The Savvy Guide To Digital Photography

by Kalamaras, Paula M.

• ISBN13: 9780790613093
• ISBN10: 0790613093
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-04-26
• Publisher: Indy-Tech Pub

Summary

This book addresses digital photography from beginning to end, covering scanning images, manipulation and artistic effects. Designed to help the savvy reader make good decisions regarding their investment and photos, the ultimate goal is always at the forefront - the final picture.

Table of Contents

Preface	9	(2)
Section 1: The Digital Revolution	11	(22)
Getting the Picture	13	(12)
Defining Digital Photography	13	(4)
Savvy Guide to User Levels	17	(2)
The Savvy User	17	(1)
The Savvy Fan	18	(1)
The Savvy Pro	19	(1)
Savvy Guide to Digital Terms	19	(6)
Connecting the Pixels and Peripherals	25	(8)
Savvy Guide to Peripherals	28	(5)
Printers	28	(1)
Scanners	29	(1)
Software	30	(1)
Cell Phones	31	(1)
Portable Imaging Devices	31	(2)
Section 2: Choosing Equipment to Meet Your Needs	33	(92)
What Do You Want?	35	(6)
Determining User Level	35	(3)
Savvy User	35	(1)
Savvy Fan	36	(1)
Savvy Pro	37	(1)
Questionnaire Part One: Current System Levels Assessing Your Current Environment	38	(1)
Questionnaire Part Two Shaping Your New Digital Photography System	39	(1)
Product Selections	40	(1)
Selecting Your Digital Camera	41	(26)
Cameras for the Savvy User	44	(5)
Cameras for the Savvy Fan	49	(9)
Cameras for the Savvy Pro	58	(9)
Selecting Scanners	67	(12)
General Scanner Characteristics	67	(2)
Scanners for Savvy Users	69	(2)
Scanners for Savvy Fans	71	(3)
Hewlett Packard ScanJet 4600	73	(1)
Scanners for Savvy Pros	74	(5)
Selecting Printers	79	(20)
Digital Photography Printers	79	(2)
Savvy User Printers	81	(4)
Other Printing Options	85	(1)
Savvy Fan Printers	85	(4)
Inkjet Printers	86	(1)
Dye Sublimation Printers	86	(3)
Savvy Pro Printers	89	(6)
Solid Inkjet	90	(1)
Thermal Wax Printer	91	(1)
Thermal Autochrome	91	(1)
Color Laser Printers	91	(3)
Hewlett Packard	94	(1)
A Word about Printing Services	95	(4)
Software for Professional Results	99	(20)
Savvy User Software	100	(7)
iPhoto 4.0.3 (Mac)	103	(1)
Photoline 32 version 1.1	103	(1)
Photo Impressions 5	104	(1)
Picture It! Premium 10	105	(1)
Cam2pc	105	(1)
JPEG Enhancer 1.2 for Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP	106	(1)
Simple Star PhotoShow Deluxe	106	(1)
Savvy Fan Software	107	(6)
Photostudio 5.5 & X (for Mac)	108	(1)
Microsoft Digital Image Suite 10	109	(1)
Paint Shop Pro 8	109	(1)
Adobe Elements 3.0 (Windows and Mac)	110	(1)
Shortcut PhotoClean for Windows and Mac OS	111	(1)
iView MediaPro 2.6 (Mac and Windows)	111	(1)
ACD Photo Editor (Windows Only)	112	(1)
Colorlt 4.0 (Mac Only)	112	(1)
GIMP-GNU Image Manipulation Program	113	(1)
Savvy Pro Software	113	(6)
Adobe Photoshop CS	115	(1)
Graphic Converter X (Mac Only)	115	(1)
Paint Shop Pro 9	116	(1)
Proselect	116	(3)
Extras to Consider for Your System	119	(6)
Cell Phone Cameras	119	(2)
Portable Storage Devices	121	(1)
Tripods and Cables and Batteries, Oh My!	122	(1)
iPod Photo	123	(2)
Section 3: Now That You Have It, How Do You Use It?	125	(82)
Set Up Your Digital Darkroom	127	(10)
Computer	129	(1)
Monitor	130	(2)
Peripherals	132	(1)
Printer	132	(1)
Scanner	133	(1)
Software	133	(1)
Other Devices for a Digital Darkroom	134	(3)
Using Your Camera: Fine-Tuning Your Technique	137	(12)
Tips and Techniques for Savvy Users	138	(2)
More Tips for Improving Photos for Savvy Fans	140	(4)
Advanced Tips and Techniques for Savvy Pros	144	(5)
Aperture and Exposure	149	(14)
The Truth about Aperture	150	(2)
Depth of Field	152	(1)
Wide-Angle and Telephoto Lenses	153	(2)
Distance	155	(2)
Exposure	157	(2)
Scenes	159	(2)
White Balance and Histograms	161	(1)
Metering	162	(1)
Lighting for Professional Results	163	(16)
Light Sources	164	(2)
Setting Up an In-House Studio	166	(1)
Main or Key Light	167	(1)
Fill Light	168	(1)
Backlight	168	(1)
Creating your Own Light Kit	169	(1)
A Bit about Flash	170	(1)
Setting the Angles	171	(1)
Outdoor Lighting	171	(2)
Sunset, Sunrise, and Night Lights	173	(1)
Filters	174	(2)
Profile: Elaine Griveas: Artist and Savvy Fan	176	(3)
Composition: Setting the Stage	179	(10)
Rule of Thirds	181	(1)
Aspect Ratio	181	(1)
Perspective	182	(1)
Foregrounds and Backgrounds	182	(2)
Fill the Frame	184	(1)
Additional Composition Tools and Considerations	185	(4)
You Say You Want the Resolution?	189	(18)
Megapixel Dreams	190	(4)
More about Monitors	194	(2)
Compression and Image Quality	196	(7)
RAW	197	(1)
TIFF	198	(1)
JPEG	199	(2)
PICT	201	(1)
GIF	202	(1)
SHQ	202	(1)
PDF	202	(1)
Integrating the Peripherals	203	(4)
Section 4: Imaging Tricks and Techniques	207	(62)
Editing Images: Software Tricks	209	(16)
Red-Eye Reduction	211	(2)
Cropping	213	(3)
Bit Support	216	(1)
Auto Adjustments	217	(1)
Levels	218	(1)
Color Controls	218	(7)
Balance and Correction	218	(2)
Brightness and Contrast	220	(1)
Hue, Saturation, and Lightness (HSL)	221	(1)
Dodging and Burning In	222	(1)
Curves	223	(2)
Specialized Images: Nature, Sports, Architecture, and Still Life	225	(12)
Nature	226	(2)
Sports	228	(1)
Architecture	229	(2)
Still Life	231	(1)
Portraits	232	(1)
Discussion with Jonathan Hillyer	233	(4)
Customizing Special Effects	237	(14)
Layers	237	(1)
Sharpening	238	(1)
Blurring	239	(2)
Artistic Effects	241	(1)
Stylizing	242	(1)
Creating Black-and-White Images from Color	243	(1)
Liquify and Others	244	(1)
Clone Stamp Tool	244	(1)
Compositing from Original Works	245	(1)
Additional Enhancements to Make Photos your Own	246	(1)
Dr. David Perelman-Hall, Ph.D., Savvy Fan	246	(5)
Printing: Getting It on Paper	251	(8)
Inks	252	(2)
Choosing the Right Paper	254	(1)
Selecting Resolution	255	(1)
Determining Size	256	(1)
Layout	256	(1)
Print it! And Let it Dry!	256	(3)
Editing Images from Other Sources	259	(6)
Albums	260	(1)
Archiving those Images	261	(4)
Future of Digital Photography	265	(4)
Glossary of Selected Terms	269	(5)
Index	274