Professional Digital Photography: Techniques for Lighting, Shooting, and Image Editing

Professional Digital Photography: Techniques for Lighting, Shooting, and Image Editing Review

Going beyond a basic introduction to digital equipment, this book teaches photographers how to achieve high-quality, professional results with digital equipment and the application of traditional photographic techniques. It serves as a sourcebook for professionals who are ready to complement their traditional images with digital imaging techniques. Explained are how color balancing can be altered with a dial on a camera; how to effectively light subjects for digital capture; and how to enhance, highlight, shadow, and sharpen fuzzy images. Whether working with a Mac or PC, photographers will learn to use the tools in Photoshop to fully realize their artistic and professional potential.

Photo and Video Editing for Seniors (Computer Books for Seniors series)

Photo and Video Editing for Seniors (Computer Books for Seniors series) Review

Created specifically for use with the free Windows Live programs Photo Gallery and Movie Maker, this guide helps seniors learn to edit their own digital photos and videos. The techniques described go beyond simple editing and retouching to include creating slide shows and online photo albums in Photo Gallery and using Movie Maker to incorporate visual effects and upload videos to YouTube. Each step in the clear instructions is accompanied by a screenshot that depicts that process, and a supplemental reference section and extensive index help older adults pinpoint exactly what they are looking for and troubleshoot any problems they run into with ease. Based on practical experience and tested by seniors, this computer reference is suitable for users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP.