The Digital Photography Book http://www.fishpond.com.au/Books/Digital-Photography-Book-Scott-Kelby/9780321617651

v. 3

By Scott Kelby

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Paperback, 264 pages

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21 July 2009

Scott Kelby, author of The Digital Photography Book, volume 1 (the world's best-selling digital photography book of all time), is back with a follow-up to his volume 2 smash best seller, with an entirely new book that picks up right where he left off. It's even more of that "Ah ha--so that's how they do it," straight-to-the-point, skip-the-techno-jargon stuff you can really use today to make your shots even better. This book truly has a brilliant premise, and here's how Scott describes it: "If you and I were out on a shoot and you asked me, 'Hey Scott, I want the light for this portrait to look really soft and flattering. How far back should I put this softbox?' I wouldn't give you a lecture about lighting ratios, or flash modifiers. In real life, I'd just turn to you and say, 'Move it in as close to your subject as you possibly can, without it actually showing up in the shot.' Well, that's what this book is all about: you and I out shooting where I answer questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I've learned, just like I would with a friend--without all the technical explanations and techie photo speak." Each page covers a single concept on how to make your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you'll learn another pro setting, tool, or trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. If you're tired of taking shots that look "okay," and if you're tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, "Why don't my shots look like that?" then this is the book for you. This isn't a book of theory--full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts. This is a book on which button to push, which setting to use, and when to use it. With nearly 200 more of the most closely guarded photographic "tricks of the trade," this book gets you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos every time.

About the Author

Scott Kelby is the world's #1 best-selling author of computer and technology books, as well as Editor and Publisher of Photoshop User magazine, and President of the National Association of Photo--shop Pro--fessionals (NAPP). He's the co-host of the highly acclaimed Photoshop User TV, and teaches digital photo and imaging workshops around the world. Scott is an award-winning author of more than 50 books, including The Adobe Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Book for Digital Photographers, andScott Kelby's 7-Point System for Adobe Photoshop CS3.

Publisher:	Peachpit Press Publications
ISBN:	0321617657
EAN:	9780321617651
Dimensions:	22.0 x 15.0 x 1.0 centimeters (0.42 kg)
Age Range:	15+ years

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3.0 out of 5 based on 9 reviews. 3 of 5 Stars! – Customer review on 10/09/2009

I didn't find this as useful as the first two volumes. The first two were intended for the amateur photography providing valued pointers in taking you to the next level. I felt Vol 3 contained a lot more information for the semi-professional rather than the amateur. Included is rather a lot of information of studio settings - shooting and lighting, e.g. information on product shots, professional portraiture both in the studio and out. So as a keen amateur I didn't find it as useful since I'm unlikely to ever get into this area in any big way. For professionals, then they probably already know these tips anyway. For someone starting out as a professional who doesn't know all this already then it is probably worth getting.