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For serious amateur photographers who already shoot perfectly focused, accurately exposed images but want to be more creative with a camera, here's the book to consult. More than seventy techniques, both popular and less-familiar approaches, are covered in detail, including advanced exposure, bounced flash and candlelight, infrared, multiple images, soft-focus effects, unusual vantage points, zooming, and other carefully chosen ways to enhance photographs. The A-Z format make sit easy for readers to find a specific technique, and each one is explained in jargon-free language. Top Tips for each technique help readers achieve superb results, even on the first attempt.
Customer Reviews:
Basic.......2007-10-04
Very basic book, mostly for those who are absolute beginners in photography or for point-and-shooters that are upgrading to SLR.
Great Book for Users.......2007-09-27
I purchased this book after reading reviews and having people suggest this literature to me. I have to say that the author makes it very straightforward, concise and comfortable to read. For a amateur photographer, this book is a gem and I highly suggest reading it just to familiarize yourself with the basic conceps of exposure and how you apply it to both digital and film photography.
If You Can Only Afford One Photography Book, THIS IS THE ONE!!!.......2007-09-26
I purchased this book over a year ago and have since bought several more copies to give to my friends that are into photography. It is by far one of the best books out there for teaching ANYONE about correct exposures!! It's a very easy read, I have read it through at least three times, and this guy knows his stuff. There are so many beautiful full page color photos to demonstrate what he is talking about and he gives his settings for all the shots. If you are just starting out in photography, or have been into it for a while, I feel EVERYONE can learn something from this book. After reading this book, obtaining a 'proper exposure' in-camera clicked for me. I gained a thorough understanding of shutter speed, ISO, aperature/f-stop, light, composition, depth of field and many more very important aspects of photography, everything made sense, opened up new creative doors for me. I still don't always achieve the perfect exposure, but I do have complete control over my camera and settings, the whys and how-to-fors. If you can only afford ONE book, this is the one. I rarely do book reviews, but this one deserves it! I submitted some of my own photos above, using various techniques in photography, all learned from this book.
A must have.......2007-09-26
No question, this is an excellent book. I am a intermediate level photographer, it is filled with great tips. Stop reading this and buy the book!
That is what I wanted! All-in-one book for amateurs who want to master photography - both digital and film.......2007-09-21
Well, I never expected to write a review, but I did because this book is what I was looking for. I've been using camera for decades now, but I was mainly point-and-shoot photographer. Yes, everybody liked my pictures but I really did not know how to be consistent in the results. So I got myself a new Nikon D80 and undertook to learn how to take pictures with full control over the process. I browsed through Amazon in search of "become a concious photographer book for dummies" and I ended up buying this book and Ansel Adams's "Camera".
This book has everything you need to move from amateur to prosumer photographer. It expalains what is exposure and light and how you can control it. It gives you hints on metering and some basic special techniques. What is very important is that it gives you plenty of color pictures with short stories on how they were taken and data on exposure parameters so you can check how they impact the final result.
So get this one if you would like to buy one book which would allow you to undersatnd how to take beautiful and creative pictures! I guess that when you finally get it and read it you will be hungry for more information. But then you can get books on specific subjects - here - you have all the basics that you need.
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• Readers love Peterson's easy-to-grasp bad image/good image pairings—and every photo in the book was taken with a digital camera
• Covers every popular genre: nature, people, sports, interiors, travel, and more
Using his popular bad image/good image pairings of real-life examples, Bryan Peterson takes the reader through all the techniques need to succeed with digital photography in every popular genre: nature, people, sports, interiors, travel, low-light conditions, travel, weather, commercial portraits, macro, and wildlife—even how to use creative tricks such as reflections. As a bonus, Peterson explains, in straightforward text, the techniques of Photoshop as well as the basics of publishing, printing, and archiving and storing for personal or professional use. Full of great examples for beginners and serious photographers, Understanding Digital Photography makes it easy to create great digital pictures every time.
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Great resource.......2007-07-04
This is one of the best books on photography I've read so far. Lots of great tips and ideas. I really like the down to earth language he uses to explain his concepts.
Excellent book for self-improvement.......2007-06-08
The book is written in plain English, easy to understand and very enlightening.
I would recommend to amateur photographer and even beginners who like to know more about Digital photography, Photoshop and more.
Nice for the beginner.......2007-05-17
For the digital newbie, or photography newbie for that matter, this is a nice intro book. I'm sure that a lot of the techie issues that other reviewers are calling Mr. Peterson to task on will be addressed in a 2nd edition.
There is enough information on photographic concepts and techniques to redeem the book for some of the technical flaws regarding digital images (See Rennie Petersen's review for info on the techie stuff).
If you haven't read "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson I'd highly recommend it.
Ignore the digital techie parts.......2007-05-01
I purchased this book when I got my first camera and knew nothing about photography but quite a bit about the physics of light and computers. This book helped me take some great shots because it does a great job of explaining, in simple to understand terms, photography basics and provides a plethora of pictures to illustrate the concepts. If you are a rank beginner, this book will walk you through aperture, f stops, the basics of exposure and basic composition to produce good photos and I highly recommend it for that purpose.
The technical aspects of the book -- both digital camera components and computer formats -- range from dumbed down to the point of being overstated to plainly wrong, an issue covered in several other reviews. However, they do give enough of an introduction to allow one to understand better, more accurate and more detailed discussions of technical components. If you know nothing about the "digital" (as opposed to film) side of cameras and formats, it serves as a readable introduction to the meaning of the terms. Be aware that most of the information beyond what the terms mean is wrong.
If you are anything more than a rank beginner I suggest you skip this book. If you are just starting out and more than a little intimidated by the seemingly complex world of "taking a good picture" then you will the book of value.
Excellent first book.......2007-03-29
This is a really great book to start off with. It explains all the basics and more. Easy to understand and full of great ideas and techniques, interspersed with humor. Sound ideas that will help you become a better photographer. Excellent style of writing. I've really enjoyed and have have learned from his books.
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If you're exploring a career in digital imaging or design, then you're likely to encounter Photoshop along the way--you probably already have. But how well do you know it?
Understanding Adobe Photoshop: Digital Image Concepts and Techniques goes beyond the school newspaper or internship and teaches you the fundamental digital imaging techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Elements that you'll need to succeed both in the classroom and the workforce. While many Photoshop books focus on features, tools, or techniques, this book covers both the basics and delves into specific skills, tricks, and uses in multimedia. With a friendly style and interactive DVD-ROM, Richard Harrington covers digital imaging basics (correcting, editing, sharpening, retouching, and presenting photos) and shows you real-world projects and exercises, including: digital painting; designing a CD/DVD label, magazine cover, and advertisements; creating Web sites/animations; and more!
Customer Reviews:
Excelente Livro sobre Photoshop.......2007-01-11
Super didatico de com as aulas em DVD , onde podemos fazer passo a passo em uma forma direta, e uma dedatica bem voltada ao photoshop avançado
Understanding Photoshop.......2006-09-03
I am using this book for my high school Photoshop class this fall. The video lessons and the organization of the material will work well for my juniors and seniors, most of whom have had some prior exposure to the program. The cachet of using a college text will also appeal to them!
Brenda Godwin
Proctor Academy
Andover, NH
Understanding Photoshop.......2006-07-23
I am enjoying the book very much. I especially like the CD as it contains a lot of hours of additional training. The book is easy to use and full of interesting information. I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn the nuts and bolt of Photoshop.
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Written by a photographer for photographers, Understanding Digital Photography explains not only how to do something in the world of digital photography but, more importantly, why it should be done! Straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations of critically important digital photography concepts are grounded in traditional photographic processes. This allows novices to gain an appreciation of the historical evolution of digital photography as they gain new skills while permitting experienced photographers to quickly bridge the gap between traditional and digital photographic mediums. Drawing upon insights gleaned from more than twenty (20) years of experience as a successful commercial and fine art photographer, the author places the utmost emphasis on equipping his readers with clear-cut explanations of digital photography techniques plus practical examples of how they apply to real-life situations. It is this no-nonsense approach to demystifying digital photography that makes Understanding Digital Photography a "must" for every student, hobbyist, and professional that wants to harness the power of this exciting technology and open new doors to creativity.
Customer Reviews:
If you enjoy textbook-style books..........2005-12-07
If you enjoy textbook-style books, you will like this one. The author teaches the subject at a college and the influence of college textbooks is evident in this book.
Biggest pluses of this book are its rather comprehensive coverage of digital photograhy, lots of text, and very few pictures as space fillers. This should be viewed as of a technical book of with emphasis on the digital aspects of ...digital photography.
Easy to understand and Helpful.......2005-08-28
As an instructor of Photography and Digital Imagaging, I have found it difficult to recommend texbooks that incorporate ALL the most important points of capturing, transmitting, printing, storing, archiving and copyright of digital images. I generally need to list several titles to cover these various topics. Understanding digital photography covers these in a very concise, logical and easy to comprehend manner. This book is timely, informative, accurate and thorough. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to jump into to the art and technique of digital photography. I especially praise its use for instructional value. I am replacing next year's text with this one.
Very Interesting Approach to Digital Photography.......2005-04-06
Understanding Digital Photography has a very interesting approach to explaining digital photography. It is not the usual general photography book with the word "digital" thrown in for marketing. I like the way the author compares traditional photography with digital photography to explain the way things work in a logical way. This book is also not just a computer or technical book. It is easy to read, and I like that you do not need to read the chapters in order to understand the information.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who really wants to understand more about Digital PHOTOGRAPHY.
A very practical introduction to digital photography !.......2004-09-09
This book is a very practical introduction to digital photography. I teach photography and use it as a text book. As for the one negative feedback item I see here, "A disaster", I would suggest you weigh the value of all of all of the other positive feedback items.
My students find the book to be quite easy to understand, and have expressed their pleasure with the constant comparisons between traditional and digital photography. They believe that this author's approach to digital photography allows for an easy understanding of the media, in context with photography as a whole. Also, I know of a number of other photography instructors that have chosen to use this book as their text at the College and University levels!
This book is a solid work for the budding digital photographer.
A disaster.......2004-04-08
I have read only 80 pages of this book and I had to stop. The authors lack of command of the English language is only exceeded by his inability to explain relatively simple concepts in plain language. There were so many errors of fact that I cannot comprehend how this got past the editors. Any eighth grader can tell you that 1600 x 2000 x 3 does not equal 5.76 million. All of this in the first 3 chapters where the author is still dealing with the basics. I cannot imagine what happens when he gets to the more complicated subjects. Avoid this book like the plague.
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Put away your old-fashioned camera, file those worn-out photo albums and get ready to send your photos to friends and family over the internet. Taking a digital photograph is not a problem for those who know how to use a camera. The question, what do you do once you’ve taken the digital photograph? This brand new title in Capital’s popular "First Week" series, will take you into the Digital Age! Now with this easy-to-read and use book, by the master of non-patronizing instruction, you’ll understand what is going on inside the camera when you take a digital photo, how to download them into your computer or web site, edit, send, and store them. Pamela Lessing makes clear all the wonders of digital cameras and the software programs that allow you to keep all those precious photos safe. The book concludes with the hallmark of The First Week series, a clear and concise step-by-step guide for performing each of the basic tasks of the four most popular digital camera software programs.
Customer Reviews:
Intended for the first time owner of a digital camera........2004-03-20
This is the perfect book for the first time owner of a digital camera. The author explains basic terminology and how pixels and resolution effect the photographs, and guides the reader through how to transfer, edit, process and archive the photos.
It is not a guide on how to take photos, nor is it highly technical. It is designed for the first time user answering many of the questions and easing the confusion felt when entering the digital world. I am buying it for my sister-in-law and my 75 year old father, who both recently purchased cameras and are struggling with the understanding what resolution to use, how to print the photos, etc.
I wish I had this book years ago when I purchased my first digital camera.
A Book for Author's Friends Only.......2004-01-16
I'm afraid I for one cannot figure out the purpose of this book. It reads like something the writer should have simply photocopied and passed out among her friends. It is neither a very knowledgeable digital photography book, nor an amusing account of the author's introduction to digital cameras. (Shenton's illustrations are quite funny, however!)Lessing's description of memory fails to even mention SD or MM cards. Her description of photo software just covers her opinion of the few she has used. She's a Sony user who states there are no really good HP or Kodak digital cameras; although she admits her opinion there might become outdated, which it certainly has. Actually, the whole book is outdated, even though it was just published in 2003, and just hit my local library as a "new" book.Take my advice, which is no worse than the author's advice--take the money you would spend buying this book, and instead get a year's subscription to PC Photo magazine.PC Photo will give you the latest information on digital cameras, memory, scanners, printers and software...and will give you much, much more knowledgeable, as well as easy to understand, advice about picture taking, storage, editing and burning.
Book Description
Understanding Digital Cameras will help you to:
* Choose the right camera, lens and output option to capture the perfect image
* Develop great technique, whatever your style or subject matter
* Be inspired! Showcasing a wide range of images, plus the work and insights of guest photographers
This key resource for all photographers will help you get the very best from todays sophisticated digital cameras.
Discover which type of camera, lens, lighting and printer is right for you with clear explanations and close-ups of camera settings and menus. A key tool to improve your photography is to see comparison images side by side. Tarrant shoots the same scene with different equipment or a different approach, to show exactly what a camera and technique can or cant do. He also shows you images that havent worked - and explains precisely why.
In this book you will learn essential photographic techniques, before moving on to specific genres: people, nature, action shots and working in the studio. Detailed captions throughout explain which camera and lens was used for each shot and highlight key factors in getting the right exposure, lighting and composition. There is an essential troubleshooting guide to printing errors such as smudges, lines and colour casts. Discover how to produce fine art prints and optimize images for the Web. Plus key technical information on digital and optical quality and colour management.
Packed with tips, clear explanations, with all photography terms defined, box outs with key information, and showcasing a wide range of image styles and subjects, this book (and a camera!), is all you need to start creating great images!
Jon Tarrant has spent many years as an award-winning professional photographer and much-published photographic writer. He is former editor of the British Journal of Photography, to which he still contributes, and of Professional Photographer and HotShoe International magazines.
* Choose the right camera, printer and software to capture the perfect image and produce the best print or image for the Web
* Improve the creativity of your digital pictures - without having to use a computer
* Packed with colour images, diagrams and charts for easy, visual learning!
Customer Reviews:
R. Simi Lyss.......2007-08-17
I couldn't agree with the previous review writer more. This is an outstanding book. If, however, you're just starting out in digital photography and want to learn the basics, this book may offer more detail than you want. If you're a bit farther along and want to know some things like how sensors work or why lenses made for digital photography differ from lenses made for film cameras, this is your book. The author goes into quite a bit of technical detail in a way that is never overwhelming and usually a lot of fun.
The book is also printed well and the numerous illustrations are excellent.
Jon Tarrant Scores Again.......2007-04-18
Understanding Digital Cameras: Getting the Best Image from Capture to Output, by Jon Tarrant. Focal Press, Elsevier: Amsterdam, Boston, London, etc. Paperback, 346 Pages, 2007, [...]
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Two very worthy elements reside side-by-side in this excellent follow-up to the 2003 predecessor book by this gifted author, `Digital Camera Techniques' - i.e., excellent technical insights into every aspect of digital camera work, and human touches of kindness and interest.
Jon Tarrant has put in his time over the years experimenting with and analyzing cameras, prints, and related photographic equipment and supplies, especially with regard to the human life around us. And though he always writes with a fresh eye for that life, he has paid his dues. He has edited three international photo magazines, including the `British Journal of Photography,' and he still writes technical studies for that magazine. He has also contributed both writing and photos to many other magazines, newspapers, and books. In addition, he is very good about employing others in his books, like other photographers (including Paul Stewart, Michael Ruskin, and Andrew Stevens), who have joined him with model images that teach in basic and advanced ways, how to operate and utilize digital cameras and images.
One lesson of particular merit is the notion that a flash warning light should not always be heeded. Too many times, people use flash to spoil images, by wiping out visual details in the foreground, like shadows and silhouettes that would be gorgeous without flash. On the other hand, Jon also points out how fill-in flash can be advantageous, as when one is shooting a family portrait with family members standing backs to the sun. Other key lessons include keeping your subject in focus despite, or while showing, movement or complex fields of view. Fine-art printing is also covered, as is color quality, plus working with models, among many related subjects here. Jon also points out that a photo should generally be in-focus when made, but that the Normal setting not the Fine/Sharp setting should be utilized in-camera, with exceptions to be sure, so the image can be sharpened further, on-computer.
In `Understanding Digital Cameras', one feels that Jon Tarrant fully understands each camera's and subject's basics and nuances, and imparts his carefully obtained wisdom to the reading public - a public he continues to capably educate in the most advanced forms of modern photography.
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