This manual covers the intricacies of the Preventive Photoshop, a guide designed to enhance digital photography workflows. Authored by Douglas Ford Rea and published by Peachpit Press, this resource, released on December 18, 2006, focuses on fundamental photographic techniques that minimize post-processing time. It emphasizes the importance of capturing high-quality images directly from the camera, thereby reducing the need for extensive editing. The core philosophy presented is that understanding and implementing proper shooting practices, such as managing lighting, white balance, and color correction, is more efficient than correcting errors later.
The purpose of this manual is to equip photographers with the knowledge to achieve professional-quality results with greater ease. It delves into specific techniques, including eliminating image noise for sharper photos, the benefits of shooting in RAW format, and effective color management across devices. Additionally, it addresses common misconceptions and provides practical advice on understanding camera settings, reading histograms, and utilizing in-camera feedback to improve image capture. By following the guidance within, users can expect to significantly reduce their post-production efforts and elevate the quality of their digital images.
How many times have you said, “I’ll just fix it in Photoshop”? And then you discover that “fixing” an image means hours in front of your computer. Wouldn’t it be better — and easier — to take the time to shoot your digital photographs correctly in the first place and minimize the back-breaking hours hunched over a keyboard? Preventive Photoshop shows you how to shave hours off your computer time by learning essential photographic techniques that, when coupled with Adobe Photoshop, let you create professional-quality images. According to author Douglas Ford Rea, the key is knowing which problems are more easily solved before the shutter is clicked rather than after the files are downloaded. By understanding image fundamentals like lighting, white balance, and color correction, you’ll begin to “think in Photoshop.” You’ll learn:
- How to eliminate image noise for sharp-looking images
- Why shooting camera raw yields the best image results
- How to color manage your camera and your computer
- Why in-camera sharpening must be turned off
- How to read histograms and highlight warnings
- Why previewing images on your camera LCD is misleading
- How to create a camera-to-computer feedback loop
Author: Rea, Douglas Ford
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Preventive Photoshop: Take the Best Digital Photographs Now for Better Images Later
Pages: 00168 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2006-12-18
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780321410962
Category: Computers : Computer Graphics
How many times have you said, “I’ll just fix it in Photoshop”? And then you discover that “fixing” an image means hours in front of your computer. Wouldn’t it be better — and easier — to take the time to shoot your digital photographs correctly in the first place and minimize the back-breaking hours hunched over a keyboard? Preventive Photoshop shows you how to shave hours off your computer time by learning essential photographic techniques that, when coupled with Adobe Photoshop, let you create professional-quality images. According to author Douglas Ford Rea, the key is knowing which problems are more easily solved before the shutter is clicked rather than after the files are downloaded. By understanding image fundamentals like lighting, white balance, and color correction, you’ll begin to “think in Photoshop.” You’ll learn:
- How to eliminate image noise for sharp-looking images
- Why shooting camera raw yields the best image results
- How to color manage your camera and your computer
- Why in-camera sharpening must be turned off
- How to read histograms and highlight warnings
- Why previewing images on your camera LCD is misleading
- How to create a camera-to-computer feedback loop
Author: Rea, Douglas Ford
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: Preventive Photoshop: Take the Best Digital Photographs Now for Better Images Later
Pages: 00168 (Encrypted EPUB) / 00000 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2006-12-18
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780321410962
Category: Computers : Computer Graphics
