Short Course in Photography, A: Digital

by Barbara London, Jim Stone

For courses in the fundamentals of digital photography. Explores basic techniques in digital photography Modeled after the widely used A Short Course in Photography: Film and Darkroom , the 4th Edition of A Short Course in Photography: Digital presents the basic techniques of photography in its contemporary, digital form. This brief volume emphasizes the most up-to-date learning techniques, allowing readers to keep up with modern technology and explore artistic choices via in-depth discussion of photographic techniques. In addition to covering the basics of digital photography, this title also covers the impact of computers and software on the art of photography. The 4th Edition includes new contemporary photographs by great artists, information on the latest digital camera technology and software, and integration of workflow applications.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction, School

240 pages, Paperback

First published May 31, 2014

Reviews

[Cameron Copper · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel bad giving this book such a low rating, but I was shocked with the level of knowledge this book assumes the reader has. Many books begin with an overall summary of what photography is, but I found this book to assume the reader has no knowledge of today's cameras, internet, computers, smartphones or any technology. It felt as if this book was written for a reader who is in their 80's who has no working knowledge of any technological advancement in the last 30 years.

The final portion of this book discusses the history of photography, including photography's roots with daguerreotypes. I found this final portion to be the most interesting portion of the book although it still didn't really provide any value in terms of teaching new concepts. There was very limited coverage of topics like composition, vision, technical proficiency or analysis of existing photography.

The exercises in the book may be of use for a very rudimentary photographer. They do not really provide any intelligent way of analyzes self-improvement. They are more ideas to get you out there with your camera and a mission.

[CL Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book that I used in one of my photography courses. It is very informative and gives step by step instructions on what ever topic your are reading up on. I have not completed the whole book, but a book I do recomment.

[Noemi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Using as a reference from now on.

[Teri Temme]

Makes me want to edit my photo's....