Keanwoo art & Photography Cheap Books Reviews

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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Its all here, October 11, 2005

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, February 3, 2008

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, February 13, 2007

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!, September 17, 2004

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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The Digital Photography Book, Volume 1 (Paperback)

How you can get professional results with your equipment., September 6, 2006

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!, January 7, 2008

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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Expert Techniques Made Simple, January 11, 2008

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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