E-Book Overview
This book you through every aspect of digital photography, from shooting through postproduction and printing, to help you master the theory and technical skills required of a great photographer. In an easy-to-understand format, youll uncover the fundamental photographic knowledge you need to solve common dilemmas and challenges and advance your photographs to a new level. Youll learn everything from how a camera works and how to choose the camera thats right for you, through shooting, image editing, output, and workflow. Youll also explore the basics of artistry in photography, including finding a subject, composition, lighting, and more.
E-Book Content
Table of Contents Introduction .......................................... 3
Acquisition Exposure and the Histogram Definition of Terms ........................... The Histogram Defined .................... Evaluating Luminosity ..................... Understanding Color ........................ Working with Color ..........................
Processing 4 6 7 10 11
Metering Which one do I choose and Why?..... 13 Matrix .................................................15 Spot .....................................................16 Center ................................................. 17 Composition “the rule of thirds” ............................ Guiding the eye ................................. Angles, near/far technique ............... Closeup work ..................................... Using the focused plane .................... Breaks in convention & luck ............ Architectural lines ............................
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The Digital Workflow The Transfer Process......................... IPTC Caption/Transfer Options ....... Performing a Transfer ....................... Batch Processing ................................ The Selection Process ......................