Book description
Learn to edit, organize, and present your best work--and become a better photographer in the process! Once a photographer has learned the fundamental techniques of photography--the basics of exposure, composition, and focus--their work often improves over the course of a few months or years. The world is full of wonders to photograph, and photographers can be pulled in many directions, excitedly chasing the light and the moment. This approach can certainly yield wonderful photographs, but over time the photographer's progress often begins to slow, and eventually, it can stop altogether. The reason for this is simple: creativity begins with image-making, but true progress comes with learning to edit and organize your work in ways that reflect your unique style and perspective, ways that offer you insight into how you can improve your work moving forward. In short, the key to becoming the best photographer you can be is to create an ongoing portfolio (or multiple portfolios) of your work. Based on an eight-week course taught by renowned photographer and author William Neill, The Photographer's Portfolio Development Workshop provides the tools and skills you need in order to create a methodology that allows you to create a tightly edited portfolio of work, no matter your end goal: a box of prints, a book, an online presentation or website, or even a gallery exhibit. A portfolio is simply a collection of photographs with a consistent theme and consistent quality. In developing such a body of work, you will learn what your specific passions are, find focus for your work, and begin the iterative process of creating better and better photographs over time. By constantly working within a "feedback loop"--where you carefully assess and edit your images, note and learn from mistakes, then go out and create more photographs--you'll develop a portfolio that is constantly gaining in strength, quality, and impact. It's no surprise that you'll also become a much better photographer. No matter the photographic genre you work in, this book will teach you to objectively assess your work on both technical and aesthetic levels, establish a personal standard of quality, focus your efforts on new work, and become a better photographer. The book features eight lessons, along with assignments at the end of each lesson to propel you and your work forward. Throughout, Neill uses his own photographs to illustrate the process he has used for years to create multiple portfolios and books. TABLE OF CONTENTS Lesson 1: Find Your Focus Lesson 2: Thinking in Themes Lesson 3: Editing on a Technical and Aesthetic Level Lesson 4: Grouping by Quality Lesson 5: Adding New Work Lesson 6: Improving Your Portfolio Lesson 7: Where You Can Go From Here Lesson 8: Putting It All Together
Airport Hobo
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Energy
Great for both casual listening and studying. The audio filters are a nice touch. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts. This app is perfect for anyone who loves audiobooks. The interface is sleek and modern, and the playback controls are super responsive. I also appreciate the cloud integration, which lets me access my books from anywhere. Great work!
VileHero
The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. The ability to play various audio formats without conversion is very convenient. ListenBook is a great app. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. A functional audiobook production that met basic requirements. The narrator's voice was pleasant enough to listen to for extended periods, though their performance didn't add much interpretation to the text. The audio engineering was competent without being remarkable.
Twix Esses
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Hella Fella
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Sultan of Speed
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The China Wall
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GiddeeUP
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LuminaLore
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Devil Bread
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. This app has made me realize that I don't need a lot of time to read. ListenBook has become an integral part of my daily routine. Its compatibility with Apple Watch and CarPlay makes it the ultimate companion for various activities. ListenBookโs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
White Dragon
Unparalleled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch means I can take my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. Download options are abundant, from WiFi to iTunes. It's all about convenience with this app. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Frosty Squid
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Plenty Orange
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Tan Stallion
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57 Pixels
I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. This app's compatibility with various devices ensures that I can enjoy my audiobooks wherever I am. ๐ Adding a touch of magic to mundane tasks โ this app turns errands into epic quests! ๐๐ Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to introduce them to captivating stories.
Trigger Warming
This app is a game-changer for anyone who's always on the go โ it's like carrying a library in my pocket. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a creative feature. It allows for a unique and personalized experience.
Bug Fire
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience