Digital photography simplified

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Title:

Author:

Sheppard, Rob.

ISBN:

9781118029343

Personal Author:

Sheppard, Rob.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Indianapolis, IN : Wiley Pub., c2011.

Physical Description:

245 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Series:

Visual read less, learn more

Visual read less, learn more.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Getting ready to take pictures -- Taking a better picture through composition -- Using light to your advantage -- Understanding exposure and white balance -- Choosing shutter speed and F-stop -- Getting maximum sharpness -- Getting the most from a lens -- Indoor and night light plus flash -- Shooting video with a digital camera -- Editing and organizing your photos -- Basic adjustments with Photoshop Elements -- Additional controls with Photoshop Elements -- Printing photos -- Basic video editing with Premiere Elements.

Abstract:

A guide for the novice photographer covers the principles and techniques of digital photography, with information on such topics as setting up a camera, composition, lighting, exposure, shutter speeds, sharpness, lenses, flash photography, organizing photos, and printing.

Subject Term:

Photography -- Digital techniques -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Digital video -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

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Summary

Go from digital photography set up to print out with this easy-to-understand visual resource

Digital photography makes taking pictures easier, but learning the tools to develop and manipulate those pictures can be a bit overwhelming. This full-color guide demystifies the latest digital camera models and their features and inspires you to be more creative with your camera and in your image editing.

Packed with completely new photos, this updated edition offers two-page tutorials and step-by-step instructions for taking better pictures, understanding composition and lighting, avoiding over or under exposure, editing and organizing photos, and making simple changes that can result in beautiful photos. Updated coverage addresses the newest video capabilities and guides you through effectively using common digital imaging software. Plus, straightforward instruction and large font and image sizes make this book an ideal resource for both mature audiences and novice photographers.

Offers easy-to-understand, practical instruction for setting up your camera-whether it's a compact or digital SLR-and learning its program modes Encourages you to experiment with lenses and focal length, download and organize your images, and fine-tune your photos with Photoshop Elements Explains good composition and exposure, tools and equipment choices, basic exposure, flash settings, and more Features full-color screen shots that demonstrate each task and stunning photos that inspire

This easy-to-understand book provides you with invaluable advice and simplifies the world of digital photography so you can get the best shot possible, simply.