Pet photography 101 tips for taking better photos of your cat or dog

Are you one of the 100 million people in the USA that own either a dog or a cat? If you flip through your digital camera - what do you see pictures of the most? Your kids...and your pets! If you have ever wondered how to take pictures of an all black animal or how to get your pup to sit still during...

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Autor principal: Darlow, Andrew (-)
Autor Corporativo: Safari, an O'Reilly Media Company (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Burlington, MA : Focal Press 2009.
Edición:1st edition
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009627566606719
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  • Front cover; Pet Photography 101; Copyright page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Foreword; Preface; How the Book Is Organized; Who This Book Is For; Companion Web Site; What You'll Need; About the Cover Image; About the Author; 1 Train Your Camera, but Don't Make It Roll Over!; Tip #1 Choose the right camera for your needs (and the needs of your pets)!; A Few Camera Phone Tips; Tip #2 Decide Whether You Want to Shoot in RAW, JPEG, or Another Mode; Tip #3 Consider your lens options carefully (Warning: This can get expensive!)
  • Tip #4 Take control of your color temperature and learn how to set gray balanceTip #5 Learn Your Camera's Various Shooting Modes; Tip #6 Use Aperture Priority Mode or Manual Mode to Control Depth of Field; Tip #7 Use Shutter Priority Mode to Control Your Shutter Speed; Tip #8 Take Control of Your Exposure and Focus Options; Tip #9 Know Your Flash Options; Tip #10 Determine a removable storage option, as well as the resolution settings for your needs; Tip #11 Learn Techniques for Capturing Action and Sports Photos
  • Tip #12 Find other appropriate learning resources, including photo groups, conferences, and books2 It's All about Perspective:; Tip #13 Photograph Your Pet Straight On, Eye to Eye; Tip #14 Lower Your Perspective and Make Your Subject a Hero; Tip #15 Photograph Your Dog or Cat from the Back; Tip #16 Go for the Overhead View; Tip #17 Shoot from the Hip!; Tip #18 Use Technology to Get the Shot from Unusual Angles; Tip #19 Go for the "Snail's Eye View"; Tip #20 Photograph Your Pet in Your Home Using a Wide-Angle View
  • Tip #21 Use a tripod or similar device to stay sharp and extend your creative options3 Bask in the Sunshine (or Rain!):; Tip #22 Shoot Early or Late in the Day for More Dramatic Light; Tip #23 For Better Portraits, Use Flash When Shooting Outdoors; Tip #24 Use reflectors when shooting outside, and use the sun like a lightbulb; Tip #25 Let It Rain in Your Photos, but Not on Your Camera!; Tip #26 Might as well ... JUMP! Capture Airborne Action Outdoors; Tip #27 Use the Power of Scale When Outdoors; Tip #28 Let It Snow, Then Capture Your Pets In and Around It!
  • Tip #29 Use the Wind to Your AdvantageTip #30 No Sun, No Problem! Use Cloudy Days to Their Full Extent; 4 I Do Windows!-Window Lighting Tips; Tip #31 Use Modifiers to Control Window Light Effectively; Tip #32 Shoot with a Window Directly Behind Your Subject to Create Silhouettes; Tip #33 Fill Window-lit Silhouettes with Flash, Continuous Lighting or Reflectors; Tip #34 Include a Large Window or French Doors for Some Dramatic Looks; Tip #35 Zoom In and Use Windows Like Big Softboxes; Tip #36 Photograph Your Loved Ones Relaxing in Bed or on a Sofa Lit by Window Light
  • Tip #37 Shoot Through a Window or Glass Door from Inside or Outside