Sams' Teach Yourself Digital Photography In 14 Days - Softcover

Rose, Carla

9781562059125: Sams' Teach Yourself Digital Photography In 14 Days

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1562059122 ISBN 13: 9781562059125

Publisher: Pearson Indiana, 1997

In just two short weeks, you'll master the art, craft, and technology of digital photography. With real-world tutorials and detailed instructions, this task-oriented, how-to guide will take you on an in-depth, step-by-step journey through all the uses of digital photography. You'll learn how to use the camera and manipulate what the camera sees, discover how to use the computer as a photographic tool with Adobe Photoshop, and explore expert tips and tricks for achieving spectacular results. With this easy-to-understand, visually stimulating guide, you'll have all the information you need to get up and running with efficiency. Successfully use Photoshop for image manipulation. Discover how to communicate visually with your pictures-from creating a mood to telling a story. Control your environment using backdrops, props, and special tricks for enhancing food and other products.

Takes a visually-stimulating look at this explosive field
Teaches the essentials of digital photography in the popular Teach Yourself format
Explores real-world applications used by industry experts and their tips, tricks, and techniques

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Review:

Teach Yourself Digital Photography in 14 Days, a guide for Windows and Macintosh users, focuses on using digital cameras and image editors and teaches you everything you need to know to make the most of your digital camera and take good pictures. The first lessons explain how to use your camera's lens and exposure controls; how to create a good composition; and how to understand how color, tonality, and lighting will effect your photographs. The lesson on making the most of indoor and outdoor environments is especially helpful. Throughout these lessons, you get advice on creating photo essays, taking pictures of food, and working with such subjects as children and pets.

Next, you learn how to save and upload pictures. A considerable part of the book focuses on using Adobe Photoshop to edit your pictures, use image controls, apply filters, and create composite images. Finally, you learn how to output your work--whether you're placing your images in other documents, preparing them for the Web, printing them out, or using a service bureau--and how to sell your work. The book ends with a glossary of photography and computer terms and a buyer's guide to digital cameras. A full-color insert shows examples of various picture-taking and image-editing techniques.

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