An Advanced Guide to Digital Photography
Published on 14. February 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-2-88479-052-9 (ISBN)
Description
This title will provide the reader with the advanced techniques to truly master the new photographic media. Structured around the three main areas of shooting the image, enhancing the image and enjoying the image, the Digital Photography series makes the world of digital imaging simple while concentrating on the photographic aspect. With the aid of inspirational images we are shown in easy steps how the image was taken, manipulated on the computer and output in the desired form.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Switzerland
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Illustrations
280 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 190 mm
Weight
510 gr
ISBN-13
978-2-88479-052-9 (9782884790529)
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Person
Vincent Oliver has been a professional photographer for 25 years, having done much work in television production. He is a member of the Stone (Getty) picture library and has exhibited his work widely. He now specialises in digital imaging consultancy and freelance writing, as well as running his own website that profiles the latest equipment and answers common digital problems.
Content
Introduction. How to get the most of the book. The equipment: grain to pixels; digital cameras; computers; scanners and scanning; printers and printing. Management: colour management; managing digital assets; essential software. Manipulating and retouching: retouching images; colour corrections; salvaging pictures; salvaging pictures II; selections & masks; adding a new background; montage; montage II; panoramas; special effect filters. Shooting digitally: shooting for stock; shooting to a brief; wedding photography; architectural photography; landscape photography; landscape effects; the digital studio; the digital studio II; portraiture. Digital masters: fashion photographer Nick Scott; wildlife photographer Andy Rouse; stock photographer John Lund; landscape photographer Michael Reichmann; portrait photographer Douglas Kirkland; creative art photographer Judy Mandolf; hobbyist photographer Heather Mcfarland. Digital presentation: the digital portfolio; putting on the show. Appendix: contacts; glossary; web links; acknowledgements.