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Mastering VMware vSphere 5.5
by Scott Lowe Matt Liebowitz Forbes Guthrie Nick Marshall Josh AtwellThe 2013 edition of the bestselling vSphere book on the marketVirtualization remains the hottest trend in the IT world, and VMware vSphere is the industry's most widely deployed virtualization solution. The demand for IT professionals skilled in virtualization and cloud-related technologies is great and expected to keep growing. This comprehensive Sybex guide covers all the features and capabilities of VMware vSphere, showing administrators step by step how to install, configure, operate, manage, and secure it.This perfect blend of hands-on instruction, conceptual explanation, and practical application is reinforced with real-world examples. Led by Scott Lowe and Nick Marshall, both VMware vExperts, the author team provides expertise that will prepare IT professionals to excel in using this virtualization technology.Virtualization is seen as a "best practice" for high availability and disaster recovery solutions, as well as for applications such as Exchange Server and SharePointIDC estimates that there are as many as 7 million jobs available worldwide in virtualization and cloud technologyProvides hands-on instruction in all the latest features and capabilities of VMware vSphere, with both conceptual explanations and practical applicationsAuthor team is lead by Scott Lowe and Nick Marshall, well-known VMware experts and popular bloggersMastering VMware vSphere provides what every virtualization professional needs to know.
Mastering VMware vSphere 6
by Scott Lowe Nick Marshall Josh Atwell Grant OrchardMastering VMware vSphere 6 is the fully updated edition of the bestselling guide to VMware's virtualization solution. With comprehensive coverage of this industry-leading toolset, this book acts as an informative guide and valuable reference. Step-by-step instruction walks you through installation, configuration, operation, security processes, and much more as you conquer the management and automation of your virtual environment. Written by certified VMware vExperts, this indispensable guide provides hands-on instruction and detailed conceptual explanations, anchored by practical applications and real-world examples. This book is the ultimate guide to vSphere, helping administrators master their virtual environment. Learn to: * Install, configure, and manage the vCenter Server components * Leverage the Support Tools to provide maintenance and updates * Create and configure virtual networks, storage devices, and virtual machines * Implement the latest features to ensure compatibility and flexibility * Manage resource allocation and utilization to meet application needs * Monitor infrastructure performance and availability * Automate and orchestrate routine administrative tasks Mastering VMware vSphere 6 is what you need to stay up-to-date on VMware's industry-leading software for the virtualized datacenter.
Training Guide: Configuring Windows® 8
by Scott Lowe Derek Schauland Rick W. Vanover<p>Build the real-world skills needed to deploy and manage Windows 8 clients in the enterprise. Work at your own pace through the lessons, exercises, and practices in this Training Guide—for the hands-on expertise your job demands.</p>
Ecologies of Faith: Spiritual Growth through Online Education
by Stephen D. Lowe Mary E. LoweMany Christian institutions have embraced new technologies, especially online education. But is it possible for us to grow spiritually through our digital communities? Steve Lowe and Mary Lowe, longtime proponents of online education, trace the motif of spiritual growth through Scripture and consider how students and professors alike might foster digital ecologies in which spiritual transformation can take place.
The Shitshow: An ‘Is It Just Me Or Is Everything Shit?' Special
by Steve Lowe Alan McArthurIt was shit. Then the shit hit the fan. Would someone find a way of making it worse? Of course they would! Welcome to THE SHITSHOW...'There's a lot going on these days. Trump, Brexit, Call the Midwife . . . The rise of the robots . . . The rise of Easy Peelers . . .The authors of the bestselling Is It Just Me Or Is Everything Shit? series present an hilarious examination of the new age, asking:~Is Donald Trump a literary character?~The AI/robot takeover: has it already happened?~Are the animals ganging up on us too?~What is an LGBT sandwich?~Would you like to make it as an influencer?~Is Brexit Britain like the 1950s, or the 1930s, or, er, the 780s?~What is 5G?~What is consciousness?~Do you need a smart toilet?~Are you stronger than clickbait?Just get on with it!Whatever 'it' is.
The Shitshow: An ‘Is It Just Me Or Is Everything Shit?' Special
by Steve Lowe Alan McArthurIt was shit. Then the shit hit the fan. Would someone find a way of making it worse? Of course they would! Welcome to THE SHITSHOW...'There's a lot going on these days. Trump, Brexit, Call the Midwife . . . The rise of the robots . . . The rise of Easy Peelers . . .The authors of the bestselling Is It Just Me Or Is Everything Shit? series present an hilarious examination of the new age, asking:~Is Donald Trump a literary character?~The AI/robot takeover: has it already happened?~Are the animals ganging up on us too?~What is an LGBT sandwich?~Would you like to make it as an influencer?~Is Brexit Britain like the 1950s, or the 1930s, or, er, the 780s?~What is 5G?~What is consciousness?~Do you need a smart toilet?~Are you stronger than clickbait?Just get on with it!Whatever 'it' is.
The Shitshow: An ‘Is It Just Me Or Is Everything Shit?' Special
by Steve Lowe Alan McArthurIt was shit. Then the shit hit the fan. Would someone find a way of making it worse? Of course they would! Welcome to THE SHITSHOW...'There's a lot going on these days. Trump, Brexit, Call the Midwife . . . The rise of the robots . . . The rise of Easy Peelers . . .The authors of the bestselling Is It Just Me Or Is Everything Shit? series present an hilarious examination of the new age, asking:~Is Donald Trump a literary character?~The AI/robot takeover: has it already happened?~Are the animals ganging up on us too?~What is an LGBT sandwich?~Would you like to make it as an influencer?~Is Brexit Britain like the 1950s, or the 1930s, or, er, the 780s?~What is 5G?~What is consciousness?~Do you need a smart toilet?~Are you stronger than clickbait?Just get on with it!Whatever 'it' is.
VMware Infrastructure 3 For Dummies
by William J. LoweVMware Infrastructure 3 for Dummies will help you understand, design, and deploy a reliable and fault tolerant Virtual Infrastructure 3 environment. Virtualization can save your business a lot of money! You'll find an introduction to the technology and learn from the key topics covered in each chapter. You will have enough information to design and deploy your first system without being overwhelmed by extensive technical details. You can also use this book as a reference for maintenance and troubleshooting. You will find out what you need to do before you virtualize your machines. Learn about ESX servers, how to install them and their anatomy. Hook up your ESX servers with storage and data networks and understand what you need to know about networking and external storage. You'll be able to make everything fault tolerant with cluster technology. Find out how to: Make the most of VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3 Design and deploy your system Handle installation, configuration, and troubleshooting Virtualize servers, storage and networking Discover how to assure fault tolerance with clusters and the VirtualCenter database Use resource pools, set them up, and secure them Explore new options for disaster preparedness, including a virtual consolidated backup Complete with lists of VMware products, the world of virtual appliances, and more information about VI3, VMware Infrastructure 3For Dummies is your one-stop guide to virtualizing your machines.
Dreaming of Cinema: Spectatorship, Surrealism, and the Age of Digital Media (Film and Culture Series)
by Adam LowensteinVideo games, YouTube channels, Blu-ray discs, and other forms of "new" media have made theatrical cinema seem "old." A sense of "cinema lost" has accompanied the ascent of digital media, and many worry film's capacity to record the real is fundamentally changing. Yet the Surrealist movement never treated cinema as a realist medium and understood our perceptions of the real itself to be a mirage. Returning to their interpretation of film's aesthetics and function, this book reads the writing, films, and art of Luis Buñuel, Salvador Dalí, Man Ray, André Breton, André Bazin, Roland Barthes, Georges Bataille, Roger Caillois, and Joseph Cornell and recognizes their significance for the films of David Cronenberg, Nakata Hideo, and Atom Egoyan; the American remake of the Japanese Ring (1998); and a YouTube channel devoted to Rock Hudson. Offering a positive alternative to cinema's perceived crisis of realism, this innovative study enriches the meaning of cinematic spectatorship in the twenty-first century.
Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 Bible (Bible #699)
by Joseph LoweryUpdated version of the bestselling Dreamweaver Bible series Packed with hands-on instruction and step-by-step tutorials, the Dreamweaver CS5 Bible has everything you need to harness the incredible power of this amazing Web development tool. Starting with Dreamweaver basics, expert author and Adobe guru Joe Lowery (Adobe CS4 Web Workflows and Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Bible) guides you through the ins-and-outs of Dreamweaver showing you how to build dynamic, data-driven sites in no time. Details how to use Dreamweaver with PHP, ASP.NET, ColdFusion and more to access and work with live backend data Describes designing for and working with popular Content Management Systems (CMS) including WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal Includes how-to's on using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in Dreamweaver to build attractive dynamic websites, as well as comprehensive information on creating and working with both design and code templates to provide consistency across a web site with minimal effort Dreamweaver has established itself as one of the leading Web development tools and Dreamweaver CS5 Bible is the must-have learning tool and reference guide for any Web developer using Dreamweaver.
JavaScript and jQuery for Data Analysis and Visualization
by Joseph Lowery Jon Raasch Vadim Ogievetsky Graham MurrayGo beyond design concepts--build dynamic data visualizations using JavaScriptJavaScript and jQuery for Data Analysis and Visualization goes beyond design concepts to show readers how to build dynamic, best-of-breed visualizations using JavaScript--the most popular language for web programming.The authors show data analysts, developers, and web designers how they can put the power and flexibility of modern JavaScript libraries to work to analyze data and then present it using best-of-breed visualizations. They also demonstrate the use of each technique with real-world use cases, showing how to apply the appropriate JavaScript and jQuery libraries to achieve the desired visualization.All of the key techniques and tools are explained in this full-color, step-by-step guide. The companion website includes all sample codes used to generate the visualizations in the book, data sets, and links to the libraries and other resources covered.Go beyond basic design concepts and get a firm grasp of visualization approaches and techniques using JavaScript and jQueryDiscover detailed, step-by-step directions for building specific types of data visualizations in this full-color guideLearn more about the core JavaScript and jQuery libraries that enable analysis and visualizationFind compelling stories in complex data, and create amazing visualizations cost-effectivelyLet JavaScript and jQuery for Data Analysis and Visualization be the resource that guides you through the myriad strategies and solutions for combining analysis and visualization with stunning results.
Dreamweaver CS5 Bible
by Joseph W. LoweryUpdated version of the bestselling Dreamweaver Bible series Packed with hands-on instruction and step-by-step tutorials, the Dreamweaver CS5 Bible has everything you need to harness the incredible power of this amazing Web development tool. Starting with Dreamweaver basics, expert author and Adobe guru Joe Lowery (Adobe CS4 Web Workflows and Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Bible) guides you through the ins-and-outs of Dreamweaver showing you how to build dynamic, data-driven sites in no time. Details how to use Dreamweaver with PHP, ASP. NET, ColdFusion and more to access and work with live backend data Describes designing for and working with popular Content Management Systems (CMS) including WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal Includes how-to's on using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in Dreamweaver to build attractive dynamic websites, as well as comprehensive information on creating and working with both design and code templates to provide consistency across a web site with minimal effort Dreamweaver has established itself as one of the leading Web development tools and Dreamweaver CS5 Bible is the must-have learning tool and reference guide for any Web developer using Dreamweaver.
HTML5 24-Hour Trainer
by Joseph W. Lowery Mark FletcherComprehensive written and interactive instruction for learning HTML5 HTML is the core technology for building websites. Today, with HTML5 opening the Internet to new levels of rich content and dynamic interactivity, developers are looking for information to learn and utilize HTML5. HTML5 24-Hour Trainer provides that information, giving new and aspiring web developers the knowledge they need to achieve early success when building websites. Covers the most basic aspects of a web page, including a brief introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Provides lessons that are backed up by?professionally created training videos and interactive content to fully illustrate the dynamic nature of HTML5 and the Internet, while also providing a full learning experience Combines easy-to-follow lessons with expertly crafted training videos to provide you with both written and interactive instruction for learning HTML5 Written by bestselling author Joseph Lowery and with?video content created by well-known multimedia and eLearning producer Mark Fletcher, HTML5 24-Hour Trainer brings the new features of HTML5 and the Internet to life unlike any other resource. Note: As part of the print version of this title, video lessons are included on DVD. For e-book versions, video lessons can be accessed at wrox. com using a link provided in the interior of the e-book.
Collaborative Media: Production, Consumption, and Design Interventions (The\mit Press Ser.)
by Jonas Lowgren Bo ReimerA thorough analysis of contemporary digital media practices, showing how people increasingly not only consume but also produce and even design media. With many new forms of digital media–including such popular social media as Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr—the people formerly known as the audience no longer only consume but also produce and even design media. Jonas Löwgren and Bo Reimer term this phenomenon collaborative media, and in this book they investigate the qualities and characteristics of these forms of media in terms of what they enable people to do. They do so through an interdisciplinary research approach that combines the social sciences and humanities traditions of empirical and theoretical work with practice-based, design-oriented interventions. Löwgren and Reimer offer analysis and a series of illuminating case studies—examples of projects in collaborative media that range from small multidisciplinary research experiments to commercial projects used by millions of people. Löwgren and Reimer discuss the case studies at three levels of analysis: society and the role of collaborative media in societal change; institutions and the relationship of collaborative media with established media structures; and tribes, the nurturing of small communities within a large technical infrastructure. They conclude by advocating an interventionist turn within social analysis and media design.
Collaborative Media: Production, Consumption, and Design Interventions
by Jonas Löwgren Bo ReimerWith many new forms of digital media--including such popular social media as Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr -- the people formerly known as the audience no longer only consume but also produce and even design media. Jonas L'wgren and Bo Reimer term this phenomenon collaborative media, and in this book they investigate the qualities and characteristics of these forms of media in terms of what they enable people to do. They do so through an interdisciplinary research approach that combines the social sciences and humanities traditions of empirical and theoretical work with practice-based, design-oriented interventions. L'wgren and Reimer offer analysis and a series of illuminating case studies -- examples of projects in collaborative media that range from small multidisciplinary research experiments to commercial projects used by millions of people. L'wgren and Reimer discuss the case studies at three levels of analysis: society and the role of collaborative media in societal change; institutions and the relationship of collaborative media with established media structures; and tribes, the nurturing of small communities within a large technical infrastructure. They conclude by advocating an interventionist turn within social analysis and media design.
Thoughtful Interaction Design: A Design Perspective on Information Technology
by Jonas Löwgren Erik StoltermanThe authors of Thoughtful Interaction Design go beyond the usual technical concerns of usability and usefulness to consider interaction design from a design perspective. The shaping of digital artifacts is a design process that influences the form and functions of workplaces, schools, communication, and culture; the successful interaction designer must use both ethical and aesthetic judgment to create designs that are appropriate to a given environment. This book is not a how-to manual, but a collection of tools for thought about interaction design. Working with information technology--called by the authors "the material without qualities"--interaction designers create not a static object but a dynamic pattern of interactivity. The design vision is closely linked to context and not simply focused on the technology. The authors' action-oriented and context-dependent design theory, drawing on design theorist Donald Schon's concept of the reflective practitioner, helps designers deal with complex design challenges created by new technology and new knowledge. Their approach, based on a foundation of thoughtfulness that acknowledges the designer's responsibility not only for the functional qualities of the design product but for the ethical and aesthetic qualities as well, fills the need for a theory of interaction design that can increase and nurture design knowledge. From this perspective they address the fundamental question of what kind of knowledge an aspiring designer needs, discussing the process of design, the designer, design methods and techniques, the design product and its qualities, and conditions for interaction design.
Thoughtful Interaction Design: A Design Perspective on Information Technology (The\mit Press Ser.)
by Jonas Lowgren Erik StoltermanThe authors of Thoughtful Interaction Design go beyond the usual technical concerns of usability and usefulness to consider interaction design from a design perspective. The shaping of digital artifacts is a design process that influences the form and functions of workplaces, schools, communication, and culture; the successful interaction designer must use both ethical and aesthetic judgment to create designs that are appropriate to a given environment. This book is not a how-to manual, but a collection of tools for thought about interaction design.Working with information technology—called by the authors "the material without qualities"—interaction designers create not a static object but a dynamic pattern of interactivity. The design vision is closely linked to context and not simply focused on the technology. The authors' action-oriented and context-dependent design theory, drawing on design theorist Donald Schön's concept of the reflective practitioner, helps designers deal with complex design challenges created by new technology and new knowledge. Their approach, based on a foundation of thoughtfulness that acknowledges the designer's responsibility not only for the functional qualities of the design product but for the ethical and aesthetic qualities as well, fills the need for a theory of interaction design that can increase and nurture design knowledge. From this perspective they address the fundamental question of what kind of knowledge an aspiring designer needs, discussing the process of design, the designer, design methods and techniques, the design product and its qualities, and conditions for interaction design.
Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V Cookbook - Second Edition
by Patrick Lownds Leandro Carvalho Charbel NemnomSave time and resources by getting to know the best practices and intelligence from industry experts About This Book • This book helps you gain a fresh perspective through a recipe-based approach on the new Microsoft Server 2016 Hyper-V • Over 80 recipes to help you master the administrative tasks of Hyper-V and get to grips with advanced solutions and techniques for virtualization • These hands-on advanced recipes will help you deploy, maintain, and upgrade Hyper-V virtual machines Who This Book Is For This book is for Hyper-V administrators who are looking to take advantage of all exciting new features that Microsoft Server 2016 Hyper-V has to offer. What You Will Learn • Install and manage Hyper-V in Full, Server Core, and Nano Server • Get to know how to migrate and upgrade physical and virtual machines • Configure disks, network, memory, security, and auditing settings for virtual machines • Take a deep dive into high availability and disaster recovery • Save time and money by getting to grips with PowerShell automation • Understand the new features around network and nested virtualization, distributed storage QoS, Hyper-V Replica, and much more • Gain a full view of your virtual machines and host servers through monitoring, reporting, and troubleshooting tips In Detail Hyper-V is a Windows-based, very cost-effective virtualization solution with easy-to-use and well-known administrative consoles. With this book on your side you will master the worlds of Hyper-V deployment, migration, and management by learning tips, tricks, and best practices, especially when it comes to advanced-level tasks. You will learn how to quickly deploy and automate multiple VMs, and support Hyper-V clusters through different installation methods. You will learn the concepts efficiently with the help of up-to-date real-world examples and improve the scalability and efficiency of large-scale VM deployments with Nano Server. By the end of this book, you will be an ace Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V with the skills needed to administer and manage it effectively and survive in the brave new world of mobile-first, cloud-first. Further, take advantage of bonus appendix explaining Hyper-V and backup architecture and the difference between versions. Style and approach This advanced-level book provides step-by-step recipes on real-world examples so you can get practical, hands-on experience of the subjects.
Microsoft Private Cloud Computing
by Patrick Lownds Aidan Finn Hans Vredevoort Damian FlynnLearn the foundation of cloud computing and how to build your own Microsoft private cloudWritten by a team of expert authors who are MVPs and leaders in their respective fields, this one-of-a-kind book is an essential resource for IT administrators who are responsible for implementing and managing a cloud infrastructure. You'll quickly learn how cloud computing offers significant cost savings while also providing new levels of speed and agility.Serving as a how-to guide, Microsoft Private Cloud Computing walks you through building a secure, internal cloud and delivering it as a service to your company using Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012.Walks you through the entire process: understanding cloud computing, understanding the Microsoft concept of a private cloud, deploying a private cloud fabric, deploying services, and building a private cloud, as well as integrating it with Microsoft's public cloud to create a cross-premises or public cloud Discusses fabric management with System Center Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) 2012 Examines how to provide network and storage with VMM 2012 Looks at the VMM library configuration Discusses private cloud and cloud service management with Microsoft App ControllerMicrosoft Private Cloud Computing is a must-have comprehensive resource that covers all aspects of implementing a private cloud.
Replayed: Essential Writings on Software Preservation and Game Histories
by Henry LowoodA leading voice in technology studies shares a collection of essential essays on the preservation of software and history of games.Since the early 2000s, Henry E. Lowood has led or had a key role in numerous initiatives devoted to the preservation and documentation of virtual worlds, digital games, and interactive simulations, establishing himself as a major scholar in the field of game studies. His voluminous writings have tackled subject matter spanning the history of game design and development, military simulation, table-top games, machinima, e-sports, wargaming, and historical software archives and collection development. Replayed consolidates Lowood's far-flung and significant publications on these subjects into a single volume. Lowood offers important historical contexts for digital and analog game objects and their implications for both documentation and preservation. Replayed is divided into three sections focused on archives, documentation, and the preservation of historical software, game histories and historiography, and future directions. The volume includes two previously unpublished essays, along with Lowood's reflective section introductions that provide a contemporary take on his previously published works. Rounding out the book are a foreword by Matthew G. Kirschenbaum detailing Lowood's sustained commitment to games, an introduction by editor Raiford Guins sharing Lowood's scholarly and curatorial pursuits, and an extensive interview with Lowood on his personal and professional background conducted by T. L. Taylor. For those interested in the history of technology, game studies, libraries, archives, and museums, Replayed presents the opportunity to read Lowood's works—writing that remains timely, skillfully executed, and rigorously researched—as a major project chronicling the history of games and forecasting the opportunities and challenges faced by future game historians.
Debugging Game History: A Critical Lexicon (Game Histories)
by Henry Lowood Raiford GuinsEssays discuss the terminology, etymology, and history of key terms, offering a foundation for critical historical studies of games.Even as the field of game studies has flourished, critical historical studies of games have lagged behind other areas of research. Histories have generally been fact-by-fact chronicles; fundamental terms of game design and development, technology, and play have rarely been examined in the context of their historical, etymological, and conceptual underpinnings. This volume attempts to “debug” the flawed historiography of video games. It offers original essays on key concepts in game studies, arranged as in a lexicon—from “Amusement Arcade” to “Embodiment” and “Game Art” to “Simulation” and “World Building.” Written by scholars and practitioners from a variety of disciplines, including game development, curatorship, media archaeology, cultural studies, and technology studies, the essays offer a series of distinctive critical “takes” on historical topics. The majority of essays look at game history from the outside in; some take deep dives into the histories of play and simulation to provide context for the development of electronic and digital games; others take on such technological components of games as code and audio. Not all essays are history or historical etymology—there is an analysis of game design, and a discussion of intellectual property—but they nonetheless raise questions for historians to consider. Taken together, the essays offer a foundation for the emerging study of game history. ContributorsMarcelo Aranda, Brooke Belisle, Caetlin Benson-Allott, Stephanie Boluk, Jennifer deWinter, J. P. Dyson, Kate Edwards, Mary Flanagan, Jacob Gaboury, William Gibbons, Raiford Guins, Erkki Huhtamo, Don Ihde, Jon Ippolito, Katherine Isbister, Mikael Jakobsson, Steven E. Jones, Jesper Juul, Eric Kaltman, Matthew G. Kirschenbaum, Carly A. Kocurek, Peter Krapp, Patrick LeMieux, Henry Lowood, Esther MacCallum-Stewart, Ken S. McAllister, Nick Monfort, David Myers, James Newman, Jenna Ng, Michael Nitsche, Laine Nooney, Hector Postigo, Jas Purewal, Reneé H. Reynolds, Judd Ethan Ruggill, Marie-Laure Ryan, Katie Salen Tekinbaş, Anastasia Salter, Mark Sample, Bobby Schweizer, John Sharp, Miguel Sicart, Rebecca Elisabeth Skinner, Melanie Swalwell, David Thomas, Samuel Tobin, Emma Witkowski, Mark J.P. Wolf
Brick & Mortar Shopping in the 21st Century
by Tina M. LowreyThis book explores how traditional retailing operates in the new competitive environment of a combined e-tailing and brick and mortar marketplace. In drawing together the cutting-edge research of a global group of experts in the field of consumer behavior, this volume addresses questions such as: which psychological theories can provide insights in
Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital Field Guide
by Charlotte K. LowrieGuides you step-by-step through the functions on your new Canon EOS 5D Mark III dSLR cameraThe Canon EOS 5D Mark III full-frame dSLR camera features an impressive 22.3 megapixels, a 3.2-inch LCD screen, 6 fps continuous shooting, Live View, an ISO range of 50 to 102,400 and full HD 1080 resolution movie shooting. Here to help you get the most out of these remarkable features and offering you more in-depth coverage than the standard manual, this full-color Canon 5D Mark III Digital Field Guide provides you with guidance on how and when to use each button, dial, and menu option. Delivering information in an easy-to-understand format, this portable guide features more than 200 inspirational photos by acclaimed photographer and veteran author Charlotte Lowrie. The handy trim size allows this guide to go where you go, providing you with easy access to information quickly so you can get the exact shot you want when you want it.Helps you make the most of your Canon EOS 5D Mark III and get the shots you wantOffers full detailed coverage of when and how to use each and every button, dial, and menu option on this sophisticated new dSLRProvides step-by-step explanations on techniques and tips, all aimed at getting you comfortable and confident with your new Canon 5D Mark III Sized to fit in a camera bag, the book includes a bonus gray and color checker card to help you capture perfect white balance and color every time. Ideal reading for both amateur and professional photographers alike, you'll reference Canon 5D Mark III Digital Field Guide again and again.
Canon EOS 60D Digital Field Guide
by Charlotte K. LowrieWith18.0 megapixels, full high definition recording capabilities, broad range ISO settings, shutter speed up to 5.3 frames per second, and many other advanced features, the Canon EOS 60D is a solid intermediate dSLR. The Canon EOS 60D Digital Field Guide will teach you how to get the most out of these impressive features.Chapter 1: Roadmap to the 60D. - Learn the basics of camera and lens controls, as well as menu navigation and viewfinder displays on your Canon EOS 60D.Chapter 2: Choosing Camera Options and Reviewing Images. - Learn which format and image quality settings are best for each situation, and how to modify key settings on the Canon EOS 60D to get the best quality images.Chapter 3: Getting Great Exposures and Focus. - Learn all the automatic, manual, and sensitivity settings needed to get the most out of your Canon EOS 60D's imaging capabilities in any lighting situation or for any subject near or far.Chapter 4: Using Color Options, Ambience, Effects, and Creative Filters. - Learn how to improve your photography by use of color space, white balance, and filters by adjusting the setting on your Canon EOS 60D.Chapter 5: Customizing the 60D. - Learn all of the customization options for the Canon EOS 60D including exposure, images, auto focus, and menu settings to make your camera work for you.Chapter 6: Shooting in Live View Mode. - Learn the pros and cons of live view shooting, as well as the best settings and tips for working in your Canon EOS 60D's live view mode.Chapter 7: Using Movie Mode. - Learn how to record video on the Canon EOS 60D and get tips for video standards, optimal camera settings, and editing.Chapter 8: Working with Flash. - Learn how to use and modify the Canon EOS 60D's built in flash, and learn to shoot with wireless Speedlites and other flash techniques to bring professional quality photography to your fingertips.Chapter 9: Lenses and Accessories. - Learn all you need to know for choosing the optimal lenses for the Canon EOS 60D, including lens types, focal-length multipliers, and lens accessories. Also learn how to work with multiple lens types for optimal photos in any situation.Chapter 10: Event and Action Photography. - Learn the optimal settings and gear needed to shoot great action photographs with the Canon EOS 60D including set up options and a gear selection guide.Chapter 11: Nature and Landscape Photography. - Learn how to capture stunning natural images and landscapes using your Canon EOS 60D, as well as how to choose the proper gear for nature and landscape photography.Chapter 12: Portrait Photography. - Learn how to make natural light and studio quality portraits with the Canon EOS 60D including guides on gear selection, lighting, and exposure.Appendix A: The Elements of Exposure. - Learn or review the fundamentals of exposure and how they relate to your Canon EOS 60D's settings.Appendix B: Exploring RAW Capture. - Learn the elements of RAW capture as well as a brief walk-through on converting RAW images into a final image.Appendix C: How to Use the Grey Card and Color Checker. - Learn how to produce photos with accurate color and exposure with these free-inside-the-book tools.A full color, portable trim book with beautiful photography for photographers on the go, the Canon EOS 60D Digital Field Guide includes a free grey/color checker card to help you achieve accurate white balance and color. With the Canon EOS 60D Digital Field Guide, you will gain a thorough understanding of the Canon EOS 60D camera, as well as the basic fundamentals of capturing the best possible photos.
Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D Digital Field Guide
by Charlotte K. LowrieThe Canon Rebel EOS T3i/600D is a powerful camera packed with new features. Covering every button, menu, and setting on your new Canon EOS Rebel T3i, the Canon Rebel EOS T3i/600DDigital Field Guide can help you to achieve the most with your new camera.Chapter 1: Setting Up the EOS Rebel T3i/600D- This chapter identifies every button, dial, and indicator on your camera and walks you through setting up your Canon T3i for immediate use.Chapter 2: Controlling Exposure and Focus: This chapter teaches you how each of your camera's modes functions, from fully automatic to the daunting manual mode. It also covers how to adjust key exposure settings such as ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.Chapter 3: Getting Great Color and Adding Creative Effects- Within this chapter, you'll discover how properly adjust white balance, change color space, or apply creative filter effects in camera.Chapter 4: Customizing the EOS Rebel T3i/600D- This section will teach you to personalize your camera by customizing key features such as exposure or autofocus to fit your personal preferences.Chapter 5: Shooting with a Live View on the LCD- This chapter covers how to set up, work, and shoot in live view.Chapter 6: Using Movie Mode- Chapter 6 covers how to get the most of your movie mode by knowing some of the basics like recording and playing back your videos.Chapter 7: Working with Flash- This chapter explores your flash options from shooting with the built-in flash, modifying flash exposure, shooting with a speedlite, or using a wireless flash, and much more.Chapter 8: Exploring Lenses and Accessories- Chapter 8 offers key advice on choosing the best lenses and accessories for your Canon T3i, including recommendations for a variety of budgets and skill-levels.Chapter 9: The Elements of Exposure and Composition- This chapter gives a primer on the fundamentals of exposure and composition to help you take the best possible photos now that you know how to make all necessary adjustments to your camera settings. Appendix- How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker- A bonus gray card and color checker are provided to help you get the color right on every shot. This appendix teaches you how to make the most of this great add-on.The Canon Rebel EOS T3i/600DDigital Field Guide is a friendly, efficient, clearly-illustrated guide that will enable you to confidently capture beautiful images with your new Canon EOS Rebel T3i.