Digital Photography an Introduction
Published on 4. January 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-241-25708-1 (ISBN)
Description
5th edition of this digital photography bestseller from Tom Ang
Renowned photographer and digital expert Tom Ang shows you how to master the essentials of digital photography with the brand new, jargon-free Digital Photography An Introduction. Discover all you need to know, from which camera to buy to how to manipulate your images using the latest digital software.
Understand what to look for when buying digital cameras and accessories and follow the essentials of good picture taking with expert tips on how to improve your technique. This edition is fully up-to-date with the latest photography equipment to keep you snap happy.
With exciting new photographic projects to try and inspirational ideas, concepts and approaches to subject areas to fire up your creativity, Digital Photography An Introduction is the perfect beginner's guide to digital photography.
Previous ISBN 9781409382928
Renowned photographer and digital expert Tom Ang shows you how to master the essentials of digital photography with the brand new, jargon-free Digital Photography An Introduction. Discover all you need to know, from which camera to buy to how to manipulate your images using the latest digital software.
Understand what to look for when buying digital cameras and accessories and follow the essentials of good picture taking with expert tips on how to improve your technique. This edition is fully up-to-date with the latest photography equipment to keep you snap happy.
With exciting new photographic projects to try and inspirational ideas, concepts and approaches to subject areas to fire up your creativity, Digital Photography An Introduction is the perfect beginner's guide to digital photography.
Previous ISBN 9781409382928
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 143 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
414 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-25708-1 (9780241257081)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
01/2013
4th Edition
DK
€32.37
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Person
Tom Ang is an award-winning photographer, best-selling author and TV presenter. He has contributed to many magazines including What Digital Camera, MacUser and Creative Arts.
Content
1: CORE SKILLS
1: Your first pictures
2: Picture composition
3: Focusing and depth of field
4: Movement blur
5: Influencing perspective
6: Changing viewpoints
7: Quick fix Leaning buildings
8: Quick fix Facial distortion
9: Colour composition
10: Quick fix White balance
11: Exposure control
12: Low-key images
13: Accessory flash
14: Quick fix Electronic flash
15: Electronic flash
2: PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS
1: Abstract imagery
2: Architecture
3: Documentary photography
4: Street photography
5: Holidays and travel
6: Weddings
7: Children
8: Landscapes
9: Cityscapes
10: Low-light photography
11: Animals
12: Panoramas
13: Live events
14: Portraits
15: Camera phone photography
3: IMAGE DEVELOPMENT
1: Workflow essentials
2: Downloading
3: Image management
4: Colour management
6: Cropping and rotation
7: Quick fix Poor subject detail
8: Quick fix Poor subject colour
9: Levels
10: Dust and noise
11: Sharpening
12: Blurring
13: Quick fix Image distractions
14: White balance
15: Colour adjustments
16: Saturation and vibrance
17: Manipulation defects
18: Curves
19: Colour to black and white
20: Vintage effects
21: Working with RAW
22: Duotones
23: Cross-processing
24: Tints from colour originals
25: High dynamic range
26: Selecting pixels
27: Masks
28: Quick fix Removing backgrounds
29: Layer blend modes
30: Cloning techniques
31: Simple composite
32: Image stitching
4: BUYING GUIDE
1: Camera phones
2: Compacts
3: Mirrorless compacts
4: SLRs
5: Choosing lenses
6: Photographic accessories
7: Digital accessories
8: Landscapes
9: Electronic lighting
10: Computers
11: Computer accessories
12: Printers and other devices
5: Index
6: Acknowledgments
1: Your first pictures
2: Picture composition
3: Focusing and depth of field
4: Movement blur
5: Influencing perspective
6: Changing viewpoints
7: Quick fix Leaning buildings
8: Quick fix Facial distortion
9: Colour composition
10: Quick fix White balance
11: Exposure control
12: Low-key images
13: Accessory flash
14: Quick fix Electronic flash
15: Electronic flash
2: PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS
1: Abstract imagery
2: Architecture
3: Documentary photography
4: Street photography
5: Holidays and travel
6: Weddings
7: Children
8: Landscapes
9: Cityscapes
10: Low-light photography
11: Animals
12: Panoramas
13: Live events
14: Portraits
15: Camera phone photography
3: IMAGE DEVELOPMENT
1: Workflow essentials
2: Downloading
3: Image management
4: Colour management
6: Cropping and rotation
7: Quick fix Poor subject detail
8: Quick fix Poor subject colour
9: Levels
10: Dust and noise
11: Sharpening
12: Blurring
13: Quick fix Image distractions
14: White balance
15: Colour adjustments
16: Saturation and vibrance
17: Manipulation defects
18: Curves
19: Colour to black and white
20: Vintage effects
21: Working with RAW
22: Duotones
23: Cross-processing
24: Tints from colour originals
25: High dynamic range
26: Selecting pixels
27: Masks
28: Quick fix Removing backgrounds
29: Layer blend modes
30: Cloning techniques
31: Simple composite
32: Image stitching
4: BUYING GUIDE
1: Camera phones
2: Compacts
3: Mirrorless compacts
4: SLRs
5: Choosing lenses
6: Photographic accessories
7: Digital accessories
8: Landscapes
9: Electronic lighting
10: Computers
11: Computer accessories
12: Printers and other devices
5: Index
6: Acknowledgments