JT Spunk | Photography

A Quick Way to Use Digital Photography

There are many reasons to use digital photography. One of the most important is that you have a much greater control over the final result. With traditional photography and processing, once you’ve pressed the shoot button there’s little you can do: you depend upon the negatives and the quality of the processing service. You wait for days to have your photos back just to realize that many of them are completely unusable.

If you have come across these inconveniences, it’s time to change all this and switch to digital photography and photo processing. For those of us who are not very technical, it may seem overwhelming However, using digital photography and changing your pictures the way you want is easier than you can imagine and anyone who has ever touched a computer can do it. This is a short guide to help you through the process of learning how to take advantage of digital photos.

The first and easiest thing you can do is get used to looking at your photo in the camera before you take it. This gives you the chance to try again in case you are not satisfied with the way it turned out.. It’s easier to build on good photos. If you don’t have the time to do this each time you take a new photo, you can go through all of the pictures on your memory card later to see which ones you like and would want to use.

After you have made a selection, you have to transfer your pictures from the camera to your PC. You can use the memory card inside the camera or a transfer cable. You have to do this as most photo printing services will ask you to upload the photos to their website from your account page. You should create an account in advance and carefully go through the instructions on the way you should upload your photos. This way the process of sending your images to the photo printing service will be faster.

After you’ve got your pictures on you PC, you can go through them to see which ones you like and are worth printing. Most computer systems today have a pre-installed image viewing software that enables you to double-click each file and open it right away. You may also want to change the picture a bit in order to improve the result. For this you need a photo editing program. Basic applications, which are usually free and available for download over the Internet, include some options which let you make minor changes to the picture, such as resizing, cropping and rotating before saving it. More advanced software programs give you more freedom to play with the image. You can change colors or add special effects.

After picking the application that responds best to your needs and making the changes you want, all you have to do is save the file and upload it to the digital photo printing website from your account page. This is an easy process and should take no more than a few minutes depending on how many pictures you want to print. When the upload is complete, you can move on to the ordering page of the photo printing website and have the photos sent directly to your home. This way you get the photos you want without even leaving the house.
About the Author

Alex is a writer about photography techniques for http://reshade.com . Reshade works in the field of online picture processing programs and offers a free online photo resizer web-tool. It’s also possible to purchase a photo resizer application for Windows. Give it a try !

GiiNii GN-5LS NuLife Full Page Picture Scanner with 2.4-Inch LCD Screen (Piano Black) $80.00 The NuLife 2.4″ LCD “Full Size” Photo Scanner is perfect for converting printed photos into digital and shareable files that can last a lifetime. Featuring one-touch scanning and a 2.4″ LCD preview screen, your most cherished memories are instantly saved onto your SD card. The GN-5LS also has the ability to digitally manage and file digital copies of receipts, business cards, documents, spreadshee…

Corel Photo and Video Pro X4 Ultimate Bundle $74.22 VideoStudio Pro X4 Ultimate Multimonitor support–2 monitor view. View larger. Main editing interface. View larger. Multi-trim Video UI. View larger. PaintShop Pro X4 Ultimate Streamlined workspace–easily make powerful adjustments and quick fixes. View larger. Large preview area helps you quickly assess your adjustments. View larger. Selective Focus lets you transform…

Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 Ultimate $42.50 COREL VIDEOSTUDIO PRO X4 UL EN MINI-BOXVIDEOSTUDIO PRO X4 UL EN MINI-BOX Manufacturer : COREL UPC : 735163137040…

Adobe CS6 Design and Web Premium Student and Teacher Edition [Download] $431.99 Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design & Web Premium Student and Teacher Edition software combines industry-leading tools for outstanding design in multiple media. Create eye-catching images and graphics at lightning speed in Adobe Photoshop Extended and Illustrator. In Adobe InDesign, lay out high-impact print documents with exquisite typography, and design publications for iPad and other tablet devices. …

Meade Captureview Binocular $17.95 MEADE CVB1003 — With 16MB of internal memory, this unique binocular can store up to 300 still images at full .3 megapixel resolution, or 200 seconds of video. Precision ground, fully coated 22mm optics deliver bright, sharp images. The CaptureView 8×22 VGA Binocular is the perfect gift, and an essential companion at concerts, sporting events, and while traveling. Exit Pupil – 2.75 Dimensions…

Aperture 3 $74.49 With more than 200 new features and enhancements, Aperture 3 is the perfect choice if you’re ready to take your photography to the next level. Migrate your photos from iPhoto to Aperture seamlessly. Manage large photo libraries with ease. Use powerful new tools to refine your images. And present your work like a pro with beautiful prints, hardcover books, websites, and stunning multimedia slidesho…

GiSTEQ PhotoTrackr Lite DPL700 GPS Photo Tracker $49.00 PhotoTrackr Lite is a lite model of the GiSTEQ PhotoTrackr product series. This particular model is mainly designed for travelers seeking photo tracking functions. PhotoTrackr Lite is powered by one AA battery, users don’t have to worry about charging the unit while they travel. The sleek design makes PhotoTrackr Lite travel friendly. PhotoTrackr Lite has a high sensitivity GPS module built-in; us…

Information Dashboard Design: The Effective Visual Communication of Data $19.90 Dashboards have become popular in recent years as uniquely powerful tools for communicating important information at a glance. Although dashboards are potentially powerful, this potential is rarely realized. The greatest display technology in the world won’t solve this if you fail to use effective visual design. And if a dashboard fails to tell you precisely what you need to know in an instant, yo…

Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Fourth Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution $26.91 Comprehensive. Detailed. Practical. Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Fourth Edition, is a friendly, hands-on manual covering the day-to-day practices, equipment, and tricks of the trade essential to anyone doing motion picture lighting, including the lamp operator, rigging crew, gaffer, best boy, or director of photography. This handbook offers a wealth of practical technical information, usefu…

Adobe Photoshop CS4 Classroom in a Book $18.99 Prentice Hall Adobe Photoshop CS4 Classroom in A Book….

Channel Sources WEBSITE COMPLETE $51.99 1 User(s) 71000 Easily Build and Host Your Website on Your Own PC Never pay web hosting fees again. With Website Complete you can have a fully functional, ready to use website complete with email, online catalogue and shopping cart – in 30 minutes. And there’s no programming required. You build your website with point and click ease. And because you do it yourself, you pay no design, upgrade or hosting fees – ever! Your website is totally customizable and expandable, again with point and click ease. So when you make changes or additions they’re live immediately.   Pentium 1.2GHz or faster Windows 2000/XP 256 MB RAM minimum (512MB recommended) 1GB hard disk space 800X600, 16-bit color display or better CD-ROM drive Mouse High speed internet access Website Manager starts, monitors and automatically configures components of your website Back up and restore your complete website with a click of a mouse Diagnostics to ensure your website is online 24/ 7 /365 Easily edit your web pages through your browser from any computer world Email service available immediately once the software auto-configures Website Complete AutoPilot monitors & automatically resets to your website is always up 100% commerce integrated and ready to accept checks, money PayPal or 2CheckOut.com payments Track and view detailed visitor statistics All aspects of the site are completely customizable View orders, print invoices, search customer lists and more Channel Sources Complete Product E-Business English WEBSITE COMPLETE Web Development www.channelsources.com

A New Perspective Photography Filmmaking Edition $37.97 A New and Essential Understanding of Perspective Applicable to: Directing, Camerawork, Visual Effects, Set Design and Setting Up Shots www.perspectivebook.com Until now, few perspective materials were available to professionals in: photography motion picture (directing, camerawork, visual effects, set design and animation) video game design computer graphics (website design, software design and graphic design) Included are topics not typically covered in perspective books; like motion, color, thinking in three dimensions, setting up shots, audio, portraying people, lenses perspective and distortion. This book also corrects dozens of misconceptions on perspective that have been perpetuated for centuries. Two editions are available: UNIVERSAL EDITION PHOTOGRAPHY FILMMAKING EDITION Author: Aguilera, Steven Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 120 Publication Date: 2008/12/01 Language: English Dimensions: 11.00 x 8.25 x 0.25 inches

Photopedia: The Ultimate Digital Photography Resource $34.34 Photopedia: The Ultimate Digital Photography Resource Whether you own a low-cost point-and-shoot camera or an expensive digital SLR, great photographs are within your reach-with the help of this book. Photopedia: The Ultimate Digital Photography Resource shows you everything you need to know to take great-looking digital photos, from basic camera operation to advanced Photoshop techniques. Photopedia’s easy-to-read text, accompanied by colorful photographic examples, leads you step-by-step from choosing the right digital camera to taking impressive pictures to printing your photos and sharing them via the Web. Photopedia includes detailed instructions for taking all kinds of different photos. Want to take an attractive portrait, or a stunning action shot? Or perhaps you just want to capture shots on your upcoming vacation, or shoot some product photos for eBay? Whatever type of photo you want to take, you’ll learn how in this book. Read the text, look at the pictures, and then start shooting HERE’S SOME OF WHAT’S COVERED INSIDE: – Choosing the right digital camera – Learning your camera’s functions and controls – Selecting essential camera accessories – Using different lenses and filters – Mastering essential photographic techniques, such as composition, lighting, color, exposure, and focus – Choosing the best photo editing software – Using Photoshop to edit and enhance your photos – Shooting the perfect photo-from portraits to still life – All aspects of digital photography from equipment, composition, digital darkroom/editing, and output. – Shooting in black and white – Storing, managing, and printing your photos Michael Miller has written more than 75 nonfiction how-to books, including Que’s iPodpedia: The Ultimate iPod and iTunes Resource, Googlepedia: The Ultimate Google Resource, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, Tricks of the eBay Masters, and Bad Pics Fixed Quick. Learn more at his website: www.molehillgroup.com. Category: Digital Photography User Level: Beginner to Advanced

Build a Website for Free $15.93 Create a state-of-the-art website from start to finish – complete with blog, video, and animation – using free tools Easy step-by-step instruction, hands-on learning, and concrete examples using the newest software and free Web-based tools Go beyond mere "Web pages" to build well-designed sites that really work – for small businesses, clubs, families, or individuals Includes updated information on HTML5, Facebook, Twitter, and porting your web site to the latest smart phones and mobile devices This is the "build your own Web site book" for everyone Mark Bell doesn’t just show novices how to create their own Web sites: he shows them how to create sites that use the newest Web 2.0 technologies to communicate more effectively than ever. He doesn’t just walk through every step in plain, simple English: he shows how to use software and tools that don’t cost a dime One step at a time, readers will walk through planning and designing their sites, gathering their tools, creating content, building pages, using images, tables, and links, getting a domain name, uploading content to a working web server, and much more. Bell shows how to incorporate easy-to-update blogs, video, and animation… then offers specific models for several of the most widely-used types of personal and professional sites. He offers guidance on crucial issues like getting web sites noticed by search engines – and even adapting web sites for display on cellphones and other portable devices. There are other books for novices on creating new web sites – but none covers all these up-to-the-minute topics, and none will help them build sites this modern, inexpensive, and effective.

Create Your Own Website [With CDROM] $22.29 Build a great personal or business website… absolutely no experience needed Why pay a professional web developer? If you can use a word processor, you can do it yourself This package contains all the software, templates, and simple step-by-step instructions you need to build a great site in practically no time Build sites like these using our professional-quality templates: -Family sites -Hobby sites -Community and nonprofit sites -Online storefronts that accept credit card payments via PayPal -Post video on YouTube 8 Easy Projects In this book you’ll see just how easy it is to create your own website. The CD included with this book contains professional website templates and a free web page editor. With the web page editor, you can quickly and easily customize the templates into your personal websites. Better still, using the editor is as simple as using a word processor. Use easy web-based services to: -Sell products at your own eBay Store -Create your own personal or professional blog -Display your digital photos on your own Snapfish site -Share your videos on YouTube -Create a MySpace page that’ll stand out from the crowd -Build your social network with your own Facebook presence You won’t believe how easy it is to build your own site…or how much fun CD-ROM contains all the tools you need: The complete open source SeaMonkey Suite software toolset for building websites (no restrictions, not a demo ) HTML sample templates

Basic Photography $5.41 ‘Basic Photography’ is a longstanding international bestseller and continues to be the introductory textbook for photography courses throughout the world. Key features: practical assignments, so you can put into practice what you’ve learned chapter summaries for easy revision a clear and concise approach to essential photographic principles, assuming no prior knowledge comprehensive coverage of both black and white photography, processing and printing; colour photography, digital manipulation and film processing suitability for students of all ages and all photographic courses This new edition now includes: extended coverage of digital imaging techniques: from capturing images digitally, to scanning and using manipulation software and the ethics involved updated and re-structured contents to suit the new Art (Photography) A Level hundreds of stunning full colour photographs throughout illustrating the main points from the text inspirational images from world famous photographers including: Bill Brandt; Henri Cartier-Bresson; Edward Weston and David Hockney. The late Michael Langford formerly taught at the Royal College of Art for many years, becoming Course Director. He was intimately involved with photography courses and examination syllabuses at all levels and as a result fully understood what a student needed. His other books for Focal Press include ‘Starting Photography’ 2nd edition, ‘Advanced Photography’ 6th edition, and ‘Story of Photography’ 2nd edition. ‘Advanced Photography’ is the companion volume to ‘Basic Photography’, and for students wishing to progress further, will take the aspiring photographer a step forward on the ladder to acareer in photography. Practically targeted at the new A-level syllabus so you can improve your technical skills Get up to date with what’s on offer, the advantages and disadvantages of digital photography New, practical step-by-step instruction on digital imaging

Web Design Studio Professional $99.99 Web Design Studio Professional powered by SiteSpinner is everything you need to create a professional quality website. Select a professionally designed template. The Design Toolbar and drag-and-drop interface makes complex layout changes easy no need for HTML. Add interactive animation and special effects like Flash animation. Create mobile optimized designs that are automatically formatted for any mobile device. Post directly to the web using the Publishing Wizard. Twelve months free webhosting includes 20GB disk space, and the ability to host up to 32 separate websites. Promote your site with powerful SEO tools: keyword research, search engine optimization, web analytics, and website monitoring.

Website Design Guide to Joomla! 1.5, Virtuemart & Extensions $20.11 Have you always wanted to build a website, but did not know the first thing about HTML or programming? Do you have a website, which you are held hostage by your website design company to do updates? Do you want to get into Open Source, PHP, Web 2.0 and 3.0? This guide is designed for anyone in the world who owns a business or who wants to build a website but doesnt know how to start. Open Source is your key to the future. Open Source software automates a majority of the tasks of developing a website down to the point, where you just add content and the code is handled for you. Everything is point and click, it couldn’t be easier. Joomla 1.5 and Virtuemart are Open source software packages available free on the internet for building professional websites. Website Design Guide walks you through how to build a Website with forum capabilities or a Website with Ecommerce capabilities to sell products to your customers. You can have a beautiful looking professional site in a few hours. Be ahead of the curve and learn about Open Source through Joomla and Virtuemart. This book covers: Installation, Setup, Configuration, Content creation, Search Engine Optimization Organization of your content Ecommerce setup Building a Forum Working with extensions Walk through a live website development from start to finish. This book is for everyone in the worlds, who wants to build and control their website without spending thousands of dollars to do.

Get the Most from Your Digital Camera: The Ultimate Guide to Digital Cameras, Software, Printing and Technique $16.99 A fully revised and updated edition of this hugely popular and practical guide to digital photography. From basic information about what a digital camera can do, to simple and easy-to-follow methods of touching up your photographs, “Get the Most from your Digital Camera” gives invaluable tips and ideas on using digital photography to its full potential. Explains the basics — how digital cameras work, plus information about image files, how to take better pictures and how to manipulate them. Detailed information on how to print the best digital images, arrange them into electronic albums, send them by email or post them on a website, as well as a host of other uses not possible before the advent of digital cameras.