This book is an absolute Essential Guide for those who want to shoot beautiful digital pictures underwater. The modules are well thought-out giving detailed descriptions and explanations about using digital cameras underwater, exposure, use of light and shooting techniques for macro and wide-angle imagery. Includes tutorials on photo editing, colour correction and file management. A generous number of colourful graphics and photographs are used to illustrate the techniques and key points of underwater photography. This guide shares with you the fine art of composition and other secrets for taking great underwater photographs. SHIPPING NOW - USD 26  / A$26 (within Australia only) PLUS POSTAGE -  order   CONTENT Complete Digital ‘How to’ Guide Lighting Techniques Elements to Good Composition Photo Editing and Management Hints – How to Shoot Better Professional Secrets Beyond the Basic Techniques with Prosumer & SLR Cameras Knowledge Reviews SEE CONTENT PAGE : 132 PAGES, Full colour - perfect bound A well-structured, comprehensive work, lavishly supported with explanatory diagrams and magnificent images the, 'Essential Guide To Digital Underwater Photography'  will undoubtedly prove to be as much an educational tool for novices as it will a reference work for those with greater proficiency in underwater image making.  - "David Strike" Editor NEKTON SEE SAMPLE PAGES -REVIEWS : RAVES TIPS:  The Golden Rule – Get Close Get close, get rid of the water. Getting close reduces the column of water between you and your subject, reducing potential backscatter, resulting in clearer shots, allowing your subject to occupy a greater portion of the frame. Move with purpose, avoid jerky movements. Be relaxed, and be in control of your movements then the reef will relax too. Fishes are more approachable if you move slowly patiently and in control. It goes without saying that you need to be fairly stable to avoid blurred images. Remember: if your picture is not good enough, you are not close enough.

Based on methods employed by professional underwater photographers, the ADVANCED guide for Digital Underwater Photography is packaged with practical techniques and useful information.  Whether you are a novice or a serious shooter, this state-of-the-art guide will take your digital imaging proficiency to the next level.   Expanding beyond the basic and essential aspects of digital underwater photography, the content is organised into five modules encapsulating advanced digital imaging knowledge, photographic skills, asset management, and workflow to post production. For the photographer who wishes to appreciate and embrace the art of underwater imagery, techniques for successful pictures are revealed in detail. The structured modules give comprehensive descriptions about the composition and methods for ambient light photography, macro and super macro, wide-angle imagery with and without a model to shooting with filters, over and under images to shooting with HID lights.  Advance yourself with tutorials for the digital darkroom – photo editing, colour and exposure correction. This guide also includes information on digital asset management systems adopted by professional photographers. A generous number of images are used to illustrate the varied form of underwater imaging. A special section features images and secrets from some of the world’s top underwater photographers – David Doubilet, Doug Perrine, Alex Mustard & Stephen Frink. This is the most definitive advanced guide available for digital underwater photography; a must have essential for any aspiring digital photographer. SHIPPING NOW - USD 26  / A$26 (within Australia only) PLUS POSTAGE -  order   USD30 postage included anywhere in the world (pre-launch promotion) AUD 28 postage included Australia (pre-launch promotion) Shipping Date: 3rd week August Author: Michael AW with Mathieu Meur Extend – 1326pages  210mm x 150mm   Module 1: Advanced Essentials Deeper Digital Photographic Language Getting the Most of Your Camera Advanced Techniques & Essential Tools Advanced Care & Handling Emergencies The Key to Successful Images Golden Elements for Successful Underwater Images   Module 2: Advanced Techniques Types of Underwater Images Ambient Light Photography Ambient Light with Filters by Dr Alex Mustard Close-Up / Macro Portraits ‘Perspextive’ Photography: a creative approach Animal Behaviour Seascapes & Close-Up Wide Angle Images Wide Angle with Models Over Under Split Images HID light photography   Module 3: Learning with the Masters Doug Perrine Dr Alex Mustard Stephen Frink Mathieu Meur Michael AW David Doubilet   Module 4: Digital Asset Management & Workflow Managing Workflow Programs to manage digital assets Logical Workflow Procedures: Portable office Logical Workflow Procedures – Digital Workstation Home Base Processing RAW files with Photoshop CS (or higher) Digital Darkroom - Essentials & Methods Display Monitors Keywords & Personalisation Batch Renaming Images Tagging & Rating Images Batch Conversion to JPEG using Bibble Pro Processing RAW Images – Adjustment of Raw Image Digital Darkroom Post Production – 112 Consideration for black and white point levels Quick Fix with Photo Filters Adding Saturation and Hue How to Remove Minor Imperfections Smarter Sharpening     Module 5: Return on Digital Investment Selling Your Images Getting Published: Diving and Nature Magazine Photo Competitions 10 Steps to prepare a competition submission Web Portfolios & Galleries

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