Digital Photographic Capture

The major function of photography is to capture a picture from what is in front of you. Whether a picture of the family pet or advertising spread, the acquisition of the scene is the first step in the digital image process. Digital Photographic Capture takes that first step and it breaks it down in detail so you can understand and better manipulate the mechanics of the process. As we transition from the silver halide base of photography to an electronic enabled future, we can step to the side and look at the intersection of these processes. Today it is not that one is superior in all situations, but that in the imaging world hybrid imaging maintains uses in unique applications and has certain advantages. Digital Photographic Capture explores construction and functions of the various parts and processes used to capture images. Sensors, lenses, creation, storage, and hybrid imaging are all broken down into basic explanations, enabling the photographer to have a basic understanding of the photography today. This is your new introduction to photography.

Table of Contents:
Contents Introduction 1. Why Digital 2. Capture Devices Cameras a. Point and Shoot b. Prosumer c. Professional d. Camera Backs i. Area Array ii. Scanning Backs Scanners i. Flatbead ii. Film Scanners Other capture devices 3. Sensors a. Basic of sensor technology i. Manufacture ii. Parts of common sensor i) Silicon Photodiode ii) Doping iii) Micro lenses iv) Filters b. CCD c. CMOS d. Energy requirements e. Effective color range f. Dynamic Range 4. Lenses (modified from 2e) Also i. Lens dynamics ii. Telephoto effect 5. Image Creation a. Electronic sequencing b. Capture c. Getting the charge from the photodiode Quantization e. Sampling f. Interpolation of color i. Color depth g. Interpolation of file size 6. Exposure (modified from 2e) a. 7. Digital Capture Workflow 8. Files and Storage a. Raw files b. File types c. Compression d. Storage media 9. Image Adjustment a. Brightness levels b. Curves c. Color Balance 10. Hybrid Imaging a. Film to digital b. Advantages Glossary

About the Author :
Dr. Glenn Rand received his Bachelor and Master of Arts from Purdue University with a Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati. He did further research as a Visiting Scholar at the University of Michigan. Photographs by Dr. Rand are in the collections of over twenty museums in the United States, Europe and Japan where his work has also been extensively exhibited. He has published and lectured about photography internationally. Publications include many articles, several books for industry and "Black and White Photography 2e," with co-author David Litschel. His consultant clients have included the Eastman Kodak Company, Ford Motor Company, Photo Marketing Association International, the Ministry of Education of Finland as well as many other businesses and several colleges. Presently, he teaches in the graduate program at Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California. Glenn Rand has taught and administrated at colleges and universities for 36 years. David Litschel is the Provost of Brooks Institute of Photography. He received his Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of Colorado and his Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Michigan. He has taught and worked in photography for more than 20 years. He has written, exhibited his photographs and published. Dr. Robert Davis was the first Digital Technical Sales representative for the Eastman Kodak Company. In his role at Kodak he was involved in the marketing of digital products. Since leaving Kodak he has been involved in various educational endeavors including teaching digital imaging to the FBI and other law enforcement agencies. He has also set up educational programs at community colleges and has been a lecturer in the field.

Review :
"Digital Photography Capture is an informative and easy-to-read book that builds on conventional photographic knowledge and will appeal to the established photographer, the newcomer to the subject, and the teacher alike. It is attractively presented and illustrated, with a wealth of information in a compact format - an essential introduction to the subject that will provide a good foundation for all readers." - Ian Kent-Robinson "Stunning pictures highlight various photographic techniques and each chapter ends with a summary and useful glossary." - What Digital Camera "Easy to read and understand, this little gem will suit the beginner or slightly more advanced photographer." - Amateur Photographer