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1. |  By: Klaus Goelker Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 03-JUN-2013 Insert Date: 15-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: GIMP 2.8 for Photographers Image editing is a crucial element in the photographic workflow. Image editing tools, most notably Photoshop, are usually sophisticated and deep applications, and are fairly expensive. The only open source tool in this market is the GIMP, which has developed into a powerful, multiplatform system running on Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows.GIMP 2.8 for Photographers is a beginner's guide to the only open source image editing tool that provides a no-cost alternative to expensive programs such as Photoshop. Topics include the new user interface and tools, the basics of image editing and...
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2. |  By: Steve Johnson Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 21-APR-2013 Insert Date: 30-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Minimalist Photographer This book covers photography from a minimalist perspective, proving that it is possible to take very good photographs with relatively cheap equipment. The minimalist process emphasizes the importance of first knowing what you want to achieve as a photographer and then choosing the most effective equipment, subject matter, and general approach to meet your goals. The minimalist photographer works with the idea that the brain and the eye are far more important than the camera.
Author Steve Johnson begins by asking you, the reader, to look inward and make the connections between your nature...
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3. |  By: Darrell Young Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 22-MAR-2013 Insert Date: 29-MAR-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Mastering the Nikon D600 Mastering the Nikon D600 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D600 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.
This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu...
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4. |  By: Amanda Quintenz-Fiedler; Philipp Scholz Rittermann Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 16-JAN-2013 Insert Date: 01-FEB-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Digital Capture After Dark The pitfalls of photographing at night are many. Autofocus and built-in light meters generally fail at night. Long exposures tend to make noisy or blurry photographs. Cameras set to automatic generally trigger the built-in flash in low light conditions, which results in unsatisfying images. Lack of understanding and inappropriate techniques often ruin the dramatic potential of nighttime images.
In Digital Capture After Dark you will learn to overcome these and other obstacles. You will go beyond the many “how-to’s” of capturing digital images at night to the “why-to’s” of long exposure...
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5. |  Mastering the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 By: Rico Pfirstinger Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 21-JAN-2013 Insert Date: 15-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Mastering the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 Mastering the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 provides a wealth of experienced-based information and insights for owners of the new X-Pro 1 camera. Readers will learn about the features and capabilities of the X-Pro 1 and will discover numerous tips and tricks for how to maximize its potential.
With the X-Pro 1, Fujifilm released the first mirrorless camera with an APS-C sensor. The successful combination of high-end retro design and state-of-the-art digital camera technology, originally seen in the X100 viewfinder camera, has been pushed even further to achieve this interchangeable-lens camera. The X-Pro...
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6. |  By: James Johnson Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 28-DEC-2012 Insert Date: 15-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Canon EOS 5D Mark III The Canon EOS 5D Mark III is the latest in Canon's line of full-frame DSLR cameras. Its impressive array of capabilities and advanced controls allow the photographer ever more influence over the final image. With this comes more menus, buttons, and dials that the photographer must learn how to use to take full advantage of the camera.
This book explores the features and capabilities of the 5D Mark III in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why...
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7. |  By: Christian Bloch Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 04-JAN-2013 Insert Date: 05-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The HDRI Handbook 2.0 The HDRI Handbook 2.0 completely rewritten, with practical tips, breathtaking portfolios, new step-by-step tutorials and inspiring interviews. (BONUS DVD ONLY WITH HARD COPY!)...
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8. |  By: Robert Fisher Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 21-DEC-2012 Insert Date: 03-JAN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Digital Zone System There is an ongoing debate among photographers whether digital photography processes will ever be able to reach the pinnacle of image quality and tonality achieved by Ansel Adams decades ago. The Digital Zone System (DZS) is an innovative methodology for editing digital images that mimics the Zone System created by Adams.
With this book, author Robert Fisher presents a practical guide for editing digital images with a level of control previously unattainable without significant manual work. He walks the reader through the background of Adam's original Zone System and points out similarities...
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9. |  By: Carol F. Roullard; Brian Matsumoto Ph.D Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 21-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 14-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Sony Alpha NEX-7 The Sony Alpha NEX-7: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of this exciting new camera. Authors Carol F. Roullard and Brian Matsumoto team up to help the new user navigate past the confusion factor that often comes with complex and powerful camera equipment.
This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides you through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button,...
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10. | Overview: The Lens Which lens should I buy for my camera?
It's such a simple question, but choosing the right lens or lenses is actually one of the most important photographic decisions you can make. Nothing affects the quality of a photo more than the lens. It's no longer just about the megapixels-it's the glass that makes all the difference!
Take in vast sweeping scenes with a wide angle lens. Capture faraway birds with a telephoto lens. Examine the tiniest detail of a flower with a macro lens. Record the perfect portrait with a prime lens. Anything is possible when you choose the right lens for the...
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11. |  By: Carol F. Roullard; Brian Matsumoto Ph.D Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 19-JUL-2012 Insert Date: 01-DEC-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Sony SLT-A77 This book provides enthusiastic photographers with a wealth of information about the unique features of the Sony SLT-A77, an interchangeable-lens camera with an electronic viewfinder and a fixed, translucent mirror. The A77 differs from the current crop of DSLRs in its ability to use a phase detection focusing system throughout the entire picture-taking process, for both still photographs and videos. This provides an immediacy and responsiveness when using burst shots and creating HD videos that is unavailable in any other camera.
In this guide, authors Carol Roullard and Brian Matsumoto...
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12. |  Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 07-AUG-2012 Insert Date: 09-OCT-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom 4 Adobe Certified Instructor Steve Laskevitch has leveraged his experience as a teacher and practitioner to create a guide that provides a clear and effective workflow for editing photographs in Photoshop CS6 and its companions Bridge, Camera Raw, and Lightroom 4. Focusing on the critical elements of the workflow rather than covering every arcane feature, this book is designed to get you working quickly in these applications.
In addition to the essential features of these programs, Laskevitch covers new features specific to the 2012 releases, including:
Lightroom geocoding-Quickly tag a photo...
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13. |  By: Darrell Young Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 22-AUG-2012 Insert Date: 18-SEP-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Mastering the Nikon D800
Mastering the Nikon D800 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D800 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.
This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and...
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14. | Overview: Great Photos - Simple Cameras Although modern, electronically-controlled cameras and lenses are excellent precision instruments, they don't guarantee a great picture with every press of the shutter-release button. There is no integrated creative theme button. It is the photographer who chooses the defining moment and composes the image; the camera and lens are simply the tools that help the photographer achieve his or her vision.
In this book, author Bernd Daub shows that you do not need high-tech equipment to create successful images. He describes simple, alternative techniques that will enrich the creative...
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15. |  Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 21-JUL-2012 Insert Date: 28-JUL-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Tabletop Photography Imagine capturing stunning, professional-looking product shots without needing a studio filled with expensive equipment and large flash units. This book teaches all the steps for creating your own tabletop photography studio.
Author Cyrill Harnischmacher guides you through a variety of exposure and lighting techniques, and covers how to achieve excellent results using compact flash units. Whether you wish to capture product images for use in print or on the web, or you want to improve your photos for personal use, this book will provide you with everything you need to know to get great...
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16. | Overview: Create Your Own Photo Book This book will guide you through the process of creating a printed and bound portfolio of your photographs, or even a bookstore-quality coffee table book. Learn about every step of the process, from selecting a book publishing service all the way through designing and proofing your photo book. You'll get practical advice on how to work with software provided by services such as Blurb or Viovio, and will learn about relevant concepts of book design, color management, and digital printing.
Create your Own Photo Book is the perfect guide for the aspiring amateur photographer as well as the...
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17. |  By: Brian Matsumoto Ph.D; Carol F. Roullard Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 14-JAN-2012 Insert Date: 12-MAY-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide provides a wealth of information and professional insights for owners of this powerful HD camera. With its electronic viewfinder and interchangeable lenses, the GH2 is capable of not only recording professional-quality still images, but has the added ability to record HD video as well.With the GH2, Panasonic has significantly expanded the video capabilities beyond those of previous models. Among the improvements is the ability to adjust the frame rate and shutter speed when filming video, giving users greater control over the...
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18. |  By: Darrell Young Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 08-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 09-MAY-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Beyond Point-and-Shoot There are two types of new photographers: those satisfied with their low-cost point-and-shoot cameras, and those more enthusiastic photographers who recognize the limitations of low-cost equipment and want to improve their pictures. No longer satisfied with simple snapshots, the enthusiast moves up to a more complex digital camera-one with interchangeable lenses and manual controls-to satisfy their artistic urge.
Assuming little to no knowledge of photographic terms, techniques, or technology, Beyond Point-And-Shoot is intended to help smooth the transition from photographic newbie to...
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19. |  Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 04-MAY-2007 Insert Date: 02-MAY-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Closeup Shooting Close-up photography is one of the most fascinating areas in photography. This illustrated guide will take the reader on a journey into the wonderful world of small, smaller, and smallest objects and show him how he can capture their beauty with photographic images. Each step of the way will be carefully explained; how to choose the right equipment, how to use ambient light or create artificial lighting, and how to conceptualize and frame the perfect shot.
Whereas the nature photographer is exploring facets and structures in his environment, the "table top photographer" is trying to shoot a...
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20. |  Architectural Photography, Second Edition By: Adrian Schulz Publisher: Rocky Nook Publication Date: 25-JAN-2012 Insert Date: 26-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Architectural Photography, Second Edition Architectural photography is more than just documenting a project. An architectural photograph shows the form and appeal of a building far better than any other medium. With the advent of the digital photographic workflow, architects are discovering exciting new opportunities to present and market their work.But what are the ingredients for a successful architectural photograph? In this book, author Adrian Schulz-both an architect and a photographer by training-uses real-world projects to teach you how to:Compose and capture outstanding images of buildings, inside and outChoose the right...
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