Friday, July 16, 2010

Photoshop CS5 for Nature Photographers: A Workshop in a Book

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Sybex | 2010 | 512 pages | PDF | 28 Mb
Award-winning nature photographers Ellen and Josh Anon reveal their secrets to creating stunning nature images using their field-tested methods and the very latest Photoshop techniques. The book is packed with practical workflows and smart, timesaving ways to use Photoshop’s broad array of tools to optimize images—from improving tonal values to adding effects to creating surreal montages with composites. The book is lavishly illustrated with spectacular examples from the authors as well as from some of the most esteemed nature photographers today.

• Explains how to use the latest version of Photoshop and Photoshop Elements to produce stunning nature images
• Covers tools and workflows best suited to natural subjects
• Features nature-focused photo-editing techniques, such as how to sharpen animal eyes, edit sky and land separately, and repair delicate images like butterfly wings
• Provides shooting tips and crucial insights for how to master the digital darkroom
• Includes pages of beautiful examples from the authors and other exceptional nature photographers

Learn practical Photoshop skills and gain the confidence to produce your own stunning images of nature with this practical and inspiring guide.

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Photo Fusion - A Wedding Photographers Guide to Mixing Digital Photography and Video

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Wiley | 2010 | ISBN: 0470597763 | 256 pages | PDF
A full-colour reference-and-DVD package covers shooting and editing a successful multimedia project With the introduction of dSLRs with high definition video functionality, a new world of multimedia capture has been opened to digital photographers. This book shows you how to embrace the exciting new option of photo fusion, by incorporating digital video content with your photography.

The author duo guides you through creating seamless multimedia presentations that maximise both still-frame and video photography functions on your dSLR. From the setting up and shooting, to downloading, editing and presenting a multimedia project, this book clearly explains how to move beyond stills into the exciting world of multimedia creation.

* Encourages you to embrace the exciting possibilities of photo fusion in the field of wedding photography
* Explains how to incorporate digital video content with photography
* Walks you through all of the necessary steps for shooting and editing a memorable multimedia creation
* Details every aspect involved in setting up, shooting, downloading, editing, and presenting a multimedia project
* Features more than 200 colour images and an indispensable DVD of inspiring examples

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New Tastes in Green Tea: A Novel Flavor for Familiar Drinks, Dishes, and Desserts

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Publisher: Kodansha International Pages: 128 | PDF | 10.3 MB
NEW TASTES IN GREEN TEA is an original cookbook that ushers an under appreciated flavor into the kitchen as a beverage and a cooking ingredient. The range of recipes is startling. Green Tea Latte, Matcha Smoothie, or Iced Matcha au Lait take "the greens" in new directions. Mouthwatering recipes for gratin, quiche, pastas, and desserts will enliven the adventurous cook's culinary repertoire.

While breaking fresh ground, NEW TASTES IN GREEN TEA also covers the basics. Author Mutsuko Tokunaga, vice president of the World Green Tea Association, introduces the reader to the most popular types of traditional tea, the fine art of brewing a perfect cup, and the ins and outs of tea lore. Lavish images by two top food photographers provide the perfect visual accompaniment for making green tea a part of everyday life.

This book arrives at the perfect time. With the growing awareness of the health benefits of this popular beverage, and the emergence of such innovative teas as vanilla hojicha and mango sencha, green tea is finding a place in more and more households. On the health front, the beneficial properties are almost too numerous to count. It is said to restrict the increase of blood cholesterol, control high blood pressure, lower blood pressure, refresh the body, deter food poisoning, help prevent cavities, fight viruses, and freshen skin.

Whether you are looking for a bevy of palate-pleasing drinks or savory new food recipes, NEW TASTES IN GREEN TEA is a must-have for anyone seeking to appreciate the versatility and elegant flavorings of one of the world's most healthful beverages.

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