Digital photography : top 100 simplified tips & tricks / by Rob Sheppard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sheppard, Rob.

Series:

Visual read less, learn more.

Visual read less, learn more

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Photography--Digital techniques.

Photography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (243 p.)

Edition:

4th ed.

Other Title:

Top 100 simplified tips & tricks. Digital photography

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, Ind. : Wiley Pub., Inc., 2010.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Completely updated to cover the latest digital cameras and their functions The field of digital photography is steadily becoming an increasingly popular and exciting hobby and profession. These days, just about anyone can take beautiful photographs after having learned the right techniques and gaining a solid editing know-how. This latest edition of the digital photography standard is completely updated with photos and coverage of the newest cameras and their features. Packed with inspiring images and helpful tasks, you'll learn time-saving tips, surprising secrets, and invaluable i

Contents:

Digital Photography: Top 100 Simplified® Tips & Tricks, 4th Edition; CREDITS; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; HOW TO USE THIS BOOK; Table Contents; Chapter 1: Get Ready to Take Photos; SELECT GOOD PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES; IT STARTS WITH FOUR LETTERS; MASTER YOUR CAMERA TO GET GREAT PHOTOS; CHOOSE THE IMAGE FILE FORMAT TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS; SET THE IMAGE RESOLUTION AND COMPRESSION LEVEL; CONTROL YOUR CAMERA'S LIGHT SENSITIVITY WITH THE ISO SETTING; IMPROVE COLOR WITH THE WHITE BALANCE SETTING; SHOOT YOUR BEST FROM THE START; PACK FOR A SUCCESSFUL SHOOT; Chapter 2: Consider Light More Than Illumination

PICK GOOD LIGHT FOR BETTER PHOTOSSHOOT EFFECTIVELY IN BRIGHT SUN; SHOOT IN THE SHADE FOR GENTLE LIGHT; TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GOLDEN HOUR; CONTROL LIGHT WITH A REFLECTOR; OPEN UP HARSH SHADOWS WITH FILL FLASH; ILLUMINATE PORTRAITS WITH WINDOW LIGHT; GET YOUR FLASH OFF-CAMERA FOR DIRECTIONAL LIGHT; USE BOUNCE FLASH FOR BETTER INDOOR LIGHTING; PREVENT RED EYE; Chapter 3: Control Exposure; UNDERSTANDING EXPOSURE TO GET THE PHOTOS YOU WANT; KNOW WHAT METERS REALLY DO; KNOW WHEN THERE IS NO PHOTO; DISCOVER DIFFERENT EXPOSURE MODES; CHOOSE AN APPROPRIATE PROGRAM MODE

USE THE HISTOGRAM TO GET THE EXPOSURE YOU WANTIMPROVE EXPOSURE WITH EXPOSURE COMPENSATION; AVOID BLOWN-OUT HIGHLIGHTS; SHOOT MULTIPLE EXPOSURES TO GET MORE EXPOSURE RANGE; Chapter 4: Control Sharpness and Depth of Field; USE A TRIPOD FOR TOP SHARPNESS; SHOW ACTION USING A FAST SHUTTER SPEED; SHOW ACTION USING A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED; ADD DRAMA BY PANNING; UNDERSTANDING DEPTH OF FIELD; CONTROL FOCUS CREATIVELY WITH DEEP DEPTH OF FIELD; CREATE COOL EFFECTS WITH SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD; UNDERSTANDING FOCAL LENGTH; CONTROL PERSPECTIVE WITH FOCAL LENGTH

CONTROL BACKGROUND WITH FOCAL LENGTH AND APERTUREChapter 5: Take Better Photos; LOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHS, NOT SUBJECTS; CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES; COMPOSE FOR MAXIMUM EFFECT; COMPOSE FOR IMPACT; USE THE FOREGROUND; SHOOT DETAILS TO CREATE INTEREST; BRACKET YOUR COMPOSITIONS; SHOOT BETTER BY STUDYING EXIF DATA; TAKE BETTER PHOTOS WITH PATIENCE, PRACTICE, AND EFFORT; FIND PHOTOS ALL YEAR AND AVOID HIBERNATION; Chapter 6: Try Creative Photo Techniques; FOCUS ATTENTION ON YOUR SUBJECT; SHOOT COLOR FOR DRAMATIC PHOTOS; SHOW MOVEMENT WITH A NEUTRAL DENSITY FILTER

CONTROL COLOR AND REFLECTION WITH A POLARIZERSHOOT PHOTOS FOR A PANORAMA; SHOOT PHOTOS WITH A "WOW!" FACTOR; SHOOT SCENES WITH LOW CONTRAST; SHOOT IN ALL SEASONS; SHOOT PATTERNS AND SHAPES; COMBINE FLASH AND AMBIENT LIGHT; EXPERIMENT TO CREATE UNIQUE PHOTOS; SHOOT AT NIGHT FOR DRAMA; Chapter 7: Organize Photos with Photoshop Elements; IMPORT YOUR PHOTOS; SORT THE GOOD PICTURES FROM THE BAD; CREATE ALBUMS TO GROUP YOUR PICTURES; USE KEYWORDS TO TAG YOUR IMAGES; CHANGE THE ORGANIZER INTERFACE AS NEEDED; BACK UP YOUR PICTURES TO PROTECT THEM

Chapter 8: Basic Image Workflow with Photoshop Elements

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786612548512

9781282548510

1282548514

9780470768402

0470768401

OCLC:

815251707