Digital Imaging for Photographers: Fourth Edition

by Adrian Davies (Author), Adrian Davies (Author)

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  Paperback
  2002

  $4.16

  This authoritative, best-selling guide provides both professional and amateur photographers worldwide with a comprehensive introduction to the technologies and techniques of digital imaging. It features: an in-depth overview of image capture with digital cameras and scanners; hardware and software considerations; the digital darkroom; image processing with examples from Adobe Photoshop, showing how to achieve the highest quality images; printing digital images; and, colour management issues. This completely revised and updated fourth edition, with the latest information on cameras, printers and image processing techniques, is also illustrated throughout with full colour images for the first time. The free CD-ROM contains many of these images so that you can practice the techniques in the book, as well as new examples of some the other issues discussed. Specially produced animations show the operation of charge coupled devices (CCDs) and software provided includes NIH Image (Scion Image for PC), invaluable for technical photographers to process and analyse their images. If you are considering investing in digital imaging equipment, or want to understand more about this subject, this book will offer you authoritative, first-hand advice. Adrian Davies is Deputy Head of the Department of Arts, Media and General Education at North East Surrey College of Technology, where he has introduced various courses on digital imaging. He writes regularly for a number of magazines and speaks at various conferences and exhibitions, as well as being an active wildlife and natural history photographer. Phil Fennessy is Digital Capture Development Manager for Eastman Kodak. An authoritative, established guide for photographers, this work helps you make an informed decision about digital imaging and learn how to output images - from quality printing to transmission over the internet.

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  Paperback
  1998

  $4.34

  This is a complete introduction to digital imaging for photographers that will also appeal to photo-illustrators and graphic arts professionals. It introduces the technologies involved in a non-scientific way - showing how digital processes can be used alongside traditional techniques. From image capture through to manipulation and output, the book takes you step by step through the processes involved in digital imaging. Everything you need to know is here: from the necessary hardware and software involved, an overview of digital cameras on offer, film scanners, storing and compressing files, the digital darkroom - image processing with examples from Adobe Photoshop, colour management techniques, output issues, transmitting images over the web and a whole lot more! A section on ethics and copyright issues associated with digital imaging is also included.Adrian Davies is Senior Lecturer in Digital Imaging at the North East Surrey College of Technology. He is consultant on the subject, writes regularly for magazines and speaks at conference/exhibitions and roadshows organised by manufacturers.Phil Fennessy is Digital Capture Development Manager at Kodak.