Digital Photography Made Easy (DVD)

Advantages: Superb nugget sized tips, fits the camera bag nicely
Disadvantages: None

...There are lots of big shiny books out there that tell you all about digital photography and while many of these are great books, they can be a little intimidating too. Scott Kelby, author of many of the better photography boooks out there has now come up with the antidote. The Digital Photography Book is a mere 200 odd pages and is just slightly bigger than A5 in size yet contains a whole lot of useful information that will almost certainly improve anyone's photography. I was initially wondering quite what Scott Kelby had been smoking as the first few pages were somewhat surreal. Even the author noted they included lame (his word, not mine) humour. After that somewhat shaky start the book morphed in to something far better. Each page is a self-contained tip or concept, often with an inspiring image for illustration. The text is... Read review

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Advantages: Very easy to read, informative, great workshops
Disadvantages: Aimed mainly at beginners and intermediates

...Digital Photography magazine costs £4.75 and its release date is usually around the 11th of every month. You can buy the magazine in most good newsagents without pre-ordering, such as WH Smiths. I have also been able to buy it in some supermarkets. If you preferred there is the option to subscribe to TDP. A years subscription costs (as at 23rd September 2003) £39.50 if you live in the UK, £34.20 if you live in the UK and wish to pay by Direct Debit or £55.00 if you live overseas. Choosing to pay by subscription will save you upto 40% on normal retail prices. You can apply for subscriptions online at http://www.totaldp.com. You could also phone up on 0870 4420938 and quote the reference number TDPWEB1, or you could apply by post by sending a cheque made payable to Archant Specialist to TDP subscriptions Department, FREEPOST ANG 50056... Read review

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Advantages: Inspiring clear text, sample images, background stories
Disadvantages: Some sections could have been bigger

...There are a great many books on Digital Photography you can choose from. Some tell you how to use your camera. Others show you how to work with Photoshop and it's ilk. Others concentrate on specifics such as portraiture. This book is rather different. Stephen Johnson is a highly regarded photographer who has pictures in some of the top museums and galleries around the world. He has also acted as technical consultant to such names as Apple, Epson and Adobe. It's fair to say that when Johnson has something to write about digital photography, it's going to be worth reading. Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography is difficult to classify. The coverage includes a discussion on the history and evolution of digital imaging, colour theory, correction and management, fine-art printing, ethics and a whole lot on the creative process. In many... Read review

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