It goes above and beyond the simple booklet that comes with the cameras with step-by-step techniques that cover exposure, composition, and shooting tips on perspective. 2007

• Covers the newest version of Photoshop and updates coverage of other editing program.
• Updates coverage to include all sub-$1000 digital SLR cameras, including models from Nikon, Sony, and Canon.
• Introduces the new tools, exposure modes, stabilization, and autofocus options available on new cameras.
• Updates changes to lens offerings.
• Expanded chapter on printing to cover the role of retail digital print labs.

2007

Introduction.

Part I: Digital Demystified.

Chapter 1: Going Digital: Gearing Up for a Great Ride.9
Chapter 2: The Digital Photographer’s Troubleshooting Guide.
Chapter 3: Working with Your Picture Files.

Part II: Easy Digital Darkroom Repairs.

Chapter 4: Performing Photo First Aid.
Chapter 5: Retouching Portraits.
Chapter 6: Bringing Back Lost Memories.

Part III: Beyond the Frame: Project Idea Kit.

Chapter 7: Copy, Paste, Create!
Chapter 8: Finishing Touches.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 9: Ten More Projects for Home and Office.
Chapter 10: Ten Steps to Better Digital Photos.

Appendix: Bonus Content on the DVD.
Index.

• Learn all your Speedlite's settings and how to use E-TTL metering
• Experiment with bounce flash, fill flash, and using multiple flash units
• Set up a portable wireless studio with backgrounds, umbrellas, and soft boxes
• Use Speedlites to light professional-quality shots ranging from studio portraits to concerts to product photography

Explore exposure, lens choices, and lighting for outdoor portraits, still lifes, and much more. 2007

• Use Photoshop Elements' tools more efficiently
• Create a workflow that works
• Transform good captures into remarkable images
• Excel at corrective and artistic cropping
• Apply the best tonal adjustments and color correction
• Master the differences between Quick Fix and Full Edit
• Save and output files for best quality
• View a sample workflow checklist and create your own

2007

• Follow an illustrated road map that makes it easy to locate the controls on your camera and learn what each does
• Review photographic essentials including exposure, lighting, and lens choices
• Learn to capture great images of tricky subjects like flowers, pets, sporting events, sunsets, and fireworks
• Explore such techniques as fill flash, infrared, panoramic, macro, and filter effect photography
• Troubleshoot potential problems with your A100

2007

• Explore camera angles, lighting, and more from a 3D perspective
• Create textures, backgrounds, and 3D image models with your photographs
• Notice details, find the right subjects, and learn photographic best practices
• Master the mechanics of f-stops, apertures, and lenses for 3D
• Apply digital photographic quality to your rendered 3D images
• Use high-dynamic-range (HDR) imaging for advanced 3D lighting

No special software required. The instructions in this book apply to most popular 3D applications.

• Recognize useful real-world scenes and photographs with 3D in mind
• Use stills more effectively for texture, background, and reference
• Shoot and assemble complete 3D environments

2007

• Organize and manage your photos
• Correct contrast, color, and clarity
• Perform simple image makeovers
• Obtain accurate color from your desktop color printer
• Get artsy with the pencil and brush tools
• Produce the family photo album

2007

• Know all about the features and functions of the SB-800 and SB-600
• Get insider tips for creating flawless portrait lighting and staging the best poses
• Set up masters and remotes, flash modes, channels, and groups
• Choose equipment for a wireless studio
• Use the ideal exposure and Speedlight system settings for shooting events, nature, sports, groups, portraits, or products

2006

• Straight-forward task descriptions
• Succinct explanations
• Full-color screen shots
• Numbered steps

Learn How To:

• Choose the best lighting conditions
• Control focus and depth of field
• Create photo greeting cards and calendars

2006

• Provides creative professionals with ideas for how 3D software, specifically Maya, can help them achieve stunning, original, and affordable illustrations
• Concentrates on the introduction of 3D into photography and illustration, using tutorial projects presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manner
• Examines 3D workflows that incorporate the Adobe suite of products as well as traditional photography
• Introduces readers to water effects, bubbles, shadows, neon, smoke effects, cloud enhancements, swapping props, trees and leaves, digital hair, galaxy scenes, and much more
• The packed DVD includes the Maya Personal Learning Edition and a plug-in created exclusively for this book, which gives artists Maya's 3D painting tools directly within Photoshop

• Find out how to make people feel relaxed and comfortable while you're shooting
• Explore ways to capture the emotion as well as the moment
• Understand different photographic styles and adapt to your client's wishes
• Prepare for all types of lighting situations
• Learn appropriate etiquette for shooting in dressing rooms and during the ceremony
• Know what to take when traveling abroad
• Set up the perfect digital studio to process your images
• Find out how to price your work realistically
• See why your business skills may be more important than your photographic talent
• Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, each showing the camera settings and other details used to create the image

2006

• Over 200 full-color images, an attractive two-column design, and a price under $30 make this guide a must for digital photographers who want to take their skills to the next level
• Presents step-by-step instructions in uncluttered, highly visual format
• Clear steps illustrate the before-and-after transformations of images
• Topics covered include selecting proper camera settings, shooting against the best backdrop available, using photo-editing tools to correct mistakes, adjusting software and printer settings for better results, and performing 'extreme' makeovers
• 40 percent of U.S. households now own a digital camera, and digital camera sales grew by 43 percent in 2004 over the prior year

2006

• Sen Duggan's tips for hand coloring RAW files.
  Charlotte Lowrie's procedure to sepia-tone and tint RAW images.
• Rob Sheppard's way to double-process files and increase dynamic range.
• Bob Coates' method for balancing color without losing ambiance.
• Macduff Everton's guide to basic RAW image conversion.
• Katrin Eismann's lesson on processing HDR images.
• John Paul Caponigro's use of Curves for precise tonal control.
• Eddie Tapp's secrets for color correction.
• Kevin Ames's procedure for special effects processing.
• Sen Duggan's technique for combining black-and-white and color.
• Ellen Anon's quick method to zoom and check focus.
• David Wells' workflow process - one he starts on the road.

2006

• Discover the skills you need to move from serious amateur to professional photographer
• Learn how a snapshot differs from a casual portrait
• Identify what you want your portrait to communicate
• Investigate lighting equipment and how to use it in different scenarios
• Use natural or mixed light to create unique effects
• Explore composition, posing, and handling challenges
• Handle props, backgrounds, color, location shooting, and studio shots
• Work with groups, children, and pets
• Perfect image-editing methods and final-touch processes that produce high-quality, professional images
• Find resources that can help you in setting up your own portrait business

2006

• Understand color modes, bit depth, and dynamic range
• Create an optimum color environment with controlled lighting, monitor calibration, and color output profiles
• Make the best use of Camera Raw and Adobe® Bridge
• Correct tone and brightness and sharpen images
• Remedy the effects of improper exposure on color
• Explore the artistic options of black-and-white editing
• Achieve image, camera, and printer resolution for professional-quality prints

2006

• In-depth coverage of how to swap, combine, replace, and mix picture elements to get the most stunning digital images possible
• Over 150 full-color printed photos and more than two hours of video training on the companion CD, so you can see exactly how it's done

Discover how to:

• Use layers effectively, including adding effects, adjusting opacity and blend, and combining layers
• Make use of filters, styles, and textures for added pizzazz
• Apply masks, including using neutral layer masks, combining multiple exposures, and masking with Camera RAW files
• Build a keepsake wedding montage and an abstract photo collage

2006

Learn what you must take along and which accessories are nice to have:

• Capture the soul of a city, its people, and its sights
• Include fellow travelers without shooting stereotypes
• Take great shots even where flash is prohibited or your light sources are limited
• Explore scenarios and expert tips for photographing scenery, wildlife, events, exhibits, and much more
• Post your photos on the Web before you get home

2006