Mastering Digital Photography and Imaging

Author: Peter K. Burian
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470113308
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
"A must-read for those who want to enhance their digital photography experience." —George Schaub, Editorial Director, Shutterbug and eDigitalPhoto magazines With a three or more megapixel digital camera or a good scanner, affordable image-editing software, and a photo-realistic printer, you have all the tools you need to create absolutely stunning images. But understanding all your options and getting the best possible results can be daunting. What features should you look for in a digital camera? What accessories do you need? How do you capture the best possible images with your digital equipment--and make corrections when you don't? What are the advantages of RAW capture? How can you get consistently great prints? Peter K. Burian, coauthor of the best-selling National Geographic Photography Field Guide, has taken the digital plunge and lived to write about it. The result is a practical, accessible guide that demystifies the world of digital photography and imaging--a must-read whether you're a photography enthusiast making the leap to digital, a gadget lover looking for the latest technology, a novice photographer, or anybody who regularly works with images. Inside you'll find: A buyer's guide to the essential equipment and software: learn the pros and cons of compact digicams versus digital SLR cameras; choose a suitable scanner; find the right imaging program for your needs; select the perfect photo printer Focusing, composition, and lighting tips for making snapshots that you'll be proud of Pro tips and techniques for using all your camera's advanced features Techniques for getting scans of exceptional quality, whether you're scanning prints, slides, or negatives Recommendations on upgrading your computer and peripherals for digital imaging Professional methods for fine-tuning your images in the digital darkroom Techniques for creating color or black-and-white prints of exhibition quality Tips on optimizing your images for use in e-mail, online albums, and web pages

The Printed Picture

Author: Richard Benson
Publisher: The Museum of Modern Art
ISBN: 9780870707216
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
Relief printing : woodcut, metal type, and wood engraving -- Intaglio and planographic printing : engraving, etching, mezzotint, and lithography -- Color printing : hand coloring and multiple-impression color -- Bits and pieces : modern art prints, oddities, and photographic precursors -- Early photography in silver : daguerreotypes, early silver paper processes and tintypes -- Non-silver processes : carbon, blueprint, platinum, and a couple of others -- Modern photography : developing-out gelatin silver printing -- Color notes : primary colors and neutrality -- Color photography : separation-based processes and chromogenic prints -- Photography in ink : relief and intaglio printing : the letterpress halftone and gravure printing -- Photography in ink : planographic printing : collotype and photo offset lithography -- Digital processes : binary issues, inkjet, dye sublimation, and digital C-prints -- Where do we go from here? : some questions about the future

Creating a Winning Online Exhibition

Author: Martin R. Kalfatovic
Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 9780838908174
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Table of Contents; Illustrations;Foreword by S. Diane Shaw;Acknowledgments;Introduction;1 Online Exhibitions versus Digital Collections; 2 The Idea; 3 Executing the Exhibition Idea; 4 The Staff; 5 Technical Issues: Digitizing; 6 Technical Issues: Markup Languages; 7 Technical Issues: Programming, Scripting, Databases, and Accessibility; 8 Design; 9 Online Exhibitions: Case Studies and Awards; 10 Conclusion: Online with the Show!; Appendixes;A Sample Online Exhibition Proposal; B Sample Exhibition Script; C Guidelines for Reproducing Works from Exhibition Websites; D Suggested Database Structure for Online Exhibitions; E Timeline for Contracted Online Exhibitions; F Dublin Core Metadata of an Online Exhibition; G The Katharine Kyes Leab and Daniel J. Leab American Book Prices Current Exhibition Awards; H Bibliography of Exhibitions (Gallery and Virtual);

¡Printing the Revolution!

Author: Claudia E. Zapata
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691210802
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 326

Book Description
Printing and collecting the revolution : the rise and impact of Chicano graphics, 1965 to now / E. Carmen Ramos -- Aesthetics of the message : Chicana/o posters, 1965-1987 / Terezita Romo -- War at home : conceptual iconoclasm in American printmaking / Tatiana Reinoza -- Chicanx graphics in the digital age / Claudia E. Zapata.

Digital Masters

Author: George DeWolfe
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600591655
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
"Learn how to consistently create high-quality black-and-white digital prints from one of the best in the field. Author George DeWolfe has studied with Ansel Adams and is one of the creators of Adobe Lightroom, the state-of-the-art image-processing software. He takes you through the entire process, from seeing tonal values in a scene the way the masters do, to optimizing images using Lightroom, to making gallery-quality prints. DeWolfe's stunning images throughout the book provide instructional examples and inspiration"--Back cover.

Exploring Color Photography Fifth Edition

Author: Robert Hirsch
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 113608973X
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 687

Book Description
The classic book on color photography is back in print and completely revamped for a digital photography audience! Learn from step-by-step instruction, illustrative charts, and unbelievably inspirational imagery in this guide meant just for color photographers. World renowned artists give you insight as to "how they did that" and the author provides challenging assignments to help you take photography to a new level. With aesthetic and technical instruction like no other, this book truly is the bible for color photographers. Be sure to visit the companion website, featuring portfolios and commentary by contemporary artists: www.exploringcolorphotography.com

The Digital Print

Author: Martin C. Jürgens
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 0892369604
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 330

Book Description
Describes the major digital printing processes used by photographers and artists over the past forty years, explaining and illustrating materials and their deterioration, methods of identification, and options for acquiring and preserving digital prints. --from publisher description.

Digital Photographer's Handbook

Author: Tom Ang
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1465403515
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 410

Book Description
Revised and updated for this fifth edition, Tom Ang's Digital Photographer's Handbook offers expert advice to all photographers, whether they be novices or seasoned professionals. Regularly revised to keep up with current trends and developments, it has, unlike the majority of other photography books, remained up-to-date and on top of the fast-changing world of digital photography. This is the guide that has it all. Tom Ang teaches you how to capture the best possible shots, then guides you through techniques to enhance or transform your pictures. A Projects section encourages you to practice your skills, and there is advice on printing and showing your work. A Buyer's Guide gives up-to-the-minute information on cameras and accessories to help you choose the right equipment for your needs.

Digital Print Styles Recipe Book

Author: Tim Daly
Publisher: Peachpit Press
ISBN: 0132104636
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 541

Book Description
There are very few books published on digital printing, but this is a topic that photographers of all levels have difficulty with. In this concise and accessible guide from digital printing expert Tim Daly, the reader is presented with a collection of easy-to-follow step-by-step spreads that outline a variety of inspiring printing styles including color, mono, chemical, print edge, vintage, expressive and more. While many digital printing books are technical manuals that emphasize process, The Digital Print Styles Recipe Book will show the reader, by using beautiful full color images, the end results of the printing styles discussed. Cutting through the jargon, these simple recipe-style tips will help photographers develop their own unique and creative printing styles . Providing a one-stop shop for digital photographers, from creating effects in Photoshop through to preparing files for output, this book is an indispensable guide for photographers of all levels.

New Epson Complete Guide to Digital Printing

Author: Rob Sheppard
Publisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 1600592635
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
"Sheppard passes on ... knowledge on developing a consistent workflow, sizing and sharpening images properly, making black-and-white and panoramic prints, and much more."--Publisher description.