Download or read book Nik Software Captured written by Tony L. Corbell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-30 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all the features and functionality of the complete Nik family of products Styled in such a way as to resemble the way photographers think, Nik Software Captured aims to help you learn to apply all the features and functionality of the Nik software products. With Nik Software Captured, authors and Nik Software, Inc. insiders Tony Corbell and Josh Haftel help you use after-capture software products easier and more creatively. Their sole aim is to ensure that you can apply the techniques discussed in the book while gaining a thorough understanding of the capabilities of programs such as Dfine 2.0, Viveza 2, Color Efex Pro 4.0, Silver Efex Pro 2, Sharpener Pro 3.0, and HDR Efex Pro. Helps you learn all the features and functionality of the Nik family of products Shares tips and techniques on retouching and exposure Offers a solid understanding of the importance of light Explores ways to save time in the digital workflow Answers the demand from readers to compile a variety of techniques conceived to help when using Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, and Apple's Aperture With Nik Software Captured, you'll quickly benefit from the array of helpful techniques featured in this single resource.
Download or read book Nik Software Tools Bundle written by Tony L. Corbell and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-03 with total page 781 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This e-book set includes two winning guides on Nik Software tools Designed to save time in the digital workflow, Nik Software?s entire suite of products (Dfine 2.0, Color Efex Pro 4.0, Sharpener Pro 3.0, Silver Efex Pro 2, VIVEZA 2.0, and their newest software, HDR Efex Pro) was conceived with the single goal of helping photographers use products such as Adobe Photoshop more easily while also offering editing capabilities not found within Photoshop. This two-book set, Nik Software Captured and HDR Efex Pro After the Shoot, shows how best to utilize these highly popular products. Follows the way photographers think, making it easy to apply the techniques discussed in both books Explores topics appropriate to Nik Software including retouching, understanding the importance of light, and exposure, while learning all of the features and functionality of this family of products Appeals to users who want in-depth instruction on using the software as well as recommended digital workflow steps to show when and how to use these powerful tools Digital photographers, whether professionals, students, or hobbyists, will find this e-book duo useful for mastering the complete suite of Nik Software tools and creatively editing their photographs to create stunning images.
Download or read book Monochromatic HDR Photography Shooting and Processing Black White High Dynamic Range Photos written by Harold Davis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Update: The Kindle version of Monochromatic HDR Photography: Shooting and Processing Black & White High Dynamic Range Photos currently available for sale has been corrected and updated to address formatting issues. Monochromatic HDR Photography is the first book intended to show photographers how to work at the intersection of two up-and-coming trends that are at the forefront of the digital revolution: Black & White and High Dynamic Range imaging. The book explains techniques for extending dynamic range, monochromatic conversion methods and best practices where the two technologies intersect. Since successful digital monochromatic image creation generally requires using the color information inherent in RAW exposures, most case studies will be presented in full color. In addition, Monochromatic HDR Photography provides extensive coverage of the creative vision required to successfully create monochromatic HDR images and the workflow necessary to make art prints from this specialized image making technique.
Download or read book Fine Art Digital Nature Photography written by Tony Sweet and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2009-01-08 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest digital photography techniques explained in concise detail. Includes more than 40 before-and-after photographs enhanced with digital techniques. Software screen captures illustrate how to adjust images for optimal results.
Download or read book Mastering Nik Viveza written by Robin Whalley and published by Robin Whalley. This book was released on 2017-12-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New Art of Photographing Nature written by Art Wolfe and published by Amphoto Books. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new spin on the classic guide to composing stunning images of nature and wildlife What is the difference between a good picture and a great one? In this fully revised edition of the classic bestseller The Art of Photographing Nature, master photographer Art Wolfe and former Audubon photo editor Martha Hill team up to explain the art of composing images of enduring beauty. Against a backdrop of more than 250 photographs of nature, wildlife, and landscapes, they share insights and advice about what works and what doesn’t, and how small changes can take an image from ordinary to extraordinary. Throughout, all-new tips from digital imaging expert Tim Grey show readers how to make the most of digital technology, whether by choosing the right color space, understanding sensor size, or removing distracting elements in post-processing. The result is an invaluable collection of expert advice updated for the modern age.
Download or read book Advancing Your Photography written by Marc Silber and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of Create presents “an all-in-one, easily accessible handbook . . . [that] will show you how the pros do it. Study this and take your best shot” (Chase Jarvis, award-winning photographer). In Advancing Your Photography, Marc Silber provides the definitive handbook that will take you through the entire process of becoming an accomplished photographer. From teaching you the basics to exploring the stages of the full “cycle of photography,” Silber makes it easy for you to master the art form and create stunning pictures. From thousands of hours of interviews with professional photography masters, you will learn valuable insights and tips on beginner, amateur, landscape, wedding, lifestyle, sports, animal, portrait, still life, and iPhone photography. Advancing Your Photography features: · Top tips for making outstanding photographs from iconic photographers and many other leading professional photography masters of today · Numerous step-by-step examples · Guidance on training your eye to see composition with emotional impact · Tips on mastering the key points of operating your camera like a pro · Secrets to processing your images to professional standards Photography and the technology associated with it are constantly evolving, but the fundamentals remain the same. Advancing Your Photography will help to bring you the joy and satisfaction of a lifetime of pursuing the art of photography.
Download or read book Capturing Time Motion written by Joseph Meehan and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explore the elements of composition, light, and direction that effectively create the illusion of time and motion in a digital image." The author explains how best to create these illusions and guides you through simple yet effective shooting techniques and post processing strategies.--[back cover].
Download or read book Nikon D40 D40x Digital Field Guide written by David D. Busch and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-09-24 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nikon D40/D40x Digital Field Guide is filled with everything you need to know in order to take amazing photographs using your Nikon D40 or Nikon D40x. This full-color portable guide walks you through the essential controls, features, and functions of your Nikon D40 or D40x digital SLR using step-by-step instructions and full-color images of each menu screen. This robust guide not only shows you how to adjust white balance, autofocus, exposure, and choose lenses, it also teaches you when and why you should adjust each of these key settings. The Nikon D40/D40x Digital Field Guide goes beyond camera settings to offer you a refresher guide to the principles of digital photography, covering the essentials of lighting, composition, and exposure. Filled with amazing examples, this book also presents you with a variety of tips and tricks to capturing portraits, candids, sports, travel, macro photography, and much more.
Download or read book HDR Efex Pro After the Shoot written by Stan Sholik and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-23 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise, on-the-go guide to the new HDR Efex Pro imaging toolkit for photographers Now that you've gone mobile and HDR, you want to be able to download and enhance your favorite photos on the run, without having to return to the mother ship (i.e., your desktop computer). This book shows you just how to do that using the amazing HDR Efex Pro, the image editing toolset from Nik Software. In brilliant color and using plenty of show-stopping examples, this practical guide explains all tools and features. Follow numbered steps and you'll soon be handling things like alignment, ghosting control, highlights, and contrast just like a professional photographer. Shows you how to use the tools and features of HDR Efex Pro, the revolutionary imaging tool from Nik Software that allows you to create the dramatic High Dynamic Range look from a single image and enables both realistic and artistic effects within a single tool Gets photographers quickly up to speed using easy-to-follow, numbered steps Covers advanced alignment and ghosting control; shadow and highlight detailing; color, contrast, and vignette controls; and more Features gorgeous, full-color examples to illustrate techniques Take your photography skills to new levels with the exciting new HDR Efex Pro and this must-have guide.
Download or read book Capturing Mood Ambience Dramatic Effects written by Joseph Meehan and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographers who need help getting in the mood and expanding their creative potential will find the guidance they've been seeking in this beautiful reference book. Using his most breathtaking work as examples, photographer Joseph Meehan demonstrates how to take photos that go beyond mere representation to make a statement, convey a feeling, or capture an emotional atmosphere. This is a must-have how-to for all photographers wishing to imbue their images with personal expression.
Download or read book Digital Wedding Photography written by Glen Johnson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-06-09 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated! Full-color guide to capturing great wedding images and building a successful photography business This full-color book from acclaimed professional wedding photographer Glen Johnson not only teaches you how to take memorable photos, it also shows you how to start a wedding photography business. Packed with great tips and savvy advice, this new edition helps you set up efficient workflows, choose camera equipment, manipulate images, make impressive presentations, and launch smart, photo-based marketing strategies to build your business. Best of all, it's loaded with new, superb photos that illustrate photography techniques. Shows you how to set up and capture beautiful photos, posed or candid, in all kinds of settings, for weddings and other special events Offers practical marketing strategies for building your own photography business, including how to build a fantastic Web site that attracts clients Covers current camera equipment and accessories, post-shoot digital darkroom techniques, digital editing software, and how to print your images successfully Gives you invaluable insights and tips from the author, who is one of the country's top wedding and special events photographers Capture better pictures of some of life's most memorable events—and build a sucessful photography business—with this indispensable guide!
Download or read book Shoot Macro written by Stan Sholik and published by Amherst Media. This book was released on 2014-08-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few areas of photography require the level of unwavering technical expertise required for successful macrophotography. When you’re shooting very big images of very small subjects, even tiny flaws—be it in the lighting, composition, focusing, or any other aspect of the process—can result in unusable images. In this book, Stan Sholik provides a practical approach to overcoming the most common challenges faced when shooting macro. He takes you behind the scenes and explains each step of the process involved in photographing a vast array of subjects with varying colors, shapes, textures, and surfaces. You’ll get inside the creative process, learn what specialized equipment is required for top results, and how simple light tweaks can make or break your images. With these skills, you’ll be ready to take on any macrophotography challenge with confidence!
Download or read book The Art of the Photograph written by Art Wolfe, Inc. and published by Amphoto Books. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to take better pictures in this step-by-step, how-to photography guide filled with tips on lighting, equipment, inspiration, and more. Featuring more than 200 of master photographer Art Wolfe's stunning images, The Art of the Photograph helps amateur photographers of all levels break bad habits and shatter common yet incorrect assumptions that hold many photographers back. This is Wolfe’s ultimate master class, in which he shares the most important insights and techniques learned in four decades of award-winning photography. Along with co-author Rob Sheppard, Wolfe challenges us to stop focusing on subjects we feel we should photograph and instead, to “see like a camera sees,” seek out a personal point of view, and construct stunning, meaningful images. You’ll also learn how to: · Reexamine prejudices that define (and limit) what you photograph · See beyond the subject to let light and shadow lead you to the right image · Find inspiration, including the story behind Wolfe's own photographic journey. · Use formal art principles to build more compelling images. · Choose the right camera and lens for the image you see in your mind's eye. · Recognize the 10 deadly sins of composition—and how to avoid them. · …and even get a behind-the-lens look at Wolfe’s equipment and workflow.
Download or read book Thousands of Images Now What written by Mike Hagen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-09 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tackle the challenges of digital photo file management! If you find yourself with more digital photos than you know what to do with or at a loss as to how to begin organizing them all, then Digital Asset Management (DAM) is your solution. This incredibly helpful book answers such common questions as: how should I manage the sheer volume of images? How can I make sure my pictures are safely backed-up? How can I efficiently categorize my images so that I can quickly find the one I'm seeking? Professional photographer and author Mike Hagen shows you how to organize, save, and back-up your digital photos by creating a filing and back-up system that are both efficient and effective. He walks you through the steps necessary to successfully maintain an orderly archiving system so that you can quickly store, save, and retrieve your images. Digital Asset Management (DAM) helps you organize, save, and back-up your digital photos Explains how to efficiently and effectively create an intuitive filing system that is right for you Answers frequently asked questions regarding storing, saving, and retrieving images Encourages you to create a successful digital photo archive that, once created, will be easy to maintain and use Say "so long" to your days of being a digital photo pack rat when you put this easy-to-understand, helpful book to use!
Download or read book Landscape Photography written by Rob Sheppard and published by Peachpit Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to landscape photography using a DSLR camera covers such topics as light, composition, perspective, lenses, black-and-white images, and HDR.
Download or read book The Official Nik Software Image Enhancement Guide written by Joshua D. Bradley and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2008-10-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to save time in the digital workflow, Nik Software's entire suite of products (Dfine 2.0, Color Efex Pro 3.0 and Sharpener Pro 2.0) were conceived with the single goal of helping photographers use products such as Adobe Photoshop easier while offering numerous editing capabilities not found within Photoshop. These powerful and highly successful digital imaging products have been written about extensively in trade magazines and publication's, however, to date no one has taken on the task of compiling techniques into a book on how best to utilize these highly popular products. The Official Nik Software Image Enhancement Guide: The Photographer's Resource of Professional Workflow Techniques is a product designed to resemble the way photographers think. The idea is to make sure the readers can apply techniques discussed in the book such as retouching, understanding the importance of light, and exposure, while learning all of the features and functionality of this family of products. The CD included with the book will have a trial version of Nik's most popular program, Color Efex Pro Standard Edition.The book will appeal to any and all owners of Nik Software products who have been asking for a book on this topic almost since the company's inception.
