David Busch's Mastering Digital SLR Photography

David Busch's Mastering Digital SLR Photography Review

DAVID BUSCH'S MASTERING DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY, THIRD EDITION is the comprehensive guide to photography with digital SLR cameras. If you're a digital SLR owner who is comfortable with the basics of using your camera and are looking for more advanced, in-depth information on digital SLR concepts and techniques, this book will help you expand your knowledge of the many new capabilities and improvements that are now standard on these cameras. Suitable for both professionals and serious hobbyists alike, this book goes beyond the standard coverage offered in most general camera books, exploring features and techniques specific to digital SLR photography. From initial discussions on hardware selection to professional-level tips and techniques for sports and action shots, this is the all-inclusive guide that any photographer needs for refining their digital SLR skills. This third edition features six brand-new chapters and completely refreshed coverage of all topics and techniques, and includes information on all the latest innovations and technology that will help improve your skill as a photographer, including LiveView and HDTV, WiFi links, GPS tagging, as well as iPhone, iPad, and iPod applications. Digital SLR cameras have special advantages, special features, and special problems that need to be addressed and DAVID BUSCH'S MASTERING DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY, THIRD EDITION tackles them all, helping you discover the world of photography with digital technology.

Mastering Digital Black and White: A Photographer's Guide to High Quality Black-and-White Imaging and Printing (Digital Process and Print)

Mastering Digital Black and White: A Photographer's Guide to High Quality Black-and-White Imaging and Printing (Digital Process and Print) Review

The very nature of black and white photography places a premium on creative interpretation of the image. Advances in digital technology have expanded both the precision of imaging techniques and the interpretive possibilities for black and white imagery. Never before has such a wide array of tools been available to photographers who have a passion for black and white. "Mastering Digital Black and White" is written for these photographers. It serves not only as a comprehensive guide for creating black and white images and prints, but also examines the role of artistic craft in the imaging process. Learn how to employ your digital tools as extensions of your photographic vision. Read in-depth interviews with, and view images from, five accomplished photographers as they discuss their process and inspirations. Prepare to indulge your passion for gallery-quality black-and-white images in the digital darkroom. Additional supporting content for this book and a discussion forum for photographers and printmakers with a passion for black and white can be accessed at: www.masteringdigitalbwbook.com

Mastering Digital Scanning with Slides, Film, and Transparencies

Mastering Digital Scanning with Slides, Film, and Transparencies Review

If you want to work with your traditional film images electronically, this is the guide that will finally show you how you can do it. "Mastering Digital Scanning" takes a photographer's viewpoint to the topic of digitizing, managing, and enhancing film-based images. You'll learn how to use your scanner's options to your best advantage and how to perfect your image once it becomes digital. You don't have to give up the advantages of conventional photography to enjoy the ease of digital manipulation!