
How to Do Everything Digital Photography
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- Cover Page
- How to Do EverythingT Digital Photography
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- PART I Get to Know Your Digital Camera
- Chapter 1 Digital Camera Basics: What You Should Know to Get Started
- Digital Camera Basics: No Film Required
- You, Too, Can Develop a Photographer's Eye
- Memory Cards Have Replaced Film
- A Camera's Resolution Impacts the Quality of Your Pictures
- Lens Quality Is Also Important
- Introducing Today's Digital Camera Technology
- Digital Point-and-Shoot Cameras
- Specialty Point-and-Shoot Cameras
- Digital SLR Cameras Offer Many Distinct Features and More Control
- Cell Phone, Smartphone, and Low-End Digital Cameras
- Your Goals as a Photographer
- Chapter 2 Buy Your New Digital Camera
- Buying a Digital Camera Is a Lot Like Buying a Computer
- Technological Considerations When Buying a Digital Camera
- A Camera's Durability Matters, Too
- Define Your Photography Needs and Budget
- Research Cameras by Visiting Manufacturer Websites
- The Latest and Greatest Digital Camera Features and Functions
- Limitations of Low-End Cameras
- Cost Considerations
- How and Where to Find the Best Deals
- Photography Specialty Stores
- Consumer Electronics Superstores and Mass-Market Retailers
- Online Photography Retailers
- Online Auction Sites (eBay.com)
- Protect Your Investment: Insurance and Extended Warranties
- Chapter 3 Digital Camera Accessories and How They're Used
- Everything You Need to Know About Memory Cards
- Memory Card Storage Capacity
- Read/Write Speed
- Caring for Your Memory Cards
- Camera Batteries
- Let's Focus on Lenses
- Technical Jargon Related to Lenses
- Types of Optional Lenses for Digital SLR Cameras
- External Flash Units
- Protect Your Equipment Investment with a Case
- Keep Your Camera Steady by Shooting with a Tripod
- Additional Photo Accessories Worth Considering
- Lens Filters
- White Balance Tools
- Light Reflectors and Diffusers
- Home Studio Light Kits and Studio Backgrounds
- PART II Tips and Strategies for Taking Professional-Quality Photos in Any Situation
- Chapter 4 Basic Photo Techniques for Shooting Like a Pro
- Get to Know Your Camera
- How and Where to Learn More About Your Specific Camera
- Create Your Photographer's Kit
- Practice Makes Perfect
- Why Photography Is a Skill and an Art Form
- An Introduction to Basic Photography Techniques
- The "Rule of Thirds"
- Choose the Right Lens and Equipment for Every Shot
- When to Use a Tripod
- White Balance 101
- Decide What, Where, and When to Shoot
- Choose Your Main Subjects, Plus Your Foreground and Background
- Framing Your Shots
- Consider Your Shooting Angle
- Always Take Lighting into Account
- Special Situations Require Special Shooting Techniques
- Chapter 5 Indoor and Nighttime Photos: Lighting and Flash Techniques
- When and How to Use Your Camera's Built-in Flash
- Using an External Flash Unit with Your Digital SLR Camera
- Home Studio Lighting Kits
- Home Studio Backgrounds and Other Necessary Equipment
- Take Great Pictures at Parties, Holiday Events, and Weddings
- Strike a Pose
- Preplanned Shots Tell a Story
- Candid Shots Capture Real Emotions and Atmosphere
- Chapter 6 Shoot Eye-Catching Outdoor Photos
- Equipment and Accessories You'll Need to Shoot Outdoors
- Protecting Your Camera in Extreme Weather Conditions
- Consider the Weather and Lighting Conditions When Shooting
- Use Reflectors, Diffusers, or a Soft Box When Shooting in Sunlight
- Take Advantage of Clouds and Overcast Skies
- Take Advantage of Water in Your Shots
- Avoiding or Using Glares
- Specialized Shooting Tips and Strategies
- Shooting Buildings and Architecture
- Capture Nature
- Photograph Landscapes and Panoramic Images
- Chapter 7 Portraits and Candid Pictures of People and Pets
- Unique Considerations When Shooting People and Pets
- Equipment and Accessories You May Need
- Setting the Scene, Choosing Your Background, and Framing Your Shots
- Lighting Considerations
- Posing Your Subjects
- Different Situations Call for Different Shooting Strategies
- Posed Portraits of Individual People
- Posed Portraits of Groups
- Posed Portraits of Infants and Kids
- Portraits of Pets
- Capture Memories with Candid Photos
- Tips for Editing Portraits of People
- Chapter 8 Vacation Photography and Preserving Memories
- Choose the Best Photo Equipment for Your Trip
- Be Sure to Pack Everything You'll Need to Take Great Pictures
- Protect Your Camera from Getting Dirty or Damaged
- Your Vacation Has Begun: Get Ready to Start Shooting
- Easy Strategies for Taking Professional-Quality Vacation Photos
- Simple Shooting Strategies for Vacationers
- Edit, Crop, and Archive Your Images After the Fact
- Chapter 9 Photograph Sports and Subjects in Motion
- Shutter Speed Is Important When Shooting Action
- Equipment You'll Need to Shoot Sports or Action-Oriented Events
- Choosing the Right Lens for the Task
- More Strategies for Shooting Movement or Action
- Practice Smooth Panning Technique
- Facial Expressions Make for Great Photos, Even in Action Shots
- Frame Your Shots Appropriately
- Set Your Camera's White Balance if Shooting Indoors
- Pay Attention to, but Don't Focus on, Your Background
- If You're a Participant, Keep Your Camera Handy
- Chapter 10 Shoot Digital Video and Publish It Online
- There's More to Video Than Moving Pictures
- Lights, Cameras, Action! Let's Start Shooting Video
- Use Video-Editing Software to Edit Your Videos
- Digital Video Capabilities Built into Digital Cameras
- Shoot Video with Your Smartphone, Cell Phone, or iPod
- Stand-Alone Digital Video Cameras
- Strategies for Shooting Videos to Share Online
- Why Resolution Matters
- Keep It Short and Entertaining
- Publishing Your Videos on YouTube
- Share Your Video with Just Friends and Family
- Promote Your Video on Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Networking Sites
- PART III Edit and Digitally Enhance Your Photos
- Chapter 11 Transfer Digital Images to Your Computer
- File Transfer Options
- The Equipment You'll Need to Transfer Images
- Making the USB Connection
- Transfer Photos from Your Camera's Memory Card to Your Computer
- Transfer Photos from Your Camera Using Wi-Fi
- Properly Store and Label Your Images
- Avoid Common File Transfer Pitfalls
- Chapter 12 Digitally Fix, Edit, and Improve Your Images
- You Don't Need to Be a Computer Wiz to Edit Photos Like a Pro
- The Basics: What's Possible When Editing Photos
- Cropping Your Photos
- Improving Clarity and Sharpness
- Erasing Unwanted Elements in a Photo
- Color Enhancement or Correction
- Altering Exposure, Contrast, and Saturation
- Fixing Red Eye
- Adding Digital Special Effects to Your Photos
- Adding Digital Borders and Frames to Your Images
- Altering the File Size of Your Images
- Discover Photoshop Elements 9 for PC and Mac
- Edit Photos for Free Online Using Photoshop.com
- Other Consumer-Oriented Photo-Editing Applications
- Corel PaintShop Photo Express and PaintShop Photo Pro X3 (PC)
- Google's Picasa (Online Based, PC, and Mac)
- iPhoto '11 (Mac)
- Photo Editor X (PC and Mac)
- Photoscape (PC)
- Picture Window Pro (PC)
- Portrait Professional 9 (PC/Mac)
- Professional-Level Photo-Editing Applications
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 (PC and Mac)
- Apple's Aperture 3 (Mac)
- Chapter 13 Photo-Editing Software Plug-ins, Add-ons, and Accessories
- Plug-ins and Optional Add-on Software for Your Photo-Editing Program
- Requirements for Using Optional Plug-ins and Add-ons
- A Sampling of Add-ons and Plug-ins
- An Introduction to Pen Tablets
- Wacom's Pen Tablets
- Additional Computer Peripherals and Accessories for Photographers
- PART IV Showcase, Share, Present, and Store Your Photos
- Chapter 14 Show Off and Present Your Images
- Transform Digital Images into Traditional Prints
- Create Prints Using a Photo Printer That's Connected to Your Computer
- Ordering Prints Using a Professional Photo Lab
- Showcase Your Images in a Photo Album or Scrapbook
- Publish Professional-Quality Photo Books
- Create Photo Gifts That People Will Love
- Computer or Smartphone Wallpaper and Screensavers
- Digital Photo Frames
- Online-Based Photo Services
- Create Impressive Digital Slideshows
- Share Your Images via E-mail
- Publish Your Photos Online via Facebook or Twitter
- View Your Photos on TV
- Chapter 15 Catalog, Organize, Back Up, and Archive Your Images
- When You Think Like a Photographer, You'll Take More Photos
- Organizing Your Digital Images
- Use Specialized Photo Management Software
- Create Easy-to-Recognize Filenames
- Locating Images Quickly
- Why Backups Are Essential
- Create a Separate Backup Folder on Your Computer's Main Hard Drive
- External Hard Drive
- CD-ROMs and DVDs
- Online (Remote) Backup Services
- Online Photo Services
- Recovering Lost, Corrupted, or Accidently Deleted Images
- A Few Final Thoughts
- Index
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