The Complete Idiot's Guide to Digital Photography

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Digital Photography
Author: Steve Greenberg
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2002
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780028644530

A guide for beginning users demonstrates photo manipulation techniques, evaluates digital cameras, and explains how to adjust color balance, crop out unwanted elements, sharpen focus, apply special effects, and prepare images for printing.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Graphic Design

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Graphic Design
Author: Marcia Layton Turner
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2008-10-07
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1440652155

If you can dream it, you can design it Whether your goal is to design your own marketing materials, launch a visually compelling blog, or just have some fun creating your own CD covers, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Graphic Design is your one-stop reference. Presented in an intuitive, accessible format, here are the fundamental elements of design and design principles, as well as instruction on how to apply those elements and principles to a variety of projects. • Covers art supplies, software, concept development, reproduction needs, and much more • Sample projects include business cards, print and web ads, and graphic T-shirts • Follows the success of other titles aimed at the aspiring artist, including the Complete Idiot’s Guide® titles on digital photography, drawing, and manga

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canon EOS Digital Cameras

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canon EOS Digital Cameras
Author: Erik Sherman
Publisher: Alpha Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Canon camera
ISBN: 9781592576159

So you got a new camera because you wanted to shoot some photos of the kids visiting Grandma on vacation, but you suddenly discovered that the photos you took are good. Really good. Is it your natural ability or the great features you've found on your Canon EOS... or both? Suddenly you're inspired to take all kinds of creative shots-from fabulous sunsets to the fascinating places you visit. But whatever your passion, your Canon EOS lets you leave limitations behind and express your creativity in ways you never knew you could. This comprehensive guide, conveniently sized to fit in your camera bag, is packed with helpful information you'll use almost every time you pull out your camera, such as- Information on how to use every feature and setting on your Canon EOS camera A basic tutorial or refresher course on exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and depth of field Tips and tricks on maximizing your lighting or creating different lighting effects Advice on choosing the best lenses for your needs

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Digital Video

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Digital Video
Author: Karl Bardosh
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2007-11-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1101043407

Join the digital revolution With the availability and affordability of digital movie-making equipment, it’s now easier than ever for aspiring filmmakers to create the great movie they’ve always wanted to make. From information on creating mini-films on a PDA to making low-budget, full-length digital movies, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Digital Video provides all the information you need to turn your idea into reality. • A must-read for every film student or novice • Covers all aspects of production, from casting and directing to light and sound to digital editing • Includes 8–page, 4–color insert • Up–to–date recommendations on equipment and software • Clear, easy-to-follow instructions and guidance, as well as all the practical, artistic, and technical “step–by–step” advice that only an experienced writer/director can offer

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Journalism

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Journalism
Author: Christopher K. Passante
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2007
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9781592576708

Never has the world of journalism been so explosive, so global, and so competitive. Forget hourly news flashes; we live in a world of 24-hour breaking news with radio and TV stations and Internet sites updating stories by the minute and newspapers adjusting to stay fresh, in-depth, and relevant. While the number of newspapers and TV and radio stations has dropped over the last half century in the United States, instant, free-access Internet news portals have grown precipitously to not only fill any gaps in coverage but to force Big Media to change its game plans or risk losing readership. But in no way does this suggest any aspect of journalism is heading for the garbage heap-especially newspapers. Never before have Americans been so engaged in their world, and many mediums are needed to satiate that collective appetite for knowledge.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory
Author: Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D.
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1101478845

Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Home Recording Illustrated

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Home Recording Illustrated
Author: Clayton Walnum
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2003
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781592571222

In this book you get: a practical explanation of how a multitrack recorder is used to separate vocals and instrumentation ; techniques for fixing a less than stellar performance without completely re-recording the track ; handy forms and documents used to maintain a log of the recording process ; and inspiring ideas for incorporating drum machines, loops, and such effects as reverb and echo to enhance your recording.