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Avoid the time-consuming task of image editing by taking great pictures from the get-go. Dave Huss walks you through the fundamentals of taking great digital photographs by dispelling digital photography myths and teaching you how to maximize all camera features available to you. Discover how to take clear, sharp, professional-level photographs every time; use light wisely; use flash photography to your advantage; match your camera to your computer; share your photos, and much more.
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How to do everything with digital photography.......2007-02-17
Provides an in depth knowledge of digital photography, with easy instructions and good illustrations.
How to Do Everything with Digital Photography .......2007-01-19
This book is great. I love photography and sort of fell into the professional side of the business recently and this book is great. I have a friend that helps me that is a retired professional photographer and a lot of the tricks that he has taught me are listed in this book. Great buy if you want to learn a lot about the digital side of photography, professional or point and shoot!
Great book on digital photography.......2007-01-11
I was looking to learn a bit about using my digital camera, and this book filled the bill. I recomend it to anyone who wants to learn digital protography, including taking photos and retouching them.
Finally, I have a clue .. .and then some!.......2006-06-15
After reading the manual for my new Panasonic FZ7, I knew I was destined to stay in "simple" mode unless I gave myself a crash course on the basics of digital photography. Note: this was my first digital camera purchase, so the only thing I knew was how to spell f-stop! I spent a Saturday morning in Border's, going thru a host of books, most of which made my head spin. But this one was different, so I raced back to my PC to place the order.
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Once settled down in the comfort of my living room, I lost all track of time. Reading this book is like having a shoot-the-breeze conversation with a super-knowledgeable friend. I placed my camera on a tray next to me, opened my manual to one of the last pages to see the full list of "specifications," and by the end of the day, I actually KNEW what the assorted features meant. I now actually comprehend
--- how to manipulate AWB (average white balance),
-- EV (exposure compensation), choose aperture-priority (f-top settings)
-- ... or shutter-priority (speed of picture taking),
-- ISO (keep it at 100, with occasional moves to 200),
-- how to get to and mentally digest the histogram
and every other feature of this high-end camera. Most importantly, I now understand the why! The killa? I'm actually taking darn good pics now with the MANUAL feature!!
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Color pictures appear on just about every page, with the associated text pinpointing which feature caused the result. Many are good vs bad pics, along with thorough explanations related to each. You won't find the cryptic details directly under every picture itself (i.e., ISO, f-stop and speed-- that style is used in "The Birdwatcher's Guide to Digital Photography," which only **NOW** makes sense to me)); that info is GENTLY provided in such a fashion that you grasp it, FULLY, prior to moving on to the next chapter. That would be sufficient, but the author also provides countless "Pro Tips," providing guidance for trickier lighting/exposure situations and the like.
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Bottom-line: this budding birdwatcher finds this book to be a sho-nuff keeper! I've even purchased a tripod, thanks to the tips presented in this text re what to look for re that purchase. I now know to toss the occasional over-exposed pic which can't be saved via computer editing, but to keep the underexposed guys. And, when I point my camera at the birdfeeders in my backyard (through the patio door glass) and see a funky histogram reading, I now know precisely what trick to employ to get the focus needed. I've gone from deleting most pics to being able to keep the vast majority, thanks exclusively to this book. Simply stated, this book delivers, in a stlye destined to be retained. I highly recommend it, as it's proven priceless to me.
Not a great purchase.......2006-03-10
I purchased this book in anticipation that I was going to get good sensible information regarding using my Digital Camera, I was expecting to read how to use the various controls, I was very dissapointed and I would not recommend this book
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- This book Prevents "Garbage in Garbage Out"
- This Book Shows You How to Make Movies
- Misleading Title for a Beginners Guide
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Book Description
Now you can make exciting digital movies using this easy-to-use and information-packed resource. Covering all editing basics, as well as serious film-making techniques, you will be able to successfully apply visual effects and control sound with pinpoint accuracy-- and deliver digital stories you never thought possible.
Customer Reviews:
This book Prevents "Garbage in Garbage Out".......2002-09-01
So many books focus on just the software and not the art and skill of getting the best raw footage to work with. Too many people, beginners and experienced, make the mistake in thinking that software is where it all begins and can magically turn badly conceived and executed material into great work. You get all the right information in this book about how to create the best results possible from the beginning of the process, and continues logically, step by step, through the iMovie software. Wouldn't you prefer learning about making good videos from authors who are experts in filmmaking and software and not just the software? This is the book to buy.
This Book Shows You How to Make Movies.......2002-06-05
... iMovie is a very easy-to-use program, but the most important part of making a good movie is the raw footage, and "How to do Everything with iMovie" shows you how to handle everything from camcorder selection to the subtleties of proper lighting. It makes it unique among the iMovie books I've read, which focus strictly on software and not on the most important subjects of all. ... I highly recommend this book. You will learn how to make great videos, even with a cheap camcorder.
Misleading Title for a Beginners Guide.......2002-05-31
This book is very misleading. It claims to be a book about doing "Everything" with iMovie. The reality is that 50% of the book is generic movie blurb without a mention of iMovie. The rest is a beginners guide to iMovie.
If you want well rounded iMovie books. Get Pogues Missing Manual book and also a copy of Erica Saduns book. Then you will be able to do everything with iMovie.
Give this one a miss.
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Wow! This great guide is packed with juicy tidbits on cameras and video techniques. Get updates on new camera models, new software, new imaging technology, and new buying recommendations. Learn tips and techniques for taking great pictures whether you’re a beginner or a pro. Includes new projects, special effects and techniques for editing and using digital photos.
Customer Reviews:
For Extreme Newbies Only.......2007-04-01
More fluff than content and they are using a product that is popular I guess but hardly video editing standard. If you know anything about digital video you don't need this. If you are a complete newbie and using Pinnacle products, I recommend reading your manual before you buy this.
A little bit dated.......2007-03-11
I didn't notice that this book was two years old when I ordered it to learn about DV camcorders.
Sadly, there's almost nothing in the book about DVD Camcorders -- which I bought before I found that there were more desirable formats out there. It mentions Adobe Premiere, but spends most of its time on other video software products.
Mac users may like this book a lot as it devotes several chapters to Mac movie making -- which is not what I do.
The "Dummies" book on the subject is more current -- I bought it at the same time and started reading it after I finished this one -- and I have learned more from half of the Dummies book than this entire volume.
In summary: it needs updating.
Fantastic video education.......2007-01-09
If you want to learn the basics, and beyond, of filming, editing and rendering your video, home or semi-professional, buy this book. The guys, mostly Dave Johnson, that put this together write in a style and format that is fun, entertaining, and easy for a novice to understand. They have done an excellent job of producing a book that carries you step by step through the wonderful world of videography. I read a lot of books to gain knowledge about different subjects and I wish everyone wrote the way these guys do. Their title explains exactly what you can expect. Buy it!
Practical, informative, useful book for..........2004-06-07
...beginners and intermediates.
I found this book very useful, full of technical details and practical information. It covers items from preparing your computer to preproduction (story boards, etc.), editing, using slideshows, sound, titling, and post-production. Information about the technical qualities of digital video cameras was also very helpful.
After a year, this book may be out of date, but for right now, I think it will help beginners and intermediates. I found it more useful than Ed Gaskell's The Complete Guide to Digital Video, because Johnson et al. were more practical and direct.
Book Description
Here's a simple solution for learning how to get the most out of your digital camera, how to take better photos, and what to do with your images once they’ve been captured. Written by an award-winning photographer, How to Do Everything with Your Digital Camera, Fourth Edition is just the book you need! Loaded with clear explanations and step-by step-details, the book explains the different components of a variety of digital cameras and how to use them. Coverage includes flash and lighting tips, action and outdoor photography, various image-editing packages, and finally, organizing, storing, sharing, and printing digital images. The new edition of this best-seller has been updated to include details on removable storage devices and the latest utilities and photo-sharing facilities.
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This easy-to-follow guide explains how to enhance existing images as well as print your own photos and publish them on the Web for others to see.
Customer Reviews:
very pleased.......2007-01-31
So far I'm finding this book helpful. I've only used point and shoot cameras so far and I just purchased my first DSLR and have no experience with SLRs to begin with. I needed a book that DIDN'T assume previous photography (not snapshot) experience. This is it. I foudn the explanations helpful and am not worried about any technical errors mentioned in the previous reviews. Once I'm ready for more srious picture taking, I'll find other sources to make up for any of the mistakes there may be in this book. All in all I think this is a good beginner basics book that covers quite a bit of material.
Good overall guide to digital photography.......2007-01-02
I like the overall layout, discussing various topics relating to digital photography. Have only read 1/2 the book and have already learned a lot, found new things to try, and new "accessories" I want/need to buy. :-)
As others have noted he does have some errors, some so obvious you wonder how they weren't caught, but then I've found errors in virtually every book I've ever read so I don't fault him too much for that.
I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking to understand more about how digital photography works, how to use their camera, memory, computer, etc. as an entire system to take, edit, store, and print photos.
For Beginners........2006-12-03
How to Do Everything with Your Digital Camera, Fourth Edition( 2005)will change every beginner into an effective digital camera user. 424 pages divided into 4 parts : part I on Your Camera from pages 1 to 170 covers the history of digital camera and then goes into the process of shooting a photo( exposure, composition,etc); part II from page 171 to 234 covers the act of Transferring Images to the Computer( file formats, organizing); part III from pages 235 to 370 goes into Editing Images and finally part IV talks about Using Your Images from page 371 to page 428.
So, about 40% of the text is devoted to the process of shooting a photo and about 31% to Editing. A good proportion to my mind.
There is a Detailed table of contents per chapter that takes a little more than 6 pages and an 8-page Index for zeroing quickly on a particular piece of information.
At the center of the book , there are 8 pages of color photos to explain corresponding techniques. Almost every page is illustrated with black and white photos to show as well as explain a technique.
To illustrate the clarity of the language used , here is a sample :
" what the heck is a 9.3mm lens ? If this digital camera were a 35mm camera its 9.3mm lens would give you the same picture as a 50mm camera, for instance.Many photographers know that 20-35mm is considered wide angle, while 50-90mm is thought to be "normal" - great for portraits, for instance. " Pages 10 and 11.
In the Introduction , the author invites readers to write and send him questions and comments at his indicated e-mail address; he also mentions his website.
A great book for Digital Photography beginners !
your digital camera.......2006-02-17
Good Digital Camera with all your camera questions answered for boath digital and 35 mm also.
how to do everything with your digital camera 4th ed.......2006-01-15
An excerllant book, a little cver my head in a couple of places, but in all, very useful,excellant book................
Book Description
Another winner in the extremely popular How to Do Everything series, this friendly, solutions-oriented book is filled with step-by-step examples on shooting, editing, and producing professional-quality home or business videos complete with sound, animation, and other finishing touches. The book covers all the hardware and software involved as well as techniques for creating streaming video for Internet use.
Customer Reviews:
From A to Z.......2003-06-06
This is a decent if plain-vanilla guide to digital video for beginners. It covers pretty much everything in the realm of home-made movies, from selecting a DV camcorder to shooting clips to capturing video to your PC to editing the final product to publishing. It's primarily a how-to guide, clearly written and illustrated. (The sample video shots are low-quality, though, esp. that ugly black/dark grey cat!) Following the advice in the book will familiarize you with teh tools and techniques, esp. if you are new to video editing. Of course, nothing supplants actually D.I.Y -- doing it yourself. This book provides a good primer and reference.
Book Description
Use the latest version of Photoshop Elements and this easy-to-understand book to create professional-quality images for print and the Web from your very own digital and scanned images. This guide will show you how to take advantage of the flexible tools and versatile output options so you can be more creative than you ever imagined!
Customer Reviews:
Cover Art as a Loss Leader.......2005-02-05
The only well printed page (in color) is the cover. The book is printed in material that is virtually newsprint -- extremely hard to read and illustrations are poor as a consequence, some to illegibility. The book is in no way an improvement over the original Adobe manual -- or rather, it is in no way comparable. A waste of time and money.
Not very elegant.......2004-07-31
Digital photography is all about color. Why would any publisher release a book on the manipulation of color images in Photoshop with mostly black and white examples?
Save your money
Might have been a great book with color.......2004-03-13
I found the book well-organized and quite lucid. The author clearly understands the program well. The book's Achilles heel (and probably the reason for its relatively inexpensive price) is that there are only a few color illustrations in the center. All of the other illustrations are done in low resolution B&W, making it nearly impossible to appreciate the techniques or changes in images. If the publisher had raised the price a few dollars and done the illustrations in color, the book would be vastly more valuable.
My Best Photoshop Elements 2.0 Reference Book.......2003-01-03
I have three other PSE 2.0 books, but this is by far the best one. Plotkin takes you through every element, tool, method, etc. He has two chapters (52 pages) on layers alone, which to me was especially important. Although he doesn't have a lot of color pictures (using less expensive black and white), the explanations and effects are quite clear and easy to understand. I was really only scratching the surface of PSE 2.0 before I got this book.
I highly recommend it. It is also very reasonably priced as compared to some others I considered.
Average customer rating:
- Overly simplistic and poor graphics
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How to Do Everything with Microsoft Digital Image Pro 9 (How to Do Everything)
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This great guide is packed with juicy tidbits on software and digital photography techniques. Get updates on new features and new technologies. Learn tips and techniques for transforming digital pictures, printing, improving detailed areas, shape configuring, and going beyond the basics with text, edges and filters. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, author David Plotkin has plenty of help for you.
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Overly simplistic and poor graphics.......2005-07-15
When you compare Plotkin's book with those written by David Kay and Diane Koers for Paint Shop Pro, Plotkin simply does not measure up. Some descriptions and instructions are very good, but the photo examples are of poor quality -- in a book about photo editing! While there is definitely a need to supplement Microsoft's meager instruction manual, this book on Digital Image Pro 9 does not do enough to fill that void.
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Edit, organize, and show off your photos using Photoshop Elements 4.0 and the expert tips in this full-color guide. You’ll learn to customize the program to suit your preferences, and then get started retouching, repairing, and enhancing digital images in no time. Step-by-step examples show you how to crop images, fix color, focus, and exposure problems, eliminate defects, manipulate images, add special effects, and much more. You’ll also get tips for getting high-quality prints and creating a Web gallery.
Customer Reviews:
Very informative.......2006-08-31
Great help guide which is easy to read and follow. Best how to guide I can remember reading and really helps get the value out of the software.
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- Not for Album 2.0
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- Excellent how to guide
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How to Do Everything with Photoshop Album (How to Do Everything)
Curt Simmons
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A hot new release in the extremely popular How to Do Everything series, this friendly, solutions-oriented book is filled with step-by-step details on how to use Photoshop Album--the new photo editing tool loaded with most new digital cameras. The book shows how to work on fun projects like customized greeting cards, calendars, Web page photo galleries, slideshows, and more.
Customer Reviews:
Not for Album 2.0.......2004-07-16
Bought this book as package recommended by AMAZON. It is NOT for Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0. Many changes have been made to Album 2.0 and this book has many inconsistencies not usable in the new program. I highly recommend Michael Slater's book on Album 2.0-it is up to date and useful. I returned this book today.
Very good.......2003-06-23
This book is really helpful for Photoshop Album. It shows you how to get around interface, the steps to do most everything you might want to do, and lots of tips along the way.
Excellent how to guide.......2003-06-16
This book really does show you "how to do everything." The book is organized, easy to read, and gives you to step by step instructions for most everything you would want to do with Photoshop Album. If you have Album, you should have this book too.
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- Learning Digital Imaging
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How to do Everything with Photoshop Elements
Molly Joss
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Another release in our popular How to Do Everything series, this friendly, solutions-oriented book is filled with step-by-step examples that illustrate how to create professional-quality digital images for print and the Web from your digital and scanned images. Each chapter begins with the specific how-to topics that will be covered, and within the chapter, each topic is accompanied by a solid, easy-to-follow walkthrough of the process.
Customer Reviews:
Could have been better.......2004-12-23
Her writing reminds me of mom, but I didn't plunk in $24.00 to
read some cookbook style of conversational writing, and It's
suppose to be a photo editing book, then why the black and white
examples and a sorry lot at that, the few colored ones are about
texture examples, they're important, but not that important to
waste color on them, better to have used color on the real
examples. I wasted my money, save yours.
Learning Digital Imaging.......2002-08-25
This book misses a lot of details and "How to"..
Many examples are difficult to complete and results are not easy to achieve..And does not answer the questions.
Not good for beginners in Photoshop Elements.
disappointing imaging.......2002-03-26
I bought this book the day I bought elements. I don't believe the author spent quality time on those issues which were important to me. I'm terribly confused on layers,filters etc. and her examples not only being in b&w were hard to discern, the examples didn't seem apporpriate. I thought I would learn how to maximize the use of an 8 by 11 piece of photo paper by bringing as many different images as I could to that one sheet, but nothing was written to help me. Confused and disappointed.
Great book for the beginner.......2002-01-27
As a magazine editor, I've worked with the author on a number of articles in graphic arts. She always presents information in a to-the-point, easy-to-read manner, and "How to do Everything with Photoshop Elements" is no exception.
There's a targeted audience here -- the consumer and the business user who's not a graphic artist -- and the book does an excellent job of teaching photo-editing basics using Photoshop Elements. Instead of the command-by-command approach of two-inch-thick guides, this book focuses on the most-common jobs of occasional users: simple color correction, sharpening, cropping, etc.
The book also deaks with some non-photo work, such as drawing and text effects. For the graphics pro, these are tasks better suited for a program such as Adobe Illustrator; however, for the general audience Joss aims for, the details show a great way to get the most power and value from Photoshop Elements.
This isn't a book for power users, but Photoshop Elements isn't a software for intense graphics work, either. "How to do Everything with Photoshop Elements" provides some friendly, non-technie instruction that provides basic skills.
So why three stars? The writing and instruction are easily four to four and one-half on the rating scale; however, the book could've used more color illustrations of commands and techniques. The book's layout and art quality (including the missing chapter-title art) shows some slap-dash work and inattention by the publishing company; Joss' clear writing and good instruction deserves better.
A Helpful Resource.......2002-01-10
Design professionals may want something slicker, but for all the rest of us, this book is exactly the help we need. Clear, step-by-step directions and real-life examples.
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