The Basic Book of Digital Photography: How to Shoot, Enhance, and Share Your Digital Pictures |
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| Title: | The Basic Book of Digital Photography: How to Shoot, Enhance, and Share Your Digital Pictures |
| Author: | Tom Grimm
Michele Grimm |
| Publisher: | Plume |
| Type: | Book / Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 27 October, 2009 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0452289556 / 9780452289550 |
| List Price: | $24.00 |
| You Save: | $7.68 |
| Amazon Price: | $16.32 |
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Product Description
The ultimate, up-to-the-minute digital photography handbook-from the authors of the bestselling Basic Book of Photography.
The Basic Book of Digital Photography is the definitive guide to the expansive world of digital photography from two of the field's most established authorities. The Grimms' classic guide, The Basic Book of Photography, has sold over 400,000 copies since the first edition was published in 1974. Now they are steering photographers through the new era of digital imaging.
This comprehensive handbook covers how to compose the best shots with cameras from point-and-shoot to the increasingly popular SLR (single lens reflex) models-and even cell phone cameras- and takes readers through the steps to improve, display, and preserve their images. The guide includes over 400 photos and illustrations, an extensive glossary and addresses everything from choosing a digital camera to storing files and printing photos. An indispensable accessory for amateur shutterbugs or dedicated professionals, this is the one handbook no digital photographer will want to do without.
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• A Fine Digital Photography Guide Packing In Details On How To Compose The Best Shots With A Range Of Cameras
18 January, 2010
From the authors of the popular BASIC BOOK OF PHOTOGRAPHY comes a fine digital photography guide packing in details on how to compose the best shots with a range of cameras. From picking a camera to suit needs to editing and improving photos with computer software, this is packed with color examples and specifics to improve any photographer's skills.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Great For The Amateur And New User And A Good Reference For Others
20 January, 2010
"The Basic Book of Digital Photography" by Tom and Michelle Grimm ISBN 978-0-452-28955-0
Review by Chris Phillips
Michelle & Tom Grimm have put together a great introduction to Digital Photography. With copious photographs to illustrate many of the discussed topics, the book is a reference useful to the beginner and the professional alike. Even if the photographer only wants to touchup photos that they have already taken, this is a step-by-step guide of what works and what does not.
Following a logical progression, the first section introduces style, format, and purpose. This is followed by a concise, but thorough, treatment of cameras and accessories. It discusses that advantages and disadvantages of many types. The main goal is to provide the new user with an overview of what is available, what is reasonable to expect and how much time and other resources the user wishes to invest.
Following these initial sections, the Grimm's lead the reader through the process of photo clean-up (including retouching) and the use of photo-editing software. Outputting images to print, disk, or to a web site is an extensive discussion, techniques and problems with storage are discovered, including what different types are available and what are the most useful for which purpose, completes the book.
The table of contents contains helpful descriptions of each section. A glossary of terms with excellent definitions is appended, followed by a website list and finally includes an index. These combine to make a great reference manual for the most expert photographer.
The illustrative photos reference both the related passage near their placement, but also any other sections pertinent to the discussion. With description sections, technique sections and then external references the Grimm's have created a general coverage of all the topics related to this. However, it is not purported to be complete and is not for people who are more experienced with photography.
However, the amount of information provided is much greater than would initially appear from the book's outer appearance. As shown above, it is inclusive and thorough enough to help a user create really good photographs.
I recommend that this be read by anyone considering the purchase of a digital camera. Professionals should keep a copy nearby for reference purposes.
Published by Penguin Group, 2009. ($24.00 USD SRP/Amazon $16.32 USD) Reviewer received book from FSB Associates, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
- Amazon Customer Review
• Just About Fantastic
25 December, 2009
The Basic Book of Digital Photography by Tom and Michele Grimm
Genre: Educational, Artistic
Rating: 4.5/5
Tom and Michele Grimm have compiled a magnificent handbook for any photographer, beginner or otherwise. This book has everything in it--from how to pick the best camera for you, to when and where to shoot, to editing, to timing... the list goes on and on.
The book is packed with photos, both color and black and white, examples, footnotes, and easy to read and understand text. At first glance it may seem intimidating, but it is so incredibly reader friendly that it's suitable for almost any age.
The only thing about this book that I didn't like was that there were only some pictures that were color, and most of them were black and white.
Recommendation: Ages 10+ to anyone interested in digital photography, whether they have been snapping photos for years or whether they've never even picked up a digital camera.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Beware Biased Reviews
18 February, 2010
Beware of '1 Star' reviews...
Great book for anyone who is not a professional.
The writer of the 1 star review certain seems to have an axe to grind or else personal issues with the Grimms.
I read numerous reviews of this book as well as the others here on Amazon and his is the ONLY bad review of the book. Yes, the ONLY bad review and to see so many people - 7/9 - say it they found it worthwhile shows that 7/9 didn't do their homework.
It's a good book and well worth the money; don't believe one bad review, especially one that is such an 'outlier' as this one.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Reviews From Brizmus Blogs Books
14 January, 2010
What a cool book! I was so excited to receive this book for review because, as hard as I try, I'm really just a terrible photographer. I'm hoping that, with all of the fantastic tips I've read in this book, all that's about to change. I think this review is best done with tabs!
- It was very well-organized, meaning that it was incredibly easy to find anything specific one might be looking for.
- It has lots of helpful illustrations that complement the ideas being written about. It's just a pity more of them couldn't have been in color.
- It's got tips and ideas for everyone, from the immediate beginner (seriously, even for those that may not even know how to turn on a camera) to the more advanced photographer just looking for a new way of thinking about something.
- I think it's a fantastic gift idea for those who love taking pictures or even for someone starting off with a digital camera.
- It's even great for someone thinking about purchasing a digital camera, as it starts off with some great buying strategies.
- Literally every single thing I could think to look up I found in this all-inclusive book.
- At the end of the book, there was a glossary of digital photography terms with clear, concise definitions of next to every possible word one might have trouble with.
- This book serves as a great reference guide. I know I for one will be happy to have it around.
- My two biggest complaints were the lack of color photos (which I understood, as I know they can get VERY expensive) and that it sometimes felt a little bit TOO elementary.
So there you have it. I, for one, thought this book was fantab! My night time photographs have already improved thanks to one small tip from this book.
- Amazon Customer Review
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