An Illustrated A to Z of Digital Photography - Softcover

Atherton, Nigel; Crabb, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 2884790772 ISBN 13: 9782884790772

Publisher: AVA Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

This encyclopedic, visually spectacular guide is an essential resource for anyone striving to understand cutting-edge digital design theory and practice. As digital-based imagery grows increasingly popular, a rich vocabulary of technical language has emerged. These insider terms and instructions can completely mystify beginners and experts alike, hindering their progress. But with this thoroughly practical, stylishly laid-out A-to-Z of tips, facts, and exercises that hone skills and explain the hidden functions of the digital camera, all photographers can be in the know. It ranges from "Architecture" to "Zoom," features a detailed index, and contains a complete course of unique Photoshop tutorials that present both fundamental and advanced techniques. It's the short cut to joining the digital revolution, and getting great results.

About this title

About the Author:

Nigel Atherton studied photography at Plymouth, has been a Pro photographer for 10 years and a respected photography journalist since 1994. He is currently the Editor of What Digital Camera? and Better Digital Photography magazines. Steve Crabb is the art and tutorials editor at What Digital Camera? He has over 20 years design experience, and a passion for illustration.

From Publishers Weekly:

Its relatively large format (9.25 x 10.5) and crisp reproductions distinguish this guide, which was written by two editors from What Digital Camera, a British webzine that aims to help consumers choose the right camera for them. In this book, however, the focus definitely is on the photos themselves. From "Action," "Animals" and "Aperture" to "White-Balance," "Wide-Angle" and "Zoom Lenses," Atherton and Crabb offer large examples illustrating effects, then deconstruct each one step-by-step, analyzing one topic per page. Their language is straightforward, and you won't find a lot of numbers in the text. Common problems like "Red Eye" are treated with respect, as is the primary problem of what to shoot in the first place ("People and Groups," "Nudes," "Patterns," "Winter," etc.). Lighting, focus and even uploading to the Internet also receive treatment, and a large variety of formats and tools are considered, making this a concise guide to the basics and beyond.
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About this edition

• Publisher: AVA Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 2884790772
• ISBN 13: 9782884790772
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176