Book description
Digital Photography: The Missing Manual helps you to take beautiful digital pictures -- of your baby, your trip to Paris, your new pet iguana--and then share the stunning results with your friends and family. Spiked with the advice and humor that are trademarks of the Missing Manual series, this book shows you how to: Master your digital camera. Learn how to use those mysterious buttons and modes to improve your pictures. Take memorable photos. Become a better photographer right away with a few simple tricks from the pros. Edit your photos to remove red eye, or crop out extraneous buildings. Add colors and effects not normally found in nature. Share your pictures using the best programs and Web sites for sharing your photos-in print, online, and via ESP. This is a great book for people who want to get started with digital photography but it's also perfect for those who need to increase the skills they already have. Intermediate digital photographers will love the tips and tricks from the pros and the helpful buying guides for those accessories they're ready to add. Note: This book is Windows-only. For Mac fans, iPhoto 6: The Missing Manual has a whole section on digital photography.
Table of contents
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Digital Photography: The Missing Manual
- The Missing Credits
- Introduction
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I. Digital Camera Basics
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1. Digital Camera Basics
- Point-and-Shoot or Single Lens Reflex?
- Image Resolution and Memory Capacity
- Batteries
- Deciphering Optical and Digital Zoom
- Image Stabilizer (Vibration Reduction)
- Flip Screens for Multiple Viewpoints
- Optical Viewfinder
- Taking Control with Manual Options
- Improving Autofocus
- External Flashes and Other Attachments
- Minimizing Shutter Lag
- Burst Mode for Rapid-Fire Shooting
- Creating Panoramas
- Software That Comes with Your Camera
- Eliminating Specks (Noise Reduction)
- Taking Movies with Your Camera
- 2. Pointing, Shooting, and Basic Composition
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3. Beyond the Simple Snapshot
- Shooting Sports and Action
- Taking Portraits
- Kids and School Performances
- Weddings and Celebrations
- Sunsets and Nighttime Photos
- Landscape and Nature
- Photographing Objects
- Digital Movies
- Cameraphone Photography
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1. Digital Camera Basics
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II. Organizing Your Photos
- 4. Getting Photos onto Your PC
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5. Organizing Photos on Your PC
- Organizing Photos with Windows XP
- Organizing Photos with EasyShare Albums
- Organizing Photos with Picasa
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6. Storing Your Photos Online
- Why Put Your Photos Online?
- Choosing an Online Photo Service
- Getting Photos Online with EasyShare
- Organizing Photos with EasyShare
- Getting Photos Online with Shutterfly
- Organizing Photos with Shutterfly
- Getting Photos Online with Snapfish
- Organizing Photos with Snapfish
- Getting Photos Online with Flickr
- Organizing Photos with Flickr
- 7. Backing Up Your Photo Library
- 8. Organizing and Backing Up with Elements
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III. Editing Your Photos
- 9. Basic Photo Fixes
- 10. Rotating, Cropping, and Resizing with Elements
- 11. Elements’ Quick Fix Tools
- 12. Advanced Photo Retouching with Elements
- 13. Creating Special Effects
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IV. Sharing Your Photos
- 14. Sharing Your Photos Online
- 15. Emailing Your Photos
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16. Printing Your Photos
- How to Make Great Prints at Home
- Printing Photos with EasyShare
- Printing Photos with Picasa
- Printing Photos with Elements
- Printing at Photo Kiosks
- Ordering Prints Online
- Ordering Prints Online with EasyShare
- Ordering Prints Online with Picasa
- Ordering Prints Online with Shutterfly
- Ordering Prints Online with Snapfish
- Ordering Prints Online with Elements
- 17. Creative Photo Projects
- Index
- Colophon
Product information
- Title: Digital Photography: The Missing Manual
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2006
- Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.
- ISBN: 9780596008413
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