Book Description
Teaches the steps involved in creating portraits by discussing tips on poses, lighting, makeup, framing, and equipment purchasing and maintenance.
Author : Kathleen Tracy
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 13,67 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780028643687
Teaches the steps involved in creating portraits by discussing tips on poses, lighting, makeup, framing, and equipment purchasing and maintenance.
Author : Mark Jenkinson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 20,10 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781592577521
The price of high-quality digital cameras has come down greatly over the last few years . . . and film-based SLR cameras can be had for a song. So it's not surprising that the number of consumers with higher-end, complex cameras has skyrocketed. The problem lies in making use of those high-end features to produce high-quality photos. More and more consumers are discovering that a great camera doesn't produce great photography without the skill and knowledge to use it properly. And that's where The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Photography Essentials comes in.
Author : Steve Greenberg
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 40,69 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780028644530
A guide for beginning users demonstrates photo manipulation techniques, evaluates digital cameras, and explains how to adjust color balance, crop out unwanted elements, sharpen focus, apply special effects, and prepare images for printing.
Author : Roger Dodge Woodson
Publisher :
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 22,60 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780028636368
You're no idiot, of course. You can snap a mean Polaroid on family vacations and capture memorable moments with a disposable. But when it comes to operating a camera with more than one button, you probably think your pictures are worth a lot less than a thousand words. Don't resign yourself to your Instamatic just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Photography Like a Pro is where beginning and even experienced shutterbugs can learn to take dazzling professional-quality family shots, holiday snaps, and nature images, with even the most basic equipment. In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:
Author : Roger Woodson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 36,24 MB
Release : 1997-12-01
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780028621296
Offers advice on choosing a camera and lenses, selecting and loading film, framing a shot, lighting, indoor and outdoor photography, photographing animals, special effects, and developing film
Author : Greg Holden
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 10,74 MB
Release : 2002-10-01
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780028643557
Explores the computer graphics program and discusses techniques to enhance digital images, key features, and how to add artistic touches to photos.
Author : The Editors of Popular Photography
Publisher : Weldon Owen International
Page : 527 pages
File Size : 18,7 MB
Release : 2016-01-12
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1681881330
A trusted reference for beginners looking to master the portrait or lifelong photographers looking to try a new twist on the classic genre. The editors of Popular Photography pooled all their knowledge from their 70+ years of experience to bring you the most comprehensive guide to portraits on the market: The Complete Portrait Manual. Whether you’re after snapshots of loved ones laughing, impressive studio headshots, fun yet tasteful selfies, or lightning-fast captures of athletes doing the thing they love, this guide will help you produce the perfect portrait. In chapters on how to flatter your subjects with poses and angles, light them just right, and retouch your photos in post-production, you’ll learn how to: · Get to Know Your Subjects · Pick Props that Show Personality · Snap a Nice Selfie · Craft Environmental Portraits · Hide Flaws with Clever Angles · Take Candid Street Shots · Pick Poses that Flatter · Zoom In on Telling Details · Shoot Truly Joyful Holiday Portraits · Freeze a Subject’s Fleeting Reflection · Set Up Avedon Lighting · Know Your Light Sources · Flatter with a Ring Light · Mimic Film Noir Shadows · Slow a Spinning Ballerina with Long Exposure · Combine Natural and Studio Light · Select Light Modifiers · Capture Musicians with Limited Lighting · Make Nostalgic Portraits with Film · Understand Retouching Tools · Go Classic with Black and White Conversion · Craft Whimsical Composites · Repair Old Photos of Loved Ones · Minimize Lines and Skin Flaws · Whiten Teeth and Eyes · Make Cautious Use of the Liquify Tool · Brighten Exposure for Breezier Snapshots
Author : Mike Stensvold
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 41,65 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9780028643878
In this updated edition the focus is on expanded chapter coverage on the hottest trend in photography: digital cameras and electronic image editing. This book contains easy-to-follow instructions on how to choose and expertly use a point-and-shoot 35 mm and auto-focus SLR camera. Illustrations.
Author : Harold D. Underdown
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 31,49 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781592571437
Provides practical and timely advice on writing different types of children's books, working with publishers, understanding the publishing process, the importance of illustrators, and building a career in the field of children's literature. Original. 12,000 first printing.
Author : Jim McLean
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,30 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780028638898
Explains the significance of the short game, offers advice for improving pitching, chipping, and putting skills, and includes effective practice drills.