Formulas for Painters (Paperback)

May 13, 2008

Formulas for Painters (Paperback)
by Robert Massey (Author) "Since the Middle Ages-indeed as early as the 13th century when Theophilus, the monk of Paderborn, wrote his work, On Divers Arts-artists and craftsmen have…" (more)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Its all here, October 11, 2005
By John Colum Hughes (Spain and Eire)

If you want to know what you are working with in the world of paint-here it is.I’m talking types of paint and not brands.a Fantastic book for consultation on varnishes,fixatives,glazes,etc.It gives you the lowdown and how to make the stuff and what their purpose and use.It is not a "must-have" book but its one I really love as I’ve always been curious about the alchemist side of things.It is a technical book only but thats exactly what I wanted…but not needed.I love this book.

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If you love photography, this book is a must have: The Moment It Clicks

March 31, 2008

The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world’s top shooters (Paperback)
 
5.0 out of 5 stars If you love photography, this book is a must have, February 3, 2008
 
By Cruising "Cruising" (Illinois USA)
 

This book is written in such a way that photographers of every experience, style and age will gain huge value.
This is now my favorite book to date on photography.

My one line summary:

It will teach you "how to have a single photo tell a real story", with emotion and from different perspectives. In my opinion it is a must for amateurs through pros.

Pros:

The books is written simply with no unexplained jargon. If the author mentions an industry word (e.g. Ripping Film), he goes on to explain what it means. You learn some of the industry street terms and get a feel for the authors experience shooting.


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Most useful reference book for Photoshop Elements 5: The Photoshop Elements 6 Book for Digital Photographers

The Photoshop Elements 6 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter) (Paperback)
 
4.0 out of 5 stars Most useful reference book for Photoshop Elements 5, February 13, 2007

 By John L. Hemingway (Macomb, IL USA
 

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5 offers all the digital photo editing power most people will ever need (especially when used together with a third-party noise reduction program and RAW converter). The problem is how to make the most effective and efficient use of that power. Kelby’s book does a fine job of addressing exactly this problem, which wins it my vote as the most useful PSE 5 reference book currently available. (Its main competitor, Barbara Brundage’s "Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual," is too loosely organized and gives too much attention to PSE 5 features that are tangential to actual digital image editing.)


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A fantastic learning tool!: Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera

Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) (Paperback)
 
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic learning tool!, September 17, 2004
 
By Chad Myers (Duluth, GA)
 
A friend loaned me the older version of this book, and I was amazed at how much help it provided. Even though the old book was based around film cameras, the fundamentals that were taught and the example pictures were very, very helpful. This book is an almost complete update, with most sections rewritten, several new subsections added with specific information for digital users, and has a slew of new example photographs.


This book is even better than the old edition, and expands on some of the topics that were only briefly touched on in the first book. One in particular that sticks out in my mind is that he explains the "don’t care" apertures of F8 and F11 that he uses often. The old book mentioned it in passing, but I don’t recall an explanation on why those apertures were useful. There is a short section on just that in this book and suggestions on when to use them.


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How you can get professional results with your equipment. : The Digital Photography Book, Volume 1 (Paperback)

March 27, 2008

The Digital Photography Book, Volume 1 (Paperback)

5.0 out of 5 stars How you can get professional results with your equipment., September 6, 2006

By Rosco I. Pirtle (Vancouver, Washington United States)

I have enjoyed photography as a hobby for 50+years. I own a Canon 20D and am a Scott Kelby fan. He is a great photoshop expert, yet emphasizes the importance of getting the best possible shot when taking the picture, to make your time in photoshop more enjoyable. You don’t have to work as hard if you make the correct exposure to begin with.
Scott approaches each chapter with some humor, and really understands what you really need is a clear bottom line on how to approach the person or subject you want to photograph.

I received my book Sept 4th, read it and used some of his tips shooting 500+ volleyball pictures Sept 5th. I think I can see some improvement in my pictures already.

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If you take photos, you’ll love this book–and use it!

March 26, 2008

 The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2
 
5.0 out of 5 stars If you take photos, you’ll love this book—and use it!, January 7, 2008
Review by Janine Smith (Los Angeles, CA United States)

Like Mr. Kelby’s best-selling first Digital Photography Book, this book is a gem. Every page is a single tip, clearly explained and illustrated. It’s like sitting next to the best photographer you know while he explains what gear you need, and when and how to use it. No matter what brand your camera, what level your experience, or how big your budget, you’re sure to find this book useful.

Highlights of Book 2 include how to set up and use studio lighting, flash, macro photography, weddings, portraits, and much, much more. At the end are sixteen "recipes" for getting specific types of shots, with all the details you need to know.


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The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2 : Expert Techniques Made Simple

 The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2

5.0 out of 5 stars Expert Techniques Made Simple, January 11, 2008
 
Justin Paxton "CLOWNZ IN MY HEAD" – See all my reviews

This book truly has a brilliant premise and here’s how Scott Kelby describes it: "If you & I were out on a shoot & you asked me, `When I use my flash, the background behind the person I’m shooting turns black. How do I fix that?’ I wouldn’t give you a lecture on flash ratios, or start a discussion on flash synchronization and rear curtain synch. I’d just say, ‘Lower your shutter speed to 1/60 of a second. That should do it.’ Well, that’s what this book is all about: you & I out shooting where I answers questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I have learned just as I would a friend-without all the technical explanations and techie photo speak."


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