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Title:

Digital photography

Publication Information:

Indianapolis : Wiley Publishing, 2003

ISBN:

9780764544477

Subject Term:

Photography -- Digital techniques

Image processing -- Digital techniques

Added Corporate Author:

MaranGraphics Inc.

John Wiley & Sons

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Library	Item Barcode	Call Number	Material Type	Item Category 1	Status
Searching... PSZ JB	30000010048224	TR267 D53 2003	Open Access Book	Book	Searching... Unknown

Provides adventurous users with 100 techniques that can be used to make better digital photos, prints, and photo-based projects. This title uses the award-winning Visual Learning System, a task-oriented approach with highly visual two-page tutorials, and step-by-step screen shots in full color on every page.

1 Get Ready to Take Photos
Task #1 Select Good Photo Opportunities	p. 4
Task #2 Know Why You Are Taking Photos	p. 6
Task #3 Master Your Camera to Get Great Photos	p. 8
Task #4 Choose the Image File Format to Suit your Needs	p. 10
Task #5 Set Image Resolution and Compression Level	p. 12
Task #6 Control Camera's Light Sensitivity with ISO Setting	p. 14
Task #7 Improve Color with White Balance Setting	p. 16
Task #8 Shoot for Digital Editing	p. 18
Task #9 Pack for a Successful and Enjoyable Shoot	p. 20
2 Take Better Photos
Task #10 Assess Shooting Conditions	p. 24
Task #11 Consider the Possibilities	p. 26
Task #12 Compose for Maximum Effect	p. 28
Task #13 Shoot Photos Based on a Theme	p. 30
Task #14 Work to Develop Your Style	p. 32
Task #15 Shoot Details to Create Interest	p. 34
Task #16 Compose for Final Print Proportions	p. 36
Task #17 Shoot Better Using EXIF Data	p. 38
Task #18 Get Good Photos with Patience, Practice, and Effort	p. 40
3 Control Exposure
Task #19 Understanding Exposure to Get the Photos You Want	p. 44
Task #20 Discover Different Exposure Modes	p. 46
Task #21 Choose an Appropriate Exposure Metering Mode	p. 48
Task #22 Using the Histogram to Get the Exposure You Want	p. 50
Task #23 Improve Exposure with Exposure Compensenation	p. 52
Task #24 Avoid Blown-out Highlights	p. 54
Task #25 Understanding Dynamic Range	p. 56
Task #26 Combine Two Photos to Get Full Dynamic Range	p. 58
4 Control Focus and Depth of Field
Task #27 Achieve Sharp Focus Using a Tripod	p. 62
Task #28 Control Focus with Focus Area Selection	p. 63
Task #29 Show Action Using a Slow Shutter Speed	p. 64
Task #30 Add Drama by Panning with the Subject	p. 65
Task #31 Control Focus Creatively with Manual Focus	p. 66
Task #32 Understanding Depth of Field	p. 68
Task #33 Create Cool Effects with Depth of Field	p. 70
Task #34 Understanding Focal Length	p. 72
Task #35 Control Perspective with Focal Length	p. 74
Task #36 Control Background with Focal Length and Aperture	p. 76
5 Shoot in Good Light
Task #37 Pick Good Light for Better Photos	p. 80
Task #38 Shoot Haze or Fog	p. 82
Task #39 Silhouette Your Subject	p. 83
Task #40 Learn when to Shoot with a Built-in Flash	p. 84
Task #41 Reveal Detail with a Fill Flash	p. 85
Task #42 Add a Catch Light to Subjects' Eyes	p. 86
Task #43 Prevent Red Eye	p. 87
Task #44 Add Natural Light with a Reflector	p. 88
Task #45 Shoot Close-Ups with a Macro Ring Light	p. 90
Task #46 Illuminate Portraits with Window Light	p. 92
Task #47 Take Advantage of the Golden Hour	p. 93
6 Creative Photo Ideas
Task #48 Focus Attention on the Subject	p. 96
Task #49 Shoot Color for Dramatic Photos	p. 98
Task #50 Show Movement with a Neutral Density Filter	p. 100
Task #51 Control Reflection with a Polarizer	p. 101
Task #52 Shoot Photos for a Panorama	p. 102
Task #53 Shoot Photos with a WOW! Factor	p. 104
Task #54 Shoot Scenes with Low Contrast	p. 105
Task #55 Shoot when Seasons Change	p. 106
Task #56 Shoot Patterns and Shapes	p. 107
Task #57 Shoot with a Plan to Edit Digitally	p. 108
Task #58 Experiment to Create Unique Photos	p. 110
Task #59 Shoot in Low Light for Rich Colors	p. 111
7 Edit Images with Adobe Photoshop Elements
Task #60 Learn the Best Editing Sequence	p. 114
Task #61 Convert RAW Files with Adobe Camera RAW	p. 116
Task #62 Convert RAW Files with Capture One DSLR LE	p. 118
Task #63 Use the Clone Stamp Tool to Remove Unwanted Elements	p. 120
Task #64 Edit a Selected Area	p. 122
Task #65 Keep Track of Your Edits	p. 124
Task #66 Test Retouching and Restoring Edits Using Adjustment Layers	p. 126
Task #67 Create a Panorama	p. 128
Task #68 Hand-Color Black-and-White Photos	p. 132
Task #69 Protect and Preserve Original Photo Files	p. 134
Task #70 Resize a Batch of Digital Photos	p. 136
Task #71 Save Photos for Use on the Web	p. 138
8 Adjust Tonal Range and Color with Adobe Photoshop Elements
Task #72 Check Photo Exposure with the Histogram	p. 142
Task #73 Check for Color Casts with the Info Palette	p. 143
Task #74 Fix Under- or Overexposed Photos	p. 144
Task #75 Understanding Contrast	p. 146
Task #76 Restore Image Detail by Setting Black and White Points	p. 148
Task #77 Improve Image Contrast with a Levels Layer	p. 150
Task #78 Adjust Backlighting with the Adjust Backlighting Command	p. 152
Task #79 Reveal Detail in Shadows with the Fill Flash Filter	p. 153
Task #80 Lighten or Darken a Selected Portion of a Photo	p. 154
Task #81 Remove Color Casts with the Color Cast Command	p. 156
Task #82 Adjust Color with a Hue/Saturation Layer	p. 158
9 Make Photographic Prints
Task #83 Understanding Color Management	p. 162
Task #84 Crop a Photo to a Specified Size	p. 164
Task #85 Make a Large Print	p. 166
Task #86 Sharpen a Digital Photo	p. 168
Task #87 Precisely Position Photos on a Page	p. 170
Task #88 Print Multiple Photos on a Page	p. 172
Task #89 Print Thumbnails	p. 174
Task #90 Order Prints Online	p. 176
10 Digital Photo Projects
Task #91 Organize Your Digital Photos	p. 182
Task #92 Share Digital Photos with AOL Instant Messenger	p. 188
Task #93 Archive Your Digital Photo Collection to a DVD-ROM	p. 190
Task #94 Create a PDF Slideshow	p. 194
Task #95 Create a Digital Photo Album	p. 196
Task #96 Create a Web Photo Gallery	p. 198
Task #97 Create a Video Slideshow	p. 202
Task #98 Create a Photo Calendar	p. 206
Task #99 Create a Photo Greeting Card	p. 210
Task #100 Create a Photo Montage	p. 212

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