Digital Photography Complete Course: Learn Everything You Need to Know in 20 Weeks
- Length: 360 pages
- Edition: R
- Language: English
- Publisher: DK
- Publication Date: 2015-08-18
- ISBN-10: 1465436073
- ISBN-13: 9781465436078
- Sales Rank: #4073 (See Top 100 Books)
Go from photography novice to pro in no time! This modular photography course is the ultimate master class in digital photography.
This new edition of DK Books’ complete course-based guide to digital photography will help you use your digital camera to its full potential in just 20 weeks. Discover everything you need to know about photography step-by-step, week-by-week.
Now fully updated throughout to include the latest camera kit, this is the perfect one-on-one learning program for beginner photographers. Using a combination of easy-to-understand tutorials, step-by-step demonstrations, practical assignments, and fun Q&As, this book encourages you to put your new learning into practice straight away.
From conveying movement and using natural light to understanding how to master portrait and landscape photography, this one-on-one learning program is a great “foundation course” for people who want to take photography more seriously. Learn about the different modes on bridge and system cameras (DSLR or mirrorless), and demystify digital photography jargon such as aperture, exposure, shutter speed, and depth-of-field.
This photography book will show you how to control and understand every element of your camera. With the aid of simple text and innovative graphics, you’ll explore a wide variety of photography skills and genres. Find out how to create landscapes, portraits, still life, and action shots as you discover the full range of your camera.
Master the Art of Photography in As Little As 20 Weeks
Digital Photography Complete Course 2nd Edition will teach you how to take professional-looking pictures you’ll be proud to display. The program is completely customizable to your schedule, so you can work through the modules at your own pace. It’s also an especially thoughtful gift for aspiring photographers.
This digital photography course will guide you through every aspect of digital photography:
- The new edition includes the latest technological and creative developments in digital photography and image manipulation
- Follows a guided learning approach with 20 interactive and user-friendly modules
- Technical concepts are explained in simple, easy-to-understand language
- Innovative graphics illustrate key theories
- Combines practical demonstrations, step-by-step tutorials, and creative assignments
Contents Getting started WEEK 01 MAKING YOUR FIRST PHOTOS What makes a good photo? Settings and subjects Importing images Shooting different subjects Reviewing your shots Using post-production fixes What have you learned? WEEK 02 FOCUSING Where should you focus? Manual and autofocus Selecting autofocus points Focusing for effect Reviewing your shots Sharpening a photo What have you learned? WEEK 03 USING SHOOTING MODES Which mode is right? Basic camera modes Scene modes Exposure compensation Exploring camera modes Reviewing your shots Adjusting brightness What have you learned? WEEK 04 GETTING THE RIGHT EXPOSURE Assessing exposure Controlling exposure The exposure meter Fine-tuning exposure Exploring exposure Reviewing your shots Reducing noise What have you learned? WEEK 05 ACHIEVING THE RIGHT CONTRAST What is the right contrast? The effects of contrast Dynamic range Shooting an HDR photo Playing with contrast Reviewing your shots Adjusting contrast What have you learned? WEEK 06 USING DEPTH OF FIELD What is depth of field? Depth of field Using shallow depth of field Using deep depth of field Exploring depth of field Reviewing your shots Adjusting depth of field What have you learned? WEEK 07 LENSES Which lens should you use? Primes versus zooms Lens distortions Changing perspective Testing out lenses Reviewing your shots Correcting lens problems What have you learned? WEEK 08 WIDE-ANGLE LENSES Assessing wide-angle shots Wide-angle perspectives Shooting landscapes Using a wide-angle lens Reviewing your shots Fixing perspective What have you learned? WEEK 09 TELEPHOTO LENSES Assessing telephoto shots Telephoto perspectives Photographing wild animals Using a telephoto lens Reviewing your shots Creating a panoramic photo What have you learned? WEEK 10 TAKING CLOSE-UP PHOTOS How close is close-up? Close-ups versus macros Shooting a close-up Exploring close-ups Reviewing your shots The Adjustment Brush tool What have you learned? WEEK 11 CONVEYING MOVEMENT Looking at movement Freeze and blur Mastering panning shots Freezing movement Freezing and panning Reviewing your shots Adding blur What have you learned? WEEK 12 HOW TO COMPOSE Looking at composition The “rules” of composition Lines, curves, and diagonals Using the rule of thirds Using composition Reviewing your shots Cropping photos What have you learned? WEEK 13 COMPOSE LIKE AN EXPERT Assessing composition Contrast and composition Capturing reflections Mastering composition Reviewing your shots Targeted adjustment What have you learned? WEEK 14 LESSONS IN COLOUR The importance of colour Colour relationships Optimizing colour Playing with colour Reviewing your shots Adjusting colour What have you learned? WEEK 15 THE COLOUR OF LIGHT The quality of light Colour and white balance Setting white balance Using white balance Reviewing your shots The Colour Balance tool What have you learned? WEEK 16 USING NATURAL LIGHT Can you read light? Light and shadow Using light and shade Playing with light Reviewing your shots The Levels tool What have you learned? WEEK 17 WORKING WITH FLASH What does flash do? Using a flashgun Using flash off-camera Using fill-flash Reviewing your shots Reducing red eye What have you learned? WEEK 18 WORKING IN LOW LIGHT When does low light work? Ambient light Using a wider aperture Using constant light Shooting in low light Reviewing your shots Lightening key areas What have you learned? WEEK 19 BLACK AND WHITE Will black and white work? Colour to black and white Shooting in black and white Removing colour Reviewing your shots Black-and-white conversion What have you learned? WEEK 20 WORKING ON A PROJECT Which project suits you? The perfect photo story Editing a photoshoot Taking on a project Reviewing your project Adding keywords What have you learned? What next? Glossary Index Acknowledgements
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