• ISBN13: 9781600594229
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Michael Freeman has a well-earned reputation for effectively explaining the concepts behind digital picture-taking. Here, he turns his attention to professionals and advanced hobbyists who need help moving to digital and mastering the latest technology. Taking into account contemporary cameras’ latest features, such as high resolution sensors, image stabilization, and dust reduction, Freeman thoroughly answers the most frequently asked questions about digital capture, storage, printers, and scanners. Photographers will learn the different file formats and how to save images for print and publishing on the web. They’ll explore valuable software tools and basic image processing programs that fix common problems, and see how to improve pictures using an assortment of cropping and filtering techniques. The smart, detailed advice will give photographers confidence as they enter the digital world…. More >>

Pro Photographer’s D-SLR Handbook

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Discover what makes an excellent location, how to manage the location and how to handle any problems that might come up. This book provides an in-depth, practical look at location scouting and management. Written with many years of scouting experience in mind, the author has imparted much professional ’savvy’ that beginning or experienced scouts or location managers will find invaluable to finding and keeping their next scouting assignment.

Handles both the jobs of the location scout and the location manager
Step-by-step approach gives a realistic view of the process of location scouting and management
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Location Scouting and Management Handbook: Television, Film and Still Photography

• ISBN13: 9781600593093
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• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Here is a photographer’s dream manual, with the newest and hottest cameras, high-quality images, and unequaled, in-depth information provided by an expert author and PCPhoto, the best photography magazine on the market. This fully updated handbook includes a thorough examination of the newest technology issues, including megapixel counts, new image stabilization and sensor cleaning features and live LCDs on D-SLRs. There’s a discussion of the importance of resolution, the various formats and file options available, and memory cards and storage choices. Tips on getting the best exposure, making the most of flash, using different lenses and filters, and finding effective ways of applying image-editing software will all help photographers get truly creative.
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PCPhoto Digital SLR Handbook, Revised & Updated

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Packed with practical techniques that both inform and inspire, this professional guidebook to photographing children of all ages—from infants to teenagers—presents new strategies to maximize client cooperation and ensure smooth sessions. The entire child-based photographic process is addressed, including proper equipment selection, physical and behavioral controls for young subjects, working with black-and-white exposures, and using light to capture fast-moving subjects. Updated to include new software techniques—such as PhotoShop CS4—newly released hardware, and innovations in marketing and social networking, this collection of essential guidance and stunning images helps any photographer capture extraordinary, memorable portraits of children. … More >>

Children’s Portrait Photography Handbook: Techniques for Digital Photographers

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Loaded with photographic examples, this guide shows the range of possibilities of infrared photography and provides a thorough introduction to this increasingly popular art. Every aspect of working with infrared is introduced, including the use of filters, digital cameras, night photography, film and print development, and even hand coloring…. More >>

Infrared Photography Handbook

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Are you keen to broaden your photographic horizons but not sure how to go about it? This invaluable sourcebook of techniques and ideas from best-selling author, Lee Frost, is guaranteed to put the creativity back into your photography. With photographic technology reaching new heights of sophistication, producing technically perfect photographs is now easier than ever before. Unfortunately, no matter how clever a camera is, it’s still a tool and can only do what you tell it to do – so if you want to produce anything more than mere record shots, you need to use your imagination and apply a little photographic magic. The Creative Photography Handbook sets out more than 70 creative techniques and subject ideas to help you produce exciting, innovative images. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced photographer looking for something to spice up your picture-taking, The Creative Photography Handbook will prove to be an i… More >>

The Creative Photography Handbook: A Sourcebook of Techniques and Ideas

• ISBN13: 9781579909758
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• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Photographers who want to master the art of digital manipulation will find this information-packed resource essential! It’s chock-full of illustrations, insider tips, and practical examples for making the most of Photoshop’s popular software—including the new CS3. Pros and advanced amateurs who want to correct, enhance, or simply play with their images will be able to make sure they’ve got the ideal equipment setup for their needs, and get the lowdown on Photoshop basics. They’ll eagerly explore more advanced tools, including layers, blending, masks, and paths. And best of all, photographers not only learn how to master such techniques as resizing, cropping, and working with lighting effects and filters, but they’ll understand why they’re so important for getting the best quality prints possible…. More >>

Photoshop Pro Photography Handbook: Advanced Post-Production Techniques

• ISBN13: 9781584281597
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Photographers of human subjects will appreciate the advice in this guide for capturing groups on film. From basics such as posing and composition to technical aspects of focusing and lighting, this handbook addresses concerns for both amateur and professional photographers. Indoor and outdoor settings are discussed, as are tips for working with subjects to capture a variety of emotions and personalities. This latest edition has been freshened with 180 new images and an expanded section on digital technology, including information on white balance, resolution issues, and digital proofing.
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Group Portrait Photography Handbook

• ISBN13: 9781584282679
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• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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With detailed, informative instructions for capturing personable and memorable yearbook photos, this reference presents step-by-step demonstrations on advertising, talking to clients, producing outstanding images, and finalizing a sale. Noting the delicate balance of pleasing parents and teens alike, this resource illustrates how to marry the latest fashion-oriented photography trends with the needs of the family member who is paying for the session. A wealth of lighting and posing techniques combine with tips for analyzing the subject, choosing which features to accent and which to downplay, and creating alluring, fashionable looks that the whole family can appreciate. Emphasizing the value in allowing seniors to personalize their photos by bringing the shoot to their home or a more meaningful location, the guide also includes suggestions for incorporating additional visual elements such as pets, musical instruments, team uniforms, best friends, or sign… More >>

Jeff Smith’s Senior Portrait Photography Handbook: A Guide for Professional Digital Photographers

• ISBN13: 9780240809410
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This full-color and amply illustrated book is written for film, television, and theatre makeup artists who need to know the basics on how to accomplish flawless makeup applications. It begins with fundamental practices and continues through more complex techniques usually known only by Hollywood makeup artists. Written by two expert authors who have experience doing makeup for television, commmercials, and blockbuster films, readers will learn about beauty, time periods, black and white film, as well as cutting edge techniques such as air brusshing makeup for computer-generated movies, and makeup effects.

High definition (HD) technology has revolutionized the techniques needed by makeup artists–you need to know more, have more talent, and be more detailed than ever before. Because HD emphasizes every detail on screen, it’s essential for makeup artists to know how to achieve a desired “look” that fits the director’s requirements. This book will hel… More >>

The Makeup Artist Handbook: Techniques for Film, Television, Photography, and Theatre