Digital Photography All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies - Softcover

Busch, David D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764518003 ISBN 13: 9780764518003

Publisher: Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2003

Synopsis

Digital photography gives you the power to take pictures on a whim, or to create careful, professional quality work that others may be willing to pay for. The choices are all yours, and digital photography puts all the opportunity right in your hands. All you need is a little information on how to choose and use your tools, and how to put them to work.

Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies is the perfect companion for the person who has confidence using a computer and navigating the operating system and at least some familiarity with their own digital camera. Acquaintance with an image editor, such as Paint Shop Pro, Corel Photo-Paint, or Adobe’s Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, is also helpful. Expect to get the goods on the

• Essentials of quality digital photography
• Whole business of picking the right camera and accessories
• Complete picture on composing top-notch sports, travel, and people pictures
• Altering images with techno-tools
• Putting your work out for all the Web world to see

With seven reference guides ready and waiting in just one volume, this big book can have you cookin' with your camera in no time. Build your knowledge, your studio, and your portfolio by exploring equipment options, image-editing programs, archive tools, plus practical ways to

• Set up a computer for digital photography
• Get your picture from the camera to the digital darkroom
• Make a printer and scanner part of the operational package
• Shoot your subjects close-up, in different lighting, and on the move
• Restore images from yesteryear

Digital photography has finally put the entire process of making pictures in the hands of the person holding the camera. Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies lands a whole lot of know-how in those hands – an unbeatable outreach for anyone who wants to get a grip on a great hobby, pastime, or profession.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

7 books in 1– your key to digital photography success

Shoot, edit, retouch, and print digital photos like a pro!

Do you dream in digital color? If you picture yourself sharing great vacation shots with family and friends or restoring your grandmother’s baby pictures, this fun reference guide can make that dream come true. Seven minibooks cover equipment from economical to extravagant, studio setup, enhancement and restoration, picture-taking tips, online galleries, and a whole lot more.

The Dummies Way

• Coverage of the essentials and beyond
• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Thumbtabs and other navigation aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• A dash of humor and fun

About the Author:

David D. Busch has twenty years of experience as a professional photographer. He’s also the author of Digital Photography For Dummies Quick Reference.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley Publishing, Inc.
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0764518003
• ISBN 13: 9780764518003
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 686