 | | A Few Tips For Buying A DVD BurnerWhen searching for a DVD burner, whether for your computer for as a stand-alone unit, there are many factors you should take into consideration. Obviously, your budget will be a determining factor when selecting a DVD burner. Although the cost of DVD burners continues to decrease, you should still expect to pay at least $100 for a quality burner.
Deciding Between an Internal or External Device
If you will be using your DVD burner with your computer, the first decision you will need to make is whether you want the burner to be internal or external. Internal devices are less expensive than their external counterparts and are usually faster as well. On the other hand, you will need to be comfortable with opening our computer and performing some minor surgery in order to install an internal burner.
In addition to being easier to install, external DVD burners are also easier to take from place to place. Therefore, if you wish to use your DVD burner with multiple computers in your home or office, an external device may be the best option. In order to use an external DVD burner, you will need to have a USB 2.0 or FireWire port installed in your computer.
Determining the Necessary Speed
The fastest DVD burners run at speeds of 16X16. For most people, however, this high speed is not necessary. Unless you have to burn large quantities of DVDs on a regular basis, a 4X burner is likely to be plenty fast and will save you a significant amount of money. If you have the extra money to spend, however, the 16X can make the burning process go a bit faster.
Considering Compatibility
When selecting a DVD burner, you will also need to consider compatibility. DVD-R and DVD+R are both compatible with most DVD players as well as with DVD-ROM drivers. It should be noted, however, that some DVD players may work better with DVD-R because DVD+R has not been around for as long. Rewritable media is generally not as compatible, so exercise caution if going this route.
Formatting Ability
Since all rewritable optical discs need to be formatted, you can save some time with a DVD+RW drive, which is capable of formatting as it burns. In this way, you can save yourself some hassles during the DVD burning process. You can choose a DVD-RW drive, but it will require using special software in order to format the disc before you begin the burning process and this can take as long as an hour to complete depending on the quality of the software. |
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| HDR Photography Photo Workshop (Wiley's Photo Workshop Series)
by Pete Carr and Robert Correll |  | BOOK OUTLINE:
- Chapter 1 Dynamic Range and Digital Photography
- Chapter 2 Gearing Up
- Chapter 3 The Art of HDR
- Chapter 4 Landscapes
- Chapter 5 Architecture and Cityscapes
- Chapter 6 Interiors
- Chapter 7 Black and White
- Chapter 8 People and HDR
- Chapter 9 Street Photography
- Chapter 10 More Creative Possibilities
Wiley; First edition (June 9, 2009)
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
Paperback: 304 pages | Product Description:
Expand your artistic vision with HDR photography
By artfully blending multiple exposures, you can create images with incredible detail, photos that mimic fine paintings, surrealistic imagery - once you understand the process, your options are virtually endless. This book explains the tools you need to get started and how to create high dynamic range (HDR) images. You learn to evaluate a scene, photograph different subjects for the best HDR results, gain skill with software, and begin a lifetime of exploration.- See how HDR compensates for the camera's limited ability to record the visible range of light
- Examine the necessary camera features and accessories
- Learn to process HDR images using Photomatix and Photoshop Elements
- Learn to create HDR photos from single exposures
- Experiment with landscapes, cityscapes, interior shots, black-and-white, nighttime photos, and more
Save 15% on Photomatix software when you buy this book! Details inside!
A gorgeous full-color guide to high dynamic range (HDR) photography
With HDR, people can boost detail in the light and shadow areas of a photograph, enhancing crispness and clarity to an astonishing degree-and heightening expressiveness and dramatic impact. This beautiful book reveals the secrets of spectacular HDR images, covering everything from camera set-up and basic Photomix or Photoshop manipulation to toning, reducing noise, creating panoramas, layering images, and adding vignettes and other finishing touches. Hundreds of striking full-color images taken around the world illustrate techniques and showcase the creative power of this increasingly popular technique. | About the Authors:
Pete Carr became fascinated with photography at age 10. He became a software engineer, but soon returned to his first love. He authors an award-winning photoblog, Vanilla Days. Pete Carr (Liverpool, UK) is one of the leading specialists in HDR photography. His work has been featured by Professional Photographer, JPG Magazine, DSLR User, the BBC, and various galleries around the UK.
Robert Correll is an author, artist, music producer, audio engineer, and musician as well as a photographer. He's an expert in image-editing software. Robert Correll (Fort Wayne, IN) is a digital photo expert who writes monthly photo retouching articles and tutorials for the Paint Shop Pro Photo magazine and has his own professional photo retouching and restoring business. |
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