scene modes, and all the camera's features Explains how to edit your images and fix common problems like dim lighting or red-eye Highlights ways to print photos at home or through a service and then posting online to social sites or send to a cell phone Helps you manage depth of field, exposure, and white balance Digital Photography For Dummies, 7th Edition provides you with rich, full-color examples throughout to help your digital pictures say more than a thousand words!