Beginner's Guide To Digital Imaging: For Photographers And Other Creative Types by Rob Sheppard
SKU
2079-SHEPPARD
Amherst Media 2002. Soft-cover, 8 1/2 x 11", 128 pages, 80 full-color photos.
Includes:
Computer needs for photographers
Choosing and using digital cameras--including information on lenses, image sensors, viewfinders/monitors and memory cards
Understanding and calculating resolution
Using your photos on the world wide
web.
Beginning with equipment, the reader will learn what to look for in a computer, digital camera, scanner and accessories. Information on Zip drives, memory card readers, CD burners and hard drives is given, along with recommendations for optimal sizes and speed for imaging.
A comprehensive section covers scanners and details, how to
get a good picture out of your flatbed or slide scanner, selecting the right
brand, proper cleaning methods, and adjustments on your image processing
software. Types of software available are covered: Microsoft Picture It!, Adobe
Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, and others are used to make photos look their best.
Using this software, the reader will be able to adjust image contrast, color and
size, edit out unwanted elements and crop the image. There is also information
on how to change the resolution in order to optimize for the web, or to get
greater detail. The final chapter is a primer on publishing or transmitting
photos on the Internet. Internet photo albums, different compression formats,
and how to balance file size versus resolution are all covered.