Photographic equipment Books

Book SynopsisScott Valentine is an experimentalist by nature, drawing on his background in physics, music, and theater to bring a unique perspective to sharing knowledge with other photographers and Photoshop users. For more than 20 years, Scott has supported the greater imaging community through hosting user groups, teaching at conferences, and writing. He has been an invited speaker at the Art Directors Invitational Master Class (ADIM), Adobe MAX, and Photoshop World. Scott also writes Photoshop Proving Ground, a monthly column featured in KelbyOne's Photoshop User magazine. He is always up for helping fellow creative professionals and hobbyists. Scott's previous two books have become must-have resources for colleges and instructional programs, valued for their combination of technical and creative elements, an approachable style, and straightforward language. Aside from pushing pixelsTable of Contents Part 1: The Core Tools - Blending Modes and Adjustment Layers 1. Introduction to How Photoshop 'Sees' Your Image 2. Adjustment Layers 3. Blending Modes Part 2: Recipes Section 1: General Corrections Section 2: Targeted Corrections and Enhancements Section 3: Effects and Finishing Section 4: Project Examples Part 3: Reference

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Book SynopsisRafael RC Concepcion is an award-winning photographer, podcast host, and educator, and the author of seven best-selling books on photography, Photoshop, Lightroom, and HDR. He is a digital post-production specialist and adjunct professor at the S.I. Newhouse School for Visual Communications at Syracuse University.   He is an Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom, and worked with Adobe to write the Adobe Certified Expert exams for Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 4, and Lightroom 5. RC has more than 24 years of experience producing content in the creative, IT, and e-commerce industries. He has presented at seminars and workshops around the world. RC's pTable of ContentsGETTING STARTED 1 A QUICK TOUR OF LIGHTROOM CLASSIC 2 BRINGING PHOTOS INTO LIGHTROOM CLASSIC 3 EXPLORING THE LIGHTROOM WORKSPACE 4 MANAGING YOUR PHOTO LIBRARY 5 DEVELOPING BASICS 6 ADVANCED EDITING 7 CREATING A PHOTO BOOK 8 CREATING A SLIDESHOW 9 PRINTING IMAGES 10 MAKING BACKUPS AND EXPORTING PHOTOS 11 AN OVERVIEW OF MY WORKFLOW BONUS LESSON PUBLISHING YOUR PHOTOS

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Book SynopsisTransform your photographs into stunning works of art with this fully updated, authoritative guide to the all-new Painter 12. Whether you are new to Painter or a seasoned pro wanting to go further with your digital art, Painter 12 for Photographers will show you how to get the most of Corel's powerful painting software.Starting with the basics and moving on to cover brushes, textures, cloning, toning, and other effects, Martin Addison will help you master the techniques needed to transform photographs into beautiful painterly images. Packed with vivid images to illustrate what can be achieved with the right skills and know-how, Painter 12 for Photographers will inspire you to get creative with your photographs.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Getting Started in Painter; Chapter 2: First Steps in Cloning; Chapter 3: Choosing Brushes; Chapter 4: Customizing Brushes; Chapter 5: Paper Textures; Chapter 6: Layers and Montage; Chapter 7: Using Color; Chapter 8: Landscape; Chapter 9: Children; Chapter 10: Portraits; Chapter 11: Special Effects; Chapter 12: Printing and Presentation; Index

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Book SynopsisYou eat with your eyes first, and no one turns a photograph of food into a culinary masterpiece like a food stylist. Food Styling for Photographers is the next best thing to having renowned food stylist Linda Bellingham by your side. Linda has worked with clients Baskin Robbins Ice Cream, McDonald''s, Tyson Foods, FritoLay, and many, many more. Professional photographer Jean Ann Bybee has worked with Harry & David, Dominos, Sara Lee, Seven-Up Company, and more. Jean Ann provides a seasoned photographer''s point of view with helpful tips throughout.If you are hungry for unique photo assignments and want to expand your portfolio, this guide provides the well-kept secrets of food styling techniques that can make your photos good enough to eat. Each chapter covers step-by-step instructions with mouth-watering photographs illustrating techniques for the creation of hero products that photographers at any level can whip up. Bon Appétit!Check out a new podcasTable of ContentsSets for Food Photography; Settings and Props; The Chilling Facts of Cold Beverages; Making a Salad for the Camera; Pasta and Sauces for Photography; Sandwiches, Burgers and Beyond; Meeting Meat Head-On; Veggie Perfect; Ice Cream for HOT Lights; How the Chips Fall and the Cookies Stack-Up; Breakfast; Garnishing Basics

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