The Magic of Digital Printing: Great Prints from Shooting to Output (A Lark Photography Book) [Paperback]

Derek Doeffinger (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Lark Photography Book | Publication Date: December 28, 2005

Written by an expert author with 25 years experience in the field, this illuminating guide demystifies every aspect of the inkjet printer.

An actual photo in hand is sometimes worth two on the screen. That's why photographers struggling with the new digital printing technologies - or who want to improve their printing skills - will snap up this comprehensive guide. In reader-friendly language, it explores the entire process of creating, managing, and printing digital photos at home on any inkjet printer. From getting a good quality image to using advanced editing software, it's all here. Begin by selecting the printer, taking into account factors such as cost, color, speed, longevity and other features. See how to establish image files; do proper archiving and backup; and use editing software to get the best photo possible. Find out how to calibrate your monitor to match your printer, create a test print, and select papers and inks. There's also helpful information on printer maintenance and troubleshooting to keep your printer in tip-top shape.

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About the Author

Derek Doeffinger has been involved with digital cameras from their early days on both the professional and consumer photography levels. He has conceived, written, photographed, produced, contributed to, and managed the development of many books, among them The Art of Seeing and The Joy of Photography. He lives in Fairport, New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (December 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579906893
• ISBN-13: 978-1579906894
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,033,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > Computers & Technology > Digital Photography & Video > Digital Printing

More About the Author

From "The Art of Seeing" to "Ultimate Digital Photo Quality," Derek Doeffinger has written and edited over a dozen how-to photography books and three photo books about upstate New York.

He enjoys exploring the creative aspects of photography and has spent the past two years defining the many ways you can use shutter speed to create eye-grabbing pictures.

When he's not taking pictures, he's thinking about taking pictures. His favorite photo subjects include waterfalls and rodeos.

If you're out taking pictures and see a middle-aged guy taking a picture while running the street, give him a shout.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Primer for Inkjet Printing, June 3, 2006

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This review is from: The Magic of Digital Printing: Great Prints from Shooting to Output (A Lark Photography Book) (Paperback)

For most of us the ultimate goal of making a great digital photo (or a film photo for that matter) is to make a great print. As luck would have it, however, print making can be both the simplest and the most exasperating aspect of the digital process. Issues like color managent and equipment profiling are not concepts that come naturally to most of us. But Derek Doeffinger has done a fine job of putting all of this into simple, clear language.

Sure, pressing a button to get a quick color print is as simple as it sounds, but when it comes to getting a great print, it takes quite a bit of practice and some good basic knowledge. This book is the best primer that I've seen on the subject (and I'm surprised there aren't more good books on this topic). The book covers every aspect of printing including: setting up a good workspace, choosing the right printer, understanding technical issues like resolution, tone/color adjustments and calibrating your monitor, etc. In fact, it's hard to think of an aspect of digital/inkjet printing that Doeffinger doesn't cover.

Incidentally (or perhaps not so incidentally) the book is superbly written and nicely designed--a very fun and informative read. Most important though, there is nothing about this book that will scare you off if you're just getting your first serious inkjet printer and if you're an experienced printer, you'll still find lots of useful information. When you consider that the book costs about the same (or less) than a good ink cartridge or a pack of paper, it's a very good investment.