Digital Photographer's Complete Guide to HD Video


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HD video is one of the hottest new features on digital SLR cameras, and photographers are eager to understand how it works and optimize their results. Rob Sheppard and Michael Guncheon, longtime digital experts and contributors to HD Video Pro magazine, have created an up-to-date guide to all the basics. They address gear, recording audio, shooting techniques, formats and standards for HD video, editing video and audio files, and outputting final video files-everything a photographer new to the technology needs to know!




The Complete Guide to Digital Photography


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An illustrated introduction to digital photography, examining hardware such as cameras, computers, scanners, and printers and the relationship between them; looking at image-editing software, tools, and techniques; featuring step-by-step instructions for taking professional-quality photographs; and discussing special-effects options.




The Complete Guide to Black & White Digital Photography


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Michael Freemanour top digital photography author and a worldwide namepresents the most comprehensive book yet on black-and-white digital photography. Oversized, beautifully illustrated, and far-reaching in scope, this guide is destined to be a standard reference for years to come. Freeman covers all aspects of black-and-white digital photography: its fine art tradition as well as its techniques. Learn how to see and expose in black and white, digitally convert color to monochrome, and develop a black-and-white digital workflow. Explore creative choices and how to interpret various subjects most skillfully in monochrome. Finally, get an expert s advice on printing and displaying black-and-white photographs to best effect. "




Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Digital Photography


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It s the latest and hottest technique, made possible only through digital. High Dynamic Range photography is the process of taking several pictures of a scene at various exposures, then merging them into one file. So the entire photo can look crisp and detailed, from highlights to midtones to shadowsand photographers needn t sacrifice any part of their image. And the best way to master this exciting technology is with this thorough, easy-to-follow, and visually spectacular guide. No other title does justice to these cutting-edge techniques, which actually take the viewer into worlds far beyond normal photographysometimes even beyond normal human perception. Ferrell McCollough, a widely respected photographer, pushes the boundaries and inspires others to pursue their artistic vision, too. The amazing results simply can t be achieved any other way. "




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.




A Beginner's Guide to Digital Video


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Lifting the lid on the potential of digital video, the author explains, from start to finish, how to make a movie. Fundamentals such as storytelling are explained and there is also an introduction to special effects. Finally, there is a guide to available camcorders and editing systems.




Complete Guide to Digital Photography


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Are you intent on capturing the perfect sunset? A budding photojournalist? Or ready to take your holiday snaps to the next level? The Complete Guide to Digital Photography is your definitive guide to taking, processing and printing sharper, more colourful and better looking pictures. Ian Farrell's expert tips take you from the basics of using your camera to advanced darkroom techniques with 52 step-by-step projects including portraits, landscapes, still-life images, fast-moving objects and photographing live events. Introducing you to the latest software and techniques and featuring technical tips, interviews with the professionals, troubleshooting and over 400 inspirational images, the Complete Guide to Digital Photography is the ultimate master class in digital photography. Contents include: Portrait photography, Landscape photography, Street photography, Nature and wildlife, Dynamic live action, Special effects, Macro photography, Travel photography, Wedding photography, Digital darkroom, Colour management, Sharpening, High dynamic range, Skin smoothing, Printing your images, Making a portfolio, Your first exhibition, Selling your photographs.




The Ultimate Field Guide to Digital Video


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"[This book] helps you learn to think like a film-maker [and] takes you step-by-step through the process of making better films."--Back cover.




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Your World 60D - The Still Photographer's Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon EOS 60D


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"Your World 60 D is an eBook user's guide and tutorial for the Canon EOS 60 D. Learn to use your 60D quickly and competently to improve your photography and capture better images. Take control of your camera and the photos you create. This guide is for those who wish to get more out of their camera and to go beyond Full Auto and Program modes and shoot in Av mode and Tv mode. It covers basic dSLR camera functions and exposure concepts for those new to digital SLR photography, and explains more advanced camera controls and operation, such as using the various metering modes and exposure compensation for correct exposure of every image, controlling autofocus modes and focus points for sharp focus of still or moving subjects, and utilizing dramatic depth of field for professional looking photographs. This book focuses on still-photography with an introduction to video settings. Your World 60D covers the settings, functions and controls of this advanced dSLR, plus explains when and why to use them. It describes all Menu items, Custom Function settings and Movie Mode menu options - with recommended settings. Sections include: -Setting Up Your Camera - All of the Menu settings and Custom Function settings for the 60D, including movie mode menus, with brief descriptions and recommended settings. -Aperture Priority Mode (Av) and Shutter Priority Mode (Tv) - How and when to use them to create dramatic depth of field or to freeze or express motion. -Auto Focusing Modes and Drive Modes - How they differ, how and when to use them to capture sharp images of both still and moving subjects. Plus focus lock and back-button focusing. -Exposure Metering Modes - How they differ, how and when to use them for correct exposures in every situation. Plus using exposure lock. -Histograms, Exposure Compensation, Bracketing, and White Balance - Understanding and using these features for adjusting to the proper exposure in challenging lighting situations. -Lenses - Explanation of Canon lenses and choosing your next lens. -Composition - Brief tips, techniques, and explanations, including the creative use of depth of field. -The Image Taking Process - A descriptive tutorial for using the settings and controls you learned to take photos. -Photography Accessories -Introduction to Video Settings This digital field guide to the Canon EOS 60D is an illustrated eBook that builds upon the information found in the manual, and will help one begin to master their dSLR and learn to use the 60D to its full capabilities!."--