Brilliant Digital Photography

Brilliant Digital Photography Spend less time reading and more time doing Brilliant Digital Photography a visual quick reference book that shows you how to make the most of your digital camera and its associated photo editing software. De-mystifying the technology of both camera and computer, this book demonstrates how to exploit the full functionality of a standard compact digital camera to create stunning images. Brilliant guides provide the quick, easy-to-access information that you need Detailed table of contents and troubleshooting guide to help you find exactly what you need to know Easy-to-follow task-based format Numbered steps guide you through each task Numerous screenshots and pictures illustrate each step ?Important' boxes point you to the crucial information you really need to know ?Timesaver Tips' sections give you brilliant bite-sized nuggets of help and advice Brilliant Digital Photography.... Starts at the beginning: what exactly is a digital camera and how do you choose which one to buy? No previous knowledge is assumed. Guides you through simple tasks using both the computer and camera to produce stunning images, create perfect prints and even earn money from your pictures. Makes advanced techniques sound easy: when to opt for manual control of exposure, aperture and shutter speed to create professional looking shots. Gets to grips with the jargon: both computer and camera terminology can be daunting. Use the Jargon buster as a handy reference guide to talking the talk. Whether you're a diehard film enthusiast or simply not enamoured by computers, there's no denying digital photography is taking over. This book will guide you through a series of tasks designed to familiarize you with the technology available, enabling you to capture your own vivid images, print your own family album and potentially even sell your work. Every aspect of digital photography is covered, from helping you select your ideal camera and getting the best from your equipment, right through to publishing your work on the Internet or getting your images onto canvas. Unlike conventional film photography you don't need to have your own dark room to edit your images and this book includes numerous tips, from removing red eye and cropping your shots, to restoring aging family photos, to advanced techniques for digital retouching. Whoever said ?The camera never lies' could never have envisaged the impact of digital photography and the creative freedom it affords. The ready availability of inexpensive digital cameras and powerful editing software has meant that for the well-informed. literally anything is possible. Get creative! What you need to know and how to do itSkeoch, John is the author of 'Brilliant Digital Photography ', published 2006 under ISBN 9780136132387 and ISBN 0136132383.