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Teaches digital photography techniques and skills, explains the difference between traditional and digital photography, and explores editing and special effects.
Grab your camera and learn everything you need to know to improve your photography in just 20 weeks. The perfect one-on-one learning programme for any aspiring photographer, Digital Photography Complete Course teaches you everything you need to know in 20 weeks through easy-to-understand tutorials. If you're a beginner, you'll be an expert in no time. Combining tutorials, step-by-step photoshoots, practical assignments, and fun Q&As, this ebook will teach you about the sometimes intimidating range of modes on bridge and system cameras (DSLR or mirrorless); untangle photographic jargon such as aperture, exposure, shutter speed, and depth-of-field; show you how to convey movement and use natural light in photos; and help you to master composition for that perfect photo. DK's Digital Photography Complete Course will help you use your camera to its full potential, so that you don't just take good pictures - you make great ones.
In this newly updated, ninth edition of the best-selling photography book—in print since 1999—Ben Long guides you through the creative and challenging world of digital photography. Complete Digital Photography 9 has everything you need to know to create great photos: from how to master your camera, to learning about composition, lighting, image editing, workflow and output. Ben also includes a number of shooting exercises in the front part of the book to help you get comfortable with photographic techniques, and there are extensive step-by-step tutorials designed to help you master image editing in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and other apps. With Ben’s easy-going, comprehensive teaching style, you’ll be amazed at the results you get from Complete Digital Photography.
This book was created from scratch by two photography professors to be the definitive guide for people beginning to learn the art and craft. Co-authored by Thomas Harrop and Michael Fulks.
Why be a good photographer when you can be a great one! This guide will help you use your digital camera to its full potential in just 20 weeks. This modular photography course is the ultimate master class in digital photography. Using a combination of tutorials, step-by-step demonstrations, practical assignments, and fun Q&As, you'll go from photography novice to pro in no time. Build your photography and image-editing skills with this comprehensive course that guides you through every aspect of digital photography. From conveying movement and using natural light, to understanding exposure and mastering composition, this book will teach you how to take professional-looking pictures you'll be proud to display. Packed with helpful advice and stunning images, this one-on-one learning programme is a great resource for people who want to take photography more seriously. Learn about the different modes on bridge and system cameras (DSLR or mirrorless), and demystify digital photography jargon such as aperture, exposure, shutter speed, and depth-of-field. This photography book will show you how to control and understand every element of your camera. With the aid of simple text and innovative graphics, you'll explore a wide variety of photography skills and genres. Find out how to create landscapes, portraits, still life, and action shots as you discover the full range of your camera. Master the Art of Photography in As Little As 20 Weeks Digital Photography Complete Course teaches you everything you need to know about photography in 20 weeks through easy-to-understand tutorials. The programme is completely customisable to your schedule, so you can work through the modules at your own pace. It's also an especially thoughtful gift for aspiring photographers. This digital photography course will guide you through every aspect of digital photography: - Interactive and user-friendly with 20 different modules. - Combines practical demonstrations, step-by-step tutorials, and creative assignments. - Packed with no-nonsense advice and stunning images.
All-new update to this complete photography guide-over 125 photography tasks explained! Teach Yourself VISUALLY Digital Photography, Fourth Edition is a brand new take by a brand new author and professional photographer, who packs this book with heaps of essential tasks and new photos. Step-by-step screen shots show you best practices for completing more than 125 digital photography activities, including composing and lighting pictures; mixing and matching focus and lens settings; cropping, resizing, and sharpening photos; and enhancing photos with software. You'll find great tips and tricks for capturing your best photos and turning them into impressive prints and photo-based projects. As digital photography technology and photo-editing software evolve, so do the latest digital photography techniques Explores essential digital photography concepts, including composition, lighting, focus, sharpening, and enhancing photos with photo-editing software Demonstrates through step-by-step instructions and numerous, full-color screen shots and photos, so you can see exactly how to perform tasks Offers tips and tricks to help you make the best captures and turn them into impressive prints and photo-based projects See how to produce your best digital photographs ever with this easy-to-follow visual guide!
In this absorbing book by professional photographer Milburn, a multitude of expert advice is offered to those who are ready to move to the next level of digital photography and digital image processing. Rather than discussing photography principles, the book focuses on workflow: time-tested, step-by-step procedures based on hard-nosed experience by and for genuine practitioners of the art. 0-596-00547-4$44.95 / O'Reilly & Associates
In this thoroughly updated eighth edition of COMPLETE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, popular photographer, writer, and teacher Ben Long is your guide through the creative and challenging world of digital photography. In this book is everything you'll need to know in order to create great digital photos, from how a camera works and how to choose the right camera for you, to all the details of shooting, image editing, output, and workflow. The step-by-step tutorials included here offer great tips and techniques on improving your processes from start to finish; you'll learn about exposure theory, composition, lighting, complex masking, image adjustment, and much more. No prior experience is needed or assumed, and by the end of the book you'll be tackling complex photographic challenges with your own growing expertise.
