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FOCAL DIGITAL IMAGING A TO Z
Focal Digital Imaging A to Z
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By
Adrian Davies, MSc, FBIPP, ARPS, Assistant Director of Learning, Dept of Arts, Media & General Ed., North East Surrey College of Technology

Description
In this clear, easy-to-use A-Z guide, Adrian Davies explains all the jargon associated with digital imaging. Perfect for both the amateur and professional, you will find a comprehensive range of over 1000 definitions and explanations in this essential handy resource. Fully updated to cover all the latest techniques and technological developments, new extended sections cover all the important terms, including CCD, colour management, resolution, sharpening and compression. Illustrated throughout with high quality colour images, The Focal Digital Imaging A-Z is supported by a constantly updated website, giving you information on other useful resources. Take advantage of this superb quick and easy reference and never be confused by jargon or terminology again!

Audience
Novice, intermediate to advanced amateurs. Professional photographers/digital imaging artists new to digital imaging, setting up from scratch or making the transition to this area. Students on digital imaging/multimedia/art and design courses. Entry to post-graduate level courses. Educational libraries. Graphic designers, laboratories and digital imaging artists who have to deal with agencies, bureaus and suppliers on a regular basis.

Contents
Levels/histograms; Curves; RAW file conversion from cameras; file formats; image compression; resolution; imaging filters; digital camera types; digital camera controls; resampling techniques; developing a workflow; colour space/ gamut; images for the web; layers and masks; CCD/CMOS sensors; colour management; sharpening; printing; duotoning; RGB v. CMYK; scanning; lenses/optics for digital cameras; retouching basics; memory cards; monitor calibration; basic colour theory; image databases; bit depth

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 216 pages, publication date: JUN-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-240-51980-7
ISBN-10: 0-240-51980-9
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS

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