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Book Review - Digital Photography
April 14, 2008 1:00 amDigital Photography From The Ground Up is an excellent book for anyone that needs a firm understanding of digital photography. From the novice to the seasoned pro making the switch from film to digital, this book gives you just about everything you need to know about working in the digital format. That said this is not a book on working with Photoshop or other imaging tools.
Dealing mainly with creating the right digital workflow, this book covers the topics below, and more.
How imaging occurs in digital cameras
What to look for when buying a new camera
An understanding of composition
Digital shooting techniques
Image editing, printing, and presentation
How to archive and organize photographic images
Having a good workflow, and understanding how to implement one will pay off in added productivity, good organization, and much more.
If you’re looking for a book that will get you up and running with digital photography this is a book you can’t afford to pass up.
STATS:
Paperback: 300 pages
Publisher: Rocky Nook (March 24, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1933952172
ISBN-13: 978-1933952178
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