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Creative Photography Ideas using Adobe Photoshop - Creative use of filters and further image manipulation

Creative Photography Ideas using Adobe Photoshop - Creative use of filters and further image manipulation

By: Tony Worobiec

Publisher: David & Charles

Publication Date: 01-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 08-MAR-2013

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Creative Use of Filters and Further Image Manipulation is an excerpt from Creative Photography Ideas Using Photoshop which presents 75 comprehensive workshops that have been specifically designed for photographers; each offers a clever and creative technique that can be immediately applied. Creative Use of Filters and Further Image Manipulation workshops focus specifically on using a variety of filters to improve or enhance your photographs in Photoshop. From Blur filters to Find Edges filters, and workshops on creating a ghostly effect, retro comic-book effect or pop art look,...

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60 Second Solutions: Selling

60 Second Solutions: Selling

By: Dan Ramsey

Publisher: David & Charles

Publication Date: 01-APR-2012

Insert Date: 08-MAR-2013

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This is an innovative new business series that presents 60 succinct techniques to improve core business skills, each technique to be read and digested in 60 seconds. 'Persuasion' provides 60 practical and effective techniques that can be immediately applied to enhance the art of persuasion both in the workplace and outside. This title covers all vital persuasion techniques including people skills and presentation skills, creating winning proposals and sourcing and developing new relationships. 60 fast solutions packaged in small, handy format will enable advice-hungry businessmen and women to...

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The Ultimate Writing Coach

The Ultimate Writing Coach

By: Caroline Taggart

Publisher: David & Charles

Publication Date: 18-NOV-2010

Insert Date: 20-JUL-2012

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The Ultimate Writing Coach contains everything you need to know about writing and publishing. It presents authoritative guidance direct from professional writers covering the full gamut of both the fiction and non-fiction market. For fiction, there is coaching on everything from creating believable characters and writing short stories to specialist subjects such as crime and children's fiction. For non-fiction learn from expert advice on travel and technical writing, writing for the web, poetry and biographical writing, and journalism. This invaluable guide also includes succinct,...

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Contemporary Wedding Photography

Contemporary Wedding Photography

By: Julie Oswin; Steve Walton

Publisher: David & Charles

Publication Date: 26-NOV-2006

Insert Date: 17-JUL-2012

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Wedding photography has become about story-telling - capturing the emotions and atmosphere of the day through reportage-style photography. This user-friendly manual reveals the techniques needed to create this contemporary style, for professional photographers looking to update their methods, or for aspiring photographers wanting to break into this lucrative market. Includes all the advice you need, from preparation and planning before the wedding, to digital manipulation of your images and presentation to the couple. Features comprehensive checklists, professional tips,...

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60 Second Solutions: Management

60 Second Solutions: Management

By: Eric Yaverbaum

Publisher: David & Charles

Publication Date: 01-JUN-2011

Insert Date: 27-JUN-2012

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With 60 practical, effective techniques that can be immediately applied to transform your management style, this essential guide covers all vital skills, including: • Understanding your role • Mastering daily tasks you should undertake • Getting heard and learning to listen • Setting goals and priorities • Becoming an inspiration • Tackling the tough stuff and troubleshooting 60 Seconds Solutions Management is both a valuable tool and an action guide that will help you to become the very best manager that you can be...

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Photography Essentials: Waiting for the Light

Photography Essentials: Waiting for the Light

By: David Noton

Publisher: David & Charles

Publication Date: 30-JUN-2010

Insert Date: 17-MAR-2012

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Waiting for the Light is a breathtaking visual celebration of award-winning landscape photographer David Noton's work to date. A long-awaited exploration of David's images, this book showcases the very best from his extensive portfolio, with photographs from every continent. David offers amateurs and professionals alike the opportunity to learn about his techniques and equipment, and find out how to achieve similar results in their own work. The book also includes an invaluable chapter exploring the incorporation of digital techniques. Beautiful images combined with explanatory captions...

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100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs

100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs

By: Daniel Lezano

Publisher: David & Charles

Publication Date: 01-SEP-2006

Insert Date: 17-MAR-2012

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100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs is a practical and informative guide to every aspect of portrait photography from informal pictures of family and friends to professional studio techniques. It contains: Straightforward, practical tips and advice Over 100 inspirational portrait photographs Invaluable digital manipulation techniques Whether you're earning a living as a professional portraitist or snapping informal social shots just for fun, this latest reference volume offers clearly presented advice on the many aspects of digital and film portraiture: Composition and...