digital techniques

"Readers learn how to creatively take photos and safely share them online with friends and family. Activities throughout the book prompt students to think more deeply, be creative, share information and resources, and grow their knowledge"--Provided by publisher.

Describes fifty interesting things to do with a digital camera including using color and light to enhance photos, taking close-up shots, and using photo-editing software to change the colors of a photograph.

"Because Photoshop has so much power and depth, sometimes the things you need are ... hidden or not really obvious. There will be a lot of times when you need to get something done in Photoshop, and you know Photoshop can do it ... , but you have no idea where Adobe hid that feature, ... Here's how it works: When you need to know how to do a particular thing, you turn to the chapter where it would be found, ... find the thing you need to do, ... and Scott tells you exactly how to do it just like he was sitting there beside you, using the same casual style as if he were telling a friend. That way, you get back to editing your images fast"--Amazon.com.

"Learn how to teach visual literacy through photography--an easy way for you to combine student interest with resources at hand to enhance a key learning skill"--Provided by publisher.

Introduction to the equipment and creative techniques of digital photography and video.

Offers information on the lighting principles for photography, video, and art in general, covering such topics as how the positioning of light sources affect images, working with light modifiers, and creating depth and dimension with light.

This title teaches aspiring photographers how to shoot portraits that capture their subjects in the best way possible. Through simple text and dramatic photographs, readers learn the basics of choosing the best cameras and lenses for portraiture. Also covered are techniques for choosing the right depth of field, focus, and quality of light, both natural and flash. Posing techniques are also discussed.

In this title, budding photographers will learn how to take great landscape and wildlife photographs. Using simple text and dramatic photographs as examples, all the basics will be covered, including choosing the right cameras and lenses, composition, shutter speeds, depth of field, plus special field equipment used by today's top photographers. Also covered are the basics of making image adjustments in the digital darkroom. Readers will also learn about the history of landscape photography and top photographers in the field.

Through clear text and photography, readers of this title will explore the exciting world of fashion photography. Topics covered include camera gear, exposure, working with models, posing techniques, plus dealing with hair and makeup. Also discussed is controlling the quality of light, from shooting outdoors to softening window lighting, plus using flash.