Scott Kelby's Digital Photography Boxed Set, Volumes 1 and 2 (Includes The Digital Photography Book Volume 1 and The Digital Photography Book Volume 2)

EAN:9780321604033 Label:Peachpit Press Author:Scott Kelby Binding:Paperback

Both books are full of useful information, and products that the pros would use everyday Help from a Friend. The best part being, the format in which it is presented, where you are the best buddy and you are being told all of these wonderful secrets, that only the pros know2009-03-20 Rating 4. And it is in best buddy talk, not big words and language you could not possible understand. A must read, if you are interested in digital photography. I am only half way through the first book, but I am very happy with my purchase Great tips from a pro. There are great tips from a professional photog that you would only get if you were on the job site with him/her2009-03-19 Rating 5. I do wish that I could look up the topic of "iso" and just get the basics behind it, BUT the advice in this book is priceless. As ever this is an exceptional Kelby book Scott Kelby's Digital Potography Vol 1 and Vol1. His light and common sense approach makes even the most technical aspects of photography easier to grasp2009-03-13 Rating 5. And, the humor he inserts breaks up the subject matter nicely. . I'm yoinking this from the back cover: "If you and I were out on a shoot, and you asked me, 'Hey, how do I get this flower to be in focus, with the background out of focus?,' I wouldn't stand there and give you a photography lecture Just What I Needed. In real life, I'd just say, 'Put on your zoom lens, set your f-stop to f/22009-02-20 Rating 5. 8, focus on the flower, and fire away. ' That's what this book is all about. " And it is. This book is like having an experienced friend in the field. It's NOT going to tell you HOW to use your camera -- it's just easily digestible, excitingly USABLE tips and tricks on how to take it the extra mile. I still have a lot to learn about my Nikon D40, but this book is just fantastic for filling in the spaces between the technical lessons. great non-techie guide to photography and getting great pictures, delivered with a fun and hands-on approcach scott kelby digital photography. 2009-01-22 Rating 5 With over 400 of the most closely guarded photographic “tricks of the trade,” this boxed set—consisting of The Digital Photography Book, volume 1 and The Digital Photography Book, volume 2—is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to shoot dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos every time Scott Kelby, the man who changed the “digital darkroom” forever with his ground-breaking, bestselling The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers, now tackles the most important side of digital photography—how to take professional-quality shots using the same tricks today’s top digital pros use (and it’s easier than you think). These aren’t books of theory, full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts