Mastering digital photography and imaging / Peter K. Burian.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burian, Peter K.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Photography--Digital techniques.

Photography.

Image processing--Digital techniques.

Image processing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, Calif. ; London : SYBEX, c2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

""A must-read for those who want to enhance their digital photography experience.""-George Schaub, Editorial Director, Shutterbug and eDigitalPhoto magazines With a three or more megapixel digital camera or a good scanner, affordable image-editing software, and a photo-realistic printer, you have all the tools you need to create absolutely stunning images. But understanding all your options and getting the best possible results can be daunting. What features should you look for in a digital camera? What accessories do you need? How do you capture the best possible images wi

Contents:

Mastering Digital Photography and Imaging; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; About the Author; Part One: Essential Digital Imaging Equipment; Chapter One: Introduction to Digital Cameras; How Digital Images Are Captured; Image Recording Formats; Digital Camera Classes; Choosing the Right Compact Digital Camera; Choosing the Right Digital SLR Camera; Chapter Two: Introduction to Scanners; The Types of Scanners; Primary Scanner Features; Chapter Three: Computer Setups for Digital Imaging; Windows or Macintosh?; Desktop Computer Components; Laptop Computers

Upgrading Your Current ComputerData Storage Options; Chapter Four: Software for the Digital Darkroom; Affordable Image Editors; Professional Image Editors; Plug-In Software for Image Enhancement; File Browser Software; Raw File Converters; Chapter Five: Choosing a Photo Printer; Inkjet Photo Printers; Inkjet Printer Paper; Important Inkjet Paper Concepts; Dye-Sublimation Photo Printers; Part Two: Capture; Chapter Six: Making Digital Images; Essential Photographic Concepts; Camera Operating Modes; Light Metering and Exposure Controls; Other Valuable Features

Flash Photography with Compact DigicamsSelect the Right Flash Mode; Flash Photography with SLR Cameras; Recommended Accessories; Chapter Seven: Picture-Taking Tips; Basic Techniques for Better Images; Advanced Shooting Techniques; Make Better Travel Images; Make Better Landscape and Nature Images; Make Better People Pictures; Chapter Eight: Scanning Techniques; Print-Scanning Techniques; Film-Scanning Techniques; Part Three: Optimizing Images; Chapter Nine: Color Management Demystified; The Basics of Color Management; Calibrating Your Monitor; Working with a Calibrated Monitor

Digital Camera ConsiderationsColor Managing Your Scanner and Printer; Chapter Ten: Introduction to Image Editing; Enhancing RAW Image Files; File Formats for Image Editing; Primary Image-Enhancement Tools; Chapter Eleven: Advanced Image Editing; Enhancing Photos with Image-Editing Software; Making Beautiful Monochrome Images; Chapter Twelve: Images and the Internet; Converting Images for Internet Use; E-Mail Considerations; Photo-Sharing Websites; Create Your Own Photo Web Page; Chapter Thirteen: Making Exhibition-Quality Prints; Basic Printing Prerequisites; Optimizing Sharpness

Other Sharpening OptionsAccessing the Printer's Custom Settings; Printer Maintenance; Appendix: Recommended Reading; Books; Magazines; Websites; Glossary; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-280-64983-6

9786610649839

1-4294-1037-X

0-470-11330-8

OCLC:

437173266