The Complete Guide to Light & Lighting in Digital Photography


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A comprehensive guide to lighting techniques in digital photography covering topics including working with artificial light and daylight.




The Digital Photography Book


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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.




The Beginner's Photography Guide


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In contrast to the jargon-filled manuals that come with most digital cameras, The Beginner's Photography Guide presents step-by-step digital slr camera basics, while introducing and demonstrating a wide variety of techniques that will inspire the novice digital photographer. Grouped together by themes-color, composition, natural light, framing, and more-each camera technique is broken down into an easy-to-follow step-by-step sequence, and features annotated photographs and suggestions on getting the best from digital slr cameras and taking eye-catching photos.




The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canon EOS Digital Cameras


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So you got a new camera because you wanted to shoot some photos of the kids visiting Grandma on vacation, but you suddenly discovered that the photos you took are good. Really good. Is it your natural ability or the great features you've found on your Canon EOS... or both? Suddenly you're inspired to take all kinds of creative shots-from fabulous sunsets to the fascinating places you visit. But whatever your passion, your Canon EOS lets you leave limitations behind and express your creativity in ways you never knew you could. This comprehensive guide, conveniently sized to fit in your camera bag, is packed with helpful information you'll use almost every time you pull out your camera, such as- Information on how to use every feature and setting on your Canon EOS camera A basic tutorial or refresher course on exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and depth of field Tips and tricks on maximizing your lighting or creating different lighting effects Advice on choosing the best lenses for your needs




The New Complete Guide to Digital Photography


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Professional assignment photographer Michael Freeman presents all the knowledge required to create perfect photographs every time. Offers an explanation of how today's cameras work, an introduction to digital editing techniques that make the most of the technology's capabilities, and a grounding in photography's fundamentals.




The Camera Assistant's Manual


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Excel as an Assistant Cameraman (AC) in today’s evolving film industry with this updated classic. Learn what to do—and what NOT to do—during production and get the job done right the first time. The Camera Assistant’s Manual, Sixth Edition covers the basics of cinematography and provides you with the multi-skill set needed to maintain and transport a camera, troubleshoot common problems on location, prepare for job interviews, and work with the latest film and video technologies. Illustrations, checklists, and tables accompany each chapter and highlight the daily workflow of an AC. This new edition has been updated to include: A fresh chapter on the entry level camera positions of Camera Trainee/Production Assistant Coverage of emerging iPhone apps that are used by filmmakers and ACs on set An updated companion website offering online tutorials, clips, and techniques that ACs can easily access while on location (www.cameraassistantmanual.com) All new sample reports and forms including AC time cards, resumé templates, a digital camera report, and a non-prep disclaimer Instruction and custom forms to help freelance filmmakers keep track of daily expenses for tax purposes The Camera Assistant’s Manual, Sixth Edition is an AC's bible for success and a must-have for anyone looking to prosper in this highly technical and ever-changing profession.




Complete Guide to Filters for Digital Photography


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Today’s photographer is faced with an overwhelming number of choices when it comes to using digital-camera and computer-based filtration. Help is here in this comprehensive overview. It provides the lowdown on how digital cameras respond to traditional photographic filters and which filters are the most useful to own. Photoshop filters and third-party plug-ins are explored. Learn to improve color rendition, create traditional filter effects, and more in the computer. Filters have always been the most important tools in a photographer’s creative arsenal. Here is everything you need to know to master the use of photographic filters in the digital age.




The AIC Guide to Digital Photography and Conservation Documentation


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"Authored by the Digital Photographic Documentation Task Force of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works"--P. 11.




The Photography Bible


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A valuable, up-to-date photographic resource covers all the basics in the areas of equipment, techniques, printing, and processing, sharing detailed coverage of such topics as the various types of cameras and how they work, darkroom methods, and manipulating and printing digital images, with new sections on the latest in digital technology advances. Original.




Complete Photography


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Whether you're a complete beginner, a casual snapper or a seasoned photographer, there is a lot to be learned from this extensive photography guide. Take the guesswork out of your photography and understand not just what to do with your camera, but how and why this affects the photos you take. You'll learn how to compose a shot for visual impact, focus it to attract the viewer's eye, expose it so every detail is captured and so much more. Photography never stands still so it doesn't matter what camera you have, whether you own an SLR, film camera or a compact digital camera, Gatcum will teach you how to take the best photos possible. As well as Gatcum's own expertise on the subject, Complete Photography is packed with tips and masterclasses from other inspirational professionals.