Part 3 of 6 – Digital Photo Editing Takes a Big Step Forward

Introduction to Digital Photography $59.95 Introduction to Digital Photography with Taz Tally, Ph.D. is a movie based tutorial designed to help graphics professionals and photo enthusiasts learn the basics of digital photography from the ground up. The training begins with digital image fundamentals such as pixels, resolution, capture bit depth and image channels, then quickly advances to cover calibration, compression, file formats, sharpening, setting white points, controlling zoom, capture speed and depth of field, and basic lighting options. Image editing and correction techniques are also covered, as well as tips for selecting a digital camera and setting up your own digital photo lab. Step by step instructions allow you to follow along and learn at your own pace. Running Time: Approximately 5 Hours Topics covered include: Digital Camera Image Fundamentals Controlling Your Camera Settings Post Image Capture Digital Photo Adjustments Taz Guide to Shooting Fundamentals: Image Composition What to Look for in a Digital Camera and System System Requirements: Macintosh 250Mhz or better Power PC 32 MB Ram 800×600 screen resolution Mac OS 8.6 or better Windows 250Mhz or Intel/AMD Processor 32 MB Ram 800×600 screen resolution Windows 98 or better

Vegas 5 Editing Workshop (with DVD) $34.95 Nonlinear (NLE), or digital, editing software permits the manipulation of digitized video. Editors can cut, splice, create transitions, and do much more than was ever possible with conventional film editing techniques. In Vegas Editing Workshop 5, novice to intermediate Vegas users, including professional and hobbyist filmmakers, learn how to master the craft of editing with the latest version of Vegas, an NLE software application for the PC platform. This editing workshop, complete with a DVD Architect tool set, delivers firsthand guidance on the art and technique of editing using tutorial lessons that cover every essential operation. Experienced editors and novices alike benefit from real world examples of how to work more efficiently. The book also covers the application’s exceptional audio features. by Douglas Spotted Eagle Paperback: 476 pages Publisher: CMP Books; Bk & DVD edition (August 9, 2003) Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches ISBN: 1578202574

Enhancing Digital Photography with Adobe Photoshop CS2 $74.95 Enhancing Digital Photography with Photoshop CS2 is a video based tutorial designed for professional photographers and enthusiasts who want to get professional results. Chris Orwig, a professional photographer and instructor at the world renowned Brooks Institute of Photography, shares the secrets and techniques that he uses to enhance his own photography in Photoshop. The training follows a photographer’s digital workflow, starting with essential color management decisions and organizing images with Adobe Bridge. Chris moves on to cover processing Camera Raw files, enhancing tone and color, and correcting imperfections. He then demonstrates how to prepare the images for output and client reviews. Chris shares examples of his work as exercise files that accompany the training videos, allowing you to follow along and learn at your own pace. Approximate Running Time: 14.5 Hours Topics Covered include: An In Depth Look at Digital Images Foundations of Color Management An In Depth Look at Digital Images Using Adobe Bridge Camera RAW Layers Masking Selections Levels Curves Blending Modes Color Correction Modifying Color and Tone Black and White Conversion Retouching Expanding Exposure Perspective Removing Dust and Scratches Removing Noise Creative Effects Sharpening Panoramas with Photomerge

Outdoor & Travel Photography $32.95 Quick techniques to give your photographs extra drama and impact! Adjust color using Brightness/Contrast, Levels, Curves and Hue/Saturation. Try Dodging and burning, Motion Blurs and Converting images to Infrared and B&W. Enhance wildlife photos and create the “Magical Mirror Effect”. Lessons: Lesson 1 : Take Control of Color Add dramatic color to seemingly lack luster photographs. A look at Brightness/Contrast, Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation and the all important Histogram. A must know for all digital photographers. Lesson 2 : Photoshop Makeover Transform a dull and drab shot into a photograph rich with color. Learn basic image editing techniques using Unsharp Mask, Burn & Dodge tools, History Brush and other creative controls. Lesson 3 : Creative B&W and Infrared Learn why Channel Mixer is the best way to create a black and white image. Also learn about Fading and the effectiveness of simple dodging. Lesson 4 : Enhancing Wildlife Photos See why Layers is the key to enhancing a subject, and why selective enhancements are important. Also included is a cool technique for drawing attention to a subject’s eyes. Lesson 5 : Save Time and Money A short, easy and effective way for correcting the “falling over backward” effect when a building is photographed from close up. It’s all done with Transform Perspective. Lesson 6 : Two Quick Tips Correct at tilted horizon line with a few clicks of your mouse or taps of your Wacom tablet using the Measure tool. Also take a look at a way cool Plug in. Lesson 7 : Travel Portraits “Travel” with Rick to Vietnam and see how he enhances his travel portraits. Some good tips on photography and shooting RAW are included. Lesson 8 : Fun with Mirrors Learn how to create the “magical mirror effect” by increasing Canvas Size and adding an Ocean Ripple filter. Lesson 9 : Create a Sense of Speed See how easy it is to create a panning effect in Photoshop CS using Layers and Motion Blur tool along with some fancy erasing.

Digital Video Principles $35.95 Taught by award winning producer director editor Larry Jordan Digital Video Principles translates digital video terminology and breaks down the misconception that only professionals can edit digital video. Definitions are provided for many terms such as progressive interlaced frame rate data rate fps aspect ratio sample rate resolution waveform and many more. PC and Macintosh users alike even those with no prior knowledge of editing software will acquire a firm grasp of DV editing though this tutorial.

Learn Digital Photography in a Day $19.95 Explore the exciting world of digital photography in non technical, concise terms. Megapixels”…”PPI”…”optical zoom”…what does it all mean? In this new book, Arnie Abrams deciphers the complex, exciting world of digital photography in non technical, concise terms. You can read the book in a day or use it as a reference at any time. Learn Digital Photography in a Day is suitable for use as a textbook for students 6th grade and above or as a guide for teachers of any grade level. Features and Benefits: Features hundreds of full color photos and diagrams Explains the variety of digital imaging software and features available Includes a gallery of great digital photos as examples Each chapter has web links for more information Written by an educator for students and teachers in a non technical, concise style Great for use as a textbook in art, photography, technology or journalism classes Topics include: How to choose and use a digital camera Using scanners Using printers How to prepare photos for the web Tips for taking better pictures Does not include software. Table of Contents (pdf) Sample Chapter and Projects (pdf)

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Vegas 6 Editing Workshop $34.95 Setting a new standard for multimedia production, Vegas 6 is the professional choice for video editing, audio production, mixing, and surround sound production on the PC platform. This book teaches the novice the basics, while providing the more experienced user with real world examples for working more efficiently and making better media. Woven into this Editing Workshop are hands on tutorials covering a complete range of essential tasks from installing the application to outputting. You’ll gain valuable insights about initial hardware setup, as well as the basic tools you’ll use after software installation. Packed with all the necessary materials, including raw video footage, sequences, and detailed instructions, this book and DVD combo lets you gain a working knowledge of Vegas 6 including its exceptional audio features and the DVD Architect toolset. Better expert advice simply can’t be found. Key features include: Capturing video from the camera to your hard drive Using important editing tools, transitions, and filters Recording audio, editing audio, and using audio plug ins Compositing in Vegas, with tutorial files and projects included Using 3D and Bezier tools Using color correction and manipulation tools Creating high quality streaming media Setting up a project with DVD Architect Editing for PSP (PlayStation Portable) Outputting your projects to a variety of formats The DVD included with this book includes companion video project (or VEG) files and test media. Author: Douglas Spotted Eagle Published: November 2005 ISBN: 1 57820 279 5 496 Pages

AutoCAD LT 2010 Tutorial $54.95 AutoCAD LT 2010 contains a series of ten tutorial style lessons designed to introduce students and professionals to AutoCAD LT 2010 and the aspects of computer aided drafting. The lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making multiview drawings and building three dimensional wireframe models. The new improvements and key enhancements of AutoCAD LT 2010 are incorporated into the lessons. This book takes a hands on, exercise intensive approach to all the important CAD techniques and concepts. The basic premise of this book is that the more designs you create using AutoCAD LT 2010, the better you learn the software. With this in mind each lesson introduces a new set of commands and concepts, building on previous lessons. AutoCAD LT 2010 Tutorial will establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of computer aided engineering. You will also learn to use: AutoCAD Heads up Design interface AutoCAD Dynamic Input feature AutoTrack feature WYSIWYG Plotting feature Named Plot Style feature Layout Plotting Contents Geometric Construction Basics Construction and Editing Tools Object Properties and Organization Orthographic Views in Multiview Drawings Basic Dimensioning and Notes Templates and Plotting Auxiliary Views and Editing with GRIPS Section Views Assembly Drawings and AutoCAD Blocks 3D Wireframe Modeling Index

Digital Photography: Expert Techniques $34.95 This absorbing book, by professional photographer and author Ken Milburn, offers a ton of expert advice to those who are ready to move to the next level with digital photography. Rather than a general discussion of photography principles, Digital Photography: Expert Techniques focuses on workflow: time tested, step by step procedures based on hard nosed experience by and for genuine practitioners of the art. The book’s conversational tone presents detailed information about what to look for in today’s affordable high end digicams, how to use simple techniques and equipment to shoot breathtaking shots, instructions on shooting great panoramas, dos and don’ts for creating better Photoshop masks, and professional digital darkroom techniques for everything from knockouts to restoration to transforming your photos into watercolors. It even shows you how to get your most prized photographs printed and ready for exhibition. Contents include: Understanding your digital camera from the inside out. Creating effects with the camera: making panoramas, high resolution matrixes, infrared photos, and more. General composition and managing your workflow. Using the digital darkroom and Photoshop CS to make your images professional caliber. Understanding the power of Photoshop CS selections and masks. Using special effects to save what’s good, and get rid of the bad and the ugly. Creating fictitious photos: bend and wrap images to fit an object, insert a more interesting skyscrape, and more. Professional color and tonal management Creating portfolios and presenting your images on the Web. Digital Photography: Expert Techniques is in four color front to back, allowing you to see each step in the Digital Photographer’s workflow, including the steps in between. Serious photographers, including professionals, who want to take advantage of the unique creative powers available through digital photography and digital image processing will find this problem solving book invaluable. Author: Ken Milburn Published: February 2004 ISBN: 0596005474 400 pages

Tips & Tricks for Using Digital Photography $18.99 Learn dozens of creative ways to incorporate digital cameras and photography into your classroom-writing prompts, art projects, report presentations, pen pals, and more!

AutoCAD LT 2012 Tutorial $74.95 Key Features Designed for the absolute beginning CAD users Uses step by step tutorials to teach you drawing in AutoCAD LT Starts with creating basic shapes and progresses to building 3D wirefame models and creating multiview drawing. Designed to provide a strong foundation for learning more advanced feature based parametric CAD packages. In Detail AutoCAD LT 2012 contains a series of ten tutorial style lessons designed to introduce students and professionals to AutoCAD LT 2012 and the aspects of computer aided drafting. The lessons proceed in a pedagogical fashion to guide you from constructing basic shapes to making multiview drawings and building three dimensional wireframe models. The new improvements and key enhancements of AutoCAD LT 2012 are incorporated into the lessons. This book takes a hands on, exercise intensive approach to all the important CAD techniques and concepts. The basic premise of this book is that the more designs you create using AutoCAD LT 2012, the better you learn the software. With this in mind each lesson introduces a new set of commands and concepts, building on previous lessons. AutoCAD LT 2012 Tutorial will establish a good basis for exploring and growing in the exciting field of computer aided engineering. You will also learn to use: AutoCAD Heads up Design interface AutoCAD Dynamic Input feature AutoTrack feature WYSIWYG Plotting feature Named Plot Style feature Layout Plotting Contents Introduction 1. Geometric Construction Basics 2. Construction and Editing Tools 3. Object Properties and Organization 4. Orthographic Views in Multiview Drawings 5. Basic Dimensioning and Notes 6. Templates and Plotting 7. Auxiliary Views and Editing with GRIPS 8. Section Views 9. Assembly Drawings and AutoCAD Blocks 10. 3D Wireframe Modeling Index

Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2012 $74.95 Key Features Uses step by step tutorials and written for novice users Covers 2D drawing and 3D modeling Organization that parallels an introductory engineering course Mechanical, electrical, civil, and architectural based end of chapter problems In Detail A Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2012 provides a step by step introduction to AutoCAD with commands presented in the context of each tutorial. In fifteen clear and comprehensive chapters, author Shawna Lockhart guides readers through all the important commands and techniques in AutoCAD 2012, from 2D drawing to solid modeling and finally finishing with rendering. In each lesson, the author provides step by step instructions with frequent illustrations showing exactly what appears on the AutoCAD screen. Later, individual steps are no longer provided, and readers are asked to apply what they’ve learned by completing sequences on their own. A carefully developed pedagogy reinforces this cumulative learning approach and supports readers in becoming skilled AutoCAD users. A Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2012 begins with three Getting Started chapters that include information to get readers of all levels prepared for the tutorials. The author includes tips that offer suggestions and warnings as you progress through the tutorials. Key Terms and Key Commands are listed at the end of each chapter to recap important topics and commands learned in each tutorial. Also, a glossary of terms and Commands Summary lists the key commands used in the tutorials. Each chapter concludes with end of chapter problems providing challenges to a range of abilities in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering as well as architectural problems. Contents Getting Started: Preparing for the Tutorials Getting Started: AutoCAD Basics Getting Started: Studying for the Certification Exam 1. Introduction to the AutoCAD Software 2. Basic Construction Techniques 3. Basic Editing and Plotting Techniques 4. Geometric Constructions 5. Template Drawings and More Plotting 6. 2D Orthographic Drawings 7. Dimensioning 8. Advanced Dimensioning 9. Section and Auxiliary Views 10. Blocks, DesignCenter, and Custom Tool Palettes 11. Introduction to Solid & Surface Modeling 12. Changing and Plotting Solid Models 13. Creating Assembly Drawings from Solid Models 14. Solid Modeling for Section and Auxiliary Views 15. Renderingv Glossary Appendix A: AutoCAD Command Summary Index

Vegas Pro 9 Editing Workshop $54.95 Go beyond the mechanics of Vegas learn a professional editing workflow from an award winning guru. Packed with all the necessary materials, including raw video footage, sequences, and detailed instructions, this book and DVD combo lets you gain a working knowledge of Vegas including its exceptional audio features and the DVD Architect toolset. Woven into this Editing Workshop are hands on tutorials covering a complete range of essential tasks from installing the application to outputting. Novices learn the basics, and experienced editors get practical techniques with real world examples for working more efficiently and making better media. Features: Interactive tutorial footage and bonus material included on the DVD allow reader to immediately apply what they have read. A top professional and prosumer nonlinear editing application, with a diverse user base including the broadcast community, video podcasters, bloggers, and musicians. Written by a published expert in Vegas software, who offers something for every user, from the novice to the expert

The Digital Photography Handbook. $6.29 Author: Doug Harman.RRP: 6.99.In the last few years digital cameras and ‘digital darkrooms’ in the form of computers and image manipulation software have revolutionized modern photography.Truly professional results are within reach of all, and this book shows you how to combine photographic flair with digital expertise to achieve them.In this edition Doug Harrman includes the very latest developments, equipping you with everything you need to become an accomplished 21st-century photographer.Format: Paperback.ISBN: 9781849165259.Published: 28/10/2010.Publisher: Quercus Publishing Plc.Genre: The Arts.Total pages: 224.Free delivery by post.

Tonal Control in Digital Photography $32.95 Gain an understanding of tonal range and how to adjust lighting and exposures using techniques like Luminosity Masking, Light Painting and creative ways of combining multiple exposures. Lessons: Lesson 1 : Understanding Tonal Range The different ways of adjusting tonal range are demonstrated. Lesson 2 : Luminosity Mask Corrections Using the luminosity contrast mask to adjust shadow exposure. Lesson 3 : Light Painting Corrections Creating light and dark exposures and painting them together with layer masking. Lesson 4 : Creative Light Painting Shooting two exposures of the toys and painting them together for creative lighting effects. Lesson 5 : Portrait Light Painting Using the light painting techniques to enhance portrait photography. Lesson 6 : Batch Processing Corrections Using batch processing to correct exposure for a group of similar images. Lesson 7 : Outdoor Tonal Corrections Creating contrast masks to control harsh outdoor lighting conditions.

Understanding Digital Photography DVD for All Digital SLR Cameras $5.95 Release your digital SLR’s potential. Featuring the Nikon D40, D40x and D80 Digital SLR Cameras. This DVD is intended to teach you ways to improve your digital photography with any digital SLR camera.

Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2012: 2D $74.95 Key Features Covers 2D drawing using AutoCAD 2012 Uses step by step tutorials designed for novice users Organization that parallels an introductory engineering graphics course End of chapter problems for mechanical, electrical, civil, and architectural engineers In Detail A Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2012: 2D provides a step by step introduction to AutoCAD with commands presented in the context of each tutorial. With an organization that parallels an introductory engineering graphics course, author Shawna Lockhart guides readers through all the important commands and techniques to effectively create 2D drawings using AutoCAD 2012. After completing these seven tutorials you will have mastered the commands necessary to create 2D drawings, add dimensions, and print or plot your drawing using sound engineering drawing practices. In each lesson, the author provides step by step instructions with frequent illustrations showing exactly what appears on the AutoCAD screen. Later, individual steps are no longer provided, and readers are asked to apply what they’ve learned by completing sequences on their own. A carefully developed pedagogy reinforces this cumulative learning approach and supports readers in becoming skilled AutoCAD users. A Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2012: 2D begins with three getting started chapters that include information to get readers of all levels prepared for the tutorials. The author includes tips that offer suggestions and warnings as you progress through the tutorials. Key Terms and Key Commands are listed at the end of each chapter to recap important topics and commands learned in each tutorial. A glossary of terms and a commands summary list reinforce the key commands used in the tutorials. Each chapter concludes with end of chapter problems providing challenges to a range of abilities in mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering as well as architectural problems. Contents Getting Started: Preparing for the Tutorials Getting Started: AutoCAD Basics Getting Started: Studying for the Certification Exam 1. Introduction to the AutoCAD Software 2. Basic Construction Techniques 3. Basic Editing and Plotting Techniques 4. Geometric Constructions 5. Template Drawings and More Plotting 6. 2D Orthographic Drawings 7. Dimensioning Glossary AutoCAD Command Summary Index

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