JOHN BEARDSWORTH

Con este libro, la fotografía en blanco y negro entra en la era digital El autor, John Beardsworth, fotógrafo profesional con amplios conocinientos en fotografía analógica y digital, trata con todo detalle las cualidades específicas de las imágenes en blanco y negro, y recurre a su experiencia personal para explicar las peculiaridades que definen la edición y la optimización digital. El autor plantea además las posibilidades de trabao que ofrecen las últimas funciones de Photoshop CS3 en el campo de la edición digital de imágenes en blanco y negro, explicándolas paso a paso. Este libro es una lectura obligada para todo profesional y para todo aquel que quiera llegar a serlo. Con más de 550 ilustraciones y capturas de pantalla, este libro explica paso a paso como: * Reproducir estilos clásicos y técnicas de cuarto oscuro. * Convertir imágenes en color a blanco y negro de forma flexible y creativa. * Lograr un espectro variado y equilibrado de valores tonales con la ayuda de las últimas funciones digitales.

Do you know where all your photos are? Can you retrieve every landscape shot or portrait youve ever taken with a few keystrokes and a click of the mouse? Are you looking forward to processing those hundreds or thousands of holiday snapshots? Theres no reason why you shouldnt, and this book holds all the answers, and quite a few expert secrets as well.Learn to take advantage of the processes and features of your software of choice to streamline your photo workflow. With advanced methods, tried and tested by an expert photographer, youll be set on a straightforward path to great, reliable results in no time at all.

A comprehensive look at black & white photography by one of todays leading experts on digital-editing software and black & white conversion techniques.John Beardsworth explores the most powerful software for converting your color shots into stunning, high-quality black-and-white photos, with detailed explanations of how each tool works and why to try it out on your own images. His streamlined methods will optimise your workflow and inspire your photography.In addition to providing an abundance of step-by-step instructions with brilliant imagery, Beardsworth also teaches the aesthetic value of black and white, and how to visualise the creative potential of each shot. With its fun and approachable tips-based structure, this book will motivate you to experiment with impressive effects and innovative tools, ensuring that you make full use of the B&W software at your disposal.