Friday, August 27, 2010

Definitely Digital by Thomas Palfy

Definitely Digital!
Title: Definitely Digital

Author: Thomas Palfy

ISBN: 978-1409253983

Publisher: Lulu


In Definitely Digital by Australian author & photographer Thomas Palfy, simple to read and follow instructions, pictures and explanations clearly define using a digital camera to create the effects of the best picture possible for the reader.

Palfy begins with a demonstration from an old family photograph he was able to restore somewhat using Adobe Photoshop, a photo editing program. He follows with some other family photos, explaining lighting and background techniques used then, compared to newer age functions of the now preferred digital camera.

I found the short, simple instructional book to be very informative and consise. The author also explains dpi (dots per inch) and how the number of dpi can affect the quality of the picture in print. He also explains digital file sizes and how to save and store them, resize and send photos through email programs and various photo editing programs.

What a wonderful book for the beginner in digital photographer as Palfy also explains the various functions on the digital camera and the effects they will produce. I highly recommend this book for beginners.