Digital Photography! I Didn't Know You Could Do That... - Softcover

Sadun, Erica

Softcover

ISBN 10: 078212965X ISBN 13: 9780782129656

Publisher: Sybex Inc, 2001

Synopsis

Offers instruction in digital photography basics, advanced techniques, and image editing, including discussion of color, style, motion, framing, and mixed media.

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Review

Unless you're planning to enlarge your photographs to poster size, there's not much reason to use a film camera for everyday family and business photography. A digital camera enables you to get your pictures right onto your personal computer, where it's easy to edit them, post them to the Web, and distribute them by e-mail. Digital Photography! I Didn't Know You Could Do That... takes a beginner-at-the-viewfinder look at digital photography techniques. It's a good choice if you were given a digital camera as a gift and need to figure out what it can do, or if you're looking for project ideas.

This book stays away from recommending specific camera equipment, and similarly refrains from exploring model-specific camera features. The focus (pun intended) is on good all-purpose camera techniques (like avoiding backlighting and arranging subjects) and on editing photos with Adobe PhotoDeluxe (a copy of which appears--without a time limitation--on this book's companion CD-ROM). PhotoDeluxe documentation fills much of this book, with specific instructions for achieving desired effects and a color section that illustrates techniques. --David Wall

Topics covered: Capturing images with digital cameras and editing them with Adobe PhotoDeluxe. The author explains how to manage camera memory and batteries, how to transfer images from camera to computer, and how to get around in PhotoDeluxe. Specific PhotoDeluxe sections address fixing problems (such as bad lighting and poor focus), creative effects, and suggested projects.

From the Back Cover

Discover All the Cool Things You Can Do with Digital Photography!
Looking for new ways to impress with your digital pictures? Newly revised and updated, the second edition of Digital Photography! I Didn't Know You Could Do That. . . now offers you even more tips and tricks as well as the latest information about digital photography technology. Inside, discover how to make high-quality photographs that will have 'em "ooohing and ahhing" for days. You'll also find a companion CD with a full version of Adobe PhotoDeluxe (a $49 value) for both Windows and Macintosh, plus other valuable software and plug-ins.

Stop Monkeyin' Around and Get the Most out of Your Digital Pictures!
"Gee Whiz" pictures are at your fingertips. You can tackle everything from managing your camera to morphing your images. Fix those pesky red eyes, employ cool picture tricks, and uncover the mystery surrounding prints. You'll also find loads of ideas for projects and crafts that range from practical to just plain fun.

Go Bananas-Create Eye-Popping Digital Photos!
Let your imagination run wild; inside you'll learn about
Composition and lighting
Using PhotoDeluxe
Enlarging your photos to poster size
Storing portable presentations on your camera
Fixing image imperfections
Performing digicam tricks
Sharing photos via e-mail and the Web
Making picture CDs and VCD slide shows
And much more!

CD Description
The enclosed CD is loaded with a full version of PhotoDeluxe ($49 value) for both Windows and Mac, installers for slide show programs, animation software, filters, plug-ins, and much more!

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex Inc
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 078212965X
• ISBN 13: 9780782129656
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 352