“…This is not your typical camera guide: rather than just show you what all the buttons do, it teaches you how to use the Digital Rebel's features to make great photographs -- including professional-looking images of people, landscapes, action shots, close-ups, night shots, HD video, and more. With Ben Long's creative tips and technical advice, you have the perfect, camera-bag-friendly reference that will help you capture stunning pictures anywhere, anytime. …”

“…. • Get started with iLife 09, including protecting your priceless iLife content • Add photos to your iPhoto library, improve them, and keep them organized • Share your photos online at sites like Facebook and Flickr and use them in other exciting and creative projects • Build amazing iMovie projects with video, audio, and special effects • Put your movies on the Web with MobileMe, YouTube, or on an iPhone/iPod • Create and publish sophisticated websites • Put your iLife content on professional looking and sounding DVDs • Create and mix your own music Easy steps guide you through each task. …”

“…Topics covered include using the Flash authoring tool, creating and animating graphics, tweening, loading dynamic data, and adding sound and video, plus coverage of new Flash CS4 features. It’s everything readers need to know to develop their Web site using Adobe Flash! …”

“…Inside the Book • Browse, organize, and process files using the Organizer • Easily find and vie w just the photos and video clips you want to see • Whiten teeth, deepen a blue sky, and more with a single click using the new Smart Brush • Use auto controls to quickly fix a photo • Use Guided Edit to walk you step by step through the editing process • Use more precise color correction to enhance a photo • Easily brush away wrinkles and other unwanted photo results • Use image trickery and special effects to change or enhance a photo • Use themes and artwork to liven up your photo projects • Create perfect group shots, seamless panoramas, tourist-less landscapes, and more Bonus Online Content Register your book at queondemand.com to gain access to: • Workshops and related files • Keyboard shortcuts Visit the author site: perspection.com…”

“…The full-color book includes a CD-ROM with hand-on exercises and practice images, access to a reader’s only Web site for bonus downloads and files, and access to the popular video tutorial Podcasts (150 at time of publication)…”

“…Learn how to: • Make the most of Apple’s newest iPod touch 3.0 software • Connect your iPod touch to Wi-Fi networks and the Internet • Move content onto your iPod touch • Synchronize your iPod touch with a computer, MobileMe, or Exchange • Listen to music, podcasts, and other audio • Watch movies, TV shows, music videos, and video podcasts • Surf the Web and email • Create, manage, display, and edit contacts and calendar entries • Store, view, and share your photos • Find, install, use, and maintain iPod touch applications • Customize, maintain, and troubleshoot your iPod touch BONUS MATERIAL: Find additional tasks and other helpful information on this book’s website at www.informit.com/title/9780789742391…”

“…This book’s self-contained tutorials are presented both in print and through video on the accompanying CD-ROM, showing you the results of every action immediately, whether you’re running the software or not. …”

“…This is not your typical camera guide: rather than just show you what all the buttons do, it teaches you how to use the D90's features to make great photographs-including professional-looking images of people, landscapes, action shots, close-ups, night shots, HD video, and more. With Ben Long's creative tips and technical advice, you have the perfect, camera-bag-friendly reference that will help you capture stunning pictures anywhere, anytime. …”

“…The maker of the legendary Palm Pilot is back on center stage with a smartphone that lets you browse the Web, listen to music, watch video, view pictures, and a lot more. Palm Pre: The Missing Manual provides you with everything you need to know to get the most out of this amazing mobile tool. …”

“…The core storytelling techniques in this book, apply equally to all levels and types of film and media projects: feature films, television documentaries, fiction, web-based video games, commercials, event films and much more. …”

“…As you work through sections, you’ll find references to engaging videos that accompany the book, giving you a visual and audio frame of reference and solidifying your knowledge of the program. …”

“…Coverage includes: Navigating Xoom's new user interface Customizing features and settings for greater efficiency Downloading, running, and upgrading apps Using Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Maps, and other Google services Browsing the web with Google Chrome Reading eBooks, listening to music, and viewing photos and video Playing games that make the most of Xoom's hardware Adding accessories to the Xoom Discovering workarounds for Xoom's limitations, and much more Throughout, the book is packed with helpful tips, tidbits, and quick solutions. …”

“…You'll find an at-a-glance comparison of different backup strategies (low-cost, easy, safest), along with advice for backing up digital photos and massive video projects. You'll learn the pros and cons of many types of backup media; discover how to pick the best backup software for your needs; and find time-tested recommendations for setting up, testing, and maintaining backups, complete with the essential instructions on how to restore after a crash. …”

“…In particular, algorithms related to hand feature extraction, speech recognition, 2D/3D face biometrics, video surveillance and other interesting approaches are presented. …”

“…Incorporate rich media into your apps using Graphics, Animation, Audio, Video, and post-processing photo filters and analysis through Core Image. …”

“…Discover the elements of a compelling TV web app, and what comprises TV-friendly navigation Learn the fundamentals for designing the 10-foot user experience Work with the Google Chrome browser on a TV display, and migrate an existing site Use examples for developing a TV web app, including the UI, controls, and scrolling Understand how to optimize, deliver, and protect video content for Google TV Help users discover your content by optimizing your site for Search—especially videos…”

“…Learn how to: Build sincere, trusting relationships with current and past clients Tailor your referral requests to the personality of the client Identify opportunities to communicate the value of your services Stay in touch throughout the year—with everyone Build a repository of references, testimonials, and other referrals in writing (or on video)…”

“…The book will also include coverage of shooting video. Both the GX7 and GM1, which have the same sensor and are similar in operation, will be covered. …”

“…How signal processing works: clear, simple explanations in plain English Breakthrough DSP applications: from smartphones to healthcare and beyond Covers both digital and analog signals An indispensable resource for tech writers, marketers, managers, and other nonengineers The Complete DSP Guide for Businesspeople and Nontechnical Professionals Digital signal processing (DSP) technology is everywhere–each time you use a smartphone, tablet, or computer; play an MP3; watch a digital TV or DVD; get GPS directions; play a video game; take a digital photo; or even have an MRI, DSP technology is at work. …”

“…Here’s WHAT you’ll learn: Set up your personal communication environment Communicate by voice, video, IM, and the web Add, monitor, categorize, and search for contacts Share content and set up conference calls on the fly Discover tabbed conversations and persistent chat Use Lync with other Microsoft Office programs Here’s HOW you’ll learn it: Jump in wherever you need answers Follow easy STEPS and SCREENSHOTS to see exactly what to do Get handy TIPS for new techniques and shortcuts Use TRY THIS! …”