Overview
Unique in approach, this is the first introduction to digital photography written specifically for beginning photographers. Using a photographer's perspective, it shows users how digital photography relates to traditional photography, how it can improve traditional picture-making, and how it diverges from traditional photography to open up new avenues for creative growth. The volume covers digital imaging, image capture and storage, basic and more advanced editing, digital printing and electronic publishing and more. For amateur and professional photographers.
Synopsis
Linking what students may have already learned about traditional photography to the digital world, this introductory text covers the topic from such decisions as whether to use digital or regular film to the choice of methods for the storage of images. Along the way it covers scanning, basic imaged editing, layers, composite images, adjustment layers, color channels, and electronic publishing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)