202 Digital Photography Solutions : Solve Any Digital Camera Problem in Ten Minutes or Less [Paperback]

George H. Wallace (Author), Chuck Gloman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071421688 | ISBN-13: 978-0071421683 | Publication Date: June 18, 2003 | Edition: 1

The digital photography market has exploded to the point that consumers now buy as many digital cameras as traditional ones. Professional and amateur photographers are busy working out how digital technology can expand the pictures they can take and the way in which they distribute them, as well as how digital effects can dramatically alter shots after the fact. This wide new world of hi-tech photography has recently jump-started a bullish book market. 202 Digital Photography Solutions is for the hobbyist or pro who isn’t necessarily interested in reading a book, but is very interested in getting all they can out of their camera. Using 2-5 page solutions organized by function (composing a shot, digital editing of images) and deals in expert’s tips & tricks for every aspect of digital photography – from purchasing the best equipment for your needs to composing with a digital camera (knowing what kinds of clean-up or enhancement can be later done digitally) to creatively using digital special effects to create highly personalized images.

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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN TEN MINUTES OR LESS!

Take your digital snapshots to new heights with 202 Digital Photography Solutions — quickly, effectively, and with the creativity it takes to make you look like a pro!

Using brief, one- to four-page illustrated solutions, organized by function, this handy guide delivers expert tips and tricks for every phase of digital photography. You’ll learn how to:

* Compose perfect shots
* Correct poor color, lighting, and red-eye
* Use special effects to create your own style
* Choose the right equipment for your needs
* Store your images safely and economically
* Crop your shots perfectly
* Post photos to the Web
* And much, much more!

Perfect for the hobbyist and professional alike, 202 Digital Photography Solutions will help you get the most out of your digital camera — in ways that have never been possible with traditional, film-based photography.

LEARN ALL ABOUT:
* How to Compose Like a Pro
* Editing Digital Images
* Software Programs
* Printing
* How to Use Your Best Images
* Using Storage Devices
* Digital Cameras
* Location Shooting
* Equipment
* Diffusion Materials
* Canon EOS D60
* Nikon D100
* Special Effects
* Filters
* The Differences Between 35mm and Digital
* Where to Purchase Digital Equipment
* What Every Feature on a Digital Camera Does
* How to Shoot Fireworks, Sunsets, the Moon, and Almost Everything Else
* How Best to Capture Your Image
* Flashes
* Printing Options
* How to Shoot Events

About the Author

George H. Wallace has been a professional photographer for more than 20 years. A resident of Mechanicsburg, PA, he was previously the Manager of Photographic and Imaging Services for EXCEL Productions, Inc. and Supervisor of Corporate Photography for AMP, Incorporated.

Chuck Gloman is an independent producer, videographer, director, and film media editor. He has 25 years of experience in video, from commercial production to corporate training. He writes regularly for the publications Videography, Mix, and Government Video. He is the author of No Budget Digital Filmmaking and 303 Digital Filmmaking Solutions, also published by McGraw-Hill.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 1 edition (June 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071421688
• ISBN-13: 978-0071421683
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,233,350 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great information, but marred by problems, April 25, 2005

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The Mighty Hudson "NYC-Hound" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 202 Digital Photography Solutions : Solve Any Digital Camera Problem in Ten Minutes or Less (Paperback)

202 Digital Photography Solutions contains much useful information for anyone wanting to learn more about photography, including topics often barely touched on by similar books, e.g., caring for lenses. Yet the reader is not overwhelmed by useless detail. The information is well chosen and well organized, and the numbered "tips" layout is easy to follow.

There are two problems with this book. One is that the author's somewhat offbeat sense of humor eventually begins to grate on the reader's nerves. Must every pun and play on words be explored? He'll warn about creating "dark shadows" and then add ("like the tv series"). And on and on.

The other problem is a more serious one. The sample photos are all in black and white, and are so badly printed that they detract from the book's effectiveness. There is nothing visual to inspire the reader or amateur photographer. Eventually one may wonder why, if the author knows so much about photography, his photos are so bad?

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Veeerrrryyyy Basic, September 22, 2005

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This review is from: 202 Digital Photography Solutions : Solve Any Digital Camera Problem in Ten Minutes or Less (Paperback)

If you have a camera with any manual settings and know how to use them this book may be too basic for you. As another reviewer mentioned the images are poor quality, which can make it difficult to discern the point being made.

If you're new to photography in general this isn't a bad book. If you're beyond that look elsewhere.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Amateurs, September 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: 202 Digital Photography Solutions : Solve Any Digital Camera Problem in Ten Minutes or Less (Paperback)

This book is great an amateur like myself. It gave me the courage to try some new things and made digital photography both easy and fun. I would recommend this book to anyone who is just starting out with a digital camera or someone who wants to learn to get the full potential from their camera.