The Expanded Guide >Techniques : Digital Black & White Photography This new series of Expanded Guides focuses on photographic techniques not only to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject but also takes you a step further to enable you to get much more from your photography. Expert advice, with useful hints and tips, is given by professional photographers, using practical examples of techniques for clarity, illustrated in full colour with the aid of clear diagrams and charts. Digital Black & White Photography gives advice on how to shoot black & white images on today's sophisticated digital SLR and compact digital cameras, and even mobile phones. Aimed at the novice or more experienced amateur photographer, jargon-free text explains the theory behind digital photography, along with a guide to the equipment and software needed to take outstanding images. From the basics of exposure and good composition, file types, manipulating captured images using popular software, and applying special effects (such as split toning, simulating film grain, lith prints and using cyanotypes) a number of projects are described for photographing, for example, people, landscapes, architecture, and animals. A chapter on printing gives invaluable advice on outputting and displaying images. Includes Quick Reference Card
You don't need expensive lights to shoot great portraits, just an understanding of how to use available light. In Portraits Unplugged, Bobbi Lane shows how the beauty of available light is everywhere, and perfect for creating wonderful images. Any time of day and any situation can be turned into a great opportunity for stunning portraits. Bobbi Lane is a commercial photographer and photo educator with more than 30 years experience. The "Mistress of Light" photographs people for advertising, corporate and editorial assignments, and also for stock. She brings insight, inspiration and enthusiasm to her students at the International Center of Photography in New York, Santa Fe Workshops, Julia Dean Workshops and Bobbi Lane Workshops. Bobbi is also a contributing editor for Photo Techniques magazine. Approx. 41 minutes in length.
Portraitist: Portraits and Photography Techniques by Rory Lewis - Paperback Book Portraitist by Rory Lewis Photographer, learn lighting setups & all the secrets behind the shoots, view unseen portraits. This fascinating collection of his work, 'Portraitist', is an entirely new retrospective of his celebrated portraiture, bringing together a selection of Rory's portrait sittings, including renowned actors such as Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen, William Shatner, Brent Spiner, Iain Glen plus leading politicians and personalities. Rory also reveals the secrets behind the photographs, with invaluable lighting diagrams, photography tips and techniques. A stunning book that will appeal to photography and celebrity enthusiasts alike.
Nikon's new entry-level DSLR has been updated with the arrival of the D3200, a more sophisticated option to its popular budget D3100. The relatively small lightweight body of this camera contains technology that has trickled down from Nikon's more expensive models. Jon Sparks offers professional advice, hints and tips, on how to get the best from this versatile camera. The D3200 offers the highest pixel count from an APS-C sensor, second only to the full frame professional model, the Nikon D800. The 24.2 million pixel count offers greater post-capture cropping potential, ideal for relatively new DSLR users, who do not necessarily want to invest in a second, longer focal length lens. Despite the lack of built-in focus motor, auto exposure bracketing, its 1080mp 30 video, 920k dot LCD and the option to add an affordable Wi-Fi transmitter (to connect the camera to smartphones and tablets for remote shooting and uploading images to social networking sites) do represent significant benefits over the D3100. A Live View button allows switching from the viewfinder to the LCD, which should make things more familiar to those stepping up from a compact camera. The camera offers a speedy Expeed 3 processing engine, low noise, and a range of frame rates for Full HD video recording. Other useful features include retouch options and the capability to straighten and crop images and add digital art filters after the shot has been taken. A Guide mode is especially helpful to beginners, handholding through the basic functions and offering advice for setting up shots.
The Expanded Guide : Canon EOS 70D The EOS 70D is a mid-range SLR for enthusiast photographers that is an upgrade to the EOS 60D. It borrows many of the best elements from Canon's existing SLRs, including the autofocus sensor from the EOS 7D, the articulated touchscreen from the EOS 700D (Rebel T5i), and built-in Wi-Fi from the EOS 6D. Inside, however, is a new sensor that offers 20.2MP resolution, but uses a Dual Pixel CMOS AF design in which each pixel is split into two separately-readable photodiodes, capable of phase detection autofocus in Live View and movie mode, working across 80% of the frame in very low light levels and apertures down to F11. The camera functions as a conventional SLR, too, using a 19-point AF sensor for viewfinder shooting. Capable of firing off shots at 7fps for up to 65 frames in JPEG or 16 in RAW, its standard ISO range covers 100–12800, with ISO 25600 as an expanded option. Image processing is via a DIGIC 5+ processor. It has a full set of external controls to operate most key functions, with the Quick Control screen covering most other functions. It features an excellent touchscreen interface.
The Expanded Guide : Canon Powershot G16 The Canon PowerShot G16 compact digital camera is the successor to the successful G15 and the first in the G-series to come equipped with built-in Wi-Fi. This facility makes it ideal for sharing images and video on social networking websites, or via email through the Canon Image Gateway. Images can also be uploaded using the maker's compatible iOS® or Android™ device with the download of a free Canon CameraWindow app. The G16's 28–140mm wide-angle lens has an aperture range of f/1.8–f/2.8, making it ideal for shooting in low-light conditions or for capturing a dramatic shallow depth-of-field with soft backgrounds. The camera features Canon’s HS System, which combines a DIGIC 6 image processor and a 12.1-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS image sensor. Autofocus (AF) times and reduced shooting lag are improved over previous G-series models and continuous shooting speeds of up to 9.3 frames-per-second are possible. The G16 captures 1080p/60p Full HD video and has a built-in stereo microphone and an HDMI output for viewing videos on an HDTV. New shooting modes include Star mode for capturing the night sky: Star Nightscape will capture stars in a landscape image, while Star Trails will capture trails of stars in a still image; Star Time Lapse Movie will shoot continuous still images of stars and combine them into a video that replicates the motion of the stars in the sky. With the handheld HDR Scene mode multiple shots of a particular scene are combined to create a high dynamic range image without the need for a tripod. This mode includes Natural, Art Bold, Art Embossed, Art Standard and Art Vivid options. The dials and controls on this digital compact camera are styled similarlyt to those on Canon's range of EOS digital SLR cameras. The G16 is also compatible with Canon Speedlite flashes and select accessories.
The Expanded Guide: Canon EOS 6D Strong enough to withstand the rigors of travel photography yet lightweight with simple controls and intuitive ergonomics make the EOS 6D easy to use. The powerful DIGIC 5+ image processor and the 20-mega pixel full-frame CMOS sensor combine to deliver images packed with detail, clarity, subtle and natural tonal gradation and accurate colours. Access to a wide-angle EF lenses will help the user discover new approaches to a full range of photography from landscape to interiors. Low light issues can be put aside as the EOS 6D produces superb results thanks to the ISO sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25, 600 (expandable to ISO 50 - ISO 102, 400) and the 11-point autofocus system that is responsive down to –EV3 and is sensitive enough to operate under moonlight. The EOS 6D’s HDR shooting mode preserves detail in both highlights and shadows and helps create composite images with its multiple-exposure facility. +5-stop exposure compensation and +3-stop auto exposure bracketing allow flexibility and fine tuning of exposure. The HDR capture is a JPEG only option. The user can take advantage of fast-aperture lenses and full manual control to achieve cinematic effect from the full-HD 1080p resolution video. The bright full-frame viewfinder ensures shooting stills or full-HD video is a pleasure using the 1, 040k-dot 3in Clear View II LCD screen. Playback menu has an interesting option that allows the user to create a photobook direct from the camera and ties in to Canon’s recently announced Project 1709 cloud storage plans, and should enable the user to order prints and books to be made via the internet. The EOS 6D has wi-fi connectivity and, coupled with an iOS and Android app, allows Live View of the image on a smartphone’s screen to allow the user to trigger the shutter remotely – ideal for the wildlife and macro photography user. • A pull-out reference card gives quick access to the camera's function
The Expanded Guide >Techniques : Photographic Digital Printing Most digital photographers will wish to output their images for display purposes, or to use in promotional or publishing work, so it's essential to have an understanding of the printing process and the options available. How, for example, do you ensure that your print matches what you see on your computer screen? How do you get the most from the files taken with your digital camera? Professional photographer David Taylor offers invaluable guidance and expert tips for all keen photographers on the basics of printing, from choosing a suitable printer and printer software to selecting the right papers and inks. Jargon-free text explains: •the difference between inkjet, thermal and laser printers •the choice between dye and pigment inks •the characteristics of glass, matt, pearl or art papers •the mysteries of colour profiles and colour calibration Advice is given on how to use image manipulation software to adjust exposure and contrast, improve highlights, correct colour, sharpen an image, reduce digital noise, remove dust and other marks, crop and resize prior to printing. There's also advice on shooting and printing black and white images, plus how to produce sepia, split-toned, old-style grainy or artistic lith prints. Practical printing information includes step-by-step details on: •making a test strip •print settings, paper size and paper settings •assessing a print •common printing problems such as banding
Calumet Imagemaker Series presents 24 compelling Photoshop tutorials for practical projects and more than 5 hours of video! No prior knowledge of Photoshop is required to achieve professional results. Watch, listen and learn from Rowley on the DVD-ROM for both Mac and PC platforms. Photoshop Basics is suggested for use with all Photoshop CS editions. In this interactive DVD for your computer, David Rowley's tutorials provides tips, tricks and techniques to make Photoshop a pleasure rather than a challenge. Rowley gives an easy-to-understand guided tour through the digital darkroom with his unique insight and affable manner. Tutorials Include: File Browser, Camera RAW, Keyboard Shortcuts, Layer Adjustments, Image Improvements, Copyright & Text, Correcting Perspective, Blurring the Background, Selective Sharpening, Stunning Reflection, Let it Snow, Let it Snow with Text, Outside the Box, Film Frame Effect, Hot Montage, Hot Montage with Text, Sketchy Montage, Sketch Effect, Black & White Contrast, Black & White Blending, Portrait Makeover, Eye Sharpening, and Stylized Border. Rowley is a passionate photographer who fell in love with Photoshop at first sight. He parted with his film cameras and joined the digital revolution. A regular contributor to Digital Photo Magazine, his tutorials have been used by digital imaging websites worldwide. He speaks professionally to audiences who appreciate his knowledge and demystification of digital imaging.
The Expanded Guide : Canon Rebel T5i/EOS 700D Canon's new flagship camera in the Rebel Line, the Rebel T5i/EOS 700D, boasts a plethora of functions and intuitive control. At its heart is a high performance 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 5 Image Processor, resulting in incredible image quality and performance. Its extensive ISO range of 100–12800 (expandable to 25600 in H mode), the camera can capture crisp, detailed images, even in low-light situations. A continuous shooting speed of up to 5.0 fps allows for rapid action capture, while nine cross-type AF focus points help to ensure sharp focus throughout the frame. The Hybrid CMOS autofocus system functions speedily in Live View mode, while compatibility with Canon STM lenses allows smooth, quiet AF performance. Full HD Movie mode with Movie Servo AF enables shooting of high quality movies, and the Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0" Clear View LCD monitor II allows versatile composition of shots. Seven Creative Filters, viewable in real time, puts composition control directly in the hands of the user, promising the tools to experiment with creativity. •18.0mp CMOS (APS-C) sensor and DIGIC 5 Image Processor •ISO 100–12800 (expandable to 25600 in H mode) •5.0 fps rapid action capture •Movie Servo AF enables shooting of high quality movies •Vari-angle Touch Screen 3.0" Clear View LCD monitor II •Seven Creative Filters
This new series of Expanded Guides focuses on photographic techniques not only to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject but also takes you a step further to enable you to get much more from your photography. Expert advice, with useful hints and tips, is given by professional photographers, using practical examples of techniques for clarity, illustrated in full colour with the aid of clear diagrams and charts. The digital revolution in cameras has led those who may have been successful with film format into a whole new area of learning. The RAW file format is digital photography's equivalent of a negative in film photography: it contains untouched, 'raw' pixel information straight from the digital camera's sensor, which must be processed to produce the final result. Understanding RAW Photography is a comprehensive guide, written by a professional photographer, that explains the procedure from the start of a photo shoot through each stage of post-processing your image to ultimately displaying it in print or on screen. In depth, jargon-busting text offers hints and tips on interpreting RAW images and gives step-by-step information on processes such as demosaicing and white balance, interpreting and converting images, applying tone curves, adjusting colour saturation and contrast, sharpening an image, adjustment in camera and on a personal computer, and final generation of JPEG or TIFF format. About the Author: David Taylor is an award-winning landscape and travel photographer from Hexham in Northumberland. His work has taken him all over the world, from the sun-kissed beaches and azure seas of Zanzibar to the icy wastes of the Arctic Circle, but his first love remains the wild countryside and rugged coastline of his home county, which he has photographed extensively.
Shooting high quality movies on a digital SLR camera has become an exciting new genre of photography - and today's stills cameras have outstanding capabilities when it comes to the moving image. Understanding HD Video is a comprehensive guide to the research, planning and pre-production processes necessary before creating a movie. It asks the fundamental question: "What are you trying to say with the film?" Is it a documentary or a drama, or a professional quality record of a memorable holiday, wedding or other once-in-a-lifetime event? From assembling your team - director, producer, lighting, audio, costume and make-up, actors - to obtaining all the equipment you'll need, the book gives expert advice on camera settings, shutter speeds, lenses, filters, audio considerations and lighting requirements. Practical information is given on how to shoot standard and wide-angle shots, panning techniques, how to capture action with the use of dollies and other motion aids, and how to make sure your sequences are crisply in focus. Post-production hardware, software and techniques are discussed, including importing files, reviewing footage, synching audio, colour grading, rendering and exporting. A final chapter briefly discusses various post-production/editing techniques such as workflow, colour grading and adding narration. The book comes with a pullout quick reference card. The Author Chiz Dakin is an award-winning photographer and guidebook writer, specialising in outdoor photography. This involves a lot of travelling in her quest for stunning pictures, and she has travelled widely from her native Peak District to the Spanish Sierra Nevada, Australia, South America, India and Antarctica.
This new series of Expanded Guides focuses on photographic techniques not only to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject but also takes you a step further to enable you to get much more from your photography. Expert advice, with useful hints and tips, is given by professional photographers, using practical examples of techniques for clarity, illustrated in full colour with the aid of clear diagrams and charts. High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is the process of shooting several images of a scene at various exposures, then merging them into one file. This produces photographs that are crisp and detailed, from highlights to mid-tones to shadows, full of drama and expressiveness. It's an effect that is similar to how we perceive scenes with our own eyes, although it can also produce impactful hyper-real images. Understanding HDR Photography is a comprehensive guide - written by a professional photographer in a clear and jargon-free style - to understanding the techniques of shooting and post-processing HDR images. Step-by-step case studies clearly explain the theory and practice of shooting and processing HDR images, with hints and tips that help to avoid the pitfalls of this engrossing genre of photography.
The Expanded Guide >Techniques : Close-up & Macro Photography This new series of Expanded Guides focuses on photographic techniques not only to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject but also takes you a step further to enable you to get much more from your photography. Expert advice, with useful hints and tips, is given by professional photographers, using practical examples of techniques for clarity, illustrated in full colour with the aid of clear diagrams and charts. Macro Photography is an essential guide to a fascinating technique, beginning with an explanation of the difference between close-up and macro work. Aimed at the novice or more experienced amateur, the book describes the equipment for capturing true macro images, the 'macro' mode on standard DSLRs, and the use of zoom lenses, wide-angle lenses, dedicated macro lenses, teleconverters, bellows and reversing rings. The theory of exposure and metering, light, colour and flash is explained, and there's practical advice on composition and focusing. Project ideas include success with flower photography, capturing the textures of materials such as bark and lichen, photographing butterflies, and abstract boat hulls. Information on post processing explains file formats, raw conversion software, adjustments to contrast, brightness and shadows, understanding levels and curves, white balance and saturation, with helpful tips on removing imperfections, cropping for impact, and printing. Includes Quick Reference Card
The Expanded Guide >Techniques : Understanding Exposure This new series of Expanded Guides focuses on photographic techniques not only to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject but also takes you a step further to enable you to get much more from your photography. Expert advice, with useful hints and tips, is given by professional photographers, using practical examples of techniques for clarity, illustrated in full colour with the aid of clear diagrams and charts. Understanding Exposure is an invaluable guide to taking better photographs using today's sophisticated digital SLR and compact digital cameras. Aimed at the novice or more experienced amateur photographer, jargon-free text explains the theory behind digital photography, how light metering affects exposure, and light's relationship to colour, colour temperature and white balance, focal points and the expression of mood. Aperture, depth of field and shutter speed are thoroughly described, along with chapters on ISO speeds, dynamic range, use of filters, and making in-camera adjustments. Post processing techniques round off this invaluable guide to getting the best results from your photography. Includes Quick Reference Card
The Expanded Guide: Nikon D800 & D800E The D800 is the biggest news to emerge from Nikon since 2008, when they introduced their last all-new full-frame DSLR, the D700. The D800 is not a replacement for the D700, but rather it is a new model in its own right -complementary or alternative to Nikon's own new professional camera, the D4, but at half the price. Author Jon Sparks gives an in-depth guide to using this impressive camera, with hints and tips on how to get the very best from its many functions. The D800 packs in more resolution than any other full-frame DSLR by a huge margin, with more than twice as many pixels as the D4. Built for today's multimedia photographer, the D800 has a powerful 36.3mp Fx-format CMOS sensor, full HD 1080p video at 30/25/24p with stereo sound, an ISO range of 100-6400, expandable to 25, 600, 4fps burst rate and Advanced Scene Recognition System with 91, 000-pixel RGB sensor. The camera's extremely high image quality comes from a body that weighs less than any other Nikon full-frame digital camera, making it ideal for landscape, commercial and studio photography, but with the flexibility to appeal to enthusiastic amateurs who can justify its price tag. The D800E is the same basic camera, but with its anti-aliasing filter removed, so that it is able to offer a modest increase in overall resolution. To combat the increase in moiré effect that the removal of the AA filter can cause, a copy of NX2 is bundled with each camera. This will offer filters have been specifically designed to correct the problem. •A pull-out reference card gives quick access to the camera's functions.
The Expanded Guide >Techniques : Landscape Photography This new series of Expanded Guides focuses on photographic techniques not only to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject but also takes you a step further to enable you to get much more from your photography. Expert advice, with useful hints and tips, is given by professional photographers, using practical examples of techniques for clarity, illustrated in full colour with the aid of clear diagrams and charts. Landscape Photography is a detailed guide to capturing outstanding images in the great outdoors, using today's sophisticated digital SLR and compact digital cameras. From choosing the correct camera, lenses, filters and other outdoor photographic accessories to the practicalities of gauging the weather, tide times, and the optimum time of day to shoot, this comprehensive handbook discusses the theory and technicalities of exposure, composition, light and colour. You'll learn all about getting creative with panoramas, abstracts and using flash outdoors, with essential information on slow shutter speeds and panning. Expert advice describes the preparation and techniques for shooting in the field, in a wide variety of outdoor locations, from mountains, coastlines, deserts and jungles, to lakes, waterfalls, rivers, clouds, flowers and trees - plus how to successfully photograph people and animals in the landscape.
The Expanded Guide >Techniques : Photographic Lighting One of the most over-used, yet misunderstood pieces of photographic equipment is the flash unit in its many forms. While a flash unit - either built in to the camera or a separate device - offers the advantage of adding light to your images, its biggest disadvantage is the complex nature of the flash, which prevents many from using it to its full potential. Seeking an understanding of the nomenclature, the buttons and dials on the flash itself, and the menus inside is akin to trying to learn a foreign language. What is FEC? What does TTL mean and how is it used effectively? What is high-speed synchronisation? How can the less technically gifted photographer understand the complexities of such systems and put them to effective use in the field? Studying a manual full of technical jargon is a daunting task and just as confusing as the flash itself. Professional photographer Robert Harrington takes the confusion out of the subject of photographic lighting, and offers invaluable guidance and expert tips that will benefit all keen photographers. Jargon-free text explains: •the basics of flash, both on- and off-camera •how to utilise direct and bounce flash •the basics of off-camera flash •how to take great portraits with a single Speedlight •the use of off-camera flash modifiers, such as softboxes and grids •the creative employment of Speedlights, including use outdoors
Learn to take photographs that a professional would be proud of... Digital technology has caused a revolution in photography. Today, modern digital cameras are capable of producing superb results, shot after shot and more people than ever are starting to take their own pictures. But have you ever looked at your results and wished they looked just a bit more professional? It's not a problem with your camera, it's a problem with your lighting. The secret of good photography has always been in the lighting and in this guide professional photographer Mike Fieldhouse will help you to improve your lighting and take better pictures. Whether your pictures are for a simple product catalogue, to show friends or customers what something looks like or to advertise on the web, you want the image to be perfect. By using the Bowens dot.com Table Top Studio and following the techniques explained in this DVD, Quality photography is assured! Whats on the DVD... Introduction Assembling the Cocoon The Tri-Lite Basic Lighting concepts Shooting Bottles Shooting Ceramic Objects Shooting Silver Objects Shooting Multiple Items Shooting Glass Ornaments Shooting Jewellery Shooting Artwork & Photos Shooting Large Objects Shooting Portraiture Languages: English, Espa?ol, Chinese. (Selectable on DVD).
A mid-range DSLR, the Nikon D5200 – long awaited replacement for the D5100 – is the next model up in line from the company's D3200 and intended for anyone seeking good quality images without the expense of a high-end DSLR. Apart from a new top-plate drive mode button and a stereo microphone in front of the hot-shoe, the D5200 is physically similar to its predecessor, although the neat, compact body contains many internal upgrades. These include a 39-point AF system that covers most of the frame, and a 2016 pixel RGB colour-sensitive metering sensor.The D5200 features a 24MP CMOS sensor and offers a greater ISO range than its predecessor – 25, 600 compared to 12, 800 (noise levels are low up to about ISO 6400) – and faster continuous shooting (5 fps compared to 4 fps). Video mode offers considerable creative control: you can manually adjust aperture, shutter speed and ISO levels, or optionally record Full HD movies at 30, 25 or 24fps at 1920x1080. The D5200 supports Nikon's WU-1a Wi-Fi unit that plugs into the camera's accessory terminal and allows images to be transmitted wirelessly to a smartphone or tablet. The 18–55mm kit lens ideal for newcomers to DSLRs, while the K-mount enables the use of any other lenses from a Nikon DSLR.The camera's 3in. articulated LCD screen renders accurate colours, and features an anti-glare coating.