powerful portfolio involves so much more than just a strong grasp of the technical aspects of photography-it’s a complex mix of style, techniques, and intriguing ideas. Many photographers struggle to achieve a high-impactportfolio, feeling that they lack the creative spark to invigorate them andmove their work forward.
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Design has become the key link between users and today’s complex and rapidly evolving digital experiences, and designers are starting to be included in strategic conversations about the products and services that enterprises ultimately deliver. This has led to companies building in-house digital/experience design teams at unprecedented rates, but many of them don’t understand how to get the most out of their investment. This practical guide provides guidelines for creating and leading design teams within your organization, and explores ways to use design as part of broader strategic planning.
Time-lapse photography has grabbed the attention of photographers, but few understand how to maximize its potential. This practical book introduces its rich scope and explains how it can be used as a powerful communication tool.
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For beginners looking to master the portrait or lifelong photographers looking to try a new twist on the classic genre, this is your photo book. The Complete Portrait Manual provides over 200 tips techniques to help you successfully capture the portrait you want.
DevOps is a cultural and professional movement that’s trying to break these walls. Focused on automation, collaboration, tool sharing and knowledge sharing, DevOps has been revealing that developers and system engineers have a lot to learn from one another.
Managing Apple Devices, Third Edition will enable you to create an effective plan for deploying and maintaining groups of Apple devices using iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan in your organization. This all-in-one resource teaches a wide variety of Apple management technologies; explains the theory behind the tools; and provides practical, hand-on exercises to get you up and running with the tools.
Did you know that there are caves in Mexico with that host the world’s largest crystals and that the elements that make up our bodies were forged inside ancient stars? Find out the hows and whys for how vinyl records were made and why Oliver Cromwell melted the Crown Jewels.
For speed, technical skill and raw excitement, nothing in the world of sport can quite match Formula 1. For almost 70 years, motor racing’s premier championship has provided high-octane action on some of the world’s most iconic circuits, and given rise to some of the most legendary names in any sport, from Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, to Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel.
Learn over 500 words and move up a level with our course book English Unlocked! Over 100 pages of quality learning. Your complete, self-study English learning pack. Learning guaranteed!
Your guide to helping you take your Canon DSLR photography to the next level, from getting the perfect exposure to using new lenses.
Welcome to the new Nikon Photographer’s Handbook, your 224-page guide to helping you take your Nikon digital SLR photography further. Whether you’ve just bought your first Nikon camera, or are a serious enthusiast, you’ll discover new camera tips and techniques to ensure you master your beloved Nikon SLR.
The Raspberry Pi has reignited interest in bare-metal computing in schools. As a platform for open-source software, it has also inspired millions of people to try Linux. Have a go with this innovative gadget and practise your skills with the help of our creative projects. The Complete Manual series is the perfect compact companion, and even though it’s small in size, it packs in everything you should ever need!
There is a reason he’s called the World’s Greatest Detective. Discover the incredible history behind crime fiction’s most iconic character of all time, and find out why the world can’t get enough of his genius. Inspired by his brilliant lecturer Joseph Bell, Arthur Conan Doyle first wrote about the famous Holmes and Watson for Strand Magazine in 1887, and the rest is history. Read about the lives of both author and character, and discover their lasting legacy. If that wasn’t enough, you can read the original stories from The Return of Sherlock Holmes, supported by case files, including maps and letters.
As machines perform more and more functions than we ever imagined, they become ever more present in our lives. In this book, you’ll trace the history of the first robots and discover the best bots that you can own, right now. Gaze into the future of robotics and look a little closer to home at those designed to make your house intelligent. Discover how robots are helping us find new worlds, before meeting the megabots who fight for sport. Finally, you’ll learn how to make your very own robot, using a simple Raspberry Pi kit and some code.
Whether you’re a beginner using Photoshop Elements or an experienced Photoshop user, this book includes step-by-step guides that will both teach you the basics and challenge you to get more creative. Follow the tutorials and master essential techniques on how to edit your photos, manipulate images to make surreal masterpieces, and create striking paintings and illustrations.
With the rise of image-sharing platforms, the popularity of digital photography shows no signs of waning. Digital Photographer Annual collates all the best advice for grass roots amateurs and aspiring experts. Unveil industry secrets, be inspired by the pros, tackle shooting techniques and follow our insightful career guides to develop your skills now!
Whether you’re a professional working in the industry, a student or enthusiast, or just interested in the limitless possibilities that computer graphics present, The 3D Art & Design Annual – brought to you by the team behind 3D Artist magazine – is packed full of expert tutorials for you to absorb, written by some of the greatest artists in the field and covering every aspect of the 3D production pipeline, from concept to the final render.
Creativity is not a gift for a select few, but an ongoing process of growth and self-realization available to anyone who puts in the effort to pursue the spark. In this book, Chris Orwig offers a unique perspective on the creative process, showing you how to find meaning in your work, be inspired, and discover the life for which you were designed.
