The Digital Photography Book, Volume 4 by Scott Kelby
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final spine = 0.399" The Di The g Scott Kelby, author of The Digital ital Photography Book (the best-selling digital photography book of all time) Photography is back with another follow-up to his smash best-seller, with an entirely new book that picks up right where volume 3 Di g ital left off. It’s even more of that “Ah ha— so that’s how they do it,” straight-to- the-point, skip-the-techno-jargon stuff Photography you can really use today, and that made The step-by-step secrets for how to volume 1 the world’s best-selling book Boo make your photos look like the pros’! on digital photography. Book k This book truly has a brilliant premise, and here’s how Scott describes it: “If you and I were out on a shoot and you asked me, ‘Hey Scott, I want the light for this portrait to look really soft and flattering. How far back How to make your your to make How should I put this softbox?’ I wouldn’t give you a lecture about lighting ratios or flash modifiers. In real life, I’d just turn to you and say, ‘Move it in as close to your Scott Kelby is the world’s #1 best-selling author subject as you possibly can, without it actually showing of books on photography, as well as Editor and up in the shot.’ Well, that’s what this book is all about: Publisher of Photoshop User magazine, and you and I out shooting, where I answer questions, give President of the National Association of Photo- you advice, and share the secrets I’ve learned just like shop Professionals (NAPP). He’s the co-host of I would with a friend—without all the technical expla- the highly acclaimed videocast The Grid (the nations and techie photo speak.” weekly photography talk show), and teaches p Each page covers a single concept on how to make digital photo and imaging workshops around hot your photography better. Every time you turn the the world. Scott is an award-winning author o page, you’ll learn another pro setting, tool, or trick to of more than 50 books, l s transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. o including The Adobe o If you’re tired of taking shots that look “okay,” and if k Photoshop Book for l you’re tired of looking in photography magazines and pr the ike thinking, “Why don’t my shots look like that?” then this Digital Photographers, is the book for you. The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Book for This isn’t a book of theory, full of confusing jargon Digital Photographers, and detailed concepts. This is a book on which button o and Light It, Shoot It, s’! to push, which setting to use, and when to use it. With another 200 of the most closely guarded photographic Retouch It: Learn Step “tricks of the trade,” this book gets you shooting dra- by Step How to Go matically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more from Empty Studio professional-looking photos every time. to Finished Image. S co t t K $24.99 USA / $25.99 CAN e l Scott Kelby b y Author of The Digital Photography Book, volume 1, http://kelbytraining.com the best-selling digital photography book of all time! Peachpit Press USER LEVEL: Beginner www.peachpit.com CATEGORY: Digital Photography The Digital Photography The step-by-step secrets for how to make your photos look like the pros’! Book Scott Kelby The Digital Photography Book, part 4 The Digital Photography PUBLISHED BY Book, part 4 Team Peachpit Press TECHNICAL EDITORS Copyright ©2012 by Scott Kelby Kim Doty Cindy Snyder All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, EDITORIAL CONSULTANT including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage Brad Moore and retrieval system, without written permission from the publisher, ASSOCIATE ART DIRECTOR except for the inclusion of brief quotations in a review. Jessica Maldonado Composed in Myriad Pro (Adobe Systems Incorporated) and LCD CREATIVE DIRECTOR (Esselte Letraset, Ltd.) by Kelby Media Group. Felix Nelson Trademarks TRAFFIC DIRECTOR All terms mentioned in this book that are known to be trademarks Kim Gabriel or service marks have been appropriately capitalized. Peachpit Press cannot attest to the accuracy of this infor mation. Use of a term in PRODUCTION MANAGER Dave Damstra the book should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or service mark. PHOTOGRAPHY BY Scott Kelby Photoshop, Elements, and Lightroom are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Nikon is a registered trademark of STUDIO AND Nikon Corporation. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. PRODUCTION SHOTS Brad Moore Warning and Disclaimer Rafael “RC” Concepcion This book is designed to provide information about digital photog- raphy. Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The information is provided on an as-is basis. The author and Peachpit Press shall have neither the liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from the information contained in this book or from the use of the discs or programs that may accompany it. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED OR SPONSORED BY ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED, PUBLISHER OF ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS, AND PHOTOSHOP LIGHTROOM. ISBN 13: 978-0-321-77302-9 ISBN 10: 0-321-77302-0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Printed and bound in the United States of America www.kelbytraining.com www.peachpit.com This book is dedicated to the most amazing woman I have ever known: my wife, Kalebra. Acknowledgments lthough only one name appears on the spine of this book, it takes a team of dedicated A and talented people to pull a project like this together. I’m not only delighted to be working with them, but I also get the honor and privilege of thanking them here. To my remarkable wife Kalebra: This year we’ll be celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary, and you still continue to amaze me and everyone around you. I’ve never met anyone more com- passionate, more loving, more hilarious, and more genuinely beautiful, and I’m so blessed to be going through life with you, and to have you as the mother of my children, my business partner, my private pilot, Chinese translator, gourmet cook, rock singer, and very best friend. You truly are the type of woman love songs are written for, and as anyone who knows me will quickly tell you, I am, without a doubt, the luckiest man alive to have you for my wife. To my wonderful, crazy, fun-filled, son Jordan: If there’s anything that makes a dad truly happy deep inside, it’s seeing how truly happy deep inside his son is, and Jordan, if you were any happier you’d explode like a candy-filled piñata. As you’ve now entered your first year of high school, I can’t imagine a kid being more on top of the world than you are, and I’m just so proud of the wonderful young man you have become, of the wonderful example you’ve cre- ated for your friends, of the compassion you display for complete strangers, and of your drive to help those in need. One day, when you have kids of your own, you’ll understand exactly how I feel about you and why I feel so lucky to be your dad. To my beautiful “big girl” Kira: You are a “mini-me” of your mom, and that is the biggest compliment I could possibly pay you. You’re totally blessed with her outer beauty, and also something that’s even more important: her inner beauty, warmth, compassion, smarts, and charm, which will translate into a loving, fun- and adventure-filled, thrilling, drive-it-like-you- stole-it kind of life so many people dream of. You were born with a smile on your lips, a song in your heart, the gift of dance, and a dad who absolutely adores you from the top of your tiara-wearing head to the bottom of your pink sparkly princess shoes. To my big brother Jeff: A lot of younger brothers look up to their older brothers because, well…they’re older. But I look up to you because you’ve been much more than a brother to me. It’s like you’ve been my “other dad” in the way you always looked out for me, gave me wise and thoughtful council, and always put me first—just like Dad put us first. Your boundless generosity, kindness, positive attitude, and humility have been an inspiration to me my entire life, and I’m just so honored to be your brother and lifelong friend. To my best buddy Dave Moser: Being able to work with somebody day in and day out, knowing that they are always looking out for you, always have your back, and are always trying to make sure you have everything you need to do your job at work and at home is a real blessing, and I feel like I have a real blessing in you, Dave. Thank you for everything you do for our company, for my family, and for me. To my editor Kim Doty: Writing books is never easy, but you make my job so much easier by keeping me on track and organized, and by staying absolutely calm and positive in the face of every storm.