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Nikon D5200: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Nikon D5200: From Snapshots to Great Shots

By: Rob Sylvan

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 08-MAY-2013

Insert Date: 16-MAY-2013

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Now that you’ve bought the amazing Nikon D5200, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the D5200 to take great pictures. With Nikon D5200: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer Rob...

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Real World InDesign CC

Real World InDesign CC

By: Olav Martin Kvern; David Blatner; Bob Bringhurst

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 01-AUG-2013

Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013

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This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book. Sharpen your InDesign skills with this definitive resource created specifically for design professionals who need to layout out, proof, export, and publish pages with Adobe InDesign Creative Cloud. Complete coverage of InDesign CC’s new features and enhancements includes: improved epub exporting, new font menus, ability to generate and edit high quality QR code graphics, new document dialog box with preview option, and much more. Real World Adobe InDesign is brimming with insightful advice, illustrations, and shortcuts that will have...

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Canon EOS 6D: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Canon EOS 6D: From Snapshots to Great Shots

By: Colby Brown

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 16-APR-2013

Insert Date: 23-APR-2013

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Now that you’ve bought the amazing Canon EOS 6D, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the camera to take great pictures. With Canon EOS 6D: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer...

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Microsoft Office 2013: Visual QuickStart Guide

Microsoft Office 2013: Visual QuickStart Guide

By: Steve Schwartz

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 16-APR-2013

Insert Date: 23-APR-2013

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Visual QuickStart Guides, designed in an attractive tutorial and reference format, are the quickest, easiest, and most thorough way to learn applications, tasks, and technologies. The Visual QuickStart Guides are a smart choice and guide the learner in a friendly and respectful tone. Visually presented with copious screenshots, the focused discussions by topic and tasks make learning a breeze and quickly take you to exactly what you want to learn. Microsoft Office 2013: Visual QuickStart Guide, written by best-selling author Steve Schwartz, has been extensively rewritten to provide...

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Canon EOS M: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Canon EOS M: From Snapshots to Great Shots

By: Jeff Carlson

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 20-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 21-MAR-2013

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Now that you’ve bought the amazing Canon EOS M, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the EOS M to take great pictures. With Canon EOS M: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level! Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and...

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Sony NEX-6: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Sony NEX-6: From Snapshots to Great Shots

By: Jerod Foster

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 06-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 13-MAR-2013

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Now that you’ve bought that amazing Sony NEX-6, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to take great pictures. With Sony NEX-6: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, pro photographer Jerod Foster, and...

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A Photojournalist’s Field Guide: In the trenches with combat photographer Stacy Pearsall

A Photojournalist’s Field Guide: In the trenches with combat photographer Stacy Pearsall

By: Stacy Pearsall

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 06-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 09-MAR-2013

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In this comprehensive, practical guide, award-winning photojournalist Stacy Pearsall offers the techniques, guidance, and inspiration needed to succeed in the dynamic and exciting field of photojournalism. Starting with an overview of photojournalism and her experience as both a combat and domestic photographer, Stacy covers the basics of preparing for assignments, discussing such key topics as selecting suitable attire for different environments, assembling essential camera gear, developing the right approach for a story, and honing your shooting technique. beyond the fundamentals, Stacy...

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Light Right: Learn How to Create Images, Set Up a Studio, and Launch Your Photography Career

Light Right: Learn How to Create Images, Set Up a Studio, and Launch Your Photography Career

By: Joe Lavine; Brad Bartholomew

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 27-FEB-2013

Insert Date: 08-MAR-2013

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Lighting is one of the most important creative components of any image. Joe Lavine and Brad Bartholomew, commercial photographers and instructors, offer a unique approach to learning about studio lighting. They start with their philosophy of lighting, tackling the characteristics of light and how to approach building your shots. Then they discuss some basic photographic concepts and equipment needs, and how to use this knowledge to start a successful career in photography. Packed with gorgeous images, this book provides two distinct perspectives from the authors based on their experience as...

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Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X, Second Edition

Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro X, Second Edition

By: Diana Weynand

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 20-FEB-2013

Insert Date: 27-FEB-2013

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Revised for Final Cut Pro X 10.0.7 and featuring compelling footage, this best-selling, Apple-certified guide provides a strong foundation in all aspects of video editing. Renowned author Diana Weynand starts with basic video editing techniques and takes readers all the way through Final Cut Pro's powerful features. This Second Edition covers the latest terminology and interface changes including those to the Viewer, Toolbar, Timeline, and menus. Coverage of new and enhanced features includes compound clips, multichannel audio editing, and exporting roles. Each chapter presents a complete...

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Google+ for Photographers – January 2013 Update

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Google+ for Photographers – January 2013 Update

By: Colby Brown

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 31-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 24-FEB-2013

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In June of 2011, Google unveiled its first true foray into the world of social media, Google+. The idea was not to build just another social network but instead to create something much greater—a social fabric connecting the entire Internet. After just 15 months, Google+ is well on its way to achieving its goal, with over 500,000,000 active users engaging with the social features of Google+ and well over 130,000,000 active users on the Google+ network. From the start, it was obvious that Google+ would be a great platform for photographers,¿allowing users to interact professionally and...

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iCloud: Visual QuickStart Guide, Second Edition

iCloud: Visual QuickStart Guide, Second Edition

By: Tom Negrino

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 26-FEB-2013

Insert Date: 19-FEB-2013

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Learn how to use Apple's iCloud service to share your content across all your devices. This indispensable guide to Apple's iCloud service walks you through how to share songs, photos, books, apps, files, email, contacts, and calendars across your PC, Mac, and iOS devices. You will learn how to create and manage documents and edit them on any device, with iCloud keeping the files up to date. Find out how to back up important information via the cloud. You will even discover how to find people and locate misplaced devices! ...

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Plug In with Nik: A Photographer’s Guide to Creating Dynamic Images with Nik Software

Plug In with Nik: A Photographer’s Guide to Creating Dynamic Images with Nik Software

By: John Batdorff

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 16-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 15-JAN-2013

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Extend your photographic vision and harness the full power of Nik's Plug-In Suite (now re-branded as the Nik Collection by Google) with this beautifully illustrated guide that covers the full plug-in suite: Dfine 2.0, Viveza 2, HDR Efex Pro 2, Color Efex Pro 4 Complete Edition, Silver Efex Pro 2, and Sharpener Pro 3.0. Pro photographer John Batdorff provides easy-to-follow instructions for processing and enhancing your landscapes, portraits, and streetscapes with Nik from start to finish. Nik Collection by Google offers precise and natural enhancements without complicated selections or...

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Adobe® SpeedGrade™: Getting Started

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Adobe® SpeedGrade™: Getting Started

By: Alexis Van Hurkman

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 03-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 09-JAN-2013

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With Adobe’s recent acquisition of SpeedGrade, the high end color grading system, editors and colorists have been able to reach new heights in creating a finished image with the full intended range of color and contrast, without having to leave the Adobe ecosystem. In this thorough guide to Adobe SpeedGrade, expert colorist and trainer Alexis Van Hurkman takes you step-by-step through the program with lesson files and media so you can follow right along. Once you have the basics down on the interface, customizing the UI, and SpeedGrade workflows, you’ll then be guided on setting...

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Video in Photoshop for Photographers and Designers

Video in Photoshop for Photographers and Designers

By: Colin Smith

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 18-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 09-JAN-2013

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If you’re a photographer, designer, or simply one of the millions of Photoshop users who wants to dive in and start using the video features available directly within Photoshop, look no further than this inspiring and hands-on guide by top-notch trainer and artist Colin Smith. You’ll begin with the basics of video production and then move quickly into organizing and reviewing your footage using Lightroom and Bridge, editing and color correcting your footage, working with audio, adding 3D and motion, and exporting your final project. As a bonus, you’ll learn to put together slideshows with...

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Kindle Fire: Visual QuickStart Guide

Kindle Fire: Visual QuickStart Guide

By: Scott McNulty

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 12-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 06-JAN-2013

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This task-based tutorial and reference guide is packed with practical guidance for people who want to jump in and start using the Kindle Fire. Written by Scott McNulty--known for his in-depth knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Kindle platform--this essential companion features eye-catching graphics and screen-shots and a clean design to help readers get the most out of Amazon's touchscreen tablet. Scott guides Kindle Fire users through Amazon's rich content ecosystem, showing readers how to: Purchase or rent movies and TV shows Find and download popular apps and games Buy and...

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The iPhone Book: Covers iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 4, Sixth Edition

The iPhone Book: Covers iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 4, Sixth Edition

By: Scott Kelby; Terry White

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 21-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 03-JAN-2013

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If you're looking for a book that focuses on just the most important, most useful, and most fun stuff about your iPhone 5, 4S, or 4—you've found it. There are basically two types of iPhone books out there: (1) The "tell-me-all-about-it" kind, which includes in-depth discussions on everything from wireless network protocols to advanced compression codes. (2) Then there's this book, which instead is a "show-me-how-to-do-it" book that skips all the confusing techno-jargon and just tells you, in plain, simple English, exactly how to use the iPhone features you want to use most. The iPhone Book is...

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Photoshop Compositing Basics

Photoshop Compositing Basics

By: Conrad Chavez

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 11-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 21-DEC-2012

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Learn the secrets for compositing two or more photographs in Adobe Photoshop CS6 to create a professional looking single image. This ebook, for intermediate photographers with some knowledge of Photoshop, will help you understand the best selection techniques, assemble effective layers, remove unwanted backgrounds, and set proper transparency for a dramatic result. Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer/author Conrad Chavez, and you will: Understand which selection tools are best for your project Create soft-edged and semitransparent...

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Nikon D600: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Nikon D600: From Snapshots to Great Shots

By: Rob Sylvan

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 16-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 21-DEC-2012

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Now that you’ve bought the amazing Nikon D600, you need a book that goes beyond a tour of the camera’s features to show you exactly how to use the camera to take great pictures.  With Nikon D600: From Snapshots to Great Shots, you get the perfect blend of photography instruction and camera reference that will take your images to the next level!  Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book covers basic techniques of beginning photography while walking you through the unique functions and characteristics of the D600.  Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide,...

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Microsoft Surface: Visual QuickStart Guide

Microsoft Surface: Visual QuickStart Guide

By: Joni Blecher

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 12-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 21-DEC-2012

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This Visual QuickStart Guide will help you get up and running with the Surface, Microsoft's very-own entry into the tablet market. This guide walks you through how to get the most from the Surface, using four-color images and step-by-step instruction. You'll learn how to tap and swipe, search, find the best Metro apps, read books, watch movies, listen to songs, and use Office. Along the way, you'll pick up indispensable tips for getting the most out of your tablet. ...

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Meet iPhoto for iOS 6

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Meet iPhoto for iOS 6

By: Lisa L. Spangenberg (HEPM ID: 28479717)

Publisher: Peachpit Press

Publication Date: 07-DEC-2012

Insert Date: 14-DEC-2012

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With iPhoto for iOS, browsing, editing, and sharing your photos is just a tap away. iPhoto for iOS takes full advantage of gestures on an iPad or iPhone for editing and manipulating photos and lets you easily share your photos over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth through social networks, email, and the Web. With this practical and invaluable guide, you,ll learn how to polish and show off your photos. Author Lisa L. Spangenberg will show you how to get images onto your iOS device; work with photos, albums, and events; edit and adjust photos; and share your finished work. ...