Digital Photography Foundation Course

by Steve Luck

Everyone’s doing digital photography today, and here is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to doing it right! First, it takes a look at the current digital explosion; the difference between film and digital cameras; and how to choose a camera wisely. Beginners learn key camera terms, from ISO to megapixels, and how to take crowd-stopping photos. Then it’s on to the computer for lessons in Photoshop’s basic image-editing techniques for adjusting color, cropping, correcting red-eye, removing blemishes, and more—with tips on buying the right software. How to get the best results from printing, and how to make CDs, DVDs, and it’s all here, fully illustrated with 200 photos. Plus, there are in-depth master classes and advanced techniques, including blurring, burning, and photomerge.

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 28, 2006