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The Digital Photography Book, Volume 3, ePub [Kindle Edition]

Scott Kelby
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This is the eBook version of the printed book.

Scott Kelby, author of The Digital Photography Book, volume 1 (the world’s best-selling digital photography book of all time), is back with a follow-up to his volume 2 smash best seller, with an entirely new book that picks up right where he left off. It’s even more of that “Ah ha—so that’s how they do it,” straight-to-the-point, skip-the-techno-jargon stuff you can really use today to make your shots even better.

This book truly has a brilliant premise, and here’s how Scott describes it: “If you and I were out on a shoot and you asked me, ‘Hey Scott, I want the light for this portrait to look really soft and flattering. How far back should I put this softbox?’ I wouldn’t give you a lecture about lighting ratios, or flash modifiers. In real life, I’d just turn to you and say, ‘Move it in as close to your subject as you possibly can, without it actually showing up in the shot.’ Well, that’s what this book is all about: you and I out shooting where I answer questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I’ve learned, just like I would with a friend—without all the technical explanations and techie photo speak.”

Each page covers a single concept on how to make your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you’ll learn another pro setting, tool, or trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. If you’re tired of taking shots that look “okay,” and if you’re tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, “Why don’t my shots look like that?” then this is the book for you.

This isn’t a book of theory—full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts. This is a book on which button to push, which setting to use, and when to use it. With nearly 200 more of the most closely guarded photographic “tricks of the trade,” this book gets you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos every time.

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Scott Kelby, author of The Digital Photography Book, volume 1 (the world’s best-selling digital photography book of all time), is back with a follow-up to his volume 2 smash best seller, with an entirely new book that picks up right where he left off. It’s even more of that “Ah ha—so that’s how they do it,” straight-to-the-point, skip-the-techno-jargon stuff you can really use today to make your shots even better.

This book truly has a brilliant premise, and here’s how Scott describes it: “If you and I were out on a shoot and you asked me, ‘Hey Scott, I want the light for this portrait to look really soft and flattering. How far back should I put this softbox?’ I wouldn’t give you a lecture about lighting ratios, or flash modifiers. In real life, I’d just turn to you and say, ‘Move it in as close to your subject as you possibly can, without it actually showing up in the shot.’ Well, that’s what this book is all about: you and I out shooting where I answer questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I’ve learned, just like I would with a friend—without all the technical explanations and techie photo speak.”

Each page covers a single concept on how to make your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you’ll learn another pro setting, tool, or trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. If you’re tired of taking shots that look “okay,” and if you’re tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, “Why don’t my shots look like that?” then this is the book for you.

This isn’t a book of theory—full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts. This is a book on which button to push, which setting to use, and when to use it. With nearly 200 more of the most closely guarded photographic “tricks of the trade,” this book gets you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos every time.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Vinman666 TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
This volume of Scott Kelby's series continues the high concept of the previous two volumes. Each page typically features a specific technique or piece of equipment and describes very succinctly how to achieve that result or use that particular item.

I doubt many people would buy volume 3 without first having looked at the others but if you haven't there are a couple of things you need to know.

Firstly, the concept is that you will be told to "set this", "use that" without your hand being held too much. There's limited waffle (other than his characteristic humorous chapter introductions, which you'll either love or hate), just straightforward advice.

Secondly each book is more specialised than the last, which is especially true for this one. This volume has a bias towards studio and flash photography, certainly for the first half. The second half covers a wider variety but is still more suited to the enthusiast than the non-SLR owner. For example, there are several pages dedicated to what Scott packs in his bag for certain types of shoot. On the other hand, some pages (e.g. "When to use a wide-angle lens") seem out of place and really belong in volume 1.

Personally, I found this one useful for the studio portrait and product shot sections. There are very few books on the market that describe how to set different types of lighting up and those that I've seen fill 2/3 of their pages with the same basic camera and Photoshop techniques that every other book seems to have.

The bottom line is this: if you're an enthusiast interested in studio, sport or travel photography, there is plenty of useful advice here. For casual camera users, there is stuff here that will appeal to you but less so than volumes 1 or 2.
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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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Having previously purchased Scott Kelby's "The Digital Photography Book" volumes 1 & 2 and found them to be an extremely useful source of information for a budding amateur photographer like myself, I couldn't help but buy the latest Volume 3 edition.

Once again, it packed full of information, such as using your flash like a pro, studio work (which I doubt I will ever need), a whole chapter on lenses, shooting outdoor/people/sports and of course his trademark tips for better photos. Like most people, some of this is useful to me, while other information is not, but that's fine with me.

I find the most useful chapter is the last one "Yet even more recipes to help you get The Shot". On every page is an example shot and Scott details what needs to be done to get that type of shot. Seriously, if Scott released a book jammed packed with just the examples, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it (please Scott...will you do this??).

So in summary, fantastic book but I can only give it 4 out of 5 stars because, quite frankly, the chapters on studio work and sports shots is of no interest to me. Also, when explaining some of the settings/features on Canon DSLRs, it's geared towards the newer and sometimes higher-end models. My 350D doesn't have Live View, nor does it have an LCD display on TOP of the body. Plus I would like to see more (and more!) 'recipes' :)
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
More of the same! 25 Aug 2009
Format:Paperback
If your into studio or wedding photography you would probably think this is great but for the majority of amateurs I think there is to much emphasis on these two genres. Liked book 1, book 2 not quite as good and 3 just too much of the same thing..
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
THE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK 3 by SCOTT KELBY
ANOTHER GREAT BOOK THAT STARTS WITH THE BASICS AND LEADS YOU THROUGH VARIOUS PROJECTS TEACHING YOU EVERYTHING FROM SETTING UP CAMERA & LIGHTING, TAKING THE PHOTOS, THEN WORKING... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. ML EDDIFORD
A bit complicated
Good book just a little too in depth at times, good price so will get out of the book what I can understand and then ad lib the rest
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Mark Hurry
Scott Kelby does it again
I bought Scott Kelby's "The Digital Photography Book" volumes 1 & 2 for my son (a professional designer) but read them (just a little!) before wrapping. Read more
Published 6 months ago by RR Waller
No surprises
Written in the same way as the previous two volumes. Another chapter on studio techniques. Just wonder what will be included in volume 4.
Published 6 months ago by Bernard vV
Digital series of books
This series of books are very informative and a good read,I recommend them to anyone wishing to improve their photography.
Published 11 months ago by NigelP
Lame jokes obscure the useful information
I bought this book because I wanted to learn useful techniques for Digital Photography.

Unfortunately the author has chosen to pepper every page with unfunny lame jokes... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. C. Lewis
A book with some generally good advice
I wouldn't describe myself as an expert in photography but it wasn't quite what I needed when I ordered. Read more
Published 13 months ago by mageye
Must Read
This is the last of the three books i have purchased in the series, and as with the other two it is full of useful tips and information.
Published 13 months ago by Tim Ladd
Light years ahead of the rest
There are 3 books in this most illuminating series by Scott Kelby. If you buy these 3 books you will measure all other photography books by the standard of these. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Silas
Itsa Goodun
A very good little book to help and inspire you in your photography Excellent in both content and presentation. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. David Fisher
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