An Advanced Guide to Digital Photography aims to unravel the complex world of digital imaging whilst also focusing on the images themselves. The time-honoured basics of composition, line and form remain fundamental but the new techniques, tools and materials of digital photography allow far greater control and expression then ever before. This book, the fourth in the Digital Photography series, is ideal for the enthusiast or professional, not just for the inspirational ideas it contains but as a source of reference for the future, when new approaches are sought or older ones revisited. This book will prove invaluable for anyone wishing to develop their skills from an intermediate level in digital photography and image processing to a semi-professional or professional level. For those seeking further creative inspiration for their work, it shares the techniques and tricks of the trade used to create stunning images. As well as tackling the equipment and technique necessary to master the advanced digital workflow and capture and edit the shot, the book she features contributions from recoghised digital 'masters' sharing the secrets of their expertise across a diverse range of photographic genres. The book is illustrated with images, diagrams and screengrabs that elucidate the photographer's technical and creative processes. Book jacket.

With a hands-on structure, this book provides information to accomplish the tasks that are likely to arise as users work with PhotoImpact. The focus is on the things that users want to do when they buy PhotoImpact or when they find it included with their new hardware purchase. The Official Guide includes a fully functioning 30-day trial of the software on the CD, and also include the project files from the book, animation sequences and filter effects. The images on the CD show off PhotoImpact's lighting effects (fireworks, lens flares, spotlight and comets) as well as the type effects (Glass, Metal, Fire and Ice) and the Particle Effects which include snow, rain, stars, bubbles and fireflies. The CD also shows how these effects can be used in animation. The book also notes when a PhotoImpact feature is analogous to a Photoshop or Fireworks or Photo-Paint feature.

8 books in 1 - your key to terrific digital photos! Your one-stop, full-color guide to creating digital images with "wow" From picking your camera to posting photos on the Web, here's what you need to know about digital photography in eight easy-to-use minibooks! Packed with full-color examples that will get your creative juices flowing, this guide helps you take better pictures; edit, organize, and share them; restore vintage prints; and more. Discover how to Choose the right camera and software Compose and shoot great pictures Edit images with Photoshop and Photoshop Elements Scan old prints and repair them Print your photos or share them online