| Description |
1 online resource (x, 210 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
Idiot's guides |
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Idiot's guides.
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| Contents |
Part 1. The basics -- part 2. The shots -- part 3. The projects. |
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Part 1: The basics. A brief history of the DSLR -- Understanding sensor types -- Interpreting DPI and PPI -- shutter speed -- Aperture ; Depth of field -- ISO readings -- Auto settings -- Choosing file formats -- Menus, histograms, and info buttons -- Understanding the LCD monitor -- Setting white balance -- Metering -- Understanding lenses -- Understanding and choosing lighting -- Lighting techniques -- Light-shaping tools -- Memory cards -- Other equipment -- Setting up a home studio -- Setting up on location -- Part 2: The shots. Seeing your image first -- finding your focus -- The rule of thirds -- Shooting vertical vs. horizontal -- Negative space -- Diptychs and triptychs ; Architecture -- Automobiles and motorcycles -- Family and kids -- Weddings -- Silhouettes -- Backlit subjects -- Sunsets and sunrises -- Lifestyle -- Landscapes -- Sports -- Animals and pets -- Flowers -- Vacation and travel -- Portraits ; Landmarks and historical sites -- Food -- Seasons -- Night shots -- Events -- Fine art and abstracts -- Dynamic action -- Part 3: The projects. directing your subject -- Selective focus -- Macro and close-up photography -- Getting creative with filters -- Working with reflective and mirrored subjects -- Panoramic pictures -- Studying light -- Creating motion blur -- Shooting sequences -- Taking HD video wit your DSLR -- Transferring your files. |
| Summary |
This introductory guide to digital photography explains the essential technical basics of every camera and lens. Illustrated step-by-step instructions teach you how to take pictures like the professionals. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Subject |
Photography -- Digital techniques.
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Photographie numérique. |
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Photography -- Digital techniques |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Frederick, Shawn. Digital photography. New York, New York : Alpha, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., [2013] 9781615644131 (DLC) 2013935157 (OCoLC)851826780 |
| ISBN |
9781615645565 (electronic bk.) |
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161564556X (electronic bk.) |
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9781615645558 (electronic bk.) |
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1615645551 (electronic bk.) |
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161564413X |
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9781615644131 |
| Standard No. |
9781615644131 |
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