Books Wiley Publishers - Digital Photography For Dummies, 5th Edition By Julie Adair King

In the 1840s, William Henry Fox Talbot combined light, paper, a few chemicals, and a wooden box to produce a photographic print, laying the foundation for modern film photography. Over the years, that process was refined, and people discovered the joy of photography. Now, more than 160 years after Talbot's innovation, photography has entered a new age, with the arrival of the digital camera and a new and exciting way to think about photography. In fact, digital photography has spawned an entirely new art form.

With a digital camera, a computer, and some photo-editing software, you can explore the unlimited creative opportunities of digital photography. Just think - no more film, no more film development costs, no more limitations of working only with what's there. With digital photography, you have almost instant access to your photos, and with photo-editing software, you can easily clean up your photos and add special effects that used to be nearly impossible for the amateur photographer to achieve.

Table of Contents:
Part I: Peering through the Digital Viewfinder. Chapter 1: Filmless Fun, Facts, and Fiction. Chapter 2: Mr. Science Explains It All. Chapter 3: In Search of the Perfect Camera. Chapter 4: Extra Goodies for Extra Fun. Part II: Ready, Set, Shoot! Chapter 5: Take Your Best Shot. Chapter 6: Digicam Dilemmas (And How to Solve Them). Part III: From Camera to Computer and Beyond. Chapter 7: Building Your Image Warehouse. Chapter 8: Can I Get a Hard Copy, Please? Chapter 9: On-Screen, Mr. Sulu! Part IV: Tricks of the Digital Trade. Chapter 10: Making Your Image Look Presentable. Chapter 11: Cut, Paste, and Cover Up. Chapter 12: Amazing Stuff Even You Can Do. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 13: Ten Ways to Improve Your Digital Images. Chapter 14: Ten Great Uses for Digital Images. Chapter 15: Ten Great Online Resources for Digital Photographers. Part VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: Digital Photography Glossary. Appendix B: What's on the CD. Index.

Digital Photography For Dummies, 4th Edition, is your introduction to the world of digital photography, whether you're a beginner taking your first shot or an experienced photographer looking to try a new medium. In this newly revised edition, you'll discover the following topics and more: