Capturing Time & Motion


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"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].




Capturing a Locomotive


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In spite of focusing on the famous battles like other books from this time period dealing with historical aspects of the Civil War, Capturing a Locomotive gives the reader personal accounts of the Union soldiers who carried out the mission. The story details the capture of a railway train inside Confederate territory. Survivors of this mission were the first soldiers with the rank of Private awarded with the Congressional Medal of Honor.




Regeneration: Capturing Shadows


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In A World Where Security Had Become Paramount Over Freedom...Twin sisters woke up without the knowledge of who they were and it wasn't long before they had to wonder not only who they were but what they were, pleasure machines turned deadly or people. Would those who hunted them ultimately prove to be their salvation or damnation?




The Passionate Photographer


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If you’ve got a love and passion for photography, and a feel for your camera gear and settings, yet your images still fall short–The Passionate Photographer will help you close that disappointing and frustrating gap between the images you thought you took and the images you actually got. This book will help you determine what you want to say with your photography, then translate those thoughts and feelings into strong images. It is both a source of inspiration and a practical guide, as photographer Steve Simon distills 30 years of photographic obsession into the ten crucial steps every photographer needs to take in order to become great at their passion. Simon’s practical tips and advice are immediately actionable–designed to accelerate your progress toward becoming the photographer you know you can be. Core concepts include: - The power of working on personal projects to fuel your passion and vision - Shooting a large and targeted volume of work, which leads to a technical competence that lets your creativity soar - Learning to focus your concentration as you shoot, and move outside your comfort zone, past your fears toward the next great image - Strategies for approaching strangers to create successful portraits - How to edit your own work and seek second opinions to identify strengths and weaknesses, offering opportunities for growth and improvement with a goal of sharing your work with the world - The critical need to follow, see, and capture the light around you Along the way, Simon offers inspiration with “Lessons Learned” culled from his own extensive experience and archive of photojournalism and personal projects, as well as images and stories from acclaimed photographers. If you’re ready to be inspired and challenge yourself to take your photography to the next level, The Passionate Photographer provides ideas and creative solutions to transform that passion into images that convey your unique personal vision.







Capturing Campaign Dynamics, 2000 and 2004


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Capturing Campaign Dynamics, 2000 and 2004 is ideal for courses in survey research methods in political science, communication studies, and public opinion analysis. It will also be of great interest to pollsters and political consultants.




Capturing Hummingbirds


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Unlock the Secrets of Mesmerizing Hummingbird Photography with "Capturing Hummingbirds" Are you captivated by the elusive beauty of hummingbirds and dream of immortalizing their iridescent splendor through your lens? "Capturing Hummingbirds" is your ultimate guide to mastering the art and science of hummingbird photography. This comprehensive eBook provides an immersive journey from understanding hummingbird behavior to perfecting your shots with advanced techniques, making it the perfect companion for photographers of all skill levels. Begin with a fascinating introduction to the allure of hummingbirds and the essential equipment you'll need to get started. Delve into the details of researching different species, scouting the ideal locations, and meticulously setting up your equipment for the perfect shot. Master the intricacies of camera settings tailored specifically for hummingbird photography, including aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Discover expert advice on natural light utilization, flash techniques, and balancing light and shadow to elevate your images to professional standards. Creating the perfect environment for hummingbird photography is crucial. Learn the secrets of attracting hummingbirds, planting strategic flora, and using feeders to your advantage. Gain a deeper understanding of hummingbird behavior, anticipate their movements, and explore behavioral patterns across different seasons for unparalleled shots. Unleash your creativity with composition techniques like the rule of thirds, capturing motion, and utilizing framing and backgrounds effectively. Advanced photographers can dive into macro, high-speed, and multiple exposure photography to capture even the smallest details and fastest movements. Post-processing tips will guide you through basic editing, enhancing colors and details, and removing unwanted elements to polish your photos to perfection. Ethical considerations ensure you respect wildlife, minimize disturbance, and follow local regulations, highlighting the importance of responsible photography. Troubleshoot common issues with practical solutions to avoid blurry photos, deal with low light, and manage fast movements. Seasonal strategies offer tailored advice for capturing hummingbirds throughout the year, including migration patterns and unique opportunities. Build a stunning portfolio by selecting your best shots, organizing your photos, and presenting your work to the public. Learn how to share your work, build an online presence, and engage with photography communities to keep improving and staying inspired. "Capturing Hummingbirds" is your gateway to creating awe-inspiring images that celebrate the enchanting world of hummingbirds. Embark on this visual adventure and watch your photography skills soar!




Service Innovation For Sustainable Business: Stimulating, Realizing And Capturing The Value From Service Innovation


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Service innovation is a concept that, for the last decade, has received increased attention both among academics as well as practitioners. However, service innovation is a multi-fragmented concept which often induces confusion. The main purpose of the book is to discuss and explain what service innovation is, based on contemporary research. It explains service innovation from three different perspectives: stimulation, realization, and value capture.Stimulation: Focuses on the front-end of service innovation. It deals with structures, cultures, and processes that stimulates innovation. Idea management will be a central part of this, where the specifics with handling service ideas, both internally and externally, are illuminated.Realization: Deals with aspects on how to realize service innovations. This includes different aspects such as specific tools to be used for developing services, and also processes such as service design which aims to receive a better understanding of the customer or user. As co-creation is an important aspect of service innovation, this will also be dealt with. Finally, as many service innovations require behavior change (internally within the organization and externally among the receiving parties), this will also be covered.Value capture: Companies transitioning to become more service-oriented discover the need to reconsider old business models in order to capitalize on their service offerings. Services are often taken for granted and included in the price. This book will addresses the problem of going 'from free to fee'. In addition, the book also deals with the difficulties that involve moving from a traditional product-oriented logic to a more contemporary service-logic.




Langford's Basic Photography


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This seminal photography text, now in its 11th edition, has been revamped, reorganized, and modernized to include the most up-to-date and need-to-know information for photographers. Introducing all the key concepts and fundamentals of photography, this book is a must-have for any photographer’s bookcase. Providing examples and practical information throughout to allow photographers to apply concepts to their own work, the text explains the fundamentals of photography in an accessible way. Fully updated to reflect the dynamic changes in the industry, this 11th edition includes expanded and updated content focusing on advances in camera technology and digital lighting, connecting with the global photography industry and professional networks through social media, updated images throughout, and a new chapter on new digital outputs. Ideal as a foundational text for students of photography as well as a key reference for professionals.




Capturing Digital Media


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Why are filmmakers such as J.J. Abrams, Christopher Nolan and Quentin Tarantino continuing to shoot their movies on celluloid in the digital age of cinema? Are these filmmakers choosing the photochemical process of celluloid images purely for aesthetics purposes? Or could their preference for celluloid have something to do with analogue's intimate connection to the subject of lack and desire? Capturing Digital Media: Perfection and Imperfection in Contemporary Film and Television examines the relationship between the perfection of the digital form and the imperfection of the human subject in recent film and television. Using a number of key psychoanalytic terms and new media concepts, Capturing Digital Media shows that the necessity of imperfection is where we locate the human subject of desire within the binary logic of the digital. It argues that the perfection of digital must be wounded by forms of imperfection in order to make media texts such as film and television desirable. But even as films and television texts incorporate forms of imperfection, digital perfection remains a powerful attraction in our engagement with moving images, such as high definition screens, spectacular digital effects, and state-of-the-art sound.