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Quickly learn the basics of sketching, form, perspective, and how to create stunning drawings while on the go.Designed for artists who are starting out on their drawing journey or those who just need a quick refresher on the basics, this handy and ultra-portable reference guide helps you create beautiful artwork whether in your studio or out and about.- Choose the right material including pencils, paper, pens, and additional tools- Learn basic drawing skills like shading, depicting shapes, cross hatching, and quick sketching- Apply simple perspective and composition rules- Practice your skills with a series of to strengthen your observation and drawing abilitiesNoted art instructor Josh Powell demystifies drawing and distills his years of knowledge into this handy guide for all aspiring or expert artists.

Learn all you need to master your Fuji X100VI camera!This book is a quick and effective guide to photography with the X100VI, Fujifilm's iconic premium compact camera. Renowned Fuji "X-Pert" Rico Pfirstinger has compiled over 130 useful tips and tricks and lots of exclusive information that you won't find anywhere else. It will help you understand and use the X100VI in a way that elevates your photography and gets you the best results without delay. After a brief overview of the camera's basic functions, Rico cuts to the chase and provides a plethora of tips and practical insights that go way beyond the user's manual. Fujifilm's legendary film simulations and JPEG settings are also covered in detail to ensure that you can achieve fantastic images straight out of the camera.What's inside: -Master the hybrid autofocus system with auto/manual focus, face detection and object detection-Make the most of the ISO-less sensor and expose optimally in all situations, at all times-Maximize the camera's dynamic range-Shoot with film simulations and create stylish analog looks-Use the built-in and external ND filters for long exposures-Configure function buttons, custom user settings and menu shortcuts for quick and easy access-Learn how to convert RAWs in-camera for optimal results-Use the built-in flash or external flash units-Use accessories such as filters, adapters and converter lenses properly - and much more

Improve your skills, explore new techniques, and immerse yourself in the joy of watercolor painting!Watercolor painting is one of the most popular and satisfying art forms, and it offers many benefits: it accommodates a wide range of techniques and styles, allows for vibrant and luminous qualities in your work, encourages spontaneity and expression, and rewards creativity and exploration. But, like any art form, it also presents challenges that can derail your progress and curtail your ability to create the results you want.In 101 Watercolor Secrets, painter, illustrator, and teacher Anna Bucciarelli shares the knowledge she's gained over years of painting with watercolor. Filled with insights, techniques, explanations, and tips, the book is packed with helpful information that will improve your painting skills and knowledge, regardless of where you are on your watercolor journey.For each topic, the book devotes two pages to explanation, instruction, and hands-on tips and techniques, along with Anna's beautiful work that visually illustrates the topics and techniques. You'll learn all about: - The tools you need: Gain a deeper understanding of papers, brushes, bristles, masking fluid, gloves, and more- Pigments, color, and color mixing: Learn about pigments, hues, and how to select and mix colors for greenery, violets, skin tones, and more- How to create your own palette: Curate a palette that reflects your unique style and vision- Essential techniques you need to know: Learn about wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and wet-on-damp techniques, as well as negative painting, lifting and pouring techniques, glazing, underpainting, and more- How to deal with common mistakes and challenges, such as avoiding overpainting, mastering water control, creating crisp edges, and getting tonal values right- Painting popular subject matter: Learn the secrets for painting flower petals and stems, birds and their feathers, eyes, fur and hair, portraits, skin tones, and white subject matter (such as snow)- Creating powerful and successful compositions, as well as other secrets and techniques that cover light and shadow, color temperature, and palette continuityWhether you're a novice embarking on your artistic journey or a seasoned painter looking to refine your skills, 85 Watercolor Secrets is an indispensable resource that offers practical guidance, artistic inspiration, and wealth of knowledge to enrich your creative work and elevate your craft.TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1: Decoding the LabelsChapter 2: Exploring Color FamiliesChapter 3: Building Your Signature PaletteChapter 4: Tools that Matter MostChapter 5: Essential TechniquesChapter 6: Favorite SubjectsChapter 7: Addressing Mistakes and Common ChallengesChapter 8: CompositionChapter 9: Mixing MarvelsChapter 10: Other SecretsGlossary

The ultimate guide to demystifying the delicate, detailed art of one-line drawing. One-line drawing, also known as continuous line drawing, involves creating an image with a single uninterrupted line, often without lifting the pen from the paper. In this detailed guidebook, artist, instructor, and sought-after tattoo designer Attabeira Turowski shares her knowledge and shows readers the process of creating one-line drawings both from memory and with guidance.Whether you're an experienced artist looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to try this distinctive style, this book caters to individuals of all ages and skill levels. With a range of exercises and practical tips, this book serves as your gateway to mastering the art of one-line drawing and unlocking your creative potential.

Uncover the transformative power of composition and elevate your photography! Most books on photographic composition all say the same things: they talk about the rule of thirds, where to place the horizon line, repeating patterns, S curves, frames within frames--the list goes on and on. But with all these books on composition's "rules," photographers still struggle to create great shots. Why? Because composition isn't being taught the right way.Crush the Composition is different. Written by photographer and best-selling author Scott Kelby--who wrote the best-selling digital photography book of all time (The Digital Photography Book)--the book cuts through all the rules you're "supposed" to learn, and instead Scott shows you exactly how he thinks about composition and how he works through his shoots to create great shots. Presented in a large 10x10-inch format and accompanied by Scott's beautiful photographs, the book is both instructive and inspiring. Whether you shoot portraits, landscapes, sports, or weddings, your shots will dramatically improve once you "get it" and start using Scott's methods for creating effective and successful compositions.Instead of just learning "the rule of thirds," you'll learn how to work a scene, change your perspective, use layers to add depth, emphasize simplicity, and much more. Once you implement the techniques and process that Scott teaches you, you'll know the secrets behind great compositions and be able to create captivating images that will leave a lasting impression on your viewers.TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1: The Importance of CompositionChapter 2: Working the SceneChapter 3: Change Your PerspectiveChapter 4: Work the SharpnessChapter 5: Work the SettingsChapter 6: Using Layers to Add DepthChapter 7: SimplicityChapter 8: Clear SubjectChapter 9: Composing PortraitsChapter 10: The Importance of Becoming a Photo EditorChapter 11: The Truth about Quality of SubjectChapter 12: Compositional TipsChapter 13: Rules of CompositionChapter 14: Breaking the Rules

Become an dinosaur expert with this step-by-step drawing guide packed with fascinating facts about amazing prehistoric creatures!Perfect for aspiring paleontologists and budding artists, this beginning drawing book will show kids how to draw their favorite dinos in a fun, interactive style! Popular YouTube drawing instructor Brad Woodard, founder of the Brave Kids Art Club show, shares his easy-to-follow lessons and tips and tricks for getting outside and drawing cool stuff. Featuring: Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps-by-step illustrations show to to create fun drawings with no experience necessary.30+ Awesome Prehistoric Animals: All your favorite creatures are included, such as tyrannosaurus rex, triceratops, pterodactyls, and more.Interactive journal pages: Includes fill-in-the-blank pages of prompts for kids to record their drawings and facts they learn. This is the ultimate guide for any kid who wants to learn about and draw dinosaurs!

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Canon R50, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about.- Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist- Identify every button and dial on your camera- Learn the essential modes and settings you need to know for still shots and taking video- Dive deeper with additional features of your camera, including helpful information about video recording functionality- Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more- Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

Learn the secrets to becoming a successful fashion designer in one stylish and accessible course!Fashion design is a glamorous and imaginative endeavor that allows you to create wearable art. But the fashion industry involves much more than simply envisioning and crafting garments and accessories. Students of fashion know that working in the field also requires knowledge of textiles, fashion illustration, branding, merchandising, and how to create and present a portfolio. Fashion School in a Book offers these lessons and more--author and fashion design instructor Zoë Hong teaches all the practical knowledge you need to get started in (or find new inspiration for) your career in fashion.Fashion School in a Book is a course designed to outline the workflow for creating a fashion collection. You'll learn: -Merchandising and brand direction-Fashion illustration basics-How to create a design-process journal by completing the book's useful exercises-Portfolio creation for clients and employersAuthor Zoë Hong is a former fashion university instructor and popular teacher on YouTube with a practical approach to learning the business and artistry of fashion. Her teachings both inspire students creatively and prepare them for professional work in the field. Whether you're a fashion student, a hobbyist designer looking to learn about the fashion industry, or an aspiring designer or fashion illustrator, Fashion School in a Book lays out the path to New York, Paris, or Milan. Design your collection, present your portfolio, define and market your brand, and better understand the fashion workflow with Fashion School in a Book!TABLE OF CONTENTS00: Introduction01: Fashion Design Process Overview02: Brand Direction03: Collection Direction04: Color05: Print Development and Surface Design06: Fabric07: Shapes and Silhouettes08: 3D Development09: Merchandising10: Where do we go from here: Brands11: Where do we go from here: Portfolio Makers

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Zf, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about.- Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist- Identify every button and dial on your camera- Learn the essential modes and settings you need to know- Dive deeper with additional features of your camera- Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more- Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

Design your fashion collection and create a work-in-progress portfolio with the artistic direction in this design journal!Author, designer, and instructor Zoë Hong's Fashion School in a Book outlines the workflow for creating a fashion collection. The text offers lessons on how to develop a cohesive (environmentally sustainable!) collection based on shapes, silhouettes, colors, patterns, and fabrics. As you make your way through the exercises in the book, this Fashion School in a Book Design Journal becomes a record of your collection in progress. By the end of the course, you'll have created a portfolio of your work in these pages.Fashion School in a Book.Fashion School in a Booklays out the path to New York, Paris, or Milan--and the Fashion School in a Book Design Journalis your ticket there!TABLE OF CONTENTS00: IntroductionFashion Design Process OverviewBrand DirectionCollection Direction04: Color05: Print Development and Surface Design06: Fabric07: Shapes and Silhouettes08: 3D Development09: Merchandising10: Where do we go from here? Brands11: Where do we go from here? Portfolio Makers

The fun way to learn how to create exciting manga comics! All beginning mangaka (manga creators) face the same challenges. With this exciting drawing manga graphic novel you will learn how to depict your favorite manga and anime characters! Learn all the essential skills, including: -Accurately depict male and female characters including the body, hands, and face.-How to create expressive faces and body language. -Learn to effectively convey perspective and direction.-Create your own original characters and compelling stories.This drawing manga graphic novel tells a fun and engaging story and introduces you to the secrets of manga drawing. Each technique is explained step-by-step. After following the adventures of a complete beginner mangaka, you will be drawing your own awesome characters and stories in no time.

Create beautiful Christmas embroidery for colorful holiday decor and festive, handmade gifts!For fun, festive holiday décor and homemade gifts, look no further than Handmade Holiday: Festive Embroidery Patterns and Techniques for Christmas Crafting! With this book of lovely Christmas embroidery scenes, designed by professional needlework artist Aly Ploof, you can add a touch of holiday spirit to napkins, towels, garments, and other textiles.Embroidery is an age-old needlework skill that has been entertaining crafters and makers for generations. There's nothing more relaxing on a frosty winter evening than painting with thread, so grab your cup of cocoa and settle in by the fire. Handmade Holiday offers 16 patterns to make your Christmas crafting merry and bright--as well as chapters on techniques for beginners, and a stitch library for easy reference.Whether you're a beginner interested in learning a new craft, or an experienced embroiderer looking to create one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, this book has patterns you'll love. Celebrate the season with Handmade Holiday!Patterns Include: -Merry Mittens-Starry Stockings-Christmas Cabin-PoinSanta Hat-Pretty Poinsettia-Citrus and Berries-Holiday Rocking Horse-Stuffed Stocking-And much more!TABLE OF CONTENTS00: Introduction01: Getting Started02: Stitch Library03: Embroidery Projects04: Being Mindful: Slowing Down During the Holidays

For home sewists who are eager to infuse panache and personal style into their basic patterns, pattern hacking is the skill to learn!It's happened to us all--the pattern you purchased to create the garment of your dreams is not quite right. The length is wrong for your body type, or you'd rather it had a different style of collar or sleeves to be the perfect representation of the outfit in your mind. For those home sewists who are ready to look past the pattern and infuse personal style into their home-sewn garments, look no further than fashion designer, author, and educator Eve Tokens' Pattern Hacking: Design and Create the Perfect Wardrobe Using Basic Pattern Templates!Pattern hacking is the art and craft of mixing and matching basic elements from your favorite patterns to devise the perfect piece of clothing for any occasion. This skill is the bridge between fashion design and home sewing that takes you beyond settling for following commercial patterns as designed. Pattern Hacking will give you the knowledge and confidence to let your inner fashion designer take over to create a garment that is uniquely "you." Learn basic design elements, working with slopers (pattern templates), accurately measuring yourself (or someone else), as well as hacking and drafting your new pattern. Then put your new knowledge into action with 13 hacked sewing projects, and perfect your garments with the information from the "sizing hacks and common alterations" chapter.This friendly and easy-to-follow text is like taking a fashion design course at your own pace in the comfort of your home. Take your wardrobe to the next level in personality and aesthetic with Pattern Hacking!

The ultimate guide to drawing detailed, lifelike images. Creating an image that looks exactly like a real person or photograph may seem intimidating, or only for very advanced artists, but in this book noted art instructor Matheus Macedo demystifies the process and shows step-by-step how to create realistic drawings using reference photos as guidance. Readers will learn all aspects of realistic drawing, including: -How to perceive the different values of light and shadow-How to render precise details using different textures-Choosing the right materials and how to use them-Observing subjects and how to capture all aspects of the face, body, and different hair typesFilled with beautiful and instructive drawings of every step of the drawing process, this book builds upon the author's popular drawing courses and will teach anyone how to amaze their friends and family with their lifelike drawings.

Quickly learn the basics of brushwork, color mixing, and how to create gorgeous watercolor images while on the go!Designed for artists who are starting out on their watercolor journey or those who just need a quick refresher on the basics, this handy and ultra-portable reference guide helps you create beautiful artwork whether in your studio or out and about- Choose the right material including brushes, paper, palettes, and additional tools- Learn basic watercolor techniques like wet-on-wet or wet-on-dry, layer, glazing, and textured effects- Quickly reference the best way to color mix with a color wheel- Master brushstroke techniques including for fine lines and details- Apply simple perspective and composition rules- Troubleshoot mistakes and learn how to avoid muddy colors and other common issuesNoted watercolor instructor Volta Volshin-Smith demystifies watercolor painting and distills her years of knowledge into this handy guide for all aspiring or expert artists.

The ultimate guide to learning how to draw detailed works of art in gorgeous pen and ink. Artist and educator Giovana Vescovi invites you on an inspiring journey into the mesmerizing world of ink pen drawing. Designed for both beginners and experienced artists, this book offers a roadmap to unlocking your creative potential and creating beautiful art.Readers will learn all aspects of this artform, including: Artistic Foundations: Explore the core principles of ink drawing including line work, shading, composition, and perspective.Unlock Your Creativity: Examples for finding inspiration in nature, dreams, and the human subconscious mind.Practical Tutorials: Step-by-step tutorials and hands-on exercises will help create captivating ink pen illustrations from start to finish.Personal Growth through Art: Use ink pen drawing as a means of self-expression and storytelling.The Pen and Ink Drawing Guide is an invitation to explore the boundless possibilities of ink pen drawing. Connect with your inner artist and create masterpieces that resonate with your deepest self. Enjoy exploring the depths of your creativity and imagination with this comprehensive guide.

Your guide to the world of Generative AI in Photoshop!Everyone's talking about the new Generative AI capabilities of Adobe Photoshop, and for good reason: This is the biggest update to Photoshop in its history. With the power of AI photo editing, you can now remove, expand, generate, change, or combine almost anything you need to in order to create the images you want.While these features are incredibly powerful, it can be a struggle to get the best results from these powerful tools. What exactly can Generative Fill and Generative Expand do, and how do they do it? When should you use these tools, and when should you use another tool? If you want to incorporate these tools into your workflow, it's very important to get an early grasp of these tools now--and get ahead of the crowd.In this book, best-selling author Colin Smith walks you through Generative AI in Photoshop. With decades of experience working in the real world and training for Adobe, Apple, Nvidia, and many others, he knows Photoshop on a level that few do. He also has a knack for making learning fun and easy, and he can take complex topics and make them seem simple.You will learn to: - Generate a scene from scratch- Extend an image- Fix panoramas- Remove crowds- Remove any object- Generate objects- Replace objects- Duplicate and move an image- Combine variations of generated images- Blend images into an extended scene- Repair old or damaged photos- Composite with your own photos- Composite your photo into an AI scene- Change backgrounds- Add reflections- Generate depth of field- Create actions with Generative AI commands- And much more!Make no mistake: Generative AI is here to stay, and it is revolutionizing how we work in Photoshop. With The Practical Guide to Using Generative AI in Photoshop by your side, you will be ready to confidently move forward with these new tools and apply them to your own imagery. Whether you want to simply clean up your photos or create fantastical works of art--or anything in between--your only limitation will be your imagination.

An inspiring, educational, and practical book about philosophy and art, and finding a personally meaningful life.Teacher, philosopher, and author Guy Tal has written several best-selling books on photography, creativity, and expression. While it would be understandable to label Guy a "photographer," it is more accurate to call him a philosopher and artist who has forged a creative life on his own terms: a life shaped by his love of nature, his interest in science and philosophy, his individualistic temperament, and his desire to create art that is expressive and significant in the ways most meaningful to him.In Be Extraordinary: Philosophical Advice for Photographic and Other Artists, Guy shares his knowledge of philosophy and art, then offers advice on how to implement it into your own work. In the first part, "Foundations," Guy lays out a conceptual framework for the book with short essays about philosophy and art. In the second part, "Practical Advice," he offers a series of brief essays aiming to enable and empower you to apply the foundational philosophies to your own life and work. Together, the two parts demonstrate how Guy has carefully fashioned his own perspective on philosophy, art, and life, and offer you a set of tools for finding your own path.This is not a how-to book of techniques and tips. The goal of the book is to make you think, to pose hard questions, to challenge you to question common beliefs and attitudes, to nudge you out of your comfort zone, and to help you find the courage to become who you--and only you--are. And in so doing, to create a life and art that is meaningful in the deepest ways that life and art can be meaningful, which is to say: meaningful to you.

A book about the craft of camera-using and the creative struggle of picture-making.Learning how a camera works is not difficult. Once you understand how to focus and expose, the rest are details. So why is it such a challenge to make photographs that feel like they do what we hope for? Could it be we're asking the camera to do the work that all along has been ours to figure out? Is it possible we've been thinking too much about the camera and not enough about our own creativity? In an industry that obsesses over the gear and all too often ignores the deeper questions around creativity and expression, this should come as no surprise.It's true, the camera sees differently than we do. As our creative collaborator it can do things that we simply cannot. It can see much faster (1/8000 of a second) and much slower (8 seconds, or 8 minutes) than we can. It can cut the light in half, or double it. It can magnify, compress, and otherwise transform our field of view through lens and aperture choices. Learning to see as the camera does is, itself, an exercise in creative thinking and imagination.The journey of mastering this craft is not so much about bending the camera to our will, but working with the many different ways the camera is able to see the world in order to create photographs that express the way we see and feel about it. That effort is more creative than it is technical. Crucially, this journey is also about learning to give ourselves the permission to create photographs that are truly our own, to risk and experiment, and to explore and play. Too often we hold ourselves back.In Light, Space, and Time, photographer, teacher, and author David duChemin helps you learn to look in the same way as the camera does, and to think in the same language as the camera speaks. In 20 powerful essays, and featuring more than 100 beautiful photographs, David explores the place of the human behind the camera in the act of picture making, and he does so with the same inspiring heart, soul, and voice that he has brought to his previous best-selling books. Books that teach not only how to make photographs, but how to think like a photographer. Throughout the book, David encourages you to move beyond the functions of your camera to embrace the creative choices those functions make possible. This exploration provides new frameworks for thinking about your decisions, presents new ways to see and look, raises new questions about the challenges we face in being creative, and offers new answers as you carve out your own unique path forward. Most importantly, David will inspire you to head out with your camera and play with the possibilities held by every intersection of light, space, and time that eventually becomes a photograph.The result of all this? Freedom. Freedom to find new ways of wrestling with the challenges we all face when collaborating with the camera to make something that is truly our own. Freedom to embrace your fundamental creative nature, to overcome the fear of trying something new. Freedom to work as an artist more at ease with a process that's inherently messy. And freedom to make the kinds of photographs you've always wanted to create. Table of Contents 01 The Mind of the Photographer 02 Light, Space, and Time 03 Interesting Perceptions 04 Repetition, Risk, and Reward 05 Reaction and Response 06 The Visual and the Visceral 07 Art and Artifice 08 The Seduction of Subject 09 The Freedom of Flow 10 We're All Missing Something 11 The Power and Possibility of Constraint 12 Comparison and Creativity 13 Beyond the Settings 14 In Praise of Luck 15 Talent or Time? 16 Ever Forward 17 Imposters and Improvisers 18 Over the Shoulders of Giants 19 Starts and Stops 20 Find Your Magic

A handy pocket guide for the Singer Quantum Stylist 9960. Designed for home sewists who haven't memorized every button, dial, and setting of their Singer Quantum Stylist 9960, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you use your sewing machine's many features so you can complete your project. This guide will equip you with: A full anatomy of the machine, so you can identify and use every button, dial, and setting of your 9960 The essential modes and settings you need to know Execute step-by-step instructions for using various stitches and specialty sewing techniques, such as for quilting, patchwork, embroidery, and more Tips and techniques for making excellent stitches of all kinds (including basting, utility stitches, decorative stitches, and how to adjust your thread tension) How to clean and maintain your 9960 to keep it in tip-top shape

Diseñada para fotógrafos que aún no dominan por completo su cámara o los fundamentos fotográficos de la exposición y la composición.Esta Guía de Bolsillo de referencia rápida, práctica y ultraportátil te ayudará a tomar fotos adondequiera que vayas.- Comprueba que tu cámara esté configurada correctamente con la lista previa a la toma de fotos- Conoce los tres componentes clave de la exposición: apertura, velocidad de obturación e ISO- Domina los modos y ajustes esenciales de la cámara que necesitas conocer- Aprende cómo funcionan los objetivos y la distancia focal, y cómo afectan a tus fotografías- Sigue los consejos de composición más eficaces para encuadrar tus fotos- Aplica las técnicas para obtener magníficas fotografías en las situaciones más comunes (retratos, paisajes, congelar movimiento, condiciones de baja luminosidad, etc.)Quickly learn the basics of exposure, composition, and your camera so you can capture great photos!Designed for photographers who haven't fully conquered their camera or the photographic fundamentals of exposure and composition, this handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about.- Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist- Learn about the three key components of exposure--aperture, shutter speed, and ISO- Conquer the essential camera modes and settings you need to know- Understand lenses and focal length--and how they affect the look of your image- Use the most effective composition tips for framing your photo- Follow techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

Take your night and low-light photography to the next level!There's a whole other side to photography that many people shy away from--night photography. But if you can master just a few techniques and settings, you can harness the power of night photography and excel at photographing subjects in low-light environments.The Night Photography Book, award-winning landscape, astro, and aerospace photographer Erik Kuna has created a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of night photography. This book covers all the essential techniques and tips that you need to know to capture stunning night photographs, including astrophotography, Milky Way landscapes, light streaks, light painting, and shooting in low-light environments.The Night Photography Book is an essential resource for taking your night photography skills to the next level.TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1: Why Night Photography?Chapter 2: The GearChapter 3: SettingsChapter 4: Planning Your ShotsChapter 5: Shooting in Low LightChapter 6: AstrophotographyChapter 7: Light PaintingChapter 8: Nighttime CityscapesChapter 9: Night PortraitsChapter 10: Star Trails, Timelapses, and MoreChapter 11: Night Photography on a PhoneChapter 12: Shooting for PostChapter 13: Post-ProcessingChapter 14: Printing and SharingChapter 15: Photo RecipesChapter 16: Final Thoughts

David Busch's Sony Alpha a6700/ILCE-6700 is the most comprehensive reference and guide book available for Sony's flagship APS-C mirrorless camera.This enthusiast digital camera has a more powerful processor and upgraded autofocus with enhanced real-time tracking and advanced subject detection. Built-in 5-axis image stabilization allows sharp images hand-held even with slower shutter speeds. The a6700/ILCE-6700's fully-articulated LCD swivels to face forward, making the camera excellent for self-portraits, vlogging, and other applications. The a6700/ILCE-6700 features a 26 megapixel sensor with 759 embedded phase-detect pixels for lightning-fast autofocus at up to 11 frames per second, and a powerful battery to extend shooting life. With an electronic shutter that provides a silent shooting option, stunning 4K/UHD video capabilities, and exciting time-lapse photography features, the a6700/ILCE-6700 is a versatile digital camera that's simple to use, yet boasts features demanded by the most avid photo buff. With this book in hand, you will discover all the capabilities of the Sony Alpha a6700/ILCE-6700 as you explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and capture the best photographs you've ever taken.Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Sony Alpha a6700/ILCE-6700 describes every feature of this sophisticated camera in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more. It relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy camera "roadmap" chapter, an easy-to-use visual guide to the a6700/ILCE-6700's features and controls. Learn when to use every option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera's capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, taking pictures as an advanced enthusiast pushing the limits of your imagination, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Sony Alpha a6700/ILCE-6700.

Level up your drawing skills with this groundbreaking weekly guidebook! When it comes to improving your drawings nothing beats consistent practice. Committing to sketching a little bit every day will go a long way to getting closer to being the best illustrator, artist, or designer you can be. In this book, popular YouTube teacher Spencer Nugent gives simple lessons and prompts explaining how to draw complex objects as well as basic fundamentals and practice exercises to keep skills sharp, including: Mastering Perspective - Exercises to develop perspective drawing abilities from beginner to advancedForm Building - Step-by-step demonstrations on building complex formsLine Quality - Demos that emphasize different line types and how to use themColor/Materials/Texture - Applying materiality and realistic texture to objectsPresentation - How to add backgrounds, notes, context to sketchesWith over 20 years of drawing and teaching experience, Spencer breaks things down into simple step-by-step demonstrations so that beginners and advanced artists will find tips and tricks that will improve their work.

Become an ocean explorer with this interactive guidebook with step-by-step drawing lessons and fascinating facts about amazing sea creatures! Perfect for aspiring ocean explorers and budding artists, The Ocean Explorer's Drawing Guide For Kids shows kids how to observe and draw their favorite ocean animals and beach discoveries in a fun, interactive style! Popular YouTube drawing instructor Brad Woodard, founder of the Brave Kids Art Club show, shares his easy-to-follow lessons and tips and tricks for getting outside and drawing cool stuff. Featuring: Easy-to-Follow Instructions: Simple steps-by-step illustrations show to to create fun drawings with no experience necessary.Intro to Exploring: Encourages kids to get outside and make their own discoveries, including facts about the beach and ocean, things to observe about them, what to look for, and where to find them.30+ Awesome Ocean Animals: Featuring your favorite creatures such as sharks, whales, fish, crabs, birds, plants, and more.Interactive Journal Pages: Includes fill-in-the-blank pages of prompts for kids to record their observations and drawings.This is the ultimate guide for any kid who wants to explore the ocean and learn to draw!

Create mind-blowing artwork that pops off the page!Drawing complex three-dimensional art does not have to be intimidating. It may seem difficult or only for the advanced artist, but in this book author Tom McPherson breaks down in simple step-by-step instructions how anyone can create detailed, mesmerizing optical illusions even with little drawing experience.McPherson details how to create cool artwork from scratch by learning basic drawing techniques and progressing to more complex skills and creations, including: Impossible Shapes: Optical 3D illusions of shapes that could not exist in realityFloating Shapes: Solid shapes that look like they hover above the paper3D Line Art: Inventive 3D illusions on simple lined paperAnamorphic Buildings: Subjects drawn with extreme distortion that look realistic and 3DAnd much more! This is the ultimate guide to mastering trick drawing and creating cool images that will impress your friends and family.

When we look at everyday life, we realize that it is far from easy. Indeed, we are often confronted with the contrary: complicated instead of simple; demanding instead of effortless.As photographers, we face a similar situation with regard to our chosen hobby. The camera and computer are wonderful technical instruments, but their growing complexity can sometimes take away from the joy we find when we engage in creative work.In this book, author Bernd Daub shows us that simplicity works. He describes how with simple camera techniques, traditional film, and some imagination we can create ambitious artwork. This book teaches us how to focus our attention on the motivation behind our chosen image and develop a strong image impact without the need for high-tech equipment and flawless exposures.Learn about a variety of reasonably priced, low-tech cameras-such as the Holga, Diana, and Blackbird-as well as single-use cameras, the good old Agfa-Box, and the pinhole camera. For price-conscious beginners and intermediate photographers with high-quality equipment, this book provides ideas for alternative techniques without large investments. You'll discover many new possibilities as you foster your creativity.

VueScan is the world's most widely used software interface for digitizing film and prints on flatbed and film scanners. This powerful yet affordable program supports over 1500 scanners and 321 digital camera RAW file types, and is available for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. Much more than a simple scanner program, VueScan allows you to perform functions such as color restoration, adding sharpening filters, adjusting white balance, rotating images, and batch scanning multiple images. It also provides output to a variety of formats including TIFF, JPEG, and searchable PDF files (even all three simultaneously). The Pro version outputs to the RAW format and provides options for color adjustments, and more. Despite its popularity, the documentation for VueScan does not provide enough information to use the full power of the system and makes it difficult to get started. The VueScan Bible is the missing manual for new, experienced, and prospective users of VueScan.