Photo Idea Index (Vinyl Bound)

by Jim Krause (Author)

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Product Description
From Jim Krause comes the fifth book in the popular Index series: Photo Idea Index. This innovative guide:

-Provides designers with the information they need to take creative photographs, explore different digital manipulations, and use them in real-world design applications

-Shares the basics of technical information, then provides a wealth of inspiration, making this both a "what if" book and a "how to" book

-Explores low-cost and do-it-yourself ways to create unusual effects

-Speaks to designers' desires to use their own photos rather than costly stock photography

Full of out-of-the-ordinary ideas, this guide offers the trademark mix of inspiration and instruction that have made the previous books in the series a creative success.

About the Author
Jim Krause has produced award-winning work for clients large and small, including Microsoft, McDonald's, and Kodak. He is the author of Creative Sparks, as well as the bestselling books in the Index series, Idea Index, Layout Index, Color Index and Design Basics Index.

Product Details

• Vinyl Bound: 360 pages
• Publisher: How (November 5, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158180766X
• ISBN-13: 978-1581807660
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #14,441 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This one really stands out., December 29, 2005

By	Michael M. "Michael" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

User friendly, LOTS of beautiful images and an excellent mix of information- and creativity-oriented text. And, I really dig the vinyl cover. Very different from the other (many) photo books I own. This book is... exuberant. I think that if I were to name a "theme" for this book, it would be: use whatever camera you have; whatever skills you have; and just go for it. The book conentrates on mid-level cameras and equipment (it has expanded my appreciation for pocket digital cameras-that's for sure). The hundreds of photos in this book were all taken with either a pocket digital camera or a mid-level digital SLR (looks like a Canon 20D). The book itself is very cleanly designed (I'm a professional graphic designer myself, and I can appreciate the work that's gone into this one); neatly organized into topics of creativity, camera and lighting variables; and some essential digital effects. I love how several pages take one subject-matter and explore all kinds of equally-valid ways of taking pictures of it. Great for getting the ideas flowing. My one sort-of complaint is that the digital effects section is short, but then, this is a book on photography so that's okay (maybe a digi-fx book is next...?). If you want to get jazzed and informed about picture-taking, i encourage you to consider this book.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Designer's Photo Book, January 8, 2006

By	Bakari "Wedding & Event Photographer, Mac User" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

As an aspiring photographer, I'm going to cherish this book for a long time to come. Like Krause says, this is not necessarily a how-to book with lots of detail instructions--though there are plenty--but it's moreso a book of inspiration for those who want to take aesthetically pleasing photos. Krause pushes you take risks, shoot lots of subjects, and carry a camera around with you wherever you go. I can't wait to get a pocket digital camera in addition to the SLR one I already have, just so I can stop thinking about my expensive camera more than the potential photos that I could make. Each page is filled with ideas and insight for taking photos that punch and jab, flow and smile, dance and wait. This one definitely inspires me to look more seriously at other books by Krause.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kickstart Your Creativity, August 12, 2006

By	DP (Rhode Island) - See all my reviews

I sat down one afternoon and read this book cover to cover. It doesn't take long, and I'd recommend you read it rather than skim it. There are so many great ideas, simple ways to make a photograph better. I have really enjoyed trying out the tips. My photos are better already. I even bought another copy as a gift for a friend.