Digital photography /

Digital photography / Maran Graphics & Wiley Publishing. - Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Pub., 2003c. - 221 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. - Top 100 simplified tips & tricks . - Read less, learn more visual . - Visual read less, learn more. .

Includes index.

Get Ready to Take Photos.
Task #1. Select Good Photo Opportunities.
Task #2. Know Why You Are Taking Photos.
Task #3. Master Your Camera to Get Great Photos.
Task #4. Choose the Image File Format to Suit your Needs.
Task #5. Set Image Resolution and Compression Level.
Task #6. Control Camera’s Light Sensitivity with ISO Setting.
Task #7. Improve Color with White Balance Setting.
Task #8. Shoot for Digital Editing.
Task #9. Pack for a Successful and Enjoyable Shoot.
2. Take Better Photos.
Task #10. Assess Shooting Conditions.
Task #11. Consider the Possibilities.
Task #12. Compose for Maximum Effect.
Task #13. Shoot Photos Based on a Theme.
Task #14. Work to Develop Your Style.
Task #15. Shoot Details to Create Interest.
Task #16. Compose for Final Print Proportions.
Task #17. Shoot Better Using EXIF Data.
Task #18. Get Good Photos with Patience, Practice, and Effort.
3. Control Exposure.
Task #19. Understanding Exposure to Get the Photos You Want.
Task #20. Discover Different Exposure Modes.
Task #21. Choose an Appropriate Exposure Metering Mode.
Task #22. Using the Histogram to Get the Exposure You Want.
Task #23. Improve Exposure with Exposure Compensenation.
Task #24. Avoid Blown-out Highlights.
Task #25. Understanding Dynamic Range.
Task #26. Combine Two Photos to Get Full Dynamic Range.
4. Control Focus and Depth of Field.
Task #27. Achieve Sharp Focus Using a Tripod.
Task #28. Control Focus with Focus Area Selection.
Task #29. Show Action Using a Slow Shutter Speed.
Task #30. Add Drama by Panning with the Subject.
Task #31. Control Focus Creatively with Manual Focus.
Task #32. Understanding Depth of Field.
Task #33. Create Cool Effects with Depth of Field.
Task #34. Understanding Focal Length.
Task #35. Control Perspective with Focal Length.
Task #36. Control Background with Focal Length and Aperture.
5. Shoot in Good Light.
Task #37. Pick Good Light for Better Photos.
Task #38. Shoot Haze or Fog.
Task #39. Silhouette Your Subject.
Task #40. Learn when to Shoot with a Built-in Flash.
Task #41. Reveal Detail with a Fill Flash.
Task #42. Add a Catch Light to Subjects’ Eyes.
Task #43. Prevent Red Eye.
Task #44. Add Natural Light with a Reflector.
Task #45. Shoot Close-Ups with a Macro Ring Light.
Task #46. Illuminate Portraits with Window Light.
Task #47. Take Advantage of the Golden Hour.
6. Creative Photo Ideas.
Task #48. Focus Attention on the Subject.
Task #49. Shoot Color for Dramatic Photos.
Task #50. Show Movement with a Neutral Density Filter.
Task #51. Control Reflection with a Polarizer.
Task #52. Shoot Photos for a Panorama.
Task #53. Shoot Photos with a WOW! Factor.
Task #54. Shoot Scenes with Low Contrast.
Task #55. Shoot when Seasons Change.
Task #56. Shoot Patterns and Shapes.
Task #57. Shoot with a Plan to Edit Digitally.
Task #58. Experiment to Create Unique Photos.
Task #59. Shoot in Low Light for Rich Colors.
7. Edit Images with Adobe Photoshop Elements.
Task #60. Learn the Best Editing Sequence.
Task #61. Convert RAW Files with Adobe Camera RAW.
Task #62. Convert RAW Files with Capture One DSLR LE.
Task #63. Use the Clone Stamp Tool to Remove Unwanted Elements.
Task #64. Edit a Selected Area.
Task #65. Keep Track of Your Edits.
Task #66. Test Retouching and Restoring Edits Using Adjustment Layers.
Task #67. Create a Panorama.
Task #68. Hand-Color Black-and-White Photos.
Task #69. Protect and Preserve Original Photo Files.
Task #70. Resize a Batch of Digital Photos.
Task #71. Save Photos for Use on the Web.
8. Adjust Tonal Range and Color with Adobe Photoshop Elements.
Task #72. Check Photo Exposure with the Histogram.
Task #73. Check for Color Casts with the Info Palette.
Task #74. Fix Under- or Overexposed Photos.
Task #75. Understanding Contrast.
Task #76. Restore Image Detail by Setting Black and White Points.
Task #77. Improve Image Contrast with a Levels Layer.
Task #78. Adjust Backlighting with the Adjust Backlighting Command.
Task #79. Reveal Detail in Shadows with the Fill Flash Filter.
Task #80. Lighten or Darken a Selected Portion of a Photo.
Task #81. Remove Color Casts with the Color Cast Command.
Task #82. Adjust Color with a Hue/Saturation Layer.
9. Make Photographic Prints.
Task #83. Understanding Color Management.
Task #84. Crop a Photo to a Specified Size.
Task #85. Make a Large Print.
Task #86. Sharpen a Digital Photo.
Task #87. Precisely Position Photos on a Page.
Task #88. Print Multiple Photos on a Page.
Task #89. Print Thumbnails.
Task #90. Order Prints Online.
10. Digital Photo Projects.
Task #91. Organize Your Digital Photos.
Task #92. Share Digital Photos with AOL Instant Messenger.
Task #93. Archive Your Digital Photo Collection to a DVD-ROM.
Task #94. Create a PDF Slideshow.
Task #95. Create a Digital Photo Album.
Task #96. Create a Web Photo Gallery.
Task #97. Create a Video Slideshow.
Task #98. Create a Photo Calendar.
Task #99. Create a Photo Greeting Card.
Task #100. Create a Photo Montage.

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Photography--Digital techniques.
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