Here is everything you need to know to take good digital photos, manipulate them, and then publish them, especially on the Web. Professional photographers and hobbyists will learn how imaging software can enhance and improve the photos they capture. The CD includes spectacular full-color digital images and sample commercial imaging software.
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Computer users who want to turn their photography into digital artwork usually start with a scanner, or instead use an existing digital photograph in the public domain. But with the advent of the digital camera, that's changing. A digital camera saves time and energy by enabling you to bypass the development and scanning process, letting you snap a picture and download it to your PC. This makes sense especially if you're taking photos expressly for the purpose of using them on your PC. The quality of the photos that digital cameras produce has improved, and so has the price. But you need to learn how to select the right digital camera for your needs and how to get the most out of it. Digital Camera Companion helps you with that process: selecting a camera, understanding how digital cameras work, taking digital photos, and using software to edit and add effects to your photos. The authors also explain in detail how to print your photos,whether for casual or professional projects, and how to publish your photos to the Web, whether you're creating simple images or QuickTime VR or Surround Video. There are several projects that you can step through, including one for creating a photo collage and one for creating a slide show or screen saver, and a full-color insert shows the results of using various filters, cameras, and resolutions. The writers address both Windows and Macintosh users and discuss editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Kai's Power Tools, Live Picture, and even a tool for creating music from your photos. There's also info on using fun editing tools such as Kai's Power Goo and on selling your work, as well as a reference guide to digital camera manufacturers. The CD-ROM that's included has demo and full versions of such software packages as Fractal Design Painter, Paint Shop Pro, and Kai's Power Tools. If you're a digital camera owner, or soon to be one, and whether you create digital artwork for fun or work (or both), check out this book.
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A digital camera works a lot like a film-based camera, but has no film! A digital camera can snap a photo and then download it directly into the computer. Digital Camera Companion comprehensively surveys all the unique features and opportunities possible with digital photography including how a digital camera works; how to buy a digital camera; tips on how to take great digital photos; how to use a computer to make a good photo better; how to work with different graphics file formats; different techniques and options for printing photos; tips to help prepare and upload photos for internet and web display; adding cool effects to photos (including morphing); and how to make money with a digital camera. The Digital Camera Companion is an excellent introduction to a new creative realm, packed with practical applications-oriented advice. -- Midwest Book Review
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Great guide for beginners to intermediate digital users.,
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This review is from: Digital Camera Companion (Paperback)
I was very pleased with this text. I found it easy to understand and to follow. Having just purchased my digital camera two weeks ago, this was a fabulous tool to assist me in trying new techniques. It goes beyond the instruction manual and makes the camera fun to use.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for the novice or amatuer,
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This review is from: Digital Camera Companion (Paperback)
This book has it all, from buying a camera to editing your pictures, to putting your photos on the net. If you are starting digital photography, this book is for you.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Graphics manipulation software is as discussed as d. cameras,
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This review is from: Digital Camera Companion (Paperback)
The book provides clear and solid information about the basics of digital photography. A large portion of the book goes into detail about different graphics software ("Lite" versions were usually included on the CD-ROM) and how the software can be used to manipulate the pictures. As I read, I realized that if I had wanted a book on graphics software, I'd have bought one. Much of the photography information is available on the Web.
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