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Some people make their living with a camera, and for these people the maturation of digital photo technology means a significant shift in their trade. The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers is for people who are already adept with a camera, and pretty much up to speed on the peculiarities of digital photography, too. The book teaches these people how to use Adobe Photoshop, the standard photo-editing software package. More accurately, the book explains how to use Photoshop for the kinds of work professional photographers do.
Case in point: The removal from photographs of what are politely called skin blemishes. Author Scott Kelby (the editor of Photoshop User offers two strategies: One you can use to remove all traces of a mark but which requires a fair amount of time, and another procedure that delivers "pretty good" results and which can be done on many pictures (such as a set of class portraits) rapidly. Kelby teaches by means of heavily illustrated procedures, each between five and 20 steps long and spanning several pages. A good way to use this book is by scanning the table of contents for a procedure that interests you (say, "Fixing Underexposed Photos," or "Pro Wrinkle Removal"). This will enable you to spot Photoshop techniques you hadn't considered. --David Wall
Topics covered: How to use Adobe Photoshop if, for you, the program is one tool out of many in a photographic kit. Tricks teach you how to recolor hair, whiten teeth and eyes, modify unflattering body contours, dodge and burn, apply filters for effect, assemble panoramas, and do a score of other slick photo jobs.
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Finally, a Photoshop book that is written expressly for professional photographers and hi-end serious amateurs that doesn't talk about F-stops, exposures, and how to frame a shot (you know all that stuff already--if you don't¿I hate to say it, but this isn't for you).
This new book, from Photoshop User magazine editor and bestselling author Scott Kelby, starts at the moment your digital camera photos come into Photoshop, and he shows you the Photoshop pros techniques for managing, correcting, retouching and outputting your photos to knock your client's socks off, and turn you into a Photoshop production wizard. This book is absolutely ideal for traditional photographers who are making the jump to digital photography, and Scott's casual, step-by-step, plain-English style makes even the most complex Photoshop techniques seem so easy and accessible. It's the type of book that makes you smile and think "Ahhhh, so that's how they do it" and then immediately you realize "Hey, I can do this!"
The entire book is graphically rich, in full color cover-to-cover, and best of all it's packed with real-world project-based tutorials that will take you through the process of sizing your images with the proper resolution (and the secret to doing so without losing image quality), how to deal with High ISO noise, blue channel noise, and other common plagues introduced by digital cameras; you'll learn how the pros color correct their photos for output on everything from inkjet printers to printing presses, and the secrets to getting perfect fleshtones no matter where it¿s output. You'll learn the sharpening techniques today's top digital photographers use, and how the leading retoucher's perform "digital plastic surgery" in Photoshop, plus professional facial retouching techniques using Photoshop 7.0's amazing new tools.
Plus, you'll also learn how to manage your photos, "digital dodging and burning" tricks, dealing with common problems, making client presentations within Photoshop and on the Web, and the inside tips on how to work faster and more efficiently than you ever thought possible. If you're serious about digital photography and Photoshop, this is book you've been waiting for.
Customer Reviews:
Just like magic.......2007-06-13
Reading this book is like having a magician take you back stage and showing you how all the tricks work.
I'm an advanced beginner, thoroughly enjoying photography again. I used to do my own B/W developing and darkroom work but had to give it up. Now I have a digital camera and digital darkroom, and a great way to [re-]learn and update my skills. This book explains things in exact terms "use these settings" to accomplish task A rather than "this is what the xxx menu item does" followed by "this is what the yyy item does" etc.
It was perfect for me, thanks.
This book is an excellent product that meets its goals and audience needs perfectly.
Edgar of Virginia.......2007-05-28
I've referred to this book so many times the pages are nearly falling out. Well written and illustrated. Technique after technique is presented with excellent clarity. Five solid stars!
The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers.......2007-05-20
Photoshop is a really complex piece of software. This book does what it says - it picks out the parts of Photoshop that are important to digital photographers. What I particularly liked was the way Scott gives you the correct settings to get you going. Too many books just tell you to make adjustments giving you no idea where to start or even what the various adjustment will do. If, as a digital photographer, you need a good, sound introduction to Photoshop this is the ONLY book you will need.
Wow. Thank you, Scott Kelby!.......2007-05-05
I learned a lot from this book, and I love the straightforward, here's-how-to-do-it approach. Worth every penny.
Must have for beginning photoshop users.......2007-02-25
This is quite possibility the best photoshop book I have ever read. Does it cover everything in great detail? No, it doesnt, but then again, that is NOT the purpose of this book. The purpose of the book is similar to a cookbook: If you want to accomplish 'A', the do steps 1-12.
After reading this book (twice) I have pitted my skills against a friend that is a professional graphics designer with 4 yrs of Photoshop experience. When it comes to correcting digital or scanned photos, not only do I finish much faster then her, the results are just as good and in some cases better.
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Digital photographic technology has created a surge in the popularity of nude photography. Mastering Digital Nude Photography contains ideas and techniques that will develop your creativity and challenge you to expand your boundaries. This book examines photography of the nude for the serious photographer - one who already possesses visual imagination and creativity, but is ready to take the work in a new direction. It explores a range of photographic styles, including erotic, glamour, fetish, bodyscape, and art nude. You'll cover each important aspect of creating your initial image in the camera. Then examine postproduction through discussion of digital image manipulation and the opportunities that the computer offers for experimentation in creating your final work of art.
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The worst book on the subject ever!.......2007-07-31
This book is without a doubt one of the LEAST helpful books I have seen. It goes back immediately! Not only is the photography uninspiring, but the information contained is all but worthless ("there's a long tradition in the use of food.." "this playfully quizzical look suggests a good working relationship between model and photographer..." ) Far from being instructive, it reads more like stream-of-consciousness photo-babble from cover to cover. RUN - don't walk - away from this one!
Beautifully presented.......2007-02-03
I found that the book was very well presented. Only a small portion of it deals with taking pictures. The rest deals a lot with how to deal with all the other aspects of nude photography. I found this as an invaluable resource not just for nude photography but for all photography involving models. I especially enjoyed the sort of conversational approach he takes in his writing style.
Overall I highly recommend this book, the only downside were the frightened looks of people who saw me watching it.
Mastering Digital Nude Photography.......2006-08-01
If you are seriously interested in taking photographs of beautiful naked models, then this is the kind of book you won't be able to put down. It's rammed full of insightful little tips and tricks and amusing anecdotes. Explaining everything in a coherent and concise manner, from how to approach potential models, right through to tweaking and correcting the final print, without ever becoming patronizing or overly techie.
An exceptionally good read, a very useful reference book and a fine collection of pictures too. I'm sure I'll be returning to this fantastic book, time and time again.
A Excellent Read.......2006-07-31
I have all 3 of Rod's books. The first 2 were all about the information and were rather impersonal in his approach in showing you. This book rather has a very personal touch to it. Its like he is sitting with you explaining everything one on one. It is chuck full of information and a lifetime of experience. All you have to do is read and learn from it.
Chris
Poor.......2006-06-23
I thought that the book will examine the techniques in deep detail, hence the "Mastering" in the title, but I was wrong.
The book is poor edited and has very vague information. Maybe it should take out the "Mastering" from the title and put a "Amateur".
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Before the digital era, many hours were spent in the darkroom tinkering with chemicals. Now, handcrafted prints can be easily created with a basic desktop workstation and inkjet printer. With clear, uncomplicated instructions for setting up a workstation, testing different papers, and creatively interpreting photographs, The Digital Printing Handbook offers no-fail advice for choosing equipment and materials, controlling image quality, and troubleshooting print results. Then, step-by-step projects demonstrate how to create a variety of digital printing effects, from the basic essentials to more advanced techniques.Each technique is simplified to work with all recent versions of popular software, including Adobe Photoshop. What's more, they're all explained in clear, jargon-free text that's easy for beginners to follow, yet thorough enoughfor veteran artists. This guide also features an exciting range of color recipes for recreating amazing darkroom, vintage, and alternative print processes; proven advice for using a variety of printers, papers and inks; and a comprehensive reference section. The Digital Printing Handbook is both a handy reference and a source ofinspirationthe definitive darkroom manual for the digital age! A jargon-free guide to creating an array of digital printing techniques Demonstrates simple as well as more complex projects step by step Digital printing is the next logical step when learning and mast
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Digital Photo Instructor.......2004-12-09
This is an excellent book for the creative photographer filled with images and ideas presented in a clear, concise manner. The good and the bad. The concepts Daly teaches are timeless, but the techniques have been changed by the advancement of Photoshop and printers.
A Digital Printing Primer For The Digital Darkroom.......2003-02-18
Excellent reference on how to set-up your computer monitor and printer to get the best possible photographic prints. It is well written and provides pictorial guidance and how-to's. The section on color techniques has provided me a more clear understanding of color management and approaches with my digital camera photos. It also has a very useful chapter on references & resources.
The book was right on target! Great book!.......2003-01-31
I was looking for some help in printing photographs to my inkjet.
There were many issues I didnt understand in color management.
This book was great for me as it discussed every detail including
color management, differient types of papers, file formats and
print quaility issues. In addition were some good PhotoShop tips
for improving your photo prior to printing. Glad I bought it!
OK as a first book.......2003-01-24
This isn't a bad book. It's a little basic. It might function well as your first book to answer elementary questions about digital printing.
I found the sections on color management to be a little thin. If you are looking to graduate to the next level, and want more in-depth knowledge and a better interpretation I'd recommend Photoshop Artistry.
Beyond LPT1.......2002-12-04
As the age of digital photography has dawned, more and more serious photographers have begun to use Photoshop software to manipulate their photographs. But even after going through the arcane tricks of "levels" and "curves" they sometimes have difficulty transforming what they see on their monitor to what comes out of their printer. Even more committed digital photographers wonder if there are alternate ways to use the technology to create art. This book is aimed at the audience of advanced Photoshop users.
This is not a tutorial for photographers to learn Photoshop. For that I recommend "Photoshop 7 Artistry by Barry Haynes". Instead, this book is aimed at what happens when a file manipulated in Photoshop gets sent to the printer.
The section that I believe will be of most interest deals with printer color management. Photoshop users want to insure that what they see on their monitor will be what they get on their printer. Most Photoshop books discuss using Adobe Gamma to adjust a monitor but few give the details of calibrating a printer. In just 8 pages Daly tells exactly how to set up a profile for your printer so that your monitor and printer will match up. That alone makes this book worth the price.
For photographers interested in going beyond sending the command to print a photo, this book will offer a number of ideas. Some will be quite practical, like a discussion of monochrome printing techniques, or instructions on how to make a CD cover for the CDR on which you might save a photo file. Some will be of interest to the photographer looking to push his work into a more artful stage, like a discussion of how to create a rough-edged negative border around a print. And some will serve to remind us of just how far we can push our photographic art, like discussions of overprinting old manuscripts or creating a hand-bound book of photographs.
The book is not without fault. The discussion of custom printing modes is much too cursory. And even though printed in 2002, the book only refers to the 6.0 version of Photoshop. On the other hand, given the general nature of the discussions, in most cases, this is not a serious limitation.
If you are not interested in tinkering with your computer to get a better digital photograph, this book isn't for you. But for the Photoshop user who wants to get more out of his or her printer, this book focuses on that task more clearly and concisely than any other I've encountered.
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Because prospective clients are relying more on the Internet to select service providers, having a highly visible, accessible web site is essential for photographers in every field. Your web site is your new storefront, and this book will show you how to make it work for you. 128 pp., 8.5 x 11 , paperback, 100 Photos/Screen Shots
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Love It.......2004-04-24
I love this book. It is very well defined, with excellent pictures and tutorials. It is much better than all other books on the subject
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The Freelance Photographer's Market Handbook (2000 Edition)
Mark H Walker
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The Photographer's Publishing Handbook
Harold Davis
Manufacturer: Images Pr
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Photographers often feel overwhelmed when starting with Photoshop - the sheer number of tools and options make it a difficult tool to get started. Brad and Steve have created a step-by-step guide that provides a simple and effective workflow for editing photographs in Photoshop. The book includes an introduction to the basic concepts and tools needed to edit photographs in Photoshop - and then walks through a complete editing workflow. The handbook is designed to get you working quickly with Photoshop; providing the essential information for image editing and step-by-step projects for more detailed Photoshop techniques.
Use the Photoshop CS3 Handbook to: Get a solid foundation towards understanding the tools and processes used to edit photographs using Photoshop CS3. Learn a practical workflow for editing images - including organizing images, clean-up, basic image editing, editing with selections and applying effects. Learn individual techniques for image editing by following simple step-by-step instructions for each technique. Learn photographic techniques for image editing - like removing blues from shadows, blending images together, or correcting skin-tones.
Customer Reviews:
Novice and moving up.......2007-09-26
I consider myself pretty much a beginner with Photoshop, but I've found this book a great resource for me on my way to learning the software. It's helping me to anticipate all the possibilities the program offers at this early stage in my learning curve (there are so many it's somewhat intimdating!), which can only help me as a nonprofessional but still ambitious photographer. The photo examples are relevant and helpful, and I particularly appreciate the care taken with including the keyboard shortcuts consistently throughout the text. The only caveat I have is that I do not have CS3 (only CS1), so some of the window snapshots included (which are plentiful and necessary), don't represent my screen. Regardless, I recommend this book wholeheartedly for those seriously committed to growing their knowledge and use of Photoshop over time.
Clear and effective directions, changing the way I work.......2007-09-24
This book is exceptionally well written and is already saving me time on the job. I would highly recommend it to any level of Photoshop user.
well worth the investment in time and money.......2007-07-25
Just learning a few of the suggestions the authors mention will save me hours of work in front of the computer! Well written advice.
Not a Clear Value.......2007-07-22
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As a relative beginner with Photoshop, I figured this book was appropriate: "This book is for those who want to learn the basic tools and image editing steps within Photoshop..." Yet, I had a tough time extracting real value as I progressed through the six chapters.
According to the authors, the key element of this book is to make clear the workflow within Photoshop from the original image import to final print or web output. The book adhered to this focus but in a way that most beginners would find a bit too abstract.
I am certainly in no position to argue with the authors on their advice for the best sequence of steps. However, there are no examples to concretely follow. It would have been much more valuable to have provided example images with step-by-step elaboration and valuable practice. Telling us the next step is to "reduce localized color cast" needs to be supported by having a copy of the image the authors use to illustrate the book -- with some practical help in carrying out the advice. This lack of hands on learning is what the book lacks.
For those of you who are seeking a book with lots of examples for practice and follow-through should take a look at Photoshop CS3 One-On-One.
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