| Understanding Digital Photography: Techniques for Getting Great Pictures | 
| Author: Bryan Peterson
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (29 reviews)
Sales Rank: 23142
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 8.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0817437967
Dewey Decimal Number: 775
EAN: 9780817437961
ASIN: 0817437967
Publication Date: October 1, 2005
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Product Description
"Understanding Digital Photography" is a basic digital photography book by our resident expert, Bryan Peterson. Simply and intelligently, Peterson takes the reader through all the basic and essential techniques and skills required to obtain beautiful-looking digital photograph every time you snap a picture. Peterson thoroughly reviews professional techniques of Photoshop use, as well as the basics of desktop publishing, printing, archiving and storing for personal or professional use. Both new photographers, and serious amateurs will appreciate his in-depth look at common scenarios and how to ensure quality photos under any condition. Peterson covers nature, industrial portraits, sports, interiors, low-light conditions, people, travel, creative tricks (like reflections), weather, macro, wildlife, and much more.
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 Great book for Digital photography. May 9, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I read another Bryan Peterson book, and after finishing it, I immeidately ordered this book. For one, I like his writing style. It is not stuffy, as a matter of fact, it is kind of fun. I WILL admit, there were a few times he took it a little over-board in this book, but ultimately, that doesn't detract from such a well-written book.
This book is very good at taking us through digital photography, from setting our equipment up, to post production in Photoshop. I WILL have to admit, my BIGGEST complaint is here. I honestly feel this book is aimed at those in the amature level of photography, yet, he goes in depth about Photoshop. I would think he would be better off talking about Adobe Photoshop Elements.
The great part of Bryan Peterson's books, is you get to see the world of photography through HIS eyes. He also explains HOW he gets the shots. Most people that write books, will tell you the technical information off the exif data, but few seem to go in-depth on WHAT exactly they metered off of, and why. And, how it all interacts. I was very pleased with this book, and would recommend it to any beginner, without a second thought. I would recommend it to most amatures, for access to some fun styles he has. He as been taking pictures for nearly as long as I have been alive, but he has that playful edge in what he does. That playfulness, and enjoyment of the medium, shines through.
Lots of good tips! November 19, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I love this book, it has lots of tips and ideas for the amateur or professional!
A well-illustrated introductory text October 28, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book provides a great introduction to digital photography. It is illustrated with outstanding images taken by the author. Even if you know a fair amount about digital photography, you will learn new things from this book. I know I did.
 Disappointing October 4, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is dangerous for those who don't understand the computer side of photography as it is rife with errors. The most painful is in the first chapter where he attacks the JPEG format with unfortunately no understanding of why to use it and how it works claiming simply viewing a JPEG causes it to degrade. Calculations are wrong in terms of how many images of size x will fit in y MB. The list just goes on and on. I am trying to get AMPhoto to allow me to exchange this book as I have appreciated other books of theirs but this one is just horid.
Great resource July 4, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of the best books on photography I've read so far. Lots of great tips and ideas. I really like the down to earth language he uses to explain his concepts.
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