Digital Photographer's Handbook Revised

by Ang, Tom

• ISBN13: 9780756603465
• ISBN10: 0756603463
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-07-19
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

encourages traditional photographers to experiment with new technology while inspiring experienced users to reach new heights. Expert photographer Tom Ang shows how to get the most out of this new technology - from improving casual snapshots to learning the secrets of lighting, composition, and digital image manipulation. The accessible yet in-depth text, stunning photography, and quick-fix features provide a practical approach to producing better photographs in a snap.

Author Biography

Tom Ang is a widely exhibited professional photographer, teacher, and winner of the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award for photography. He has worked as a technical editor and photo editor on many magazines, and is the author of many books, including DK's Digital Photographer's Handbook.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(4)
Chapter 1 Total photography
Photographic pathways	12	(2)
Digital pathways	14	(2)
The technology	16	(4)
Digital camera features	20	(2)
Digital cameras	22	(6)
Studio digital cameras	28	(2)
Film-based cameras	30	(4)
Choosing the best lenses	34	(2)
Zoom lenses	36	(2)
Specialist lenses	38	(2)
Camera accessories	40	(2)
Digital "film" memory cards	42	(2)
Choosing the best film	44	(3)
Accessory lighting	47	(1)
Studio lighting	48	(2)
How color monitors work	50	(2)
Choosing the best monitor	52	(2)
How scanners work	54	(2)
Choosing a scanner	56	(4)
Choosing the best software	60	(2)
Additional software	62	(2)
How printers work	64	(2)
Choosing the best printer	66	(2)
How computers work	68	(2)
Choosing the best computer	70	(2)
Computer accessories	72	(2)
Setting up a workroom	74	(4)
Chapter 2 Photography for the digital age
Handling cameras	78	(2)
Picture composition	80	(4)
Focusing and depth of field	84	(4)
Image orientation	88	(2)
Image proportions	90	(2)
Composition and zooms	92	(2)
Digital zooms	94	(1)
Camera movement	95	(1)
Digital dose-ups	96	(2)
Extreme lenses	98	(2)
Quick fix Image distortion	100	(1)
Quick fix Lens problems	101	(3)
Influencing perspective	104	(2)
Changing viewpoints	106	(2)
Quick fix Leaning buildings	108	(1)
Quick fix Facial distortion	109	(1)
Color composition	110	(2)
Adjacent colors	112	(2)
Pastel colors	114	(2)
Strong color contrasts	116	(2)
Quick fix Color balance	118	(2)
Exposure control	120	(2)
Silhouettes/backlighting	122	(2)
High-key/Low-key images	124	(3)
Advanced metering	127	(3)
Accessory flash	130	(2)
Quick fix Electronic flash	132	(2)
Studio flash	134	(8)
Chapter 3 A compendium of ideas
Starting projects	142	(2)
Abstract imagery	144	(3)
Buildings	147	(3)
Photographing clouds	150	(2)
Documentary photography	152	(4)
Ecotourism	156	(3)
Close-up photography	159	(3)
Vacations	162	(3)
Journeys and travel	165	(3)
At home	168	(2)
Children	170	(3)
Landscapes	173	(3)
Mirrors	176	(2)
Nudes	178	(3)
Bird's eye views	181	(3)
Pets	184	(3)
Sports	187	(3)
Festivals	190	(3)
Urban views	193	(3)
Natural history	196	(2)
Panoramas	198	(4)
Zoos	202	(4)
Record-keeping	206	(4)
Chapter 4 Radical conversions
Scanning: The basics	210	(2)
Quick fix Computer problems	212	(2)
Using flatbed scanners	214	(2)
Using film scanners	216	(2)
Quick fix Scan resolution	218	(2)
Using scanners as cameras	220	(2)
File formats: A summary	222	(2)
Quick fix Problems with scans	224	(3)
Quick fix Inaccurate printer colors	227	(1)
Basic color management	228	(4)
File management	232	(4)
Chapter 5 All about image manipulation
First steps	236	(2)
Cropping and rotation	238	(2)
Quick fix Poor subject detail	240	(1)
Quick fix Poor subject color	241	(1)
Levels	242	(2)
Burning-in and dodging	244	(2)
Dust and noise	246	(2)
Sharpening	248	(4)
Blurring	252	(2)
Quick fix Image distractions	254	(2)
Image size and distortion	256	(2)
Quick fix Image framing	258	(1)
Quick fix Converging parallels	259	(1)
Color balancing	260	(1)
Color adjustments	261	(3)
Quick fix Manipulation "problems"	264	(2)
Curves	266	(5)
Bit-depth and color	271	(1)
Color into black and white	272	(6)
Duotones	278	(2)
Tritones and quadtones	280	(1)
Sepia tones	281	(1)
Sabattier effect	282	(2)
Gum dichromates	284	(2)
Split toning	286	(2)
Sun prints	288	(2)
Hand tinting	290	(2)
Cross-processing	292	(2)
Tints from color originals	294	(2)
Quick fix Problem skies	296	(2)
Filter effects	298	(12)
Selecting pixels	310	(2)
Quick fix Removing backgrounds	312	(2)
Layers and channels	314	(6)
Masks	320	(2)
Grayscale and color	322	(2)
Text effects	324	(2)
Cloning techniques	326	(6)
Image hose	332	(2)
Photomosaics	334	(2)
Image stitching	336	(4)
Chapter 6 The output adventure
Image software	340	(2)
Proofing and printing	342	(4)
Output to paper	346	(2)
Quick fix Printer problems	348	(3)
Quick fix Web page problems	351	(2)
Creating your own book	353	(3)
Permanence: Ink and paper	356	(1)
Poster-sized printing	357	(1)
How the Internet works	358	(2)
Pictures on the Web	360	(5)
Getting started	365	(4)
Creating a portfolio	369	(1)
Building up your business	370	(2)
Mounting an exhibition	372	(2)
Copyright concerns	374	(2)
Shopping for equipment	376	(2)
Disabilities	378	(1)
Survival guide	379	(2)
Glossary	381	(11)
www.resources	392	(2)
Picture sources	394	(1)
Manufacturers	395	(1)
Software sources	396	(2)
Further reading	398	(2)
Index	400	(8)
Acknowledgments	408