CLOSURE: Central Library will be closed Tuesday, July 21, through Saturday, July 25, while emergency repairs are made to the building’s cooling system. We expect to reopen Monday, July 27. Click for more details on holds, program schedules, and returns during the closure. 

Notice of Public Meeting: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees | July 27 | 5:30 pm | Central Library/Van Deusen Room. The packet of information for the meeting can be found on the library’s website. 

Book

Digital photographer's handbook

Author

Tom Ang

Call Number

  • 771 A5811 (CEN)

Browse similar titles by call number

Edition

Fully updated 5th ed.

Publication Information

London ; New York : DK, c2012.

Physical Description

408 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Summary

Presents an introduction to digital photography, describing the latest equipment, software, and accessories and providing detailed information about techniques, design, lighting, digital image manipulation, and composition.

Contents

  • 1. Core skills : Handling cameras ; Your first pictures ; Picture composition ; Focusing and depth of field ; Image orientation ; Image proportions ; Composition and zooms ; Movement blur ; Close-ups ; Extreme lenses ; Quick fix optical problems ; Influencing perspective ; Changing viewpoints ; Quick fix leaning buildings ; Quick fix facial distortion ; Color composition ; Adjacent colors ; Color contrasts ; Quick fix color balance ; Exposure control ; Silhouettes/backlighting ; High-key images ; Low-key images ; Advanced metering ; Accessory flash ; Quick fix electronic flash ; Electronic flash
  • 2. Photography projects : Starting projects ; Abstract imagery ; Architecture ; Interiors ; Documentary photography ; Street photography ; Vacations and travel ; Weddings ; Children ; Landscapes ; Cityscapes ; Reflections ; Low-light photography ; Animals ; Plants and gardens ; Panoramas ; Live events ; Portraits ; Camera phone photography ; Record-keeping
  • 3. Image development : Scanning basics ; Workflow essentials ; Downloading ; File formats ; Image management ; Capture defects ; Color management ; Cropping and rotation ; Quick fix poor subject detail ; Quick fix poor subject color ; Levels ; burning-in and dodging ; Dust and noise ; Sharpening ; Blurring ; Quick fix image distractions ; Image size and distortion ; Quick fix converging parallels ; Quick fix image framing ; White balance ; Color adjustments ; Saturation and vibrance ; Manipulation defects ; Curves ; Bit-depth and color ; Color to black and white ; Vintage effects ; Working with RAW ; Duotones ; Tritones and quadtones ; Sepia tones ; Sabattier effect ; Gum dichromates ; Split toning ; Hand tinting ; Cross-processing ; Tints from color originals ; Quick fix problem skies ; Filter effects ; Multiplying filter effects ; High dynamic range ; Selecting pixels ; Masks ; Quick fix removing backgrounds ; Layer blend modes ; Text effects ; Cloning techniques ; Simple composite ; Photomosaics ; Image stitching --
  • 4. Showing and sharing : Proofing and printing ; Output to paper ; Quick fix printer problems ; Art printing ; Online printing ; Presenting prints ; Sharing images ; Creating your own website ; Selling your pictures
  • 5. Buying guide : The ideal camera ; Camera phones ; Compacts ; SLRs ; Choosing lenses ; Photographic accessories ; Digital accessories ; Electronic lighting ; Lighting accessories ; Computers ; Computer accessories ; Choosing software ; Printers and other devices
  • 6. Going further : Learning more ; Portfolio technique ; Building up your business ; Mounting an exhibition ; Copyright concerns ; Shopping for equipment
  • Web resources
  • Manufacturers
  • Software resources.

Subjects