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Aimed primarily at the serious hobbyist or business professional, the Digital Photography Bible functions very well as an introduction to taking, retouching, storing, and publishing digital photographs, as well as choosing equipment and software. Instead of a step-by-step how-to on a particular application--like most of the books in the Bible series--this one is more of a discussion of the many different aspects of digital photography. Some topics--for example, emergent technologies--get only a cursory glance. However, for the most part, the book does a good job of covering everything you need to know to get started.
Launching into digital photography means making a succession of comparisons, and this book has done most of the legwork for you. It examines the different brands of cameras and accessories, as well as the hardware and software you'll need to process the images, from printers to papers. Appendices chart out the comparisons and list 46 pages' worth of digital resources--from Agfa to Zing Network, an online digital-image community offering unlimited free storage.
Author Ken Milburn shares his experience as a photographer, with tips and tricks on how to take a good image, whether it's the basics of high-quality photography or technical insights into working a digital camera--such as compensating for shutter lag or the usually excessive depth of field. He touches on several image-editing applications, but devotes the most time to the basics of using Photoshop.
If you have extensive experience taking and processing conventional photos, but have yet to dive into digital, you'll be able to appreciate how the book weighs all the variables involved. If you've committed yourself already to a particular camera and software, you still will benefit from the help on how to get the most from them. The author's gallery of color photos shows examples of different problem-solving techniques covered in the text, and the companion CD-ROM contains demos of many of the applications discussed, including Photoshop 5.5. --Angelynn Grant
From Book News, Inc.
The second edition of this 877-page guide to choosing and using consumer and "prosumer" (priced under $3,000) level digital cameras, accessories, and software, is updated with the latest in the rapidly-changing technology. The reference covers hundreds of topics including composition, lighting, image editing and special effects, image management and storage, printing, and monitor calibration. The included CD-ROM contains a copy of the book, as well as trial versions of image editing software for Windows or Mac OS. The authors are experts in digital photography, technical illustration, and computer systems.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Review
“…contains an impressive amount of photography information…” (PC How To Digital Photography, May 2004)
“…comprehensive…guide for anyone starting out in digital photography…” (Computer Arts, August 2003)
Review
“…contains an impressive amount of photography information…” (PC How To Digital Photography, May 2004)
“…comprehensive…guide for anyone starting out in digital photography…” (Computer Arts, August 2003)
Book Description
* Targets a unique audience of professionals and serious amateurs.
* 16-page color insert demonstrates techniques used to solve problems best understood by seeing the before and after versions of an image.
* CD-ROM contains hundreds of sample photographs, a trial version of Photoshop 7.0 and the 3-D editing program Conama.
Book Info
Demonstrates techniques used to solve problems best understood by seeing the before and after versions of an image. Targets a unique audience of professionals and serious amateurs. Softcover. CD-ROM included. Previous edition c2000.
From the Publisher
The digital revolution has opened up a whole new world of photographic possibilities. Packed with savvy tips, tricks, and techniques as well as up-to-date coverage of digital cameras, scanners, and image-processing software, this comprehensive guide shows you how to make the most of digital photography, whether you're a professional photographer, serious amateur, or graphic artist. GREAT BOOK AND CD-ROM PACKAGE INCLUDES GREAT SOFTWARE TRYOUTS: Adobe PhotoDeluxe Business Edition Ulead WebRazor Pro Ulead PhotoImpact Ulead PhotoExpress Photoshop 5.5 Plus scores of sample digital photos
From the Back Cover
"This edition of the Digital Photography Bible includes the latest material and stunningly effective yet simple tips. Resources of this caliber are hard to find." —Bill Niffenegger, Digital Artist Understand the latest features and choose the right camera, computer set-up, and software Discover the secrets of digital photo shoots and image-scanning Master image-editing techniques using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements Your one-stop resource for serious digital photography . . . In the last few years, digital photography has gone mainstream, with today’s best "prosumer" cameras rivaling the performance of traditional 35mm SLRs. Now updated to cover the latest cameras, accessories, and software and revised throughout with dozens of hands-on tips for location shooting and the digital darkroom, this one-of-a-kind guide demonstrates the step-by-step procedures for achieving picture-perfect digital results, whether you’re a professional photographer, a serious amateur, or a graphic artist. Inside, you’ll find complete coverage of digital photography Understand pixels, bit-depth, resolution, and other digital photo basics Make sense of the latest features and get the best digital camera and accessories for your needs Get tips on shooting memorable images, from lighting to location to composition Discover the secrets of great digital photo shoots, from sports and nature to portraits and macros Outfit a PC for image-processing and acquire a quality scanner and printer Master image-editing basics in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements Push the limits with advanced techniques and special effects using Photoshop, software filters, and Painter Get the scoop on preparing and enhancing images for the Web Discover the secrets to printing great digital images CD-ROM Contents Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Photoshop Elements tryouts Trial version of Macromedia Fireworks MX, Paint Shop Pro evaluation, and more Plus sample digital photos
About the Author
Ken Milburn started taking pictures the year he entered high school and was working professionally as a wedding photographer by the time he graduated. He has been involved with photography both as a hobby and professionally ever since and has worked in advertising, travel, and fashion photography.Ken has been working with computers since 1981 and has written hundreds of articles, columns, and reviews for such publications as Publish, DV Magazine, Computer Graphics World, PC World, Macworld, and Windows Magazine. He has also published ten other computer book, including the first edition of Digital Photography Bible, Master VISUALLY Photoshop 6.0, CliffsNotes Taking and Sharing Digital Photographs, and Photoshop 5.5 Professional Results.Ken also maintains a practice as a commercial photo-illustrator and has become internationally known for his photo-painting, which has been featured twice in Digital Graphics Magazine, in the all-time best-selling poster for the 1988 Sausalito Arts Festival, and in the 1999 American President Lines Calendar. Ron Rockwell began his career as a technical illustrator in the days when eraser crumbs and ink-stained fingers were a sign of the trade. With a degree in commercial art, he became an art director at a Silicon Valley print shop. After that, he launched a long freelance career peppered with a year here and there as art director for both large and small advertising agencies in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Hawaii. During that time, he continued servicing freelance clients he had acquired in the early seventies.Besides being a graphic designer and technical illustrator, Ron is a successful professional photographer with a fully equipped studio consisting of traditional medium format equipment and state-of-the-art digital equipment. You can see some of his work at www.nidus-corp.com. In 2001, Ron wrote FreeHand 10 f/x & Design, and he is hard at work on a book for the next version of Macromedia FreeHand. Ron is an active member of FreeHand Web forums and a member of Team Macromedia. Mark L. Chambers has been an author, computer consultant, BBS sysop, programmer, and hardware technician for over 15 years. His previous books include Building A PC For Dummies, Scanners For Dummies, CD & DVD Recording For Dummies, Microsoft Office v. X For Mac Power Users Guide, and others. Mark is currently a full time author and tech editor. He recently served as an HP Web Clinic instructor in the use of CD-RW drives.
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