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Plug In with Nik: A Photographer’s Guide to Creating Dynamic Images with Nik Software
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With his casual tone and insightful knowledge, John Batdorff takes readers through all the plug-ins that Nik offers, including those for the mega-popular Viveza, Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex, and HDR Pro, as well as those for noise reduction and sharpening. In addition, he covers the very popular Snapseed app.
This beautifully illustrated guide provides easy to follow instructions on processing your landscapes, portraits, or streetscapes from start to finish. John includes the benefits of each plug-in, how to use them, and how to incorporate them in your creative workflow. He also covers his favorite presets in action including the black and white filter, detail extractor, and classic soft focus from Color Efex Pro; how to create your own presets in Silver Efex Pro; and his top ten tips and tricks in Viveza.
The Nik Complete Collection includes all of the latest plug-ins for Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, and Aperture—Dfine 2.0, Viveza 2, HDR Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro 4 Complete Edition, Silver Efex Pro 2, and Sharpener Pro 3.0. These products feature Nik Software’s incredibly powerful and easy to use U-Point technology for precise and natural enhancements and corrections without complicated selections or masks.
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Black and White: From Snapshots to Great Shots
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Now that you’ve bought that amazing new DSLR, you need a book that goes beyond the camera manual to capture stunning images. For digital photographers interested in black and white, this guide will help beginning- and intermediate-level shooters conquer the fundamentals and take amazing shots.
Pro photographer John Batdorff starts with the basics, including composition, light, contrast, exposure, and when to choose black and white. He covers all the key camera features (regardless of what type of DSLR you have) that affect your image, including the shutter speed’s ability to freeze and convey motion, and the aperture’s direct correlation with depth of field.
Once you’ve captured those great shots, John takes you step by step through the color conversion process to black and white in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom using simple presets. He also covers the enhancements and features that can be added using Nik Silver Efex Pro software–from presets to control points using U-Point Technology.
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Black and White: From Snapshots to Great Shots DVD
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Get the black and white images you want every time you pick up the camera. Now that you’ve bought that amazing new DSLR, you need video training that goes beyond the camera manual to teach you how to take great black and white shots. In this high-quality video, pro photographer John Batdorff takes you with him in the studio and on location to show you how to conquer the fundamentals of composition, light, contrast and texture. You’ll learn the techniques that will make your portraits, landscapes, and action shots amazing.
In this stunning, high-quality DVD-ROM, Batdorff starts with the basics–composition, light, contrast, and textures–and when to choose black and white. He covers all the key camera features that affect your image (regardless of what type of DSLR you have), including the shutter speed’s ability to freeze and convey motion, as well as aperture’s direct correlation with depth of field.
Once you’ve captured those shots, John will tak you step-by-step through color conversion and post-processing in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and show you cool enhancements that can be added with Nik Silver Efex Pro software to make your black and white images truly stand out.
Nikon D7000: From Snapshots to Great Shots
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This book has one goal: to teach D7000 owners how to make great shots using their new Nikon camera. Users learn how to use the D7000 to create the type of photos that inspired them to buy the camera in the first place. Everything in the book is in service of creating a great image.
Starting with the top ten things users needed to know about the camera, photographer John Batdorff carefully guides readers through the operating features. Owners get practical advice from a pro on which settings to use when, great shooting tips, and even end of chapter assignments.
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Composition: From Snapshots to Great Shots
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Now that you’ve bought that amazing new DSLR, you need a book that goes beyond the camera manual to teach you how to take those great shots. One key element is composition—the creative arrangement of components in the shot, and the way a viewer’s eye travels through an image.
With Composition: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author and photographer Laurie Excell starts with the basics of composition and explores how the elements of color, shape, angles, and contrast work to create compelling images. Contributing photographers, John Batdorff, David Brommer, Rick Rickman, and Steve Simon, provide unique perspectives on black and white, sports, art history, and other subjects related to composition. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.