The Beginner's Guide to Taking and Making Great Digital Photographs - Softcover

If youre an absolute beginner or have only a basic knowledge of conventional or digital cameras, Perfect Digital Photos in a Snap tells you everything you need to know to get started with digital photography. The book begins with advice on choosing a camera, a computer and the appropriate software. It goes on to explain the basics of image manipulation from adjusting contrast to replacing backgrounds with step-by-step sequences to help you learn by example. Finally, there's guidance on the different output options available, from printing customised gift cards to creating slideshows and web sites. This completely revised 2nd edition has been updated to include the new features available in Adobe Photoshop Elements 5, such as enhanced colour correction facilities and new and exciting ways to share photographs with family and friends. Ian Probert studied photography and is a regular contributor to a number of computer magazines. Peter Cope is a contributor to a number of camera magazines and the author of Secrets of the Digital Darkroom, also published by ILEX.