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Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > Photographic equipment & techniques
‘Look beyond the obvious. Street photography is what you make
it’. Craig Whitehead’s shots of the streets are unique – his
sense of colour, composition, storytelling and timing have earned
him a hugely dedicated following. But how does he consistently take
such special images, and what are the key creative takeaways to
bring to your own photography? Find Your Frame is Whitehead’s
personal how-to guide to a craft he has spent many years honing.
Across 20 short, sharp lessons, he reveals his secrets, his tips,
his creative approach, his sources of inspiration, and his way of
seeing, shooting and anticipating the streets. Illustrated
throughout with example images, and full of creative wisdom and
advice, this is the start of your journey toward better street
photography and a more creative way of visual thinking.
Your guide to capturing that perfect shot The Nikon D7500 has
created a buzz in the photography community, gaining recognition
for its appealing combination of high-end features and compact
size. If you're upgrading your existing dSLR or even purchasing
your very first camera, Nikon D7500 For Dummies will help you feel
like a pro in no time. This book highlights the importance of
understanding all of the basic features of your new camera, before
diving into insights about how to take top-notch photos. You'll
learn about when and how to use flash, understand exposure, and
control focus and depth of field. There is also information on
taking expert action, close-up, and landscape shots, and how to
access and download those photo files. Photography is a great way
to capture lifelong memories, and this book makes it easy to get
started. Learn photography terminology Shoot, view, and trim movies
Master color controls Discover ways to customize your camera Don't
just settle for auto mode; take advantage of all the D7500's
amazing features with the help of Nikon D7500 For Dummies!
In Capture One Pro 9: Mastering RAW Development, Image Processing,
and Asset Management, photographer Sascha Erni teaches readers
everything they need to know in order to quickly get up and running
with Capture One Pro. Historically, Capture One Pro software has
been regarded primarily as an amazing RAW file converter for
high-end cameras. With its newest release, Capture One Pro 9 goes
well beyond its storied RAW conversions to become one of the most
powerful image-processing applications on the market, addressing
the imaging workflow from capture to print. Version 9 has also been
optimized to support many of the most popular cameras being used
today. With an abundance of new features and the promise of
producing vastly superior images, photographers of all skill levels
are giving Capture One Pro a try. Of course, along with expanded
functionality and improved performance, the software has become a
challenge to learn efficiently on one's own. Users need a helping
hand in order to get up to speed and make sure they are taking full
advantage of this powerful software. In Capture One Pro 9:
Mastering RAW Development, Image Processing, and Asset Management,
photographer Sascha Erni teaches readers everything they need to
know in order to quickly get up and running with Capture One Pro.
He also dives deeply into its extensive feature list to allow users
to fully explore the capabilities of the software. Whether you're
moving to Capture One Pro from Aperture or Lightroom, or just
beginning to learn image-editing with Capture One Pro 9, this book
will teach you how to get amazing results while avoiding
frustration and wasted time along the way. Topics include: RAW
conversion Asset management Converting to black-and-white
Eliminating lens errors Tethered shooting/live view Film grain
simulation Working with layers HDR imaging Much, much more
The digital camera conceals remarkable technological innovations
that affect the formation of the image, the color representation or
automated measurements and settings. ** From photon to pixel photon
** describes the device both from the point of view of the physics
of the phenomena involved, as technical components and software it
uses. Based on the perceptual properties of the visual system as
well as on standard transmission and representation, analyzes the
solutions to meet the demands of the photographer on the
development, contrast, white balance or stabilization of image. The
advanced architectures adopted in mobile phones and developments of
computational photography are also presented, foreshadowing the
features of the future device.
One of the fastest growing technical certification markets is
the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exam program. Introduction to
Adobe Photoshop CS6 with ACA Certification," " written by expert
instructors, includes all the classroom tools needed to teach an
introductory Photoshop course and prepare your students for the
certification exam. In addition to learning Adobe Photoshop, this
textbook prepares students to earn this valuable job-focused
certification helping them jump-start their careers in such fields
as commercial design and print/web production. Students will master
the skills needed when working with Adobe Bridge, Camera RAW, masks
and layers, painting and retouching, project management and much
more.
This single book provides students with a complete introduction
to Photoshop along with a comprehensive exam preparation. This
curriculum, created by a team of Adobe experts who have developed
training programs for Adobe Systems, offers your students the
opportunity to confidently prove their skills mastery and gain this
valuable certification to give them the needed edge on their career
path. Adobe Certified Associate exam vouchers are available for
bundling for an additional fee.
This text walks the reader through all they need to know to use
their digital SLR camera fully and effectively.
This handy pocket guide is an essential field guide to crime scene
photography. The authors have used limited technical terms and
jargon to distill concepts down to understandable, step-by-step
methodologies. The book highlights best practices that apply to
most any crime scene but specialized instructions-pertaining to
unique evidence and crime scenes that present challenging
conditions-are also provided. The book introduces concise,
comprehensive checklists for photographing such evidence as tire
tracks, dust impressions, fingerprints, luminescence from trace
blood search reagents, and more. This convenient reference allows
police professionals, investigators, and crime scene analysts and
technicians to improve their proficiency to achieve professional,
reliable results.
This is an authoritative, self-contained course book on
successfully shooting landscapes. It includes structured lessons
and projects to help track progress. David Taylor is an
award-winning photographer who has authored over 20 titles for
Ammonite Press. Aimed at beginners, Foundation Course: Black &
White Photography is part of a structured series of tutorials that
explain the basic skills and techniques of photography in relation
to a specific subject area. Written by experts, each book is
divided into six main sections: Basics, Lessons, Revision, Project,
Analysis and Progress. This chapter explains the concept of
photography in a concise, easy-to-follow manner. There's
information on the types of camera, lenses, tripods, filters and
other useful accessories; the basics of exposure, metering,
aperture and shutter speed, ISO, dynamic range, histograms,
exposure compensation and using filters. There's also information
on colour and composition, including the effects of light, the
effects of colour on the perception of a photograph, plus how this
changes when shooting black and white.
"Understanding Forensic Digital Imaging" offers the principles of
forensic digital imaging and photography in a manner that is
straightforward and easy to digest for the professional and
student. It provides information on how to photograph any setting
that may have forensic value, details how to follow practices that
are acceptable in court, and recommends what variety of hardware
and software are most valuable to a practitioner.
In addition to chapters on basic topics such as light and lenses,
resolution, and file formats, the book contains
forensic-science-specific information on SWGIT and the use of
photography in investigations and in court. Of particular note is
Chapter 17, "Establishing Quality Requirements," which offers
information on how to create a good digital image, and is more
comprehensive than any other source currently available.
A companion website offers exercises for the student and practicing
professional.
* Covers topics that are of vital importance to the practicing
professional
* Serves as an up-to-date reference in the rapidly evolving world
of digital imaging
* Uses clear and concise language so that any reader can understand
the technology and science behind digital imaging
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