Really, Really, Really Easy Step-by-step Digital Photography
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READ THIS BEFORE YOU START 4; PART ONE; PREPARING FOR THE TUTORIALS 10; Creating folders; * Installing photo editing software; * Downloading photos; MANAGING YOUR PHOTO COLLECTION 14; Setting up a workable system; * Image management; * Setting up folder displays; * Finding folders; * Displaying file names; * Renaming new downloads; * Using labels or tags for identification; * Adding captions; * Marking your best photos; * Removing labels; * Keeping photo displays up to date; * Choosing appropriate filing and search methods; * Backups; BASIC PHOTO EDITING 33; Reducing 'red-eye'; * Saving changes; * Cropping; * Lightening a dark photo; * Converting to sepia tone; * Straightening skew pictures; * Rotating photos; * Resizing; MAKING USE OF YOUR PHOTOS 48; Printing photos yourself; * Using a printing service; * Inserting photos into documents; PART TWO; GETTING STARTED WITH PHOTO TAKING 64; Inserting the batteries and storage card; * Setting to Auto mode; * Composing a picture; * Aim; * Saving space on the storage card; * Setting date and time; * Setting language; * Saving battery power; * Reducing 'red-eye'; * Setting image quality; * The basic shooting modes; * Scene modes; CREATIVE PHOTO TAKING 81; Putting natural lighting to good use; * Compensating for light 'temperature'; * Adjusting the white balance; * Using a flash; * Understanding aperture; * Understanding shutter speed; * Using Auto Exposure and other options; * Changing the camera's ISO rating; * Using focal length; * Working in Macro mode; * Composition tips; GETTING THE PHOTOS OFF THE CAMERA 96; Printing directly from the camera; * Downloading: from camera to computer; * Downloading: from memory card to computer; WHERE TO FROM HERE? 101; Lens quality; * Pixel resolution; * Camera speed; * LCD monitor/Optical viewfinder; * Storage media; * Categories of digital cameras; * Checking your purchase; * Camera care; * Computer requirements; ENDMATTER 110; Index.

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Gavin Hoole is a successful author and experienced trainer and management consultant. He is the author and co-author of several books, including The Really Really Really Easy Step-by-Step Computer Book. He lives in Cape Town, South Africa. Cheryl Smith is an experienced webmaster and artist, and was co-author of The Really Really Really Easy Step-by-Step Computer Book 2. She lives in Vancouver, Canada. Consultant Duncan Soar is a London-based freelance photographer, who embraced digital technology early on and has been shooting digitally for a number of publishing-based clients for several years. His work has appeared in several national newspapers, books and magazines, as well as on the internet. He believes digital technology truly offers a wealth of opportunities for the professional and a mateur photographer alike, and that the creative potential available with today's photographic tools is breathtaking.

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