November 2020
Intermediate to advanced
624 pages
17h 20m
English
Content preview from Digital SLR Photography All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition
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Chapter 4
Expressing Your Artistry
IN THIS CHAPTER
Converting color photos to black and white
Colorizing, duotoning, and cross-processing
Using fun filters
Creating the same effects with your camera
This is a “relax and have fun” chapter. Sit back, put your feet up, grab a snack, and loosen up on the reins of your life. Let your mind wander into creativity. It's amazing to see how photos transform when you process them artistically. Go crazy! Convert them from color to black and white, colorize or tint them, or apply artistic filters and effects.
You can use programs like Lightroom and Photoshop for these effects. You should also take advantage of creative processing features that are available in your camera. Although you're using modern technology, don't think these pursuits are new. Photographers of all eras have manipulated, tweaked, and perfected their photos using whatever they could get their hands on.
Why Be Creative?
I want to encourage those of you who are having trouble letting go and being creative with your photos. Don’t be timid, and don’t apologize. Not everyone ...
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