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Photography Basics
Dslr Photography Basics: Understanding Your Camera
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BetterPhoto Basics: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Taking Photos Like a Pro $12.15 Absolutely anyone can take better photos! If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you’re using. Too busy to read a book? No problem—flip to any page for an instant tip to u… |
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Digital Photography: A Basic Manual $11.51 This thorough, concise, and easy-to-use guide to capturing digital photographs provides an entire step-by-step course for budding digital photographers. All concepts are fully illustrated with sample work by internationally renowned professionals, representing editorial work, photojournalism, and everything in between. Topics covered include essential information for both film and digital photog… |
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Mastering Exposure in Digital Photography: How to Capture Better Photography for Beginners by Learning the Basics (Including Tips and Tricks) Amazon.com Best Seller Mastering Camera Exposure: How to Capture Better Photography for Beginners by Learning the Basics (Including Tips and Tricks)One of the major problems photographers face is not knowing how to properly expose a photo.Often, a photographer will go out into the field, snap a few photos and be disappointed with the results. Sometimes the photos turn out darker than intended, whi… |
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AmazonBasics Backpack for SLR Cameras and Accessories-Black $35.43 AmazonBasics products are quality electronics accessories offered at a great value. Made in China…. |
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Beverly Turner Patriotic Design and Photography – Basic Training Congratulations, Proud Eagle and American Flag – Greeting Cards-12 Greeting Cards with envelopes $15.95 Basic Training Congratulations, Proud Eagle and American Flag Greeting Card is a great way to say “thank you” or to acknowledge any occasion. These blank cards are made of heavy duty card stock with a gloss exterior and a matte interior for smudge free writing. Cards are creased for easy folding and come with white envelopes. Available in sets of 6 and 12…. |
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Beverly Turner Patriotic Design and Photography – Basic Training Congratulations, Proud Eagle and American Flag – Greeting Cards-6 Greeting Cards with envelopes $10.49 Basic Training Congratulations, Proud Eagle and American Flag Greeting Card is a great way to say “thank you” or to acknowledge any occasion. These blank cards are made of heavy duty card stock with a gloss exterior and a matte interior for smudge free writing. Cards are creased for easy folding and come with white envelopes. Available in sets of 6 and 12…. |
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Beverly Turner Patriotic Design – Basic Training Congratulations, Flag Eagle – Greeting Cards-12 Greeting Cards with envelopes $15.95 Basic Training Congratulations, Flag Eagle Greeting Card is a great way to say “thank you” or to acknowledge any occasion. These blank cards are made of heavy duty card stock with a gloss exterior and a matte interior for smudge free writing. Cards are creased for easy folding and come with white envelopes. Available in sets of 6 and 12…. |
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Fine Photography Basic Photo Frame Size: 4 x 6 $41.36 F4602466 Size: 4″ x 6″ Features: -UV filtering glass to preserve your memories.-Conservation acid free backing.-Designed in Spain.-Modern Design.-Made in USA. Collection: -Fine Photography Collection…. |
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Mastering the Basics of Photography Mastering the Basics of Photography Mastering the Basics of Photography $4.95 The perfect camera-bag companion for every serious novice photographer who shoots on location in the field, this clear, nontechnical book shows how to achieve desired effects every time. The basics of camera function are explained in language that’s easy to understand, giving complete coverage of film, light, lens apertures, shutter speeds, exposure, metering, and focusing, with printing, storing, and showing of work also included. Fully explored are composition and training the photographer’s eye to handle light and contrast, with many sample assignments offering fledgling photographers practice shots to sharpen skills. The full range of popular subjects includes adults, children, events, and travel; flowers, gardens, nature, and animals; landscapes, seascapes, sunsets, and sunrises; abstractions, graphics, impression, and close-ups; buildings, interiors, and still lifes. |
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John Hedgecoe’s Photography Basics $3.95 "Hedgecoe uses the most commonly owned beginners’ cameras…to demonstrate how the camera works in simple, non-technical language."–Photographic Trade News. "Hedgecoe’s…how-to advice can inspire…amateur paparazzi. The lessons are easy, given the well-laid-out visual examples….Whether those images be action shots or landscapes, candids or portraits, the principles common to all photography guides are on display…."–Booklist. "One of the best introductory texts…my highest recommendation."–Shutterbug. 160 pages (all in color), 6 5/8 x 10 1/4. |
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Focus on Digital Photography Basics $4.1 Written by bestselling author Jeff Wignall ("The Joy of Digital Photography"), this conveniently sized take-along guide is geared expressly to the novice digital photographer. It covers the important basics any beginner needs to know, from equipment (like D-SLRs, lenses, and flash) to technique (white balance, the effects of aperture settings and shutter speed). Best of all, because it’s organized by topic into bite-size chunks of information, this highly illustrated manual–complete with graphs, tips, and trouble shooting charts–guarantees photographers quick and easy access to exactly the information they want, when they want it. The final two chapters move beyond technique to discuss creativity and composition, and also provide must-know advice on downloading, sharing, organizing, and printing digital pictures. Packed with professional insight and tips, "Focus On Digital Photography Basics" is the one-stop resource for the burgeoning digital photographer. "Subjects include: "Learning About Lenses – Getting Good Exposures – Mastering Light – Using Electronic Flash – Downloading and sharing photos – Creativity and composition |
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Digital Photography Basics $3.95 It’s easier than ever to join the digital revolution with this perfect jargon-free, pocket-sized introduction to digital compact cameras and how they work. Aimed at traditional camera users and new photographers, and illustrated with 150 specially commissioned digital photos, this resource guide is the answer to those bewildering, overly technical manufacturer’s guides. The overview begins with a presentation of the pros and cons of digital image capture and of camera features. Then, there’s detailed information on pixels and image quality, exposure modes, metering methods, electronic viewfinders, capture modes, formats and storage, auto-flash, and image sharpening. Move on to the camera’s advanced capabilities: exposure compensation, digital "film speed," use of macro for close-ups, movie recording, noise reduction, and much more. Make sense of the software, from connecting to a computer to viewing and cataloguing to basic image enhancement. Finally, look at the best choices for outputting photographs, including ordering prints, printing directly from the camera or computer, e-mailing images, and even making your own personalized greeting cards. |
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BetterPhoto Basics $16.99 Absolutely anyone can take better photos! If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you’re using. Too busy to read a book? No problemflip to any page for an instant tip to use right away! Learn to compose knockout shots, make the most of indoor and outdoor light, and photograph twenty popular subjects, from sunsets and flowers to a family portrait. Those who want to go further get tips on controlling exposure and the secrets behind ten advanced creative techniques. And everyone will appreciate Jim’s breakdown of easy fixes to make in Photoshop. No matter what your level of experience, you’ll be amazed how easy it is to start taking photos like the pros. From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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Photography $3.95 Covering all facets of photography and video, this practical guide features step-by-step photography and easy-to-understand information on the basics. Handy guides that use pictures to give readers the information they need, "101 Essential Tips" feature comprehensive coverage, beautiful full-color images, and straightforward, practical information on a wide variety of subjects. Every point can be absorbed quickly and easily with 101 authoritative tips that will make anyone an expert in an instant. |
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BarCharts Inc. 9781423205449 Photography Basics Pack of 3 $23.34 For those budding photographers who are struggling with f/stops or wanting to know the best way to frame an image this 6page guide is an ideal source of information. Jampacked with handy tips and tricks along with fullcolor illustrations and graphics this is one study tool that no camera owner should be without. Featured topics include: Camera Types Camera Parts Lenses Focal Length Camera Position Shutter Speeds F/Stops Apertures Exposure Color Lighting Rules of Aesthetics Plus a handy abbreviation key for all those shutterbug terms |
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Mastering the Basics: Pasta $15.95 A useful guide for both the inexperienced and skilled pasta maker- with helpful step-by-step instructions and photography, fresh pasta will become a part of everyday life. |
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Machine Quilting: The Basics & Beyond $26.75 Teacher and master machine quilter Lynn Witzenburg guides quilters through the basic steps of quilting on a home sewing machine. From the basics to more advanced techniques learn the techniques and tricks to enhance quilting projects . Over 150 full-color photos, more than 90 full-color illustrations and diagrams, 12 projects, step-by-step photography, easy-to-understand-and-do format. Basic quilting and equipment preparation. |
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Fabric Embellishing: The Basics & Beyond $24.55 More then 50 techniques are presented in three distinct categories, foundations, soft embellishments, and hard embellishments. Clear step by step instructions and photography to guide you every step of the way. Inspiration from four renowned fiber artists. Resource guide on products used and where to find them. Complete glossary of terms. Hardcover, hidden-spiral, lay-flat binding. |
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Belly Dancing Basics $3.95 Sumptuous color photography combined with comprehensive and detailed easy-to-follow instructions demonstrate a unique way for women to get and keep fit while expressing their sensuality through Belly Dancing. Would-be dancers who have longed to learn the intricacies of this ancient dance form can now experience the pleasure of learning and mastering all the basic steps, putting together an individualized routine and adding magic to their performance with veils, swords, and the tiny finger cymbals known as zills . Each complex movement of the body is painstakingly broken down into concise step-by-step directions that are easy to follow. Perfect for the basic beginner, the instructions also offer alternatives and additions to the movements to accommodate a dancer’s growing skill. The lavish sequence of images captures each delicately curved hip and splayed finger; the arch of a foot and the arc of a backbend; and the careful placement of a leg. You can practically see the stomach rippling sinuously, the hips shimmying wildly, and the hair whipping around as the dancer twirls. |
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Digital Manipulation Basics $4.31 With its handy pocket-size format, colorful screen grabs, and helpful diagrams throughout, this timely guide for photographers offers a complete course in using commonly available computer software to improve and enhance digital photos. With a series of hands-on projects, Les Mehan, an experienced freelance photographer, teacher, and author of 3 previous photography books, shows both amateurs and professionals how to correct over-exposure, under-exposure, red-eye, and other common problems; how to create panoramas, photomontages, and surrealistic special effects; and how to use the computer’s full capabilities in hundreds of other ways, from printing and framing photos to preparing them for use on the Internet. This jargon-free manual will help anyone turn ordinary pictures into extraordinary ones. |
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The Basics $31.81 A lot nicer food than Four Ingredients and more useful in your kitchen than a chef's training – the definitive kitchen cook book |
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Basics $47.99 Basics — the phenomena of form How do architecture and environmental art communicate with us? Which forms generate movement? Which generate stillness? What is centered and what is directional? How can forms be used to generate spaces in our lives? The effect of architectural and artistic forms is based on the phenomena of the basic elements: point, line and plane. Architectural space is defined by its boundaries, where each element is evaluated by its inherent energies. As architecture is also the organization of space, these elements are described in terms of their influence on each other and on their surroundings. In an attempt to understand these elements in terms of architecture, this book examines them based on the research of Bauhaus member Wassily Kandinsky. Through the inherent qualities of these elements we can understand the effect of energies, tensions, and dynamics in all existing objects, buildings and landscapes as the organization of movement and stillness. This book contains an abundance of diagrams and examples especially selected to describe these elements and their architectural manifestations and to show the manifold ways in which they communicate with us.In Basics the borders between architecture and art disappear making them accessible to everyone interested in these fields. |
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A Practical Guide to the Basics of Physical Evidence $40.95 Questioned Document Examination; Fingerprint Examination; Photography; Firearms Examination; Tool Mark Examination; Hair and Fiber Examination; Forensic Serology; Chemistry; Optics; Restoration of Obliterated Stamped Markings; Precision Measuring Devices; Footprints and Other Impressions; Photographing and Casting Impressions; Tool Mark Evidence; Basics of Crime Scene Search; Methods of Entry; Annotated Glossaries. |
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Basics of Introductory Chemistry with Math Review $19.83 BASICS OF INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY WITH MATH REVIEW gives you the tools you need to teach the course your way. The authors provide a question-and-answer presentation that allows users to actively learn chemistry while studying an assignment. This approach is reflected in three words of advice and encouragement that are repeated throughout the book: Learn It Now As with previous editions, this text allows you to tailor the order of chapters to accommodate your particular needs through two flexible formats a a standard paperbound edition and loose-leaf edition. This flexibility is achieved not only by carefully writing each topic so it never assumes prior knowledge, but also by including any and all necessary preview or review information needed to learn that topic. The fourth edition integrates new features such as technological resources, coached problems, and enhanced art and photography, all of which dovetail with the authors’ active learning approach. |
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Forensic Photography $23.95 CONTENTS: Basics and the 35mm Camera; Cameras Other Than the 35mm SLR; Film and Filters; Lighting Source, and Effect; Lenses, Depth of Field, and Shutter Speed; Purchasing and Care of Equipment and Automated Labs; Autopsy, Assault, and Child Abuse; Traffic Fatalities and the Hit and Run; Latent Prints; Crime Scene; Fire Investigation and Arson; Surveillance; Court Presentation and Challenge. Glossary. |
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Photography for the Web $7.32 A hands-on on guide to digital photography, with a practical focus on the Web. Readers will learn how to make the most of their digital camera, while learning the basics of composition, exposures, filters and more. Photography is an incredibly hot category, but no book on the market takes into account the millions of people who use their digital cameras for the explicit purpose of using the images on the Web – whether sharing with their friends via Facebook and Flickr to taking product shots and participating in stock photography sites like iStockPhoto and Fotolia. |
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Watercolor Basics – Let’s Get Started $19.99 “After 25 years of teaching thousands of novice watercolorists the simple methods contained in this book, I firmly believe that anyone willing to follow the directions and do the world cannot fail to achieve a successful picture. If I can do it, so can you.” – Jack Reid In this beginner-friendly guide, Jack Reid will show you the hows of watercolor painting. He covers it all in clear, easy-to-understand terms – beginning with what tools and materials you should buy to get off to a good, affordable start. You’ll find simple, step-by-step exercises to help you: Control your brush with ease Master the four basic watercolor techniques – the flat wash, the graded wash, the wet-in-wet and the dry-brush Take the “Five Steps to a Painting” – step-by-step demonstration guide you from one color to five, to make your paintings “sing” with color Use photography and photocopying to create paintings inspired by life Then put everything you’ve learned into action by following along with seven painting projects. Before you know it, you’ll be creating your own beautiful watercolor paintings! |
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Digital Photography $24.99 Completely updated to cover the latest digital cameras and their functions The field of digital photography is steadily becoming an increasingly popular and exciting hobby and profession. These days, just about anyone can take beautiful photographs after having learned the right techniques and gaining a solid editing know-how. This latest edition of the digital photography standard is completely updated with photos and coverage of the newest cameras and their features. Packed with inspiring images and helpful tasks, you’ll learn time-saving tips, surprising secrets, and invaluable instructions for creating stunning images with your digital camera. Indispensible techniques show you how to create better digital photos, prints, and photo projects. Shares full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions for creating gorgeous images with your digital cameras Includes updated information on the latest image editing software and new cameras Provides you with useful and surprising techniques that can be used to make better digital photos, prints, and photo-based projects Features inspiring images and tasks that provide time-saving tips, cool secrets, and productivity tricks Takes your knowledge of digital photography beyond the basics Go beyond the basics with these tips and tricks and take your digital photo skills to the next level! |
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Studio Photography $29.95 Studio photography is a common career path for aspiring photographers and students but the professional and commercial nature of the field makes it a challenging area to break into. Whilst other introductory books on the subject are often bogged down with too much technical detail or too many show-off’ shots, Studio Photography: Essential Skills offers a practical and accessible guide to the fundamental techniques for successful studio photography. Whether photographing a person or a product, you need control over the light, mood and look to arrive at the perfect result for a particular assignment. This book takes a commercial and creative approach and considers the important elements of lighting, exposure, capture, art direction and the studio setting to ensure a successful shoot. With a clearly structured learning approach and a wide variety of activities and assignments to inspire and engage you, this is an informative, stimulating guide to the basics. Broaden your skills and increase your earning potential with Studio Photography: Essential Skills ! * Learn the basics of studio photography to get up and running fast in this commercial field * Activities and assignments help you to develop the creative thinking and vision needed for successful studio assignments * Ideal whether you are an aspiring amateur or a student looking to kick-start your career in this lucrative line of work |
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Handbook of Photography $3.46 Now in its fifth edition, Handbook of Photography is designed to teach those who have never used a camera how to take photos, develop film and make prints. Each chapter represents a stage in the photographic process — from focusing the camera to the emergence of the final picture–mounted for display or ready for use in print. This updated edition not only covers all these basics but also provides new material on film, equipment and techniques, especially in the field of digital photography. Photos by noted photographers are included to give both valuable information and inspiration to the user. |
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Wildlife Photography $20.77 In "Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots," author and wildlife photographer Laurie Excell shows you how to get the best shots of birds, bears, and bugs-whether you’re on safari, on vacation, or on a nature walk around your own backyard. Starting with the basics of equipment, camera settings, and exposure, Laurie covers the fundamentals of lighting and composition in capturing (in-camera ) a menagerie’s worth of animals, with a particular focus on mammals and birds. The book is packed with details on what seasons are best for photographing different animals, tips on the best locations to photograph them, and techniques for how to approach even the wiliest subjects. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the wildlife photo you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Laurie Excell, and you will: Use your camera’s settings to gain full control over the look and feel of your imagesMaster the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much moreGet tips on research, including field ethics and the best locations for photographing your subjectsLearn key techniques for photographing various animals, such as how to approach your subject without disturbing it and how to interpret behavior so that you can anticipate actionFully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapterAnd once you’ve got the shot, show it off Join the book’s Flickr group to share your photos, recipes, and tips at flickr.com/groups"/wildlifephotographyfromsnapshotstogreatshots." |
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Food Photography $19.99 Are you a foodie looking to take eye-catching photos of your culinary concoctions? Do you have a food blog that you’d like to enhance with better visuals? Do you want to create photos that conjure up the flavors of your favorite foods but lack the photographic technique to make it happen? Then this book is for you! In Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots , photographer Nicole Young dishes up the basics on getting the right camera equipmentlights, lenses, reflectors, etc.and takes you through the key photographic principles of aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. She then discusses lighting and composition and shows how to style food using props, fabrics, and tabletops. Finally, she explains how to improve your photos through sharpening, color enhancement, and other editing techniques. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book offers the practical advice and expert shooting tips you need to get the food images you want every time you pick up your camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Nicole S. Young, and you will: Use your camera’s settings to gain full control over the look and feel of your images Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more Learn to enhance your food photographs using professional food styling techniques Get tips on different types of lighting, including strobes, flashes, and natural light Improve the look of your photos using Adobe Photoshop Go behind the scenes and walk through the process of creating great food photographs with an entire chapter of start-to-finish examples And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group to share your photos, recipes, and tips at flickr.com/group/foodphotographyfromsnapshotstogreatshots. |
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Sports Photography $19.99 In Sports Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots , author and sports photographer Bill Frakes shows you how to capture the key elements of sports photographsmotion and emotion, style and scene, place and purposewhether you’re at a baseball tournament, a track meet, or a professional football game. Starting with the basics of equipment, camera settings, and exposure, Bill covers the fundamental techniques of sports photographyunderstanding lighting, handling composition and focus, and timing peak action. He explains how to choose a shooting position on the field of play, identify the defining moments away from the action, and learn the etiquette of covering live sporting events. He then breaks down the shooting processes of specific sports, outlining the challenges and demands of each and showing how to isolate individual athletes in action. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the sports photo you want every time you pick up the camera. Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more Get tips on shooting with long and short lenses, learning when to use them and why Learn key techniques for photographing various sports, including football, baseball, basketball, soccer, and more Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group to share your photos and ideas for great sports shots at flickr.com/groups/sportsphotographyfromsnapshotstogreatshots. |
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Flash Photography $19.99 Detailing the many uses of the most important component of any photographlightthis handbook shows readers how to infuse a still frame with emotion, action, and other storytelling qualities that define great photography. Pulitzer Prizewinning photographer Barry Staver explores professional techniques for designing effective lighting setups with flash by beginning with an overview of fundamental techniques, then teaching readers how to go beyond the basics and refine their images to perfection through the careful addition of flash. Applications of each of the three major categories of flash equipment are covered, first with electronic flash techniques for location shoots, then mid-range strobes for studio work and location shots, and finally heavy-duty strobes that provide the ultimate in power and control for studio photography. Additional aspects of light instruction include balancing flash with ambient lighting and choosing and using light modifiers, as well as a bevy of before-and-after images to help photographers cover all of their lighting options and know how they can be implemented to their greatest effect. |
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Landscape Photography $19.99 Now that you’ve bought that amazing new DSLR, you need a book that goes beyond the camera manual to capture stunning images. For photographers interested in landscape photography, this guide will help you conquer the fundamentals and take amazing outdoor shots. Pro photographer Rob Sheppard starts with the basicscomposition, light, and perspectiveand describes how to connect with your scene. He covers all the key camera features that affect your image, including how changing focal lengths alters your perspective and the aperture’s direct correlation with depth of field. Once you’ve captured those shots, Rob takes you through simple post-processing steps in Lightroom, Photoshop, and Photoshop Elements. This guide is for beginning-to-intermediate digital photographers to understand the basics and bring their own unique artistic expression to landscapes and outdoor shooting. Beautifully illustrated with large and compelling photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. |
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Nature Photography $29.95 Have you ever wondered what it is that professional photographers do day in and day out that enables them to take consistently compelling images? Or thought that unravelling the insider secrets of the professionals could inspire you? Nature Photography: Insider Secrets from the World’s Top Digital Photography Professionals takes a contemporary and innovative approach to revealing the day-to-day habits of the world’s most successful wildlife, landscape and macro photographers, divulging the core skills and techniques through which they excel. This book is crammed full with expert advice taken from the world’s leading pros directly from the field. It will empower the development of your skills to a professional level and fire your imagination. Starting with the basics of how to plan a rewarding field trip, whether locally or afar, for one day or a month, and covering all aspects of camera handling and photographic technique including: how to make perfect exposures every time, ensure pin-sharp images of moving subjects, decipher the complexities of camera menus and controls, and break through the mysteries of composition. And, having learned the secrets to success, the book maps out some simple yet powerful photo exercises and self-assignments to encourage you to explore all facets of digital photography and put into practice the essential skills that will make you, too, a highly successful photographer. |
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Night Photography $34.95 Night photographers have one big thing in common: a true love of the dark. Rather than looking at night photography as an extension of daytime shooting with added complications, they embrace the unique challenges of nocturnal photography for the tremendous wealth of creative opportunities it offers. That’s just what this book does. But if the idea of setting out into the deep, dark night with just your camera (and maybe a cup of coffee) gets your creative juices flowing, dive right in. Lance Keimig, one of the premier experts on night photography, has put together a comprehensive reference that will show you ways to capture images you never thought possible. If you have some experience with photography and have always wanted to try shooting at night, you’ll learn the basics for film or digital shooting. If you’re already a seasoned pro, you’ll learn to use sophisticated techniques such as light painting and drawing, stacking images to create long star trails, and more. A chapter on the history of night photography describes the materials and processes that made night photography possible, and introduces the photographers who have defined night photography as an artistic medium. A chapter on how to use popular software packages such as Lightroom and Photoshop specifically with night time shots shows you how to make the final adjustments to your nocturnal creations. In this book you’ll find history, theory, and lots of practical instruction on technique, all illustrated with clear, concise examples, diagrams and charts that reinforce the text, and inspiring color and black and white images from the author and other luminaries in the field, including Scott Martin, Dan Burkholder,Tom Paiva, Troy Paiva, Christian Waeber, Jens Warnecke and Cenci Goepel,with Foreword by Steve Harper. |
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Bird Photography $3.99 In Bird Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots , author and wildlife photographer Laurie Excell teaches you key techniques for capturing images of birdswhether you spot them in your own backyard or in a faraway, exotic location. Laurie starts by discussing various camera setups and basic settings and why she uses them, as well as the fundamentals of exposure and how it relates to real-world bird photography. She then covers practicing at home, planning your trip, and selecting the best locations and times to shoot. Finally, she explains how to interpret behavior to determine how to approach your subjectso that you can maximize the time you have on your next big photography adventure. Filled with dozens of beautiful images, this short ebook will show you how to get the bird photo you want every time you pick up your camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Laurie Excell, and you will: Use your camera’s settings to gain full control over the look and feel of your images Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more Get tips on the best seasons and locations for photographing your subjects Develop an understanding of your subjects’ behavior, increasing your chances of getting great shots Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter |
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Portrait Lighting for Digital Photographers: The Basics and Beyond – Book $27.95 The fundamentals of exposure and the essentials of lighting are explored in this photography reference that uses progressive images from portrait sessions as its basis of explanation. Concise text paired with photo examples offer any portrait photographer the techniques needed to create perfectly lit images. |
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Booklegger Golf Magazines Big Book of Basics $32.95 Booklegger Golf Magazines Big Book of Basics The Booklegger Golf Magazines Big Book of Basics has it all by supplying instruction for the seasoned player and the best information to get new players off on the right foot. It covers everything there is to know about your setup, swing, mental outlook, and much more. Golf Magazines Top 100 Teachers in America provide simple, quick, and effective information and uses rich photography to answer all your golf questions. Learn to hit longer drives, straighter irons, and putts that will find the bottom of the cup. Set up for success, groove a consistent swing, get the most from your driver, build a quality short game, and read and stroke putts. This book will be the best investment you make for your game. |
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Pro-Photo Studio Portrait Photography $3.68 This volume covers its subject in four sections: the basics of good portraiture; the four ages, from childhood to old age; group portraits; and experimental approaches. |
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Group Portrait Photography Handbook $32.44 Photographers of human subjects will appreciate the advice in this guide for capturing groups on film. From basics such as posing and composition to technical aspects of focusing and lighting, this handbook addresses concerns for both amateur and professional photographers. Indoor and outdoor settings are discussed, as are tips for working with subjects to capture a variety of emotions and personalities. This latest edition has been freshened with 180 new images and an expanded section on digital technology, including information on white balance, resolution issues, and digital proofing. |
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The Beginner’s Photography Guide $19.95 In contrast to the jargon-filled manuals that come with most digital cameras, The Beginner’s Photography Guide presents step-by-step digital slr camera basics, while introducing and demonstrating a wide variety of techniques that will inspire the novice digital photographer. Grouped together by themes-color, composition, natural light, framing, and more-each camera technique is broken down into an easy-to-follow step-by-step sequence, and features annotated photographs and suggestions on getting the best from digital slr cameras and taking eye-catching photos. |
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The Art of Pregnancy Photography – Book $27.95 Capturing the beauty of pregnancy through photographs is an increasingly popular trend, and this timely guide covers the basics of maternity photography from both artistic and business standpoints. The details of creating a successful maternity portrait are addressed, including how to select a meaningful location, what props and fabrics to use, how to pose the subject, and how to produce a flattering lighting scheme. |
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Joe Farace’s Glamour Photography $19.99 Using minimal equipment and maximizing opportunities, this informative reference demonstrates how to shoot glamour portraits in any available light situation. Working with both professional models as well as amateurs and using no more equipment than the basics, this guide provides instruction for creating easy-to-build modifiers, addressing a model’s figure and appearance concerns, harnessing natural light, and adapting to any location or backdrop. Beginning and established shutterbugs looking to diversify their work and professional photographers seeking fresh ideas and techniques will find an abundance of information in this guide. |
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Studio Photography: Essential Skills $10.69 Studio photography is a common career path for aspiring photographers and students but the professional and commercial nature of the field makes it a challenging area to break into. Whilst other introductory books on the subject are often bogged down with too much technical detail or too many ‘show-off’ shots, "Studio Photography: Essential Skills" offers a practical and accessible guide to the fundamental techniques for successful studio photography. Whether photographing a person or a product, you need control over the light, mood and look to arrive at the perfect result for a particular assignment. This book takes a commercial and creative approach and considers the important elements of lighting, exposure, capture, art direction and the studio setting to ensure a successful shoot. With a clearly structured learning approach and a wide variety of activities and assignments to inspire and engage you, this is an informative, stimulating guide to the basics. Broaden your skills and increase your earning potential with "Studio Photography: Essential Skills" * Learn the basics of studio photography to get up and running fast in this commercial field * Activities and assignments help you to develop the creative thinking and vision needed for successful studio assignments * Ideal whether you are an aspiring amateur or a student looking to kick-start your career in this lucrative line of work |
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Understanding Digital Photography $18.99 Using his popular bad image/good image pairings of real-life examples, Bryan Peterson takes the reader through all the techniques needed to succeed with digital photography in every popular genre: nature, people, sports, interiors, travel, low-light conditions, travel, weather, commercial portraits, macro, and wildlifeeven 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. From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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The Art of Pregnancy Photography $32.23 Capturing the beauty of pregnancy through photographs is an increasingly popular trend, and this timely guide covers the basics of maternity photography from both artistic and business standpoints. The details of creating a successful maternity portrait are addressed, including how to select a meaningful location, what props and fabrics to use, how to pose the subject, and how to produce a flattering lighting scheme. Helpful digital effects that can enhance skin tone and impart a wide variety of polished and artistic effects are discussed, as are tactics for incorporating other family members in the portrait. Also included are tips for building a strong connection with the subject that can lead to a profitable, lifelong client relationship. |
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Digital Photography for Teens $27.2 Don’t be fooled by the title. Digital Photography for Teens doesn’t make a half-hearted attempt at teaching the fundamentals of digital photography. It doesn’t stop at the basics and it doesn’t assume that as a teen, you aren’t capable of tackling advanced topics. Instead, it focuses on the things that teens want to get out of digital photography. Photography is a technical field, and this book covers numerous aspects of shooting great photographs. Each chapter builds upon skills developed in the previous chapters, following the natural process of digital photography: setting up the shot, taking the picture, transferring it to your computer, editing it, and prepping it for the screen or print. If you’re ready to progress beyond snapping simple pictures, then your journey starts here |
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Complete Digital Photography $3.95 Explore the possibilities of new photographic technology with this manual devoted to digital imaging. Whether you want to take advantage of the features of your camera phone or show off your shots through on-line galleries, this book contains all you need to know to create, share, and reproduce great digital pictures. Learn the basics of camera handling, scanning, storing, file compression, and adjusting color and sharpness. Add a touch of photographic flair to business cards, birthday cards, presentations, and professional letterhead. And, should you encounter any glitches along the way, troubleshooting sections help you to determine the causes and cures of common technological problems. |
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Digital Scanning and Photography $3.95 This fast-facts reference offers an engaging, easy-to-understand introduction to the tools and how-to’s of digital scanning and photography. Home users learn the basics for using the latest digital imaging technologies — including the built-in capabilities in the new Windows Millennium Edition operating system — to take, scan, edit, print, and e-mail digital pictures. Coverage includes converting pictures from conventional point-and-shoot cameras and other media to digital format, selecting and operating a digital camera, manipulating images on the PC, adding special effects, and sending pictures electronically. |
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The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Photography $3.95 Are you embarrassed to admit that your photos look like a child took them? Do you get nervous when you have to buy film, select camera batteries, or need to take off the lens cap? Don’t you wish all your snapshots could be picture perfect? Don’t worry The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Photography will teach you the basics, as well as some tricks of the trade. Whether you want to take memorable photos of your children or make your nature shots extra special, now you can feel confident every time you point and shoot In this Pocket Idiot’s Guide you get: |
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Nature Photography: Location & Studio Workshop $4.91 This book has been written for the photographer who has mastered the basics of photography and has an interest in natural history and would like to take better photographs of landscapes, plants, and animals. |
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The Art and Business of Photography $21.95 Photographers now have the ideal resource to build a solid foundation for success. "The Art and Business of Photography" takes an honest approach to the photography profession and is a guide to the artistic and business skills that are the foundation of a career in photography. Professional photographer and former ASMP president, Susan Carr, discusses the realities of the photography industry along with the struggles of expressing creativity and producing quality photography. Topics in this distinctive guide include the balance of being an artist and a business person, the basics of copyright, pricing skills, how to find future prospects, and the importance of craft and creativity. Firsthand experiences and sample photographs by top photographers–pursuing various photography subjects and different types of clients–serve to enhance the unique combination of art and business included in this book. This volume also covers the history of the profession and the current state of the industry. Anyone with a love for a photography and the creative process will benefit from this realistic yet inspiring approach to the photography industry. |
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Advanced Underwater Photography $19.99 Designed for photographers who already have strong diving skills and understand basic photographic techniques, this reference defines what advanced underwater photography is while teaching the skills necessary to create professional-quality images. Opening with a quick overview of the basics?such as exposure, focus, subject selection, and composition?the author then expands on each of these topics, showing the techniques pros use to achieve truly stunning images. A major factor in advancing beyond the basic level of underwater photography is moving from a point-and-shoot or semi-adjustable camera to using a full-featured digital SLR camera. The myriad equipment choices available when making this transition?including cameras, lenses, underwater housings, and the lighting units designed to be used with them?are explained, as are their respective advantages and shortcomings. Because both beginning and advanced underwater photographers can have equipment-related issues, a trouble-shooting section is included to ensure that minor equipment problems won’t ruin a costly dive trip. |
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Digital Photography Outdoors $3.46 A professional writer and photographer who has long chronicled his adventures as a mountaineer and wilderness traveler, James Martin is uniquely positioned to help others "gain the most from swapping chemicals for silicon." He begins with the basics: how a digital camera works, special considerations for use in the field, and selecting the best equipment and most useful accessories for capturing outdoor action. Martin presents the new rules of digital photography (why overexpose?) and reminds us of the old rules that still apply (light and good composition remain key). He covers the fundamentals of digital editing, including selecting software tools, applying filters, creating the illusion of movement, and stitching photos together to create panoramas. It’s about exploiting the advantages of digital, as well as meeting its challenges ("storing images safely becomes an obsession.") Martin also offers tips on care and maintenance of digital equipment in field conditions. |
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Photography Foundations for Art and Design $33.95 Photography: Foundations for Art and Design is the perfect introductory guide for those of you learning the basics of photography. Offering a clear and well-illustrated structured approach to the tools and techniques, it will also guide you through the important aspects of photography as a means of self-expression and communication. The main focus is setting a comprehensive list of objectives and resources for clarity at the outset. A series of sequential study exercises intended as independent learning resources are provided and each exercise will help you to build design skills, teach you how to properly research, and execute work in a systematic manner. This new edition includes more digital information and also an entire new chapter on Still Life. Support materials are provided on the companion website: http://books.elsevier.com/companions/9780240520506/ |
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Creative Nature Photography $14.95 An indispensable guide to nature and outdoor photography, from the acclaimed author of Creative Bird Photography . This beautifully illustrated, inspirational guide to nature photography is packed with practical advice presented in author Bill Coster’s informative but accessible writing style. It takes a fresh approach to the subject, breaking it up into chapters on habitats, each of which contains images of specific aspects of the environment, starting with landscapes and moving on to plants and animals. Each photograph demonstrates particular points and approaches, taking into account light conditions, terrain and the general surroundings. Fascinating anecdotes about Coster’s experiences in each habitat bring the images to life. Each photograph is accompanied by detailed technical data, as well as information on locations and other issues that need to be tackled in order to achieve the perfect shot. There is also an up-to-date chapter on bird photography basics, including equipment such as cameras and lenses. |
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Digital Photography Lighting For Dummies $29.99 Improve your lighting technique to produce better quality photographs Digital Photography Lighting For Dummies features the tools, concepts, and steps you need to give your subjects a high-quality look and feel. Everyone from advanced beginners to aspiring professional photographers will improve their understanding of lighting basics as well as the parts and functions of their camera. Explains the different kinds of lighting that different situations require and guides you through changing the settings on your camera Shows you how to set up equipment to capture the photograph you want with the proper amount of light and shadow Offers information on the latest lighting equipment and accessories Includes techniques and skills used by film photographers like David Bailey, Ansel Adams, and Annie Leibovitz Reach for Digital Photography Lighting For Dummies and take your knowledge of lighting and photography to the next level! |
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Focus on Travel Photography $19.95 Author Haje Jan Kamps knows that you are travelling for two good reasons: to experience great things, and to get great photos of your travels. He also understands very well how people’s eyes tend to glaze over when phrases like “Circles of Confusion” or the “Inverse Square Law” are brandished about, and focuses instead on great photographs, and how to take them. A realistic and easy-to-follow approach to travel photography puts the fun back into photography, and by following a series of simple exercises, you’ll learn much more about photography than you would have thought possible! Focus on Travel Photography covers the basics of photography in brief before throwing itself into the real essence of travel photography: landscapes, people, and capturing the spirit of your destination. Finally, the author explores how you can download, edit, and distribute your photos while you’re on the move-all without being over-burdened with equipment. |
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Digital Photography Composition for Dummies $23.78 Turn ordinary photographs into striking works of art Mastering the craft of composing a photograph is all about having a trained eye. "Digital Photography Composition For Dummies" helps emerging photographers create stunning and compelling photographs by teaching the elements, techniques, and conventions used by skilled and successful photographers. It helps advanced beginner to aspiring professional photographers gain an understanding of the basics of composing a stunning and compelling photograph, as well as the parts, functions, and capabilities of their camera. Determine the point of interest in a photo and how significance is achieved Use the "Rule of Thirds" to create better photographs Manipulate the viewpoint and understand the subject’s direction of movement Master depth of field, framing, and diagonals Includes suggested exercises to apply as you become more comfortable with composition techniques Complete with full-color examples and technique comparisons, "Digital" "Photography Composition For Dummies" allows you to take the high-quality photos you’ve always wanted |
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Digital Photography Lighting for Dummies $23.95 Improve your lighting technique to produce better quality photographs "Digital Photography Lighting For Dummies" features the tools, concepts, and steps you need to give your subjects a high-quality look and feel. Everyone from advanced beginners to aspiring professional photographers will improve their understanding of lighting basics as well as the parts and functions of their camera. Explains the different kinds of lighting that different situations require and guides you through changing the settings on your camera Shows you how to set up equipment to capture the photograph you want with the proper amount of light and shadow Offers information on the latest lighting equipment and accessories Includes techniques and skills used by film photographers like David Bailey, Ansel Adams, and Annie Leibovitz Reach for "Digital Photography Lighting For Dummies" and take your knowledge of lighting and photography to the next level |
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Ultimate Field Guide to Photography $23.07 Straightforward and entertaining, this is the ultimate source for people seeking real how-to advice from the editors and photographers of National Geographic. It is carefully designed to lead the amateur photographer to better pictures and is comprehensive in scope, explaining the entire process from choosing a camera to taking the pictures to printing, scanning, and archiving the images. The "National Geographic Ultimate Field Guide to Photography" spells out the basics of fine photography–whether you are using a digital SLR or a film camera–as well as more advanced techniques for the amateur photographer. From the top twelve color moves to creative gift ideas to quality camera phone photography, this guide will not only inspire you but also arm you with the practical know-how to get great images. It is the indispensable reference for photographers everywhere. |
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Digital Fashion Photography $30.21 Through the artist’s eye of a fashion photographer, the marketing needs of a client are transformed into a stunning image that draws the consumer into a world full of beautiful people wearing beautiful clothes, shoes, and accessories. The evolution of the digital camera has made the field of fashion photography more accessible than ever before. Digital Fashion Photography presents practical tips and offers a step-by-step guide to the basics of digital fashion photography-from pre-shoot planning and lighting needs to photography tips and post-production tasks. It includes fashion-specific photography techniques from the insiders that are rarely discussed, let alone published. Let Digital Fashion Photography help you develop your own unique style that makes your work stand out in the fashion world. |
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Digital Photography – An Introduction $5.41 3rd edition of this digital photography bestseller from Tom Ang, in e-book format Renowned photographer and digital expert Tom Ang shows you how to master the essentials of digital photography with this updated jargon-free guide. Discover all you need to know, from which camera to buy to posting images on the web. Understand what to look for when buying digital cameras and accessories. Follow the essentials of good picture taking and get expert tips on how to improve your techniques. Find inspirational ideas, projects, concepts and approaches to subject areas to fire your creativity. Plus, make the most of your digital images from image manipulation basics including fine tuning to special effects. |
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Digital Photography Essentials $27.07 In the fast changing world of digital photography, no other partnership has been as successful at keeping up with current trends and developments as DK and Tom Ang. In his new book, "Digital Photography Essentials," DK’s richly illustrative design and Tom’s clear writing and direction blend together to produce a strong combination of practical instruction with visual inspiration. Providing a strong combination of practical instruction with visual inspiration, "Digital Photography Essentials," covers the basics of photography, different ways to approach a subject, how to develop projects, and image manipulation. With its fresh, contemporary design, beautiful images, and jargon free, yet highly practical text, "Digital Photography Essentials," is a practical and inspiring book that will take beginners to confident, creative photographers. |
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Creative Bird Photography $14.95 This beautifully illustrated, inspirational guide to bird photography is packed with practical advice for how to photograph birds presented in an informative but accessible writing style. Creative Bird Photography offers a fresh approach to its subject, looking closely at how to photograph specific aspects of birds’ lives, such as eating and drinking, courtship, and flight. The author gives examples, demonstrating particular points and approaches for taking great shots of all of these daily bird activities as well as taking “mood” photographs at dawn and dusk. Each shot is accompanied by detailed technical data, information about locations, and advice about other challenges that will need to be surmounted in order to achieve the perfect shot. Coster also shares fascinating anecdotes about his encounters with the birds featured. There are also up-to-date sections on bird photography basics, including equipment and storage of digital images. |
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Digital Photography Composition For Dummies $29.99 Turn ordinary photographs into striking works of art Mastering the craft of composing a photograph is all about having a trained eye. Digital Photography Composition For Dummies helps emerging photographers create stunning and compelling photographs by teaching the elements, techniques, and conventions used by skilled and successful photographers. It helps advanced beginner to aspiring professional photographers gain an understanding of the basics of composing a stunning and compelling photograph, as well as the parts, functions, and capabilities of their camera. Determine the point of interest in a photo and how significance is achieved Use the “Rule of Thirds” to create better photographs Manipulate the viewpoint and understand the subject’s direction of movement Master depth of field, framing, and diagonals Includes suggested exercises to apply as you become more comfortable with composition techniques Complete with full-color examples and technique comparisons, Digital Photography Composition For Dummies allows you to take the high-quality photos you’ve always wanted! |
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Langford’s Starting Photography $26.95 ‘The’ Focal Press introductory photography book, this authoritative classic by leading photography writer and lecturer Michael Langford has been refreshed and revised by best-selling photography author Philip Andrews for today’s photographers. Strongly focused on digital, but with key references to traditional photography where relevant, to offer a full grounding in the topic, Langford’s Starting Photography is an ideal technical introduction. All the core basics are included, from how to select and compose a good picture to how different cameras operate and how to decipher their controls. Different subjects are explored, with advice on how to tackle people, places, animals, landscapes and close-ups, and valuable guidance on presenting and assessing finished work. This established, detailed beginner’s guide is the perfect choice if you’re looking to develop your knowledge and skills, and take your photography to the next level. |
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Lighting for Product Photography $19.99 From magazine ads to web applications, this instructive handbook details the ever-expanding area of product photography and discusses the unique skills required to be successful. Beginning with the basics for creating professional-looking shots, the qualities of light and the rendering of color and texture are covered while the tools to be used for controlling those qualities is explained througha step-by-step lighting setup. The latter half of this guide compiles images created on actual assignments, depicting a variety of products photographed in a range of settings. Each image is accompanied by a discussion of the client’s intent and the realization of those objectives. Offering procedural images, diagrams, and set-up shots to illustrate the addition and modification of light sources, problems can be identified and corrected on-set making this an invaluable tool for amateur and professional photographers alike. |
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The Orvis Guide to Outdoor Photography $3.46 The situations the average outdoor photographer may find himself in are as varied as the photographs he takes. They include everything from how to catch a running deer to how to dry out a camera that has been dunked in the lake. That’s why Rowinski has tried to cover this unique subject thoroughly. He includes everything from the basics, such as how to understand the relationship between light and film, to in-depth advice on shooting landscapes, wildlife, and people in the outdoors. Also included is technical advice on hard-to-handle situations like shooting at night, capturing lightning on film, and freezing moving objects. There’s extensive information on how to deal with the various environmental conditions the outdoor photographer may encounter. Chapters include: – Understanding Light – What is Exposure? – How Film Works – The Right Equipment for the Job – Coping Out in the Field – Fundamentals of Composition – The Landscape – Wild Skies – Fish and Wildlife – Close-Ups – People – Digital Photography The Orvis Guide to Outdoor Photography not only teaches the photographer how to bring home better pictures, but also how to handle almost any situation he or she might encounter. It’s a thorough primer for the beginner, and an indispensable reference for the experienced photographer. |
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Complete Digital Photography [With CDROM] $6.83 As digital cameras and image editing software become more technologically advanced and affordable, photography has become more popular and accessible to photographers of all ages and skill sets. While these advances have helped beginning photographers take better pictures, these same photographers often donat have the technical skills required to take great photos. Complete Digital Photography, Fifth Edition guides you through every aspect of digital photography, from shooting through postproduction and printing, to help you master the theory and technical skills required of a great photographer. In an easy-to-understand format, youall uncover the fundamental photographic knowledge you need to solve common dilemmas and challenges and advance your photographs to a new level. Youall learn everything from how a camera works and how to choose the camera thatas right for you, through shooting, image editing, output, and workflow. Youall also explore the basics of artistry in photography, including finding a subject, composition, lighting, and more. This fifth edition features both new material and a revised and more user-friendly organizational structure. Tutorials and exercises throughout the book will help you practice the techniques presented in each chapter. |
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Digital Photography for Seniors for Dummies $3.58 Take the mystery out of digital photography and join the fun You don’t need to be a professional photographer or a technology expert to take great digital photos This down-to-basics guide makes it easy to choose the right camera, understand all its dials and controls, take good pictures, make them look even better with your computer, and print them or share them online for friends and family to enjoy. Do your homework — compare camera features to choose those you need at the price you can afford Practice, practice, practice — learn to use camera settings, how to compose good shots, and how light affects a picture The darkroom is now digital — use free software to organize and edit your photos Learn to share — print your pictures at home or through a service, e-mail them to friends, set up an online photo album, or show them off in a digital picture frame Open the book and find: How to pick the camera that best fits your budget and needs Tips for taking great travel photos Accessories you might want for your camera How to get really good pictures of kids and pets Easy ways to get photos from your camera to your computer Tips and tricks for editing pictures on a computer Good reasons for putting your pictures online |
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Creative DSLR Photography $39.95 Amongst the wealth of books aimed at helping you to understand and use your camera equipment and software, Creative DSLR Photography is a rare gem that focuses on the real art of photography and the creative, design and composition skills needed to take your work to the next level. Beginning with the basics of visualisation and perception, the book gives clear guidance on how to interpret a scene, define a subject and develop a personal style. It covers the key creative factors to be considered pre-capture, whilst shooting and post-capture, taking a practical approach and offering valuable pointers that you can incorporate into workflow immediately to dramatically improve results. Written by two accomplished professional photographers, Creative DSLR Photography is packed with inspiring images from travel, nature and landscape photography, amongst other genres, and includes pro tips on how these stunning shots were created. Part of Focal’s Digital Workflow series, aimed at helping photographers to work faster, work smarter and creative great images. Current series titles include Canon DSLR: The Ultimate Photographer’s Guide and Mac OS X for Photographers. |
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National Geographic Complete Photography $34.27 A comprehensive illustrated reference about photography and the camera, this book combines how-to advice, knowledgeable commentary, and useful tips on how to take and look at photographs. Not just a how-to book, it is a how-does-it-work book, focusing on cameras, photographs, and photographers. Throughout, voices and photographs from the greatest of National Geographic photographers add authority to these pages. Chapters build from camera basics–like how a digital camera works, what different lenses do, and the definition of exposure–to advanced and specific techniques–such as taking the best family candids, underwater photography, or techniques for capturing fireworks on film. Every chapter includes a feature called "My Perspective," highlighting a National Geographic photographer and his or her work with a personal note on photography. Every chapter ends with a feature called "What Makes This Photograph Great?"–twelve different iconic National Geographic photographs are analyzed thoroughly for their subject matter, composition, lighting and exposure–by James P. Blair, longtime National Geographic photographer. A fascinating illustrated timeline of photography places milestone moments in the developing technology and art of photography into historic context. With something for everyone, novice and experienced amateur alike, designed in such a way that a reader can dip in and out of page after page, this complete reference will become a family favorite, to which young and old will refer over and over for years to come. |
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Digital Photography 101 $4.56 This series of step-by-step guides acquaints amateur digital photographers with the full spectrum of techniques and technology they need to attain the professional edge in digital imaging. The manuals offer a clear, no-nonsense approach to teaching basic skills, such as understanding the basic functions of the digital camera and how to arrange a photograph artistically, while more experienced photographers will profit from the guides that focus on complex issues, including effective posing and lighting strategies, color and image balancing methods, and design techniques for perfecting the digital image in Adobe Photoshop Elements. Photographers new to digital cameras will learn the basic terminologies and technologies associated with digital photography in this all-inclusive guide. Starting out with the basics of resolution, digital color, and file formats, this book takes a look at the various types of cameras, and what to look for when buying one, including batteries, memory cards and view finders. Step-by-step, readers are guided through how to shoot the best photos, upload images to a computer, troubleshoot to remove red-eye, crop images, correct problematic exposures, adjust the color, output images, and archive them. Techniques for backing up and safely storing images and tips for creating digital contact sheets to make retrieving images a snap are also provided. Favoring images over text, this format will appeal to visual learners. |
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HDR Photography Photo Workshop $39.99 Learn the intricacies of High Dynamic Range photography from experts and get feedback on your work High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography offers a new range of creative possibilities to the photographer who is skilled in the technique. HDR requires specific camera skills as well as the use of specialized software, and the photographers who wrote this book are experts in both. They explain the process of shooting the same subject at different exposures, combining those shots into a single HDR image, fine-tuning brightness and contrast, minimizing noise, layering images, and more, including creative techniques with Photoshop and Lightroom. You can submit your HDR images for feedback at photoworkshop.com. High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography offers creative possibilities through specific camera and software techniques that produce highly detailed and imaginative images Two professional photographers team up to provide expert instruction in HDR camera and software techniques for those new to HDR Covers the latest software and concepts, a comprehensive exploration of HDR basics, various techniques for shooting and merging images, and creative tricks with Photoshop and Lightroom Lavishly illustrated with new examples and full of suggestions for developing a personal HDR style Students can upload their own images for feedback at photoworkshop.com Any photographer who is new to HDR will find this guide loaded with helpful instructions and encouraging advice. |
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Digital Sports Photography $30.01 Get an insider’s look at the techniques, equipment, and know-how needed to take eye-catching and inspiring sports action photographs with "Digital Sports Photography, Second Edition." Written by an experienced professional sports photographer and featuring firsthand insight and ideas from other industry pros, this book provides the basics of sports photography whether you are just getting started or want to enhance your skills. You’ll learn about color management, camera setup, equipment options, shutter speeds, composition, and more to help you attain professional-quality results with a digital camera. You’ll also discover what a sports photo editor looks for when selecting images, knowledge you can use to help you take the best possible shots, whether you aspire to be a professional or just want to take great sports photos for fun. The book concentrates on shooting six major sportsabaseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, and tennisawhile providing methods and strategies that can be used to photograph any sport, at the amateur, collegiate, or pro level. Filled with fantastic images to illustrate the skills taught, a full-color gallery of images taken by the author, and even a glossary of helpful photography terms, "Digital Sports Photography, Second Edition" provides invaluable information and guidance on the excitingand challenging world of sports photography. |
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Posing for Portrait and Glamour Photography $19.99 A complete guide to creating alluring photos, this book is divided into four partsthe body, studio, locations, and the outdoorswith each covering an important aspect of posing the human figure to look its ideal best. Beginning with the basics of body and hand and head posing, this study details the corrective posing techniques that enhance the appeal of a subject while minimizing any concerns they might have about their appearance. From there, award-winning photographer Joe Farace educates readers the importance of knowing what lens to shoot with, understanding the benefits and limits of black-and-white shots, and mastering the use of a flash. In addition to real-world posing techniques, the author presents real subjectsranging in age from 18 to their late 40s, with a variety of looks and figure typesdemonstrating the effect of careful posing on the types of subjects photographers are most likely to encounter in their professional lives. Armed with these techniques, photographers have the skills required to approach each glamour session with greater confidence, ensuring that they reap the rewards after the shoot in the form of better, more salable images. |
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Digital Photography Visual Quick Steps $9.99 Use your digital camera more effectively Provides a quick, no-nonsense course in digital cameras. Gets you up to speed with your digital camera, starting at the basics and working up to lighting and composition. Full-color screen shots throughout help you learn faster. Includes numbered steps for quick learning. |
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Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography $3.46 "We are in the Stone Age of digital photography. We’ve figured out how to make some tools, but it is just now beginning to dawn on us what we might do with them. I’ve often been frustrated at the concentration on the technical aspect of digital photography with so little discussion of the aesthetics and heart behind the image making. This book is essentially a distillation of what I’ve been teaching over the last 25 years." Master photographer Stephen Johnson has been taking beautiful landscape photography for decades, and teaching others the practical art of image making since 1977. While he started out with traditional film camera techniques, Johnson is widely recognized among his peers as a pioneer of digital photography. "Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography" chronicles his ride on the bleeding edge of this medium’s evolution, and provides a practical in-depth introduction to digital photography that offers the latest techniques for beginning and experienced photographers alike. What sets this guide apart from other books on the topic is its approach and execution: This isn’t a Photoshop book, although Photoshop has its place within the book; it’s a book that a master teacher and photographer creates after a lifetime of showing others how to understand and make great photography. With 5 color photographs throughout, including black/gray duotones, and 715 illustrations reproduced with a 200 line screen, Johnson’s book covers everything from: The basics of digital photography Film camera techniques vs. digital Practical approaches of the filmless photographer Techniques of the digital darkroom A photographer (TM)s digital journey Photography, art and the future This is a holistic work (and method for teaching) that embraces the state of photographic tools and techniques, blended with suggestions and experiences on why I make photographs, Johnson says. At its best, photography rides that crest where technology and art intersect. But the deepest engagement that photography can bring remains its ability to capture and hold a moment before the lens. In this age of digital manipulation, that fundamental fact must be remembered. |
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Lighting for Digital Photography $19.99 Now that you’ve had your DSLR for a while, are you ready to take a much closer look at what creating a great image is all about? It’s all about light! The ability to see, influence, modify, control, and create light will take your images from snapshots to great shots! In Lighting for Digital Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, photographer and bestselling author Syl Arena begins with a primer on light itselfhow to see its direction, intensity, color, contrast, and hardnessand quickly moves on to discussions of shooting both indoors and outdoors in the many different conditions of natural or man-made light. Then the book digs in to begin creating light with photographic lights, whether that’s small flash or big strobe, the pop-up flash on your DSLR or continuous lights. Follow along with Syl and you will: Learn the basics (and beyond) of light modifiers that make light bigger and softer, such as umbrellas, softboxes, beauty dishes, and diffusion panels Understand how to control and shape the light itself with flags, grids, snoots, and the zoom function on your flash Appreciate the color temperature of light (whether that’s the sun, a light bulb, or a flash), and how to influence it with white balance settings on your camera and colored gels on your flash Learn how to take great pictures across many different genres, from product and still life images, to simple (and not so simple) portraits and group shots With Lighting for Digital Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you’ll learn not only how light behavesyou’ll learn all you need to know to get started on the journey of creating and controlling light in order to make great shots. And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! Join the book’s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you get great shots at flickr.com/groups/lightingfromsnapshotstogreatshots. |
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Crime Scene Photography $104.08 "Crime Scene Photography, Second Edition "covers the general principals and concepts of photography, while also delving into the more practical elements and advanced concepts of forensic photography. Edward Robinson assists the reader in understanding and applying essential concepts in order to create images that are able to withstand challenges in court. The first part of the book deals with the basic theory and science of photography required to take superior photographs, and covers topics such as composition, exposure, focus, depth of field, and flash techniques. The second part of the text deals specifically with the challenges of photographing a crime scene, including instructions on how to document bodies and wounds, traffic accident photography, underwater photography and aerial photography. In the latter portions of the text, the author turns to digital theory, its advantages and disadvantages, and crime scene video. * Over 600 full color photographs, also electronically available on the companion website * Three new chapters on ‘The History of Forensic Photography’, ‘The Basics of Digital Image Processing’, and ‘Crime Scene Videos’, including online video clips of a crime scene video expert * Includes an Instructor website with lecture slides, practical exercises, a test bank and image collection * An essential reference for crime scene photography and video, including topics as Composition, the Inverse Square Law, Court Cases affecting photography, Digital Processing techniques, Photogrammetry, Video photography * Required reading by the Crime Scene Certification Board of the International Association for Identification (IAI) for all levels of certification |
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Digital Photography Workbook for Dummies $4.15 Digital photography has revolutionized the way people take, print, and share photos. But if you’re wondering why your digital photos don’t measure up to the terrific shots that some people take of sunsets, people, pets, and everything else, you probably need a little help from "Digital Photography Workbook for Dummies." With great, easy-to-follow instruction and lots of practice tasks, this roll-up-your sleeves workbook is packed with exercises to help you become a better digital photographer and photo editor. You’ll learn the basics of classic photocomposition, find out how to capture and accentuate movement in action photos, and get comfortable adding even more pizzazz to your pics using Photoshop Elements. More than 100 step-by-step procedures, illustrated in full color, help you discover how to: Get familiar with your camera’s features and tools Control depth of field Minimize reflections Photograph children and pets Calibrate your monitor Notice and remove stray objects from photos Take great landscape, cityscape, and nature photos Cope with adverse weather and lighting conditions Find, organize, and archive your images Complete with lots of tips and suggestions on how to share your photos via email, create your own Web gallery, compose slideshows and flip books, and more, "Digital Photography Workbook for Dummies" offers all the help, instruction, and hands-on guidance you need to boost the quality of your digital photographs from so-so to sensational |
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Digital Photography For Seniors For Dummies $24.99 Take the mystery out of digital photography and join the fun! You don’t need to be a professional photographer or a technology expert to take great digital photos! This down-to-basics guide makes it easy to choose the right camera, understand all its dials and controls, take good pictures, make them look even better with your computer, and print them or share them online for friends and family to enjoy. Do your homework — compare camera features to choose those you need at the price you can afford Practice, practice, practice — learn to use camera settings, how to compose good shots, and how light affects a picture The darkroom is now digital — use free software to organize and edit your photos Learn to share — print your pictures at home or through a service, e-mail them to friends, set up an online photo album, or show them off in a digital picture frame Open the book and find: How to pick the camera that best fits your budget and needs Tips for taking great travel photos Accessories you might want for your camera How to get really good pictures of kids and pets Easy ways to get photos from your camera to your computer Tips and tricks for editing pictures on a computer Good reasons for putting your pictures online |
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Yoga Basics Yoga Basics $4.21 Yoga Basics offers a comprehensive introduction to yoga including its philosophy, history and different branches. Beyond the concise practice instructions, the book provides readers with a solid foundation for future flexibility routines. |
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Aikido Basics Aikido Basics $4.95 In "Aikido Basics, " the beginning student will find invaluable advice and information for the study of this popular form of martial arts. Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee, Dang Phong, shares his secrets to building a successful training program, testing for belt promotion, and understanding and developing Ki, the energy used in aikido. The author incorporates a discussion of aikido’s origin, its history and philosophical underpinnings, and an explanation of the different branches of aikido. |
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Crystal Basics: How to Use Crystals for Wellbeing and Spiritual Harmony $11.23 Many cultures throughout the ages have incorporated crystals into their spiritual practices. The power of crystals lies in the positive energy of our response to them, and this insightful guide shows how to unlock the secrets of the earth’s gems, and find new spiritual insights. Best-selling author and renowned spiritual healer Judy Hall explains the basics of Eastern traditions and chakras, the Zodiac signs and their birthstones, and the way color leads practitioners of alternative therapies to choose specific stones. Through a stunning mixture of photography and artwork, all of the healing and mystical characteristics of crystals are clarified, along with how the different hardness and structure of each crystal imbue it with specific properties. A color directory is included for easy identification. |
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Group Portrait Photography Handbook – Book $23.95 Photographers of human subjects will appreciate the advice in this guide for capturing groups on film. From basics such as posing and composition to technical aspects of focusing and lighting, this handbook addresses concerns for both amateur and professional photographers. Indoor and outdoor settings are discussed, as are tips for working with subjects to capture a variety of emotions and personalities. This latest edition includes 180 new images and an expanded section on digital technology. |
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BetterPhoto Basics: The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Taking Photos Like a Pro $20.02 Absolutely anyone can take better photos If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In "BetterPhoto Basics, " Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you’re using. Too busy to read a book? No problem–flip to any page for an instant tip to use right away Learn to compose knockout shots, make the most of indoor and outdoor light, and photograph twenty popular subjects, from sunsets and flowers to a family portrait. Those who want to go further get tips on controlling exposure and the secrets behind ten advanced creative techniques. And everyone will appreciate Jim’s breakdown of easy fixes to make in Photoshop. No matter what your level of experience, you’ll be amazed how easy it is to start taking photos like the pros. |
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Digital Landscape and Nature Photography For Dummies $29.99 Step-by-step instruction on creating beautiful nature and landscape portraits This eye-popping guide walks you through the nitty gritty of how to take memorable and stunning landscape and nature photos. Packed with constructive advice and a good dose of friendly handholding, this full-color and extra large-trim beginner guide escorts you through the basics of photography and explains how to apply those fundamentals when taking high-quality photos. Walks you through the basics of photography and details how you can apply those skills to nature and landscape photography Zeroes in on ways to sharpen your skills by adjusting exposure, composition, and lighting in order to get the best results Explores the most popular landscape themes and describes how to capture them, including forests, mountains, crashing waves, and sunsets Shares tips on processing photos, making common repairs, and finding inspiration Digital Landscape and Nature Photography For Dummies investigates the most popular nature themes and describes how to capture them, including birds, animals in the wild, animals in captivity, flowers, and insects. |
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Digital Landscape & Nature Photography for Dummies $24.13 Step-by-step instruction on creating beautiful nature and landscape portraits This eye-popping guide walks you through the nitty gritty of how to take memorable and stunning landscape and nature photos. Packed with constructive advice and a good dose of friendly hand holding, this full color and extra large trim beginner guide escorts you through the basics of photography and explains how to apply those fundamentals when taking high-quality photos.Walks you through the basics of photography and details how you can apply those skills to nature and landscape photographyZeroes in on ways to sharpen your skills by adjusting exposure, composition, and lighting in order to get the best resultsExplores the most popular landscape themes and describes how to capture them, including forests, mountains, crashing waves, and sunsetsInvestigates the most popular nature themes and describes how to capture them, including birds, animals in the wild, animals in captivity, flowers, and insectsShares tips on processing photos, making common repairs, and finding inspiration |
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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Photography Essentials $26.5 Donat be camera shy The focus is on the basics. Presented in concise, intuitive style, this guide has everything amateur photographers need to know to produce great imagesawhether shooting in digital or film. Best of all, each chapter includes FAQs and full-color visual examples to turn good shots into great shots. Professional photographer Mark Jenkinson shares tips and tricks for: a Understanding how the features and controls affect Photographs a Making the best use of manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority settings a Shooting moving objects a Shooting in bright light or nighttime settings a Adjusting depth of field a Improving composition and lighting a Choosing the best format for storing digital images |
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Light and Lighting in People and Portrait Photography $34.5 Hauptbeschreibung Light and lighting are essential for a well taken photograph. This may sound simple, but it’s what the true art of photography is all about. A photographer’s skill in handling the light and getting stunning results is especially important when it comes to people and portrait photography. Portrait photographer Friedrun Reinhold helps you to find the perfect lighting for your motif. From the basics of light to various aspects of flash and continuous light, this book provides an excellent overview of everything you need to know. Biographische Informationen Friedrun Reinhold is a German photographer who runs various studios and specializes in people and portrait photography. He is the author of the successful publication ‘Digital People and Portrait Photography’. |
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Digital Photography Problem Solver: The Top 101 Digital Photography Questions Answered $3.46 From the basics ("What are pixels?")" " to the more complex ("How do I use the history palette?"), these 101 questions and answers are the most-asked among newcomers to digital. Each lavishly illustrated chapter covers a different, essential subject, and offers straightforward solutions to the very latest digital photography problems: equipment, understanding and managing files, picture quality, taking successful photos, downloading and storing images, scanning, image manipulation, printing, e-mailing, and posting pictures to the internet. Before-and-after photos throughout reveal the miracles that you can achieve with this state-of-the art technology, and screen grabs show the appropriate tools to use. This is a must-have guide for any photographer trying to keep up to date with the rapidly changing field. |
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Amateur Photographer Advanced Photography Skills. – Issue $2.99 Amateur Photographer magazine’s Advanced Photography Skills will show you everything you need to know to go beyond the basics of photography and further your portfolio of photographic expertise. |
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Natural Visions: Creative Tips for Wildlife Photography $3.87 Packed with practical advice on how to improve nature photography, this book is aimed at camera novices who have mastered the basics and want to develop a fresher, more creative approach. |
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Forensic Digital Imaging and Photography [With CDROM] $113.99 Forensic Digital Imaging and Photography covers each facet of digital imaging-how to select equipment, when to use it, how to produce a good image, and how to present that image in court. It clarifies the difference between what can be done digitally and what should be done in a forensic setting, and helps the reader "learn by doing" with exercises and step-by-step instructions. The images and exercises in the accompanying CD-ROM provide practical examples of the techniques described in the book. Key Features: * Teaches the basics of digital imaging and how to choose the right tool for each job * Describes how to master specific tasks such as scanning, selecting media for archiving, configuring a digital imaging system, setting the proper resolution, adjusting the image, comparing images with known samples, and much more * Includes detailed graphics of the photography and imaging tools, and dialog boxes to describe each function * Provides easy-to-follow instructions for each exercise in the book and on the CD ROM, including required images * Describes potential pitfalls of using digital technology Law enforcement officials who follow the recommendations in this text can feel confident that their handling of imaging evidence will stand up to the high standards necessary for presentation in criminal cases. Topics covered in the book: The opening chapters teach the basics of digital imaging and how to choose the right tool for each job. The remaining chapters show how to: * Scan original negatives and slides with a film scanner * Scan photographs, line drawings, and documents with a flatbed scanner * Select the best equipment for the job * Select the best media for archiving * Configure and use a digital imaging system * And more Exercises provide step-by-step instructions on how to: * Size and set the resolution of an image * Adjust highlights, shadows, contrast, color, density, etc. * Record each action performed on the images * Separate images into color channels * Graphically compare wounds with weapons and compare handwriting exemplars with questioned samples, etc. * Remove backgrounds from fingerprints using FFT filters * Use a sizing tool to adjust images for direct comparison * Use frequency filters to enhance hidden facial features * Teaches the basics of digital imaging and how to choose the right tool for each job * Describes how to master specific tasks such as scanning, selecting media for archiving, configuring a digital imaging system, setting the proper resolution, adjusting the image, comparing images with known samples, and much more * Includes detailed graphics of the photography and imaging tools, and dialog boxes to describe each function * Provides easy-to-follow instructions for each exercise in the book and on the CD-ROM, including required images * Describes potential pitfalls of using digital technology |
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Rick Sammon’s Digital Photography Secrets $39.99 Learn the tips and tricks used by a top photographer in the digital photography industry in Rick Sammon’s Top Digital Photography Secrets . Filled with beautiful photographs and the techniques Rick Sammon used to capture them, this book offers you motivation to capture stunning photographs and the tools and tricks you need to capture them. With more than 100 techniques for use behind the camera, this book will improve the camera skills of both amateur and experienced photographers. Additionally, this book includes a chapter on post-production secrets, and a Rick Sammon DVD Guide lighting, camera, and digital photography basics. In this 1-hour DVD, Rick shows you how to get great photos using a variety of lighting sources, camera-specific techniques, and basic rules of photography. |
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Digital Photography: An Introduction (Fourth Edition) $15.95 Once an image is in digital form, what you can do with it is practically endless.” Tom Ang Updated to include all of the latest cameras and equipment, Digital Photography: An Introduction (Fourth Edition) is the latest edition of Tom Ang’s best-selling how-to for anyone interested in the art of digital photography. Make sure you’re picture perfect with this concise and easy-to-use guide to digital photography from expert photographer and bestselling author Tom Ang. Understand what to look for when buying cameras, software, or accessories. Follow the essentials of good picture-taking and get expert tips on how to make the most of your digital images from covering the basics to image manipulation and special effects. Plus, “quick fix” pages on how to solve common problems mean your camera can learn to lie. Get clicking and get outstanding results every time. |
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Digital Photography for Seniors for Dummies [With DVD] $20.83 Get the right picture with this easy-to-use instructional DVD Want to start shooting better photos but don’t have the time for a photography class? This instructional video introduces the basics of getting great digital photos. It shows how to use a point-and-shoot camera or a high-end digital SLR to take portraits, action shots, landscapes, close-ups, and night shots. You also get lessons on how to use free photo editing tools to brighten up dark images, get rid of red-eye in your pictures, and send your photos to friends and family. Discover how to: Adjust camera settings for action and low-light shots Choose picture quality settings Perfect your shutter button techniques Shoot to avoid red-eye Send a photo by e-mail Start an online photo album |
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Digital Wedding Photography Photo Workshop $23.67 Aspiring and current wedding photographers will find this book to be an essential addition to their bookshelf. This complete guide to wedding photography covers the key concepts and skills necessary for successful wedding photography. Walking readers through the essential techniques for wedding photography, this book will cover lighting and exposure techniques for bright, normal, and low-light situations, common within the world of wedding photography, as well as business basics, post-production editing, composition, posing, and much more. A great new addition to the Photo Workshop series, this book will follow the successful template of other Photo Workshop books, offering stunning photography and inspiration for all levels of wedding photographers. Assignments at the end of every chapter allow readers to practice their skills and upload their photos to Photoworkshop.com to share their images and receive constructive critiques. Author Kenny Kim is a wildly successful international wedding photographer, who was voted as one of the best wedding photographers in the country by The Knot, the premiere wedding planning resource. |
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On Photography $6.89 Winner of the National Book Critics’ Circle Award for Criticism. One of the most highly regarded books of its kind, "On Photography" first appeared in 1977 and is described by its author as "a progress of essays about the meaning and career of photographs." It begins with the famous "In Plato’s Cave"essay, then offers five other prose meditations on this topic, and concludes with a fascinating and far-reaching "Brief Anthology of Quotations." |
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The Ultimate Field Guide to Landscape Photography $19.71 Ever wonder how landscape photographers manage to capture every detail in a panoramic shot of the Grand Canyon? Want to make a waterfall look like velvet? Or highlight the shafts of sunlight in your pictures of forests? All these answers and many more can be found in this definitive new guide to landscape photography–a must-have resource for amateur and experienced shutterbugs alike. In clear, straightforward language, master photographer Robert Caputo reviews the basics of landscape photography for both film and digital camera users. Using concrete examples, he reveals recent directions in style and sheds light on the latest technology, advising how and when to use it. For additional guidance and inspiration, every picture shown in the book includes specific details on shutter speed, aperture settings, ISO settings, lenses, and types of cameras. Profiles of top landscape photographers provide more innovative tips for making your pictures unique. And a hefty chapter shares up-to-the-minute, information on new equipment and software for creating better digital images. Filled with practical information and step-by-step instruction, this 160-page volume will easily fit in a camera bag for handy reference in the field. A glossary of useful web sites and professional resources completes this authoritative guide from National Geographic–the ultimate "professor" for anyone eager to learn how to take better landscape photos. |
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Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers $24.95 Gardeners and nature lovers delight in taking pictures especially close-ups of flowers, butterflies, and insects. And though advances in digital camera technology have made taking, storing, and sharing photos easier than ever, taking top-quality pictures requires familiarity with both digital technology and the general principles of photography. Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers provides exactly the information that aspiring photographers no matter their level of skill need to take their photos to the next level. Clear and concise chapters cover the basics of macro (close-up) photography, explain the features of current digital single-lens reflex cameras, show the many ways images can be composed, and share tips on digital effects, storage, and manipulation of imagery. Throughout the text, helpful tips, definitions, exercises, and case studies serve to demystify digital photography. Each lesson is supported by examples of the author’s stunning photography. Whether taking photos of flowers and insects, compiling a photographic record of your garden, or simply sharing beautiful images with friends and family, everyone can become accomplished photographers of the world’s small-scale wonders. |
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Nature Photography: Insider Secrets from the World’s Top Digital Photography Professionals $26.87 Have you ever wondered what it is that professional photographers do day in and day out that enables them to take consistently compelling images? Or thought that unravelling the insider secrets of the professionals could inspire you? This book takes a contemporary and innovative approach to revealing the day-to-day habits of the world’s most successful wildlife, landscape and macro photographers, divulging the core skills and techniques through which they excel. This book is crammed full with expert advice taken from the world’s leading pros directly from the field. It will empower the development of your skills to a professional level and fire your imagination. Starting with the basics of how to plan a rewarding field trip (whether locally or afar) for one day or a month, and covering all aspects of camera handling and photographic technique including: how to make perfect exposures every time, ensure pin-sharp images of moving subjects, decipher the complexities of camera menus and controls, and break through the mysteries of composition. And, having learned the secrets to success, the book maps out some simple yet powerful photo exercises and self-assignments to encourage you to explore all facets of digital photography and put into practice the essential skills that will make you, too, a highly successful photographer. *Learn from the masters, including Art Wolfe, Chris Weston, Jim Brandenburg, Joe Cornish and National Geographic photographers, Joel Sartore and Michael "Nick" Nichols–it’s the closest you can get to a workshop without getting on a plane *Develop and practice the skills employed by the pro’s and experience new skills that lead to instinctive, confident shooting * Ten photo workouts get you thinking like a pro, and assignments test your skills and keep you photographically fit |
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Teach Yourself Digital Photography for the Over 50s $3.95 Easy-to-follow advice for getting the most out of your digital camera "Teach Yourself Digital Photography for the Over 50s" is written in an easy-to-understand manner so you learn what you need to know without getting lost in jargon. You’ll learn the basics and tips for capturing your favorite moments. |
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Nikon School – Guide to SLR Photography Book $4.95 The Nikon School Guide to SLR Photography (Paperback Edition) covers the basics of SLR photography. Topics include: Getting to Know Your Camera The Lens Shutter Speed Aperture Control Exposure Fundamentals Light Metering Flash Photography and more. 75 pages / 10 chapters / Published by Nikon (2006) |
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Amateur Photographer Advanced Photography Skills. – Amateur Photographer Advanced Photography Skills – Single Copy $2.99 Amateur Photographer magazine’s Advanced Photography Skills will show you everything you need to know to go beyond the basics of photography and further your portfolio of photographic expertise. |
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Digital Photography All-In-One for Dummies $30.89 It’s easy to get started in digital photography and take great photos with "Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies " This fourth edition helps you choose the right camera, compose and capture great photos, load them onto your computer, enhance them with Photoshop, and share them online or as prints. Here’s how to compare digital camera features, choose accessories, and explore digital SLRs; get great close-ups, sports and action shots, and portraits; and use image editors including Paint Shop Pro, Corel PhotoPaint, PhotoImpact, and Adobe’s popular Photoshop and Photoshop Elements. You’ll also discover how to: Compose pictures that communicate Make the most of macro photography Get great candid photos Create the right lighting and use cool lighting gadgets Take advantage of six cool improvements in digital SLRs Follow great ideas for getting your photos published Take great shots in a wide range of situations Learn to repair and restore treasured heirloom photos Turn your images into greeting cards, T-shirts, online albums, or prints You’ll quickly find what you need in one of the seven minibooks: Your Digital Studio Using Digital SLRs Taking Great Pictures Basics of Image Editing Editing with Photoshop/Photoshop Elements Restoring Old Photos Printing and Sharing Digital Images "Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies, 4th Edition" gets you up to speed on digital cameras and all the tricks, so you can truly enjoy your digital photography experience. |
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How to Do Everything Digital Photography $16.88 An easy-to-follow, full-color guide to capturing and editing professional-quality digital photos About the Book "How to Do Everything: Digital Photography" is designed to appeal to anyone with a new digital camera and/or looking to build digital photography skills. Rather than being camera brand or model specific, the book focuses on the fun of taking excellent pictures with any digital camera–from a low-resolution cell phone or smartphone camera to a stand-alone point-and-shoot camera to a higher-end digital SLR camera. Digital photography tips and techniques are accompanied by full-color photos that showcase before and after examples. Without relying on highly technical details, the author provides an overview of image editing-programs as well as best practices for cataloging and sharing images online and in print. Key features of the latest digital cameras are also covered. "How to Do Everything: Digital Photography" Includes full-color photos throughout that showcase the techniques presented in the book Written by an established, successful photographer and travel writer with 10+ years of experience taking stunning pictures around the world Explains how to take great photos in different lighting environments Shows how to edit and enhance photos with simple fixes using free photo editing sites and software Describes must-have digital camera features and recommends accessories worth buying Step-by-step coverage: Digital Camera Basics; Buy Your New Digital Camera; Digital Camera Accessories & How They’re Used; Basic Photo Techniques For Shooting Like A Pro; Indoor and Nighttime Photos–Lighting & Flash Techniques; Shoot Eye-Catching Outdoor Photos; Portraits and Candid Pictures of People & Pets; Vacation Photography & Preserving Memories; Capture Events, Weddings, and Parties; Photograph Sports & Action-Oriented Events; Shoot Digital Video and Publishing It Online; Transfer Digital Images To Your Computer; Digitally Fix, Edit & Improve Your Images; Photo Software Plug-In, Hardware & Accessories; Show Off & Present Your Images; Catalog, Organize, Back-Up and Archive Your Images |
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Digital Photography: An Introduction, 3rd Edition $14.95 “Once an image is in digital form, what you can do with it is practically endless.” Tom Ang Make sure you’re picture perfect with this concise and easy-to-use guide to digital photography from expert photographer and bestselling author Tom Ang. Now available in ebook(PDF) format. Understand what to look for when buying cameras, software, or accessories. Follow the essentials of good picture-taking and get expert tips on how to make the most of your digital images from covering the basics to image manipulation and special effects. Plus, “quick fix” pages on how to solve common problems mean your camera can learn to lie. Get clicking and get outstanding results every time. Updates to this edition Ch. 1 Buyers’ Guide (was Total Photography) A guide to cameras and accessories. All new products. Spreads newly presented as “Buyers’ Guides”, to help the reader decide which products are most suited to their needs. Ch. 2 Photo Techniques (was Photography for the Digital Age) Skills, trade secrets, and techniques of digital photography. Updated text, some new photographs. Ch. 3 A Compendium of Ideas (New, not in previous 2 editions) 36 pages of projects, concepts, subject areas, approaches, and ideas. All new text and photographs, taken from Digital Photographer’s Handbook 4th edition. Ch. 4 All About Image Manipulation Filters, image effects, distortion, color control, and manipulation. Some minor reorganization of information, text updated. New text, images and layouts for Filter Effects, pp. 170-177. New spread on High Dynamic Range. Ch. 6 The Output Adventure Proofing and printing, uploading images to the web. Text updated. New spread on Creating a Website. |
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Digital Cameras & Photography for Dummies [With DVD] $20.57 Are you looking for the right digital camera? Want to start shooting better photographs? "Digital Cameras & Photography For Dummies" makes everything easier. This book and DVD package is loaded with information about how to choose from the different types of digital cameras, compose a good photo, and edit images. And it’s a great value The instructional DVD introduces the basics of getting great digital photos, including lessons on using an SLR camera and Adobe Photoshop Elements. The book helps you choose the digital camera with the best features for how you take pictures. It then shows you how to capture images that interest you, improve your photos with editing software, and share your photos online. You’ll also discover how to: Compare features of the leading cameras and accessories Get great shots of people, animals, landscapes, and events\ Organize, edit, and share your photos Capture action shots Move photos from your camera to your computer Follow step-by-step instructions for easy photo-editing makeovers using Photoshop® Elements Resize and reshape images to meet your needs Scan and save non-digital photos Share your photos by e-mail, on a sharing site or blog, on a CD or DVD, or in prints "Digital Cameras & Photography For Dummies" book and DVD package shows you how to get more from your camera and have more fun with your pictures |
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Photopedia: The Ultimate Digital Photography Resource $5.95 Photopedia: The Ultimate Digital Photography Resource Whether you own a low-cost point-and-shoot camera or an expensive digital SLR, great photographs are within your reach-with the help of this book. Photopedia: The Ultimate Digital Photography Resource shows you everything you need to know to take great-looking digital photos, from basic camera operation to advanced Photoshop techniques. Photopedia’s easy-to-read text, accompanied by colorful photographic examples, leads you step-by-step from choosing the right digital camera to taking impressive pictures to printing your photos and sharing them via the Web. Photopedia includes detailed instructions for taking all kinds of different photos. Want to take an attractive portrait, or a stunning action shot? Or perhaps you just want to capture shots on your upcoming vacation, or shoot some product photos for eBay? Whatever type of photo you want to take, you’ll learn how in this book. Read the text, look at the pictures, and then start shooting HERE’S SOME OF WHAT’S COVERED INSIDE: – Choosing the right digital camera – Learning your camera’s functions and controls – Selecting essential camera accessories – Using different lenses and filters – Mastering essential photographic techniques, such as composition, lighting, color, exposure, and focus – Choosing the best photo editing software – Using Photoshop to edit and enhance your photos – Shooting the perfect photo-from portraits to still life – All aspects of digital photography from equipment, composition, digital darkroom/editing, and output. – Shooting in black and white – Storing, managing, and printing your photos Michael Miller has written more than 75 nonfiction how-to books, including Que’s iPodpedia: The Ultimate iPod and iTunes Resource, Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, Tricks of the eBay Masters, and Bad Pics Fixed Quick. Learn more at his website: www.molehillgroup.com. Category: Digital Photography User Level: Beginner to Advanced |
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Digital SLR Cameras & Photography for Dummies $4.95 Understanding exactly how a digital SLR (dSLR) works can help you use its exciting capabilities to their fullest potential. Whether you aim to become a serious photo hobbyist, are interested in turning pro, or want to take advantage of the improved control that dSLRs give you over your photography, this fun and friendly reference will show you how to maximize everything a dSLR has to offer so that you can improve your photography skills, increase your picture-taking and image-editing knowledge, and ultimately, take better photos. Written with just the right balance of technology and techniques in mind, this guide provides you with the know-how on everything from getting acquainted with the basic key features of the technology (lenses, sensors and image processors, and exposure and focusing systems) to the nuances of various dSLR techniques (setting up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes to capture fast action, applying selective and sharp focus, and shooting under the lowest levels of light). Other topics explored include: Composing your shots with an accurate viewfinder Deciding how many pixels your camera needs Cleaning the sensor yourself Choosing between a tripod or monopod Adjusting exposure and improving shutter speed Creating time-lapse sequences Fixing murky or contrasting photos With so much subject area covered, "Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies, 2nd Edition" not only introduces you to the fundamentals of great picture-taking with a dSLR, but goes beyond the basics. Some of the more advanced topics discussed include working with the various formats of digital photos, minimizing shutter lag and first-shot delays, and fixing up your pictures with various image-editing programs. This is just the book you need to progress from getting started with a dSLR to actually improving your dSLR photography |
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Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies $29.99 Understanding exactly how a digital SLR (dSLR) works can help you use its exciting capabilities to their fullest potential. Whether you aim to become a serious photo hobbyist, are interested in turning pro, or want to take advantage of the improved control that dSLRs give you over your photography, this fun and friendly reference will show you how to maximize everything a dSLR has to offer so that you can improve your photography skills, increase your picture-taking and image-editing knowledge, and ultimately, take better photos. Written with just the right balance of technology and techniques in mind, this guide provides you with the know-how on everything from getting acquainted with the basic key features of the technology (lenses, sensors and image processors, and exposure and focusing systems) to the nuances of various dSLR techniques (setting up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes to capture fast action, applying selective and sharp focus, and shooting under the lowest levels of light). Other topics explored include: Composing your shots with an accurate viewfinder Deciding how many pixels your camera needs Cleaning the sensor yourself Choosing between a tripod or monopod Adjusting exposure and improving shutter speed Creating time-lapse sequences Fixing murky or contrasting photos With so much subject area covered, Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies, 2 nd Edition not only introduces you to the fundamentals of great picture-taking with a dSLR, but goes beyond the basics. Some of the more advanced topics discussed include working with the various formats of digital photos, minimizing shutter lag and first-shot delays, and fixing up your pictures with various image-editing programs. This is just the book you need to progress from getting started with a dSLR to actually improving your dSLR photography! |
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Beyond Basics $14.95 (Fingerstyle Guitar). By Mark Hanson. For Guitar. Guitar Method or Supplement; Method/Instruction. Beyond Basics. Acoustic; Fingerstyle. Book & CD. 56 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing |
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Trumpet Basics $13.25 (A Method for Individual and Group Learning (Teacher’s Book)). By John Miller. For Trumpet and Piano. This edition: Teacher’s Book. Book; Brass – B-Flat Cornet (Trumpet) Method or Collection; Method/Instruction. Faber Edition: Basics. Published by Faber Music |
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Flute Basics $16.25 (A Method for Individual and Group Learning (Student’s Book)). By Sally Adams. For Flute. This edition: Pupil’s Book. Book; CD; Method/Instruction; Woodwind – Flute Method or Collection. Faber Edition: Basics. Published by Faber Music |
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Basics of Oud $18.39 “By Marina Toshich. For Oud. Methods. All Styles. Beginning. Book+DVD. 104 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc” |
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Basics in Rhythm $9.99 Meredith Music Resource. 48 pages. Published by Meredith Music |
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Upholstery Basics $33.94 This book is for the do-it-yourselfer, first time upholsterer or anyone wanting to upholster furniture or a car. It contains concise illustrations of upholstery concepts as well as materials and tools. It also contains 3 furniture building projects. |
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School Basics $9.99 School Basics Art Print by Jo Moulton. Product size approximately 12 x 12 inches. Available at Art.com. Embrace your Space – your source for high quality fine art posters and prints. |
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Basics of Anesthesia $7.09 Widely acknowledged as the foremost introductory text of its kind, the new, 4th Edition of BASICS OF ANESTHESIA provides the most authoritative and complete overview of anesthesia theory and practice available today. |
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Coatings Basics $85.07 This book offers basic knowledge in a compact and easy-to-understand format. From basic chemical reactions to coatings ingredients through to production, application and environmental protection, all key areas of paint technology are covered and richly illustrated with numerous photographs. Newcomers will be able to read through it freely and easily. An overview of the scientific fundamentals and practical aspects of paints and coatings Provides readers with the unerpinning knowledge needed to select the right paint products, and use them in a way that delivers excellent results Essential reading for non-specialists and business professionals – and a fascinating overview for experienced professionals |
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Mastering the Basics $29.98 What a phenomenal world in which we live Dreams and goals have always seemed to elude people for decades. What makes a person’s dream become a reality? What is the difference between a successful Network Marketer and one who has not yet succeeded? Why does one person earn $50,000 a month and others within the same company, same marekting plan, same timing, and same product line earn only $24 a month? Well, you will soon discover the secret. This Success Training Series is synergistic product that is designed to help you, the independent distributor, reach higher levels of success. Implemented in three sepereate sections or volumes, the "Building Your Dreams " workbook series is designed to structure you and your organization into a POWERFUL Marketing Organization by utilizing a sytematic process of duplication. If you want to make a lot of money in the Network Marketing Industry, then this workbook series is a must |
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The Basics of Drawing $5.36 This title enlightens beginning students on the variety of available drawing media, as well as specific paper textures used in drawing. It proceeds with instruction on rendering basic shapes-spheres, cylinders, cones, cubes, and the like–and incorporating these shapes into still lifes, landscapes, and other subjects for illustration. Students also learn how to produce the illusion of light and create contrasts, as well as how to produce three-dimensional effects by mastering the art of perspective. Titles in the new "Drawing Academy" series guide beginning students step-by-step through a highly detailed training course in the art of drawing. The books are profusely illustrated in color and black and white. They open with basic instruction, then proceed to analyze the details that make up a successfully executed drawing. "Drawing Academy "titles are fine self-instruction manuals and are also ideal as textbooks for use in formal art classes. |
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Judaism: The Basics $18.5 The oldest of the world’s major faiths, Judaism as practiced today represents a tradition that goes back nearly 6,000 years. Accessible and wide-ranging, Judaism: The Basics is a must-have resource covering the stories, beliefs and expressions of that tradition. Key topics covered include: the Torah Israel – the state and its people Passover Reform Judaism, Orthodox Judaism and Zionism the impact of the Holocaust. With a glossary of terms and extensive suggestions for further reading, Judaism: The Basics is an essential guide through the rich intricacies of the Jewish faith and people. |
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Basics of Oncology $70.7 "Basics of Oncology" provides an easily understood and general overview of the basic medical, scientific and clinical aspects of cancer. Causes, pathology, clinical features, diagnostic investigations, treatments and outcomes are all carefully explained and discussed, both for cancers in general and for the common cancers in individual countries. The reader will thereby be provided with an understanding of how and why people develop cancer, how the body reacts to cancer, what can be done to prevent the disease, and how the various cancers are best diagnosed and treated. The book will serve as a sound basis for the more detailed or specific studies that may be needed in different areas of practice and in different countries. It will be invaluable for students of medicine, nurse oncologists, students of medical sciences and other health professionals in all parts of the world. |
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MRI: The Basics $69.37 This book presents this complicated topic in a readable, understandable fashion without sacrificing the fundamental concepts. The reader will find comprehensive coverage of MRI physics, from basic principles to up-to-the-minute techniques, using a minimum of mathematics and employing state of the art images and instructive diagrams. Regarding the 2nd edition, American Journal of Radiology said, ..".MRI: The Basics is an excellent text for introducing the basic concepts to individuals interested in clinical MRI." |
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RVing Basics $3.46 An introductory manual covering choosing the right RV, operating its systems, planning trips, preparing for travel, handling an RV on the road, using campground sites, and more. |
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Kungfu Basics $15.61 Let the books in the "Tuttle Martial Arts Basics series take you through your first six months of training–and beyond Here, beginning students get everything they need to gain a complete understanding of the martial arts from the very beginning, helping them progress faster. Within the pages of "Kungfu Basics is a complete and comprehensive introduction to this ancient Chinese fighting art. In its in-depth study of kungfu, the book includes patterns and sets, the training of internal force, and strategies for victory. In easily understood language, the book highlights the basic elements of the style–stances, footwork, kicks, and hand techniques. Drills and conditioning exercises to develop speed, power, endurance, flexibility, and balance lend focus and power to this regimen. The book also shows students how to devise a training program and gauge their progress. These elements, designed specifically with the student’s interests in mind, truly set "Kungfu Basics far ahead of the martial arts pack. |
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Opera: The Basics $6.17 "Opera: The Basics "gives a brief introduction to 4 centuries of opera, ideal for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this important musical style. After a brief introduction, the book is organized in two parts: Terms and Topics; and Genres and Styles. In the first part, the author traces the origins of opera, and then introduces the student to its basic terminology. In Part II, the author traces the history of major opera genres, including serious opera; comic opera; semi-serious opera; and vernacular opera. Throughout, sidebars offer studies of key issues. The book concludes with a bibliography, discography, and videography. "Opera: The Basics "serves as an excellent introduction to the players, the music, and the styles that make opera an enduring and well-loved musical style. |
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The Basics of Sociology $23.44 This book provides an introduction to core conepts in sociology. Written in a readable, accessible style, it uses a mix of both classic studies and current references to illustrate sociological concepts and to underscore their continuing relevance. It examines what sociology is, why sociology is important, and why we study it. It demonstrates how various social forces impact our lives and form our social experiences explaining that, when we understand these forces, we can better make sense of the world around us, better understand ourselves, and better participate in shaping the future for ourselves and for others. The book extends traditional applications of these core concepts by focusing on their application to globalization and the Internet. A series of biographical profiles highlight the careers of more than 70 notable sociologists as well as others, who have contributed to the field. There is a chapter devoted to careers in sociology. Each chapter has a list of additional print and nonprint resources. |
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The Basics of Investing $3.95 Written for students and business neophytes alike, it provides a thorough grounding in the art of investing. Defines the basic types of securities and the concepts of risk and return; explains how the securities market operates; shows how to analyze securities step-by-step; explores the issues of administering investments in stocks, tax shelters, real estate and other investments; and deals with the special situations that might arise in convertibles, commodities and derivative securities. Financial analysis from a global perspective is included. |
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Basics of Reasoning $3.95 Based upon the authors’ successful ELEMENTS OF REASONING, this text is an even more concise introduction to the basic elements of argumentative prose and the tools to understand, analyze, criticize and construct arguments. More direct, essential coverage of basics is provided with fewer exercises. |
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Woodcarving Basics $3.95 A fine introduction to the art of woodcarving….Gentle and practical explanations of the basic tools, safety, carving, and sharpening techniques, in text, line drawings, and photographs, engage the reader. Projects are interesting and require precision and attention, but the results are worth the effort….Well suited to the moti-vated beginner and useful as a reference point to the occasional but experienced carver. Recommended." Library Journal. |
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Time Out Shortlist Cape Town $6.69 Used – “Time Out’s Shortlist” guides offer all the usual visitor information, presented in a way designed to take you straight to what you’re looking for: reviews of the classic sights and venues in area-by-area chapters, maps with all the entries pinpointed, customised itineraries and visitor basics, all illustrated with inspiring photography. To help you make city-wide choices, they include critical and useful venue selections in a variety of fields – our Shortlists. |
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Time Out Shortlist Cape Town $8.02 New – “Time Out’s Shortlist” guides offer all the usual visitor information, presented in a way designed to take you straight to what you’re looking for: reviews of the classic sights and venues in area-by-area chapters, maps with all the entries pinpointed, customised itineraries and visitor basics, all illustrated with inspiring photography. To help you make city-wide choices, they include critical and useful venue selections in a variety of fields – our Shortlists. |
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101 Essential Tips: Photography $50 New – Covering all facets of photography and video, this practical guide features step-by-step photography and easy-to-understand information on the basics. |
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2d Ed Business Basics for the Successful Commercial Photographer $162.47 Used – What do I charge? Why is copyright important? What do I need to do to start my photo business? These and other questions are answered by consultant Leslie Burns, in this easy to understand overview of the commercial photography business. In her usual straight-forward, humorous manner, Leslie will guide you through the icky business side of your commercial photography business. Filled with real world solutions and tricks to make the not-so-fun stuff get done, this basic guide is perfect |
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2d Ed Business Basics for the Successful Commercial Photographer $162.47 New – What do I charge? Why is copyright important? What do I need to do to start my photo business? These and other questions are answered by consultant Leslie Burns, in this easy to understand overview of the commercial photography business. In her usual straight-forward, humorous manner, Leslie will guide you through the icky business side of your commercial photography business. Filled with real world solutions and tricks to make the not-so-fun stuff get done, this basic guide is perfect |
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35MM Photography: The Complete Guide $19.99 A complete guide to the 35mm camera and its uses, from choosing the right equipment through to developing, printing, storing and even selling your photographs, by established author and expert, Steve Bavister.The 35mm camera revolutionised the photographic world when it was first introduced in the 1930s. Since then nothing has superceded it as the most convenient and versatile choice for the vast majority of photographers, from amateur snappers to serious professionals. Steve Bavister’s comprehensive new guide explains everything you will need to know about the 35mm camera, from the basics of how it works and its operation, to practical advice on how to achieve the best results in any given situation. There is even information on how to present and sell your photographs when you have taken them. Steve Bavister is an experienced photographic author and journalist. He has written ten books on photography and digital imaging, including Take Better Family Photos for David and Charles. He is a former editor of Photo Answers and publisher of Practical Photography, and is currently the editor of The Photographer, a leading publication for professional photographers. He continues to work as a freelance photographer from his home in Wansford, near Peterborough. |
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4-H Guide to Digital Photography $73.95 The basics of digital photography–composition, lighting, the use of flashes–with step-by-step directions and spectacular examples. |
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500 Composition Hints, Tips and Techniques for Better Digital Photography $11.46 Used – This book does exactly what it says on the cover, providing the reader with 500 useful, original and inspirational techniques to allow them to attain a greater level of proficiency when working with digital composition. This book covers tips from the basics, such as the rule of thirds, to the more advanced, including in-camera compositions and cropping-in software. Throughout this book, professional full-colour images accompany the hints to make it attractive as well as informative. “500 |
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500 Composition Hints, Tips and Techniques for Better Digital Photography $33.07 Used – This book does exactly what it says on the cover, providing the reader with 500 useful, original and inspirational techniques to allow them to attain a greater level of proficiency when working with digital composition. This book covers tips from the basics, such as the rule of thirds, to the more advanced, including in-camera compositions and cropping-in software. Throughout this book, professional full-colour images accompany the hints to make it attractive as well as informative. “500 |
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500 Composition Hints, Tips and Techniques for Better Digital Photography $33.07 New – This book does exactly what it says on the cover, providing the reader with 500 useful, original and inspirational techniques to allow them to attain a greater level of proficiency when working with digital composition. This book covers tips from the basics, such as the rule of thirds, to the more advanced, including in-camera compositions and cropping-in software. Throughout this book, professional full-colour images accompany the hints to make it attractive as well as informative. “500 C |
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A Look Into the Techniques and Basics of Photography’s Focus, Aperture, and Shutter Speed $22.75 Monica Millian,Paperback, English-language edition,Pub by Webster’s Digital Services |
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A Photography Overview Including Cameras and Its Basic Controls, Types of Lens, Photography Processes, and Many More $15.26 New – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The book discusses the basics of photography including types of photography such as commercial photography, fashion and glamour photography, still life photography, food photography, editorial photography, portrait photography, and much more. You will also find detailed information about types of lenses such as wide lens, macro lens, and many more. Project Webster |
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A Photography Overview Including Cameras and Its Basic Controls, Types of Lens, Photography Processes, and Many More $15.26 Used – Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The book discusses the basics of photography including types of photography such as commercial photography, fashion and glamour photography, still life photography, food photography, editorial photography, portrait photography, and much more. You will also find detailed information about types of lenses such as wide lens, macro lens, and many more. Project Webste |
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A Short Course in Photography: An Introduction to Black-And-White Photographic Technique $0.99 Used – This easy-to-use, inexpensive book on photography serves as a how-to guide, and introduces amateur photographers to the basics. Oriented toward traditional black and white photography, the book also explores color, digital techniques and equipment, camera and camera accessories use, the exposure and development of film, and the making and finishing of prints. All aspects of the process are explained and illustrated clearly in two-page spreads, each of which address a self-contained topic. |
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A Short Course in Photography: An Introduction to Black-And-White Photographic Technique $121.52 New – This easy-to-use, inexpensive book on photography serves as a how-to guide, and introduces amateur photographers to the basics. Oriented toward traditional black and white photography, the book also explores color, digital techniques and equipment, camera and camera accessories use, the exposure and development of film, and the making and finishing of prints. All aspects of the process are explained and illustrated clearly in two-page spreads, each of which address a self-contained topic. |
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A Short Course in Photography: An Introduction to Black-And-White Photographic Technique; Including Digital Imaging $3.1 New – This easy-to-use, inexpensive book on photography serves as a how-to guide, and introduces amateur photographers to the basics. Oriented toward traditional black and white photography, the book also explores color, digital techniques and equipment, camera and camera accessories use, the exposure and development of film, and the making and finishing of prints. All aspects of the process are explained and illustrated clearly in two-page spreads, each of which address a self-contained topic. |
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Acrylics $17.95 Building a painter’s confidence is the goal of this tutorial that walks aspiring artists through the process of completing a finished work. Beginning with such basics as preparing a canvas, each step-by-step project includes tips and techniques for a balanced composition and accurate perspective. Additional attention is then given to the paint layering process that gives each project handsome detail. With four inspiring projects accompanied by detailed instructions that assume no prior experience, this basic resource will stir the inner creativity of novice painters. Projects include landscapes and translating personal photography from print to canvas, allowing each artist to find their own way of working and establishing an individual style and appeal with this exciting, portable medium. |
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Adobe Photoshop 6.0 $7.99 Master Photoshop skills at your own pace! Adobe’s own training experts provide readers with a comprehensive tutorial to Adobe’s powerful image editing software. The cross-platform CD includes all the graphics files needed for each lesson. Readers tackle the basics of Photoshop, starting with navigating the interface, creating layers and selections, and working with Photoshop tools. From there, readers will move on to more complex Photoshop features, including masks, channels, retouching techniques, and special effects. From the Publisher: Adobe Photoshop is like having a darkroom right inside your computer. And now, with Photoshop Classroom in a Book, created by Adobe’s own training experts, it’s like having an expert tutor in your own book. Photoshop Classroom in a Book gives you a comprehensive set of Photoshop lessons to teach you everything you need to know to use this powerful image-editing software. And best of all, you can learn at your own pace. Start with the basics of Photoshop, from navigating the interface to creating layers and selections to working with Photoshop tools, then move on to more complex Photoshop features, like masks, channels, retouching techniques, and special effects. In no time flat, you’ll master these skills like a grade-A student, and you don’t even have to bring an apple for the teacher. |
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Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 Book, The: Enjoying Digital Photography $19.99 It’s pretty simple, really: All you want are good digital pictures and a way to keep track of them–without becoming a computer expert or professional photographer. If that’s your story, this book is the answer to your prayers. Eschewing a raft of technical details and advanced editing techniques for need-to-know basics, this volume provides everything you require to begin managing your photo life using Photoshop Album 2.0. |
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2: A Digital Photographer’s Guide $40.95 New – Adobe Photoshop Lightroom has taken the photography world by storm! Let two industry experts, Dave Huss and David Plotkin, help you get up to speed fast with the all-new version 2. This complete reference for all users of Lightroom starts out with the basics, covering each available tool found in Lightroom with step-by-step clarity. The book then moves on to more in-depth discussions of the most often used tools and techniques, so you can customize a workflow that best suits your own needs |
