Welcome to Digital Photography is the easy, fun way to learn how to use a digital camera for novices. The book received a glowing review by George DeWolfe, Senior Editor, Camera Arts Magazine and is designed especially for adult learners, seniors, and non-native speakers. It features large print and illustrations and Labyrinth's easy-to-use, straightforward design so students absorb concepts and develop skills rapidly--building their confidence and ensuring their success. As in all Labyrinth texts, learning is reinforced with plenty of illustrations and practical, hands-on projects and exercises.
- Teaches how to use a digital camera and produce well-composed photograph
- Presents clear, simple concepts and instructions
- Students will gain confidence and learn how to use a digital camera with ease
Our unique instructional design makes learning faster and easier for students at all skill levels. The compelling case studies demonstrate the relevance of subject matter in practical situations. Concept reviews and Skill Builder exercises at the end of lessons reinforce learning.
Through hands-on exercises, students will successfully learn to use all aspects--technical and creative--of a digital camera, including all the buttons, dials, switches and menus found on digital cameras. Concepts are presented with "easy to understand" explanations and examples of each concept. The text demystifies digital photography jargon like "white balance", "depth of field", "exposure compensation", and "fill flash". Students with "instructional manual phobia" will discover how easy it is to use the manual, providing an ongoing independence in the use of any digital camera. Finally, students will be able to have fun with their camera, sharing photos on the web, and being able to print great photographs.
BOOK REVIEW
Marcia Reifman is special. She is special because very few instructors have the bragging rights for teaching Photoshop to the people who make Photoshop. She does this through clarity, simplicity, and grace?the three major qualities of an outstanding teacher. Welcome to Digital Photography has these three qualities.
I am impressed that it includes all the right things you need to know about digital photography, especially if you are a beginner or are transferring from traditional photography. I am also impressed that it excludes what is not absolutely necessary to take digital photographs.
The secret to taking good digital pictures lies in making everything as simple as you can. Keep what is necessary to do the job and discard the rest. It takes a somewhat ruthless attitude to accomplish this because our society experiences such rapid technological change, and digital photography changes every day. Marcia's is the clear voice of simplicity. She takes, for instance, the whole of Photoshop Elements 3 image editing software and distills it into just 24 pages of radically concise information.
In conjunction with the instruction manual of your camera Welcome to Digital Photography will help you learn the basics of digital photography simply and quickly. It is a welcome breath of fresh air, indeed, in the smog of complex technology.
George DeWolfe
Senior Editor
Camera Arts Magazine
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