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This book is intended for entry-level digital SLR users. It is a
comprehensive step-by-step guide that includes a pullout quick
reference card. UK author Jon Sparks provides practical tips on how
to get the best from this versatile camera. The D3300 is Nikon's
latest entry-level DSLR. It is designed to marry the versatility
and image quality of an SLR with the simplicity and ease of
handling of the best digital compacts. Nikon has always valued
continuity as well as innovation; e.g, it has retained its tried
and tested F lens-mount (originally introduced in 1959). This means
it's possible to use many classic Nikon lenses with the D3300. At
first glance, the D3300 may look like a modest upgrade to the
D3200, but there are some significant changes under the surface.
The camera is almost exactly the same size as its predecessor, but
significantly lighter. It has a 24-megapixel sensor; the pixel
count may be the same as the D3200, but there's a major difference
as the D3300 has dispensed with an 'anti-aliasing' filter in front
of its sensor to make images even sharper.
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
Pinhole-type cameras are still the dominating brands and are also
used in computer vision for understanding 3D scenes based on
captured images or videos. However, different applications have
pushed for designing alternative architectures of cameras. For
example, in photogrammetry, cameras are installed in planes or
satellites, and a continuing stream of image data can also be
created by capturing images just line by line, one line at a time.
As a second example, robots are required to understand scenery in
full 360 degrees to be able to react to obstacles or events; a
camera looking upward into a parabolic or hyperbolic mirror allows
this type of omnidirectional viewing.The development of alternative
camera architectures results in a need to understand related
projective geometries for the purpose of camera calibration,
binocular stereo, static or dynamic scene understanding.
With a focus on the settler societies of the United States and
Australia, Photography and Landscape is a new critical account of
landscape photography created through a unique collaboration
between a photography writer and a landscape photographer.
Beginning with the frontier days of the American West, the
subsequent century-long popularity of landscape photography is
exemplified by images from Carleton Watkins to Ansel Adams, the New
Topographics to Richard Misrach, all of whose works are considered
here. Along with discussions of other contemporary photographers,
this extensively illustrated volume demonstrates the influence of
settler societies on landscape photography, in which skilled
photographers captured the fascination with and the appeal of the
land and its expanse. The latest installment in Intellect's
Critical Photography series, Photography and Landscape is a
visually striking introduction to one of the most important modes
of photography.
In conventional color photography, spectral sensitizers
cooperate with silver halide as acceptors of light during the
exposure process, color developers reduce silver halide grains
during the developing process, and finally the resulting oxidized
developers react with couplers to form imaging dyes. Instant color
photography gives us an alternative way of realizing excellent
color reproduction, in which dyes changing their diffusibility play
an important role. The aim of this book is to provide researchers
and graduate students with a perspective on how such organic
compounds work in color photography and how seemingly miraculous
techniques based on organic chemistry lead to color images of high
quality. The readers will acquire the philosophy and learn from
hints on how to develop functionalized organic compounds.
The Canon PowerShot G16 compact digital camera is the successor to
the successful G15 and the first in the G-series to come equipped
with built-in Wi-Fi. This facility makes it ideal for sharing
images and video on social networking websites, or via email
through the Canon Image Gateway. Images can also be uploaded using
the maker's compatible iOS(R) or Android(t) device with the
download of a free Canon CameraWindow app. The G16's 28 - 140mm
wide-angle lens has an aperture range of f/1.8 - f/2.8, making it
ideal for shooting in low-light conditions or for capturing a
dramatic shallow depth-of-field with soft backgrounds. The camera
features Canon's HS System, which combines a DIGIC 6 image
processor and a 12.1-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS image sensor.
Autofocus (AF) times and reduced shooting lag are improved over
previous G-series models and continuous shooting speeds of up to
9.3 frames-per-second are possible. New shooting modes include Star
mode for capturing the night sky: Star Nightscape will capture
stars in a landscape image, while Star Trails will capture trails
of stars in a still image; Star Time Lapse Movie will shoot
continuous still images of stars and combine them into a video that
replicates the motion of the stars in the sky.
This practical book explains what is meant by macro photography and
how to get even closer to your subject: not just a close-up of a
butterfly, but details of the eye and wing scales. Techniques
suited to any budget look at ways to photograph virtually any
creature, whether terrestrial, marine or from freshwater. All the
key elements to achieve extreme close-ups are built in a clear way,
for both outdoor and studio use, and special attention is given to
focus stacking, with both software and further enhancements
covered.
This detailed reference is designed to prepare readers for
photographic adventures in the wild. Whether planning a major
safari to the savannahs of Africa or a simple trip to a local park,
you will find the tools needed to create professional-quality
images. Learn how to choose lenses, photograph local people, and
join a tour or go alone. This is mandatory reading for anyone who
is planning to photograph the natural world. Over 220 color photos
provide examples of stunning nature photography and the text
identifies the equipment used to capture them.
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This is a comprehensive user's manual to the world's most compact
full-format digital camera system. It includes a step-by-step guide
to the camera, professional guidance, advice and practical tips, as
well as a pull-out quick-reference guide card. With a price tag
that places it in the realm of the aficionado who appreciates fine
quality and stylish good looks, the Leica M9 is the world's most
compact full-format digital camera system and carries the 100-year
heritage of the original Ur-Leica film camera into the digital age.
Written by expert photographers, "Ammonite's Expanded Guide" to the
camera explains it in complete detail, providing a comprehensive
user's manual that includes a step-by-step guide to the camera's
basic and advanced functions, professional guidance, advice and
practical tips, as well as a pull-out quick-reference guide card.
Professional photographer David Taylor explains how to get the very
best from this modern classic.
The Street Photographer’s Manual celebrates the spirit of street photography with inspiring instruction to help you capture the perfect urban moment. Through twenty simple project tutorials on subjects such as ‘Sequences’, ‘Shadows’ and ‘Objects’, as well as illustrated profiles of twenty internationally acclaimed street photographers, including Bruce Gilden, Nils Jorgensen and Trent Parke, author David Gibson gives you a visual tour of the medium – perfect for the aspiring street photographer.
This new edition showcases captivating work by emerging artists on the street photography scene, updated advice on Instagram, and a foreword by leading street photographer Matt Stuart.
Adobe Photoshop CC for Photographers by Photoshop hall-of-famer and
acclaimed digital imaging professional Martin Evening has been
revamped to include detailed instruction for all of the updates to
Photoshop CC on Adobe's Creative Cloud, including significant new
features, such as Select and Mask editing, Facial Liquify
adjustments and Guided Upright corrections in Camera Raw. This
guide covers all the tools and techniques photographers and
professional image editors need to know when using Photoshop, from
workflow guidance to core skills to advanced techniques for
professional results. Using clear, succinct instruction and real
world examples, this guide is the essential reference for Photoshop
users. The accompanying website has been updated with new sample
images, tutorial videos, bonus chapters, and a chapter on the
changes in Photoshop 2017.
Basic Lighting Worktext for Film and Video guides the film and
video student through a series of readings, exercises and projects
designed to provide the fundamentals of light science. In addition
to up-to-date descriptions of equipment and tips on how to use it
properly, the book provides numerous set-ups that illustrate the
techniques and thoughts behind proper studio and location lighting.
From this book, you will learn: * The fundamentals of light and
electricity in film * The fine distinction of lighting for video
versus lighting for film * How to identify and filter sources such
as daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, arc, HNI and industrial
discharge lamps * The use of lensed and open-faced lighting
fixtures * How to modify with barndoors, scrims, snoots, nets,
cookies, and other accessories * Variations on the basic
three-point lighting setup * The duties of each member of a
lighting unit * How to light night exteriors, day interiors, and
campfires * High-key, low-key, and modulated value lighting * How
to scout locations, plan lighting, plots, and pre-rig sets
A respected guide for creatives, artists and photographers alike,
Pinhole Photography is packed with all the information you need to
understand and get underway with this wonderfully quirky, creative
technique. Covering pinhole photography from its historical roots,
pinhole expert Eric Renner, founder of pinholeresource.com, fully
explores the theory and practical application of pinhole in this
beautiful resource. Packed with inspiring images, instructional
tips and information on a variety of pinhole cameras for beginner
and advanced photographers, this classic text now offers a new
chapter on digital imaging and more in depth how-to coverage for
beginners, as well as revised exposure guides and optimal pinhole
charts. With an expanded gallery of full-color photographs
displaying the creative results of pinhole cameras, along with
listings of workshops, pinhole photographer's websites, pinhole
books and suppliers of pinhole equipment, this is the one guide you
need to learn the craft and navigate the industry.
An accessible guide to getting the best out of your phone camera,
aimed at everyone who wants to take Instagrammable photographs
Everyone has a camera on their phone. Author Mike Kus, a
photographer with a strong Instagram following, demonstrates the
simple tricks and techniques that take your photography to another
level. His methods can be mastered by anyone, and the content
avoids reference to specific phone camera technology, instead
relying on the clear principles to make you a better photographer,
regardless of the camera you own. The book is written, designed and
illustrated by the author.
A Sky-High Flight of Imagination When a photographer's imagination
really soars, a book like this one is created. Imagine posing live
models like museum statues, and transforming their photographs back
into statues Then, place them in exotic digital backgrounds. The
result is 240 genuinely stunning photographs in a coffee table book
that will deliver many hours of enchanting viewing. Living Nude
Statues began as a search for great poses for models. Naturally,
the most admired poses are found in museums, so photos of nude
female statues from museums around the world were used as posing
guides. With this collection of statue poses to use with the
models, wonderful images were created. Then, a question arose: what
it would be like to turn these photographs of models in statue
poses back into statues again, using photo manipulation techniques?
By teaming up with a photographer who has exceptional Photoshop
skills, wondering became wonderment at the results. The twelve
professional models featured in this volume are from the greater
Phoenix, Arizona area. Each model is featured on twenty pages in
the book. Each set of photographs is shown on facing pages with the
studio shot on the left and its transformation into a statue on the
right.
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