The Photography Bible
by Lezano, DanielFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-10-09
Publisher(s): David & Charles
Other versions by this Author
List Price: $31.56
Rent Book
Select for Price
New Book
We're Sorry
Sold Out
Used Book
We're Sorry
Sold Out
eBook
We're Sorry
Not Available
How Marketplace Works:
- This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
- Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
- Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
- Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
- Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.
Summary
First edition sales of over 21,000 copies worldwide Fully revised and updated to cover all new camera formats, including the latest digital technology Highly accessible and attractively presented, with over 250 color photographs This indispensible reference for everyone from the complete beginner to the experienced enthusiast covers all the basic questions from explaining what the different types of camera are and how they work, to techniques for shooting different subjects, darkroom methods and how to manipulate and print digital images. Designed to appeal to anyone who owns a camera, the Photography Bible is an attractive, comprehensive manual for every photographer and the perfect gift for anyone interested in photography.
Table of Contents
| Cameras in the 21st century | |
| Digital AF SLRs | p. 8 |
| Inside a digital SLR | p. 10 |
| Latest innovations | p. 12 |
| Digital compacts | p. 14 |
| Other types of digital cameras | p. 18 |
| Film cameras | p. 20 |
| Choosing the right camera | p. 24 |
| How Cameras Work | |
| Autofocus | p. 26 |
| Exposure | p. 28 |
| Aperture | p. 30 |
| Exposure systems | p. 32 |
| Metering systems | p. 36 |
| Image Capture | |
| Resolution and image size | p. 38 |
| Digital image sensors | p. 40 |
| White balance | p. 42 |
| Film capture | p. 44 |
| Image storage | p. 46 |
| Long-term image storage | p. 48 |
| Image storage on the go | p. 49 |
| File formats | p. 50 |
| System Accessories | |
| Lenses | p. 52 |
| Specialist lenses | p. 54 |
| Flashguns | p. 56 |
| Filter systems | p. 58 |
| Studio lighting | p. 60 |
| Studio and camera accessories | p. 62 |
| Printers and scanners | p. 68 |
| Image Manipulation | |
| Software for photographers | p. 70 |
| Photoshop tools and commands | p. 72 |
| Photoshop step-by-step techniques | p. 77 |
| In-camera special effects | p. 84 |
| Basics Techniques | |
| Composition | p. 86 |
| Depth of field | p. 90 |
| Shutter speed | p. 94 |
| Focusing | p. 96 |
| Using exposure | p. 98 |
| Equipment Techniques | |
| Filter techniques | p. 100 |
| Lens techniques | p. 106 |
| Flash techniques | p. 110 |
| Studio flash techniques | p. 112 |
| Subject Techniques | |
| Colour | p. 114 |
| Black and white | p. 116 |
| Wildlife and nature | p. 118 |
| People | p. 122 |
| Lighting for portraits | p. 126 |
| Children | p. 128 |
| Landscapes | p. 130 |
| The four seasons | p. 134 |
| Water | p. 138 |
| Action | p. 140 |
| Still lifes | p. 142 |
| Fine art | p. 144 |
| Documentary photography | p. 146 |
| Architecture | p. 148 |
| Night photography | p. 150 |
| Close-ups | p. 152 |
| Patterns | p. 154 |
| Sunsets | p. 156 |
| Travel | p. 158 |
| Painting with light | p. 160 |
| After the Photo | |
| Photo clinic | p. 162 |
| Storing and displaying pictures | p. 164 |
| Making money from your pictures | p. 166 |
| Historic Moments in Photography | p. 168 |
| Glossary | p. 170 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 174 |
| Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved. |
An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.
This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.
By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.
Digital License
You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.
More details can be found here.
A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.
Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.
Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.