The silver-based emulsion and chemical process used successfully for many years for the capture and storage of images has now largely been superseded by the introduction of digital technology. The widespread use of digital cameras among imaging professionals, archaeologists and the general public has created a vast array of digital information. If this information is to be of use now and for future generations, it requires the application of a systematic approach to how it is captured and stored. Digital technology is still in its infancy compared with the long-established technique of using silver-based emulsions on glass plate or film to produce images that have, with suitable development and storage, proven to be stable and enduring. Some would argue that our records should still be made in this way, but film is becoming more difficult to source. In addition, film-processing laboratories are disappearing from our high streets, making local processing a thing of the past in all but the largest cities. The tide has turned in favour of digital image capture, which offers many benefits that offset its unproven longevity. However, part of the problem with the digital environment is that its boundaries and possibilities are constantly changing. This publication offers guidance on digital image capture and storage to assist those involved with the making and keeping of images of the historic environment. It does not provide definitive answers regarding the problems of taking and storing digital images but does provide an overview of current recommendations.

First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Tackle the challenges of digital photo file management! If you find yourself with more digital photos than you know what to do with or at a loss as to how to begin organizing them all, then Digital Asset Management (DAM) is your solution. This incredibly helpful book answers such common questions as: how should I manage the sheer volume of images? How can I make sure my pictures are safely backed-up? How can I efficiently categorize my images so that I can quickly find the one I'm seeking? Professional photographer and author Mike Hagen shows you how to organize, save, and back-up your digital photos by creating a filing and back-up system that are both efficient and effective. He walks you through the steps necessary to successfully maintain an orderly archiving system so that you can quickly store, save, and retrieve your images. Digital Asset Management (DAM) helps you organize, save, and back-up your digital photos Explains how to efficiently and effectively create an intuitive filing system that is right for you Answers frequently asked questions regarding storing, saving, and retrieving images Encourages you to create a successful digital photo archive that, once created, will be easy to maintain and use Say "so long" to your days of being a digital photo pack rat when you put this easy-to-understand, helpful book to use!

Photographers and desktop publishers eager to be up-to-date on digital-camera technology will find clearly written, easy-to-understand information in this comprehensive guide. The book describes the basics of digital cameras and how their images are reproduced in the computerized formats used in prepress work. A lavishly illustrated gallery demonstrates that digital photography can be effectively used for a wide range of subjects, from food to portraits to landscapes to cars.

This guide to digital photography contains an explanation of how the digital image differs from the conventional, how they can be incorporated in computer graphics, scanning, image capture, image storage and editing, and output options.

Using a photographer's perspective, this introduction to digital photography shows how digital photography relates to traditional photography, how it can improve traditional picture-making, and how it diverges from traditional photography to open up new avenues for creative growth. It shows how to customize digital images for many modes of distribution, including desktop printers, World Wide Web, CD-ROMs, film recorders, and alternative non-silver processes. It provides detailed, step-by-step guidance throughout the entire range of digital studio processes, and explains how specific procedures can lead to better image making. Each topic is conveniently covered in a self-contained, two-page spread. Color Photography. Introduction to Digital Imaging. Image Capture and storage. Basic Image Editing. Beyond Basic Image Editing. Digital Printing and Electronic Publishing.