Now everyone can learn to take great pictures of the cosmos!

The night sky is filled with immense beauty and mystery, and it’s no wonder so many photographers want to learn how to take great photographs of all it contains: the moon, stars, planets, galaxies, and beyond. But for photographers just getting started photographing the cosmos, some books veer into “advanced” territory way too quickly, filled with difficult theory and long, expensive lists of “must-have” gear.

If you’re just starting your adventure in astrophotography, The Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotography is the book for you! Photographer Mike Shaw teaches you everything you need to know to capture great images of the night sky—without breaking the bank or needing an advanced physics degree.

In this book, you’ll quickly gain an understanding of the night sky, then dive into gear and settings. Regardless of the camera you own (smartphone, DSLR, or mirrorless), you’ll be able to capture shots you love. You’ll learn all about the gear you absolutely need (and what you don’t) as well as the accessories that will make your astrophotography life easier. Then you’ll dive into camera technique: exposure settings, focusing tricks, and composition techniques to get the shot. You’ll also learn about the best apps for astronomy, weather, planning, and navigation. Mike walks you through how to plan a shoot, set up for it, and capture your images. Finally, you’ll learn the post-processing techniques that will have your images looking their best.

The concept of this book is a reference guide to help you when you get stuck remembering how to do something in Photoshop and to give inspiration on what method and/or settings to use for a particular task.
The assumption is that the reader is already up to speed with Photoshop's general layout, and the location of the various tools, effects, filters, etc; but might sometimes need a memory jog on how to achieve a specific task. If this is you, then my ‘Fix It In Photoshop’ will be an ideal companion to your workflow, as you can jump into the book up as a quick reference guide.
The book is designed as a go-to quick reference source as opposed to a manual. In this way it will get you up to speed If you do choose to read cover to cover, then everything is grouped logically, so you will certainly pick up lots of great tips on using Photoshop.

Knowing how to compose in photography is having more than halfway to becoming a good photographer. If you are interested, we are going to recapitulate the basic notions of photographic composition. Mastering composition is just as important as mastering lighting, or the parts and handling of your photographic equipment.
It can make the difference between an ordinary photo and a great professional looking photo. In the following pages we will analyze various rules, tricks and tips to take the best photographs in terms of Composition. We will know the laws of perception, who are the Gestalt psychologists and what relationship they have with photography.
We will study the law of figure and background, the law of proximity, the law of continuity, the law of closure, the law of similarity and the law of grouping, among others. All of them are rules of perception that help us understand why some photos are better than others and how the visual stimulus that the photographer captures in the image affects the viewer.

Sharpness in photography is an aspect that obsesses all photographers, especially in our beginnings, because there are many factors that influence it and it is not always easy to control them. Many of us consider sharpness as the base or the culmination of a good image. Identifying what are the aspects that influence the lack of sharpness of the photographs will make you aware of them and will allow you to anticipate the error. With this new book we are going to delve into the whole universe related to the " Focus and Sharpness " of our images and we will learn to Photograph in High Resolution.
Sharpness is not everything in photography, but mastering it is a big step for any photographer to take a leap in quality in their photographs.
The Book is part of the series[ Higher Training in Photography ], an encyclopedia that brings together all the subjects that a photographer must master in his professional training.

The simplest, easiest, and quickest ways to learn over 250 Lightroom tips, tricks, and techniques!

Lightroom has become the photographer's best tool because it just has so much power and so much depth, but because it has so much power and depth, sometimes the things you need are...well...kinda hidden or not really obvious. There will be a lot of times when you need to get something done in Lightroom, but you have no idea where Adobe hid that feature, or what the "secret handshake" is to do that thing you need now so you can get back to working on your images. That's why this book was created: to get you to the technique, the shortcut, or exactly the right setting, right now.

The simplest, easiest, and quickest ways to learn over 250 Lightroom tips, tricks, and techniques!

Lightroom has become the photographer's best tool because it just has so much power and so much depth, but because it has so much power and depth, sometimes the things you need are...well...kinda hidden or not really obvious. There will be a lot of times when you need to get something done in Lightroom, but you have no idea where Adobe hid that feature, or what the "secret handshake" is to do that thing you need now so you can get back to working on your images. That's why this book was created: to get you to the technique, the shortcut, or exactly the right setting, right now.

Are you seeking for a stress-free way to automatically create and alter pictures and images that have been captured? If so, the brand-new Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023 is the program you require.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023 has the ability to automatically edit your photographs and enhance the best ones with the aid of the new AI technology. The program also has a number of new features and capabilities, such as guided edits, enhanced performance and stability, support for Apple's M1 processor, new templates for slideshows and collages, and much more.
This book also covers how to use the home screen, share a photo, use the save as dialog box, comprehend fundamental image editing ideas, explore the photo editor, use the organizer, browse and locate your photographs, use layers, edit photos with various colors, commonly asked questions, and much more.

We present an innovative concept for the study of PHOTOGRAPHY with which you can train in the fastest and most efficient way, learning everything related to the technique, tricks and exercises that cover levels from the most basic to the most advanced. This new book is the culmination of an idea that we believe will allow many amateur photographers, like you, to improve their relationship with their camera and begin to experience photography in a slightly more authentic, more professional way.
Each chapter will take you into the wonderful world of photography, both in technical and conceptual aspects. We cover the main categories of photography studio such as; The professional photographic camera, the Objectives, Configuration, Exposure modes, Focus and sharpness, Composition, Lighting and many practical tips.

Get better at Adobe Lightroom to streamline post-production and focus on creativity
Key Features

Manage, edit, and post-produce photographs in one place with the help of this full-color guide
Adopt a non-destructive approach to working with seemingly infinite copies of photographs with different looks
Increase productivity and make your creative process easier with Lightroom's functionality and additional tools

English | 2022 | ASIN: B0BRGGXBMS | 275 pages | EPUB, PDF | 45 Mb 

With Adobe Photoshop Elements 2023, you can edit your photos and use the latest AI technologies to improve the best ones. The software also comes with a number of additional features and functionalities, including improved speed and stability, new templates for collages and slide shows, more tools, and much more. The focus of the day for picture editors, photographers, bloggers, graphic designers, image illustrators, and others is how to handle varied photos and edit them successfully. With Photoshop Elements 2023, you have all the tools you need to expand your graphic design company and improve your design skills while concentrating on producing great images. The software Photoshop Elements has all the tools you need to transform your photos into fantastic ones. With an intuitive design and simple-to-use editing capabilities, Photoshop Elements is a superb editing program. Without a doubt, after reading this manual, you will be an expert at using the various features and functionalities of Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Smartphone photography may seem easy, but it does have its own set of challenges. If you’re struggling to take photos using your device, then there might be a few common phone photography mistakes you need to address.
This book will show you how to take great pictures with a phone camera and avoid things why your photos are not as good as you would like

This is the definitive how-to book on photographing nature with a digital camera. Focusing primarily on the art of taking the picture in the field - rather than just manipulating the image after it has been shot - this comprehensive guide is geared to the nature photographer who is fairly new to the world of digital cameras. Packed with step-by-step directions and resplendent full-color examples from the author’s own body of work, readers will receive hands-on practice with lighting, composition, landscapes, sunrises, sunsets, animal portraits, close-ups, manipulating and storing images, and much more. The essential reference for every level of photographer, this guides the reader through a magnificent and unique visual experience into the natural world. The latest digital photography techniques are explained in concise detail. Includes more than 40 before-and-after photographs enhanced with digital techniques. Software screen captures illustrate how to adjust images for optimal results.

Adobe Light room Classic is an effective photo editing tool with several unique features that make it useful for professional photographers, hobbyist photographers, and even non-photographers who need to organize their photos and improve on their work.
This e-book exposes you to the many features of Light room classic that make photo editing fun. Since Light room classic lets users make on-the-fly edits, understanding the dynamics of its usage is important. In this book you will learn how to tweak photographs, alter image colors, shade, and contrast; learn how to use the lens correction and transformation tool, the adjustment brush, the color grading tool, the tone curve panel, and many other digital details. The author of this e-book understands how some simple edits could get complex. Therefore, alternative methods, mostly keyboard shortcuts, are provided to mitigate the complexity involved in handling certain projects.

Stirling Silliphant The Fingers of God

English | 2013 | ISBN: 1629330671, 159393758X | 234 pages | EPUB | 1.4 MB
During the 1950s and 1960s it seemed that every TV show was written by Stirling Silliphant. His scripts for Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Tightrope, Alcoa-Goodyear Theatre, Perry Mason, and, of course, Naked City and Route 66, made him Hollywood’s most produced writer. Later he dominated the disaster film cycle with The Poseidon Adventure and The Towering Inferno, brought martial arts phenomenon Bruce Lee to screen prominence with Marlowe and Longstreet, won an Oscar® for In the Heat of the Night, and helped create the TV mini-series. He lived the life of a movie star, not a movie writer, attending A-list parties, sailing his yacht around the world, driving posh cars, and turning out one hit after another.
But it came at a price: Four marriages, estranged children, a son’s death, and, ultimately, expatriation. Stirling Silliphant: The Fingers of God intimately explores the life and creative process of the man behind Charly, Pearl, The Grass Harp, Village of the Damned, and other big and small screen events. Drawn from exhaustive interviews conducted by author Nat Segaloff in the years before Silliphant’s 1996 death and augmented by material from his private files, what emerges is a complex portrait of a larger-than-life figure who rose to the top of a larger-than-life industry.

Finding Serenity Anti-heroes, Lost Shepherds and Space Hookers in Joss Whedon's Firefly

English | 2005 | ISBN: 1932100431 | 238 pages | PDF | 8.2 MB
Top science fiction and fantasy writers profess their devotion, interrogate the show's complexity and speculate on what might have been if Firefly had been renewed.

Composing Music for Games The Art, Technology and Business of Video Game Scoring (True EPUB)

English | October 1, 2017 | ISBN: 1138021415 | 376 pages | True EPUB | 8.45 Mb
Composing Music for Games is a guidebook for launching and maintaining a successful career as a video game composer. It offers a pragmatic approach to learning, intensified through challenging project assignments and simulations. Author Chance Thomas begins with the foundation of scoring principles applicable to all media, and then progresses serially through core methodologies specific to video game music. This book offers a powerful blend of aesthetic, technique, technology and business, which are all necessary components for a successful career as a video game composer.

The Elton John Piano Solo Collection

English | October 1, 2021 | ISBN: 0793547199 | 96 pages | EPUB | 6.82 Mb
(Piano Solo Personality). 22 songs from this pop piano master, including: Bennie and the Jets * Can You Feel the Love Tonight * Candle in the Wind * Daniel * I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues * Rocket Man * Sacrifice * Your Song * and more.

Diagnosing history Medicine in television period drama

English | ISBN: 1526163284 | 2022 | 304 pages | PDF | 3 MB

A Companion to Federico Fellini (Wiley Blackwell Companions to Film Directors)

English | May 11, 2020 | ISBN: 1119431530, 1119431557 | True EPUB | 576 pages | 25.3 MB
A groundbreaking academic treatment of Fellini, provides new, expansive, and diverse perspectives on his films and influence
The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Federico Fellini presents new methodologies and fresh insights for encountering, appreciating, and contextualizing the director’s films in the 21st century. A milestone in Fellini scholarship, this volume provides contributions by leading scholars, intellectuals, and filmmakers, as well as insights from collaborators and associates of the Italian director. Scholarly yet readable essays explore the fundamental aspects of Fellini’s works while addressing their contemporary relevance in contexts ranging from politics and the environment to gender, race, and sexual orientation.
As the centennial of Federico Fellini’s birth in approaches in 2020, this timely work provides new readings of Fellini’s films and illustrates Fellini’s importance as a filmmaker, artist,and major cultural figure. The text explores topics such as Fellini’s early cinematic experience, recurring themes and patterns in his films, his collaborations and influences, and his unique forms of cinematic expression. In a series of “Short Takes” sections, contributors look at specific films that have particular significance or personal relevance. Destined to become the standard research tool for Fellini studies, this volume
The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Federico Fellini is an indispensable resource for students, instructors, and scholars of Fellini, Italian cinema, cinema and art history, and all areas of film and media studies.

A Companion to Luis Buñuel (Wiley Blackwell Companions to Film Directors) (True EPUB)

English | April 22, 2013 | ISBN: 1444336339 | True EPUB | 656 pages | 4.8 MB
A Companion to Luis Buñuel presents a collection of critical readings by many of the foremost film scholars that examines and reassesses myriad facets of world-renowned filmmaker Luis Buñuel’s life, works, and cinematic themes.
A collection of critical readings that examine and reassess the controversial filmmaker’s life, works, and cinematic themesFeatures readings from several of the most highly-regarded experts on the cinema of BuñuelIncludes a multidisciplinary range of approaches from experts in film studies, Hispanic studies, Surrealism, and theoretical concepts such as those of Gilles DeleuzePresents a previously unpublished interview with Luis Buñuel’s son, Juan Luis Buñuel

Spaces of Communication Elements of Semio-Pragmatics

English | ISBN: 9462987149 | 2021 | 176 pages | PDF | 1490 KB
Spaces of Communication offers a concise introduction to semiopragmatics and condenses the intellectual trajectory of one of the foundational figures of film studies into a relatively short and accessible volume. It testifies to the author's deep and rich intellectual engagement with a vast array of objects ranging from the classics of the cinephile canon to television news programs, home movies and mobile phone films.

Celluloid Mushroom Clouds Hollywood and the Atomic Bomb

English | April 9, 1999 | ISBN: 0813391415, 0367314878 | True EPUB | 227 pages | 4.6 MB
Celluloid Mushroom Clouds is a historical account of how the movie industry responded to specific economic and political forces over the postwar years. Joyce Evans investigates the transformation of the imagery associated with atomic technology found in Hollywood films produced and distributed between 1947 and 1964.
Incorporating qualitative and quantitative research methods, over 90 are analyzed in terms of their historical context and the context of film production and distribution.

Black and White Art. The Complete Guide to Mastering Monochrome Photography

English | 2022 | ASIN: B0BBHCK8XK | 160 pages | MOBI, PDF | 22 Mb