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Welcome to Oz: A Cinematic Approach to Digital Still Photography with Photoshop (VOICES)
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Creating memorable photographs is a process that starts before you edit an image in Photoshop, before you capture the image, even before you pick up the camera. You must first approach the subject with the proper sense of perception, with the ability to visualize the finished print before you commit a scene to pixels, but still be flexible and spontaneous. Master Fine Art photographer Vincent Versace has spent his career learning and teaching the art of perception and how to translate it into stunning images. In Welcome to Oz, he delves into what it means to approach digital photography cinematically, to use your perception, your camera, and Photoshop to capture the movement of life in a still image.
- Adapt your workflow to the image so you always know how best to use your tools
- Turn a seemingly impossible photographic scenario into a successful image
- Practice âimage harvestingâ to combine the best parts of many captures to create an optimum final result
- Create black and white prints that have the look, feel and ârichnessâ of traditional silver prints without ever leaving the RGB color space
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Dust collector big time.........2007-09-24
A postprocessing photoshop book. But a bad one of its kind. The first example he uses is a portrait of an female actor he tries to make better in photoshop. It ends up with very very yellow skintones. Im surprised he didnt see it himself before publishing. He uses a lot of time, too much, explaining about selective focus done with gaussian blur and layermasks. Why not get a fast lens and save all that paintwork- it didnt take me to OZ!!
3rd Party Req. not mentioned.......2007-09-12
After much anticipation and excitement....This book requires third party plug-ins, to complete the lessons as described..only good for 15 days. Sorry to say I am disapointed because nowhere in the Descriptions, Editorial reviews etc... does it mention this oversight!!!. I'm feeling kinda deceived right about now!!..... made it to page 17.
Not for the faint-hearted.......2007-08-27
In my opinion, this book is aimed squarely at the photographer aiming at exhibition quality work, with no concessions. Having said that, there is a lot of valuable information for others as well. It requires a willingness to push the philosophical boundaries of the ethics of manipulated image, because Versace's approach is to take multiple shots of the same subject from subtly diferent viewpoints, then combine them to produce a single image that matches his artistic vision. He is quoted as considering Photoshop an imagination enhancer, and says in his forward that one of his aims is to teach the reader to be able to make magic, starting at the point of capture. Indeed, this is what he proceeds to do. His methods require that you take pictures of subjects that move you, capture the image with spontaneity while being able to conceptualise the end result, and have advanced Photoshop skills. He then offers an insight into the ensuing conversation between photographer and image, with a great deal of the "how" and the "why" along the way. The final results are stunning, but the process is somewhat tortuous, and not for the faint-hearted. This is not your generic "how-to-do-it" Photoshop book, but a glimpse into what drives one man's quest for as near to perfection as possible. It wasn't what I expected - I bought it on the strength of the review in Photoshop User - and it won't be one of the books that lives by my Mac for constant reference. It will, however, be one to which I refer to be reminded of the potential of digital imaging towards which I might aspire for my art prints.
I gave it 5 stars because Versace succeeds in what he set out to do. It won't be for everyone, though.
Versace is amazing.......2007-07-24
This book is excellent. Rather than writing another how to use Photoshop book, Vincent Versace teaches you WHY you use Photoshop and some of the key techniques that can make an incredible difference in your digital photography. If you already have a basic understanding of Photoshop then this book will help you kick it up a notch!
No what I hoped for.......2007-07-23
This book is aimed at photographers who have never worked in a darkroom before. If you have started working as a photographer in digital, there is a lot to be learned from this book. However, if you know how to dodge and burn, and you know how to do it in Photoshop using layers, you will find nothing new here.
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- The Complete Guide to Sony's Alpha 100 Digital SLR Camera
- This is the best Alpha-100 guide you'll ever find. Period.
- The only book you'll need for your Sony Alpha
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The Complete Guide to Sony's Alpha 100 Digital SLR Camera
Gary L. Friedman
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The Friendly Manual with Professional Insights! This comprehensive 398-page book explains every knob, button, and feature of the Sony A100 DSLR digital camera. Generously sprinkled with insights and real-world examples, this clear manual was written in a way that is not condescending nor intimidating. Get the most from your investment from a professional photographer who has used them!
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The Complete Guide to Sony's Alpha 100 Digital SLR Camera.......2007-09-13
They should have provided color photo examples in the book not B & W. The need to go to the web to view in color is inconvenient.
This is the best Alpha-100 guide you'll ever find. Period........2007-08-07
Easy to understand. Really fun to read. And the fact that after 15 minutes you'll be having the best AHA! moments with your Sony Alpha-100.
[...].I did this and printed it on my own. Gary's service and response times are just the best!
I usually don't recommend any books or products, but you can tell on this book, after reading its first 2 pages, that it was made with love and dedication.
The only book you'll need for your Sony Alpha.......2007-07-08
Just ONE of the many tips I learned from this book was worth the price of the entire book!! You'll need to order the book if you have the Sony Alpha because even though you may THINK you know how to use all the features, you don't really. The photos inside the book Amazon sells are in black and white but it's not really any problem. The color version (available only through the author's website) is about $30 (?) more.
Greatest manual for your SONY DSLR.......2007-05-27
I have just bought my first DSLR and I chose a SONY for it's opinion as user friendly. Even though the camera is good for a starter, it still has quite a lot of functions that I just did not know how to use. Mr. Friedman's book not only explains all the functions of the camera in very simple, easy to understand language, it gives you tips and real examples how to take magazine-quality photos. Mr. Friedman uses personal examples and provides a lot of pictures to illustrate all the different things your camera can do. I have been looking through other manuals and the one that comes with the camera is nowhere as complete, giving sometimes conflicting information but none compare in terms of the amount of information that is in this book. If you are going to buy a SONY dSLR 100K, you should seriously consider getting this book; you can either read the camera manual and search the internet and still not fully understand your camera and how to take great pictures or you; or you can buy this book and learn about all the knobs and buttons as well as picture taking techniques and enjoy your camera more thoroughly right from the start. I highly recommend it.
Easy To Understand.......2007-04-22
Gary Friedman's book is easy to read and makes use of the Sony Alpha digital camera a pure joy.
My only criticism of the book is the photo's are in black & white. Good grief it is 2007, try color pictures.
But overall, a great book and worth the price. It is written better and is more understandable than the Sony owners manual.
By the way, I ordered this book from Amazon December 26th and it showed up at my door a very rapid 3 months later. Nice work Amazon!
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Combining the aesthetic and the technical, this sourcebook provides the fastest methods of reaching thousands of people with your portfolio of digital images. Photographers and designers who have published their works on CDs and websites offer invaluable creative tips, while art directors and art buyers suggest ways to show, organize, and promote your images for maximum effect.
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Style Over Substance.......2004-03-08
The book has no cohesive message. It doesn't provide any guiding principles or other ideas that help photographers or web designers to build digital porfolios. Too much of the text is spent defining basic terms like JPEG and Photoshop and too little teaching relevant principles of design or any other topic that can further various artists understanding of the subject. Furthermore, nearly 1/3 of the book is spent asking the same five interview questions (how many hits do you get a week, how effective is your website at generating clients,) to a series of photographers, web designers, etc. This would be fine except the questions do not help advance any overarching messages in the book either. They seem to just hang there as an interesting side note. It appears that the author was far more interested in designing a interesting looking book than a interesting learning book. Additionally, the page layout varies so significantly from page to page that readers will find it difficult to maintain focus and follow the point.
It is as if the author wrote the book freehand and never sat down to create a outline of the message that he wanted to convey. This shines through from the first page and doesn't stop until the last page. Unfortunately, this means that readers will learn very little on how to build "the perfect digital portfolio."
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- Reaching for perfection with "Perfect Digital Photography"
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Written by photography experts--including a Pulitzer-Prize winning National Geographic photographer--this full-color book is a must-have for amateur photographers serious about improving both the quality of their photographs and their proficiency in the digital darkroom. The book is the perfect combination of a technical treatise on digital imaging and an artistic exploration of light, composition, and form, allowing you to glean the essential techniques needed for digital photography without losing sight of the artistic and aesthetic aspects of the craft. Using an easy-to-follow approach, the authors explain the image conceptualization process through shooting, editing, and image correction to finished print. In addition, top photographers from a variety of disciplines offer real-world advice on how they use digital photography to create compelling images for high-profile magazine articles, advertising campaigns, and fine art prints.
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Reaching for perfection with "Perfect Digital Photography".......2007-06-07
This book deserves a 10 star rating, as it is not only well-written, but the information is worthy of continual review. It doesn't talk about non-essential gimickry, but instead how to caoture and transform the essence of light. Examples include using GRAD filters, scrims, reflectors of gold versus silver, and black to absorb light --creating shadows when there are no shadows. Gold and silver reflect 80 to 90 percent of the light into shadowed areas of the face or body, depending upon the size of the reflector. The black "absorbers" also come in various sizes depending upon the subject at hand.
I've been in film photography for a long time and am familiar with the photographic terms that span both mediums. However, I'm a begineer when it comes to digital processing and digital photographic terminology.
This book is inexpensive and chock full of important information that was barely touched in two local digital courses on which I spent over $200. If I learn how to use levels, curves, and layers properly, the book will surpass those local courses tremendously. But, there is more important information in the digital processing lab that I know nothing about and a world to explore.
Therefore this is a book with which to grow and improve my photographic skills and to use as a digital photographic bible. It is definitely worthy of more than the inexpensive sticker price.
I thank the authors and editors for making "Perfect Digital Photography" available, and my daughter, Heather, for giving me this book for my 65th birthday.
Good Information.......2007-03-18
First off, this is written for the more "serious" amateur. It does, therefore, figure that you are probably something of a photographer to begin with. He refers to f/stops and other "more technical" photographic terms. I am just beginning to get into photography, so some of what he was talking about was above my head. This is not a bad thing. While I may not use all this information at this stage (I only have a Point & Shoot Kodak), if I decide to get into this more and get a true SLR or DSLR, this will come in handy.
Having said that, there is a lot of good information for a lowly beginner such as myself. It is written in a fairly easy to understand way so even us true amateurs can understand. The addition of the section on Photoshop is also a wonderful thing. One may as well learn to use all of the 'tools' of the trade. Some may see Photoshop as a crutch; I feel it is a good way to perfect the picture you took to get it to be more of what you saw when you first snapped it. Why suffer with a picture that is less than perfect when you did everything correctly when you can contrast it better or sharpen it up?
All in all, this is a book very worth picking up, whether you are a true beginner, a harder core amateur, or a total professional. It will teach everyone something, regardless of skill level.
Perfect Digital Photography by Jay Dickman.......2007-01-21
Lot's of good information without it being too technical. Just like Scott Kelby's book on digital photography, easy to read and understand for beginners and I'm sure for pros as well. Money well spent.
Too much stuff to fade your pictures.......2007-01-16
I thought this book will tell me about more details or skills to shot good pictures. Unfortunately, the part of photograph just covers one half in this book. The rest of book tells me how to make-up my image files. Since this my purpose and I don't have professional image editors, it looks garbage to me. Anyway, I just want to learn how to take a good picture, not being a good cosmetician.
Useful book for serious photographers.......2007-01-16
I found this to be extremely useful for the technical information it presents. The first part of the book concentrates on how to take a good photograph, and while I read it, I didn't need it. The second half is Digital Darkroom and it contains lots of valuable approaches to making a fine print. I have adopted most of them and have found my work to be much better. This is a textbook--or seems to be--but one does not need a separate teacher to get the best from it.
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Digital Photography Click-by-Click: The Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Perfect Digital Photographs
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It's time to join the photographic revolution! Digital photography is fast becoming the photographic method of choice, and you don't want to be left behind still clinging to your conventional camera. Take a crash course in click-by-click digital photography with this no-nonsense introduction, perfect for the absolute beginner. Everything you need to know from what digital photography is to choosing a camera for PC and Mac users to transferring pictures to a computer is covered. Whether you're preparing a portrait or lensing a landscape, accessible text and detailed illustrations walk you through the process. Before you know it, you'll be in the digital darkroom, finessing your photos with the wealth of software techniques available to the amateur. Retouch, enlarge, improve sharpness, or adjust the color. With these expert tips, you control the creative output of your digital photographic enterprise. Don't let the digital revolution start without you!
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Good Starting Point.......2006-03-17
This is a good starting point for someone looking to get into digital photography. Some of the references are now a little outdated, but the core information is still relevant.
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- Disappointing Intro Title
- Perfect Digital Photos in a Snap
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Perfect for beginners with little knowledge of conventional or digital cameras, this user-friendly book is an information-packed course in all aspects of digital photography. From camera selection and software options to manipulating and displaying images, the full illustrated instructions demystify the latest technology and jargon. Includes inspirational projects.
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Disappointing Intro Title.......2004-07-23
If you have an author you like and a style you appreciate it can be a good idea to order a book on that strength. I was wrong. Either that or co-author Peter Cope had very little input in this title. On the strength of his other 'Digital Darkroom' titles, this should have been a great allround title but it disappoints in being too superficial in almost every area. Neither does it feature Pete's very lucid style and approach, again suggesting he was perhaps a minor contributor to this title.
I hate to be negative but I find the overall tone (presumably by the headlining author, Ian Probert) to be overtly journalistic rather than encouragingly educational.
No, I would pass on this title and suggest instead 'Secrets of the Digital Darkroom' and excellent title by the same co-author.
Perfect Digital Photos in a Snap.......2004-02-06
Although I'm a "serious" 35mm slide photographer(ie. enter/do well in photo competitions), I know next to nothing about digital, and wanted a easy to understand "primer". I feel that this is a good book for anyone "in the same boat" as I am. I now have a good understanding of what is involved for a beginner, as well as how to do things once I get started. I appreciate the fact that a minimal ammount of space was taken-up with "photo basics"(only 10 pages). I almost didn't buy this book due to its
"super-hype" title, but I'm glad I did.
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- Pretty Pictures, Pretty Darn Advanced Skills Required
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When it comes to learning how to take great travel photographs, who better to learn from than the pros whose work graces the pages of all those travel magazines and brochures you’ve examined longingly? These are exactly who you get as instructors when you purchase this book–the world-famous photojournalists, commercial and fine-art photographers, and trainers who make up the Blue Pixel team (which instructs thousands of students annually through the highly respected Nikon School of Photography). Drawing on years of in-the-trenches experience, the Blue Pixel authors outline everything you need to know to take great travel shots using the digital tools available today. Offering clear, concise instruction plus practical advice, real-world examples and anecdotes, and loads of beautiful photos, this beautiful full-color guide offers everything you need to get the right shot every time. From what equipment to buy to how to set up the perfect shot (plus more advanced topics like lighting and composition), you’ll learn how to capture the magic of locales both local and exotic.
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Pretty Pictures, Pretty Darn Advanced Skills Required.......2007-06-15
The Blue Pixel Guide to Travel Photography: Perfect Photos Every Time
Have you ever bought something that says "one size fits all" and it fits? Yeah, me too. Something that attempts to appear to everyone in reality appeals to no one. This book was designated by Peachpit as "beginner/intermediate" but I found most of it too difficult for me as a budding photographer and those things I did learn from the book probably would have frustrated an intermediate user. When I think "beginner", I want to be walked through the very basics. Schloss started the book expecting that you had a small arsenal of photography equipment. This book isn't for someone who has a $300 digital camera, but someone who has a much more advanced digital camera, light meters, multiple lenses and a bunch of other stuff I didn't understand.
This book is geared towards someone who already has a photography kit and wants to learn tips and tricks on how to travel with their equipment. For example, Schloss mentions you should ship your clothes to your destination and then carry your camera equipment on the plane. Clothes can easily be replaced, camera equipment can't. This advice is not for someone that is bringing the family digital camera on a trip to Grand Canyon.
My major concern with the book is that if someone owns several thousand dollars of camera equipment, they probably wouldn't be considered a beginning user. Maybe it's just me, but I would not spend $2000 in equipment and then pick up a beginner's book. I'd first learn how to use professional equipment and then buy an advanced book.
In spite of my complaints about the book, I found parts of it helpful. There were a few pages about composing a photo using a "grid" which I had read in "iPhoto: The Missing Manual." Other tips regarding photographing individuals or sports events required you to have a quiver of lenses to choose from to get the right shot.
A nice feature of the book is that it was visually stunning. Every few pages had amazing pictures taken from around the world. These photographers clearly are masters of their craft and a advanced digital photographer will probably be reminded of how to set an f-stop or how much light to let in for a particular photograph. We beginners just like looking at pretty pictures!
This is not a beginner book and intermediate users will only benefit if they have a set of professional or at least "prosumer" camera equipment and lenses. That person isn't me, so I found the book of very little help.
Pros: Pretty pictures
Cons: The pretty pictures require several thousand dollars worth of equipment.
A must read before your next trip!.......2006-06-24
Title: Blue Pixel Guide to Travel Photography
Author: David Schloss
Publisher: Peachpit Press (November 7, 2005)
Paperback: 215 pages
ISBN: ISBN: 0-321-35677-2
List Price: US $24.99
Blue Pixel was founded with one mission: to have leading digital
photographers teach their craft from an unbiased, real-world
perspective. Each of the contributing photographers for the
Blue Pixel Guide to Travel Photography have from 20 to 40
years of photography experience (photojournalism, commercial,
teaching).
The book is divided into 7 chapters. Just about every page
has at least one color photograph (with red colored descriptive text) to further explain the topic being discussed. Most pages also have a blue colored text tips section in which the authors/contributors give their real-world experience
(tricks of the trade).
Chapter 1 describes how to choose the right gear for your trip.
Selecting the right camera (point and shoot versus Digital SLR), lens, memory cards, backup hardware (laptop, mobile hard drives). This chapter has the best explanation of lens aperture I have ever read.
Chapter 2 describes what to take and what to leave home for your
trip. Some examples are: power adapters, secondary batteries, charges, tripods, flashes, manuals, filters, etc.). Considerations are discussed on the length and type of trip is planned.
Chapter 3 describes preparing for your photographic adventure.
Here the author emphasizes the importance of researching the
geographical location, weather, customs, language, and local events of your destination before you leave for your trip to maximize your photographic experiences. "A Photographic
Journey is 80 percent preparation and 20 percent vacation".
Some of the methods described are : using the internet, magazines, books, libraries, travel agents. There is one tip in this section which I never would have thought of on how to find out more about your destination from a photographer's perspective. You will have to buy the book to find out what it is.
Chapter 4 describes how a good attitude makes good pictures.
Here the reader is informed on your need to understand the local
culture, language and customs of the people for the more productive pictures and avoid any potential problems.
Chapter 5 describes how to photograph the world once you
arrive at your destination. Examples include: what to shoot,
when to shoot it, how to shoot it, and what equipment to use.
This comprehensive chapter consists of 50 pages.
Chapter 6 describes how to manage your gear and your photos on the road. Emphasis is on proper backup of your digital photos and file naming suggestions.
Chapter 7 describes sharing your photos with the world. Many ideas from making prints to creating images for the web are discussed and what hardware and software to use.
Summary: Every level of photographer will benefit from reading this book whether you are planning a day trip within your area or a two week trip to another country. You will have a better and more productive photographic experience on your next trip.
Finally, if there is one suggestion I would make to the author
is to include a pullout cheat sheet which condenses/summarizes
the key points from each chapter to take along with you on your travels. Overall I highly recommend this book and the price of the book with an online discount makes it very reasonable and a very good value.
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Death is more perfect than life.(Larry Clark)(Critical Essay) : An article from: Afterimage
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Life of the veil.(Perfect Intimacy, photo exhibition): An article from: Afterimage
Yulia Tikhonova
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