The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction/by Steve Hullfish (Author)
Description
A practical, inspirational guide that speaks to the artistry of digital video color correction, featuring insight and lessons from some of the best color correction artists in the postproduction business
"Another great offering from Steve Hullfish. There are so many texts out there covering so many different aspects of post-production. Yet the final, all-important step of color correction and finishing has been a true tradecraft. The only way you learned was by sitting at the feet of a master. Steve has demystified much of that and given both beginners and professionals a fantastic resource.
Reading through this text is like sitting at the feet of the masters listening to wisdom. Randy Starnes, Mike Most, Greg Creaser. these are the guys I call when I'm confused about concepts or need clarification, and this is my business! Greg makes a wicked barbecue as well."
-- Lucas Wilson, ASSIMILATE, INC.
"As more of us shoot our own footage, we are also required to become our own colorists. The Art and Technique of Color Correction will help
you develop the skills you need to master this essential art.
Steve demystifies the technical art of color correction by patiently distilling the wisdom of eight professional colorists down to a skill
set any dedicated editor or motion graphics artist can learn. Those new to the field will particularly appreciate how he introduces all of the technical and slang terms required while still speaking plain English."
-- Chris Meyer, Founding Partner, CyberMotion; author- Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects, currently in its 4th Edition, After
Effects Apprentice
"Steve Hullfish has written another down-to-earth analysis of digital color correction for video. It's great for editors who are tackling their first color grading job as well as those who do it every day, but want a deeper understanding of how to turn color correction into color enhancement. Not only does Steve give simple and clear explanations of the technical aspects, but he walks the reader through the steps that leading colorists use to apply their own artistic touch. And best of all, readers can try these approaches for themselves, using the very same sample clips. He goes past the 'how-to' so you also understand the 'why'. This book is a must-have for anyone involved in color correction for video."
-- Oliver Peters, President and Founder, Oliver Peters Post Production Services, LLC

Photoshop Elements 4 Solutions The Art of Digital Photography/by Mikkel Aaland (Author)
Description
Transform the quality of your digital photographs with the latest Adobe Photoshop Elements software and the expert knowledge of award-winning photographer and author Mikkel Aaland.
Improved RAW support and an AI tool that automatically finds faces are just a few of the exciting new Elements 4 features in this streamlined book for today's digital photographers. Aaland not only explains the secrets to producing dazzling pictures, he shows you with stunning full-color photographs of his own and other top pros, downloadable for your practice. Find what you need fast in this edition's new tighter organization.
The leading names in Photoshop Elements learning, Mikkel Aaland and Photoshop Elements 4 Solutions will teach you to see an image not for what it is, but what it can become.
    * Zoom and pan for more compelling slide shows
    * Separate foreground from background with the new Magic Extractor
    * Adjust skin tone for a beautiful natural look even in harsh lighting
    * Integrate more smoothly with Adobe® Premiere® Elements
    * Enjoy new RAW support for Adobe DNG files
    * Make spectacular panoramics with Photomerge®
    * Create composites seamlessly with new Defringe tool
    * Get organized with new Creation templates and easier downloading
    * Color it professional with advanced color control

Photographic Lighting: Essential Skills, Fourth Edition /by John Child (Author), Mark Galer (Author)
Description
Practical coverage of all the esential skills needed to shed light on photographic lighting techniques in any environment.Photographic Lighting: Essential Skills offers practical coverage of everything you need to know to understand the characteristics of light and the foundations of photographic lighting, including:
film
filters
exposure
compensation
zone system
array of creative techniques
Students and committed amateurs will find sound technical knowledge with inspiring projects. Developing professionals in need of a refresher or a reference need look no further. The authors use terminology that is easy to understand and explain techniques in a clearly written, no nonsense manner. Photographic Lighting: Essential Skills ensures all the fundamentals of lighting are learned and applied to help improve the use of light in photography and encourage visual expression.