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Digital Photography is quickly becoming the new way to capture images because it encourages more freedom and creative experimentation, without the worry and cost of film. This Virtual Training Company tutorial will help you learn the basics of Digital Photography. Authored by Pierre Pretorius, the tutorial begins by introducing you to the proper tools you will need to become involved with digital imaging. He covers the fundamentals of resolution and storage, and helps you find a better understanding of digital output, including enhancing your work using PhotoShop (see ISBN#1930519958, PhotoShop 6 for Photographers for more). He will give you the basic information needed to print your digital photographs. You can start learning the basic fundamentals of becoming a better digital photographer today! Just click on one of the movie topics below.

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Introduction
Introduction (03:48)
Background on Digital Imaging
The Digital Darkroom (03:25)
Choosing a Digital Camera (00:42)
Photo Sensors (02:13)
Lens Types (00:52)
Understanding Exposure (01:52)
Understanding Image Quality
The Lens (01:22)
Understanding Resolution (03:38)
How Much Resolution do you Need? (02:34)
Dynamic Range (02:15)
The Digits Behind Digital Images
The Binary System (04:01)
Understanding Storage (02:28)
File Formats and Compression (04:01)
Understanding Digital Output
Introduction (00:27)
Auto Levels Adjustment (01:03)
Contrast Adjustment (01:42)
Levels Adjustment (03:00)
Curves Adjustment (05:12)
Color Balance adjustment (03:20)
Sharpness adjustment/Advanced Sharpening (05:06)
Cloning (03:11)
Color Management (04:40)
Creating Black and White Images (04:22)
Creating Toned Monochrome Images (01:56)
Making Good Prints and Electronic Images
Types of Printers (03:06)
Choosing a Printer (03:59)
Printing Principles (04:08)
Printing Tutorial (03:37)
Interpolation (04:54)
Introduction to Internet Publishing (02:38)
Preparing Images for Electronic Transfer (05:18)
The Essence of Imaging
The Basic Visual Qualities of Photography (03:05)
Thinking Creatively (04:14)
Understanding Your Camera Technical Features
Understanding your Camera Technical Features (02:09)
The Main Themes
Portrait Photography (04:02)
Landscape Photography (04:42)
Action Photography (05:50)
Nature Photography (02:48)
Practical Discussion
Portrait Discussion pt. 1 (02:38)
Portrait Discussion pt. 2 (04:14)
Landscape Discussion pt. 1 (07:02)
Landscape Discussion pt. 2 (05:56)
Landscape Discussion pt. 3 (06:17)
Nature Discussion pt. 1 (04:08)
Nature Discussion pt. 2 (04:41)
Abstract Discussion (05:05)
Accessories
Accessories (02:39)

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Tutorial Information / Pricing
Title: Digital Photography
Author: Pierre Pretorius
SKU: 33366
ISBN: 1932072004
Duration: 5 hrs / 49 Lessons
Compatibility: Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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