- Concise practical up-to-date & easy to use
- Plain English demystifies the jargon of jpegs f-stops megapixels levels & curves
- Brings together the best of classical photography techniques & the unrivalled potential of digital technology
- Learn the secret touch-up techniques of glossy magazines In the last few years digital cameras & digital darkrooms in the form of computers & image manipulation software have revolutionized modern photography. Truly professional results are tantalizingly within reach of all
- & The Digital Photographers Handbook shows you how to combine photographic flair with digital expertise to achieve them. Part one looks at the cameras the lenses & other hardware accessories explains the technology behind them & helps you choose exactly what you need. Part two explores the art of photography itself from composing a shot to considerations such as depth of field focus or exposure. It also examines a series of themes such as landscapes weddings & holidays providing tips & ideas for how to photograph them. Part three moves into the digital darkroom. Here expert instruction will give you the confidence to correct common problems & get the most out of your images while a series of master classes in part four focus on professional image manipulation techniques & artistic effects breaking them down into a series of step-by-step stages for you to follow. Part five looks at printing your photographs
- whether to paper or on to the web. For those interested in taking their photography a little further it explores building a portfolio & gives advice on copyright & selling your pictures.