How to Survive a Robot Uprising: Tips on Defending Yourself against the Coming Rebellion
Author: Daniel H Wilson
An inspired and hilarious look at how humans can defeat the inevitable robot rebellion—as revealed by a robotics expert.
How do you spot a robot mimicking a human? How do you recognize and then deactivate a rebel servant robot? How do you escape a murderous “smart” house, or evade a swarm of marauding robotic flies? In this dryly hilarious survival guide, roboticist Daniel H. Wilson teaches worried humans the keys to quashing a robot mutiny.
From treating laser wounds to fooling face and speech recognition, besting robot logic to engaging in hand-to-pincer combat, How to Survive a Robot Uprising covers every possible doomsday scenario facing the newest endangered species: humans. And with its thorough overview of current robot prototypes—including giant walkers, insect, gecko, and snake robots—How to Survive a Robot Uprising is also a witty yet legitimate introduction to contemporary robotics. Full of cool illustrations, and referencing some of the most famous robots in pop-culture, How to Survive a Robot Uprising is a one-of-a-kind book that is sure to be a hit with all ages.
How to Photograph Absolutely Everything: Successful Pictures from Your Digital Camera
Author: Tom Ang
This comprehensive step-by-step guide to photographing an unbelievably wide range of subjects includes hundreds of inspirational images, each of which is accompanied by detailed step-by-step instructions. From sporting events and safaris to family gatherings and flowers, this is the most comprehensive photography manual ever assembled.
Daniel Lombardo - Library Journal
When Ang first began working professionally as a photographer and picture editor, digital photography was in its infancy. Today, it has removed the expense and inconvenience from picture taking and put the creative capability of a darkroom within reach of anyone with a computer. This author of 17 titles on video and photography has just published two landmarks for this particular time in an ever-changing field. How To Photograph Absolutely Everythingis the most useful and comprehensive book on the subject available for the nonprofessional. Ang begins with the elements of digital photography, from choosing equipment to framing images. Five chapters follow on how to photograph real-life situations and events, e.g., portraits, weddings, and sports events. Artistic expression (working with reflections, color, light, and abstract forms) and practical photography (for auctions, selling a car, and business promotion) round out the volume. Ang's Advanced Digital Photographyrevises a book first issued in 2003. Technically detailed yet clearly written, it's for the serious photographer or professional and remains a rich source for mastering the manipulation of digital images. Both books are highly recommended.
Table of Contents:
Introduction 08Elements of photography
Introduction 12
Which digital camera do I choose? 14
What else to consider? 16
Camera settings 18
Finding focus 20
Judging exposure 22
Zoom settings 24
Framing images 26
Picture space 30
Time tips 32
Capturing light 34
Using color 36
Brightness and levels 40
Color balance and saturation 42
Contrast and tone 44
Removing distractions and sharpening 46
Cropping and resizing 46
People
Introduction 52
Portraits on sunny days 54
Children at play 56
People in action 58
Holiday highlight 64
Creating a silhouette 66
Informal child portraits 68
Candid shots 70
Using dramatic lighting 74
Posed child portraits 76
Alternative portraiture 80
Beautiful baby pictures 82
Children year by year 84
Family self portrait 88
Informal family portraits 92
Formal portraiture 94
Capturing the party spirit 96
Nude study 98
Character-driven portraits 100
Unposed portraiture 104
Gallery 106
Landscapes and nature
Introduction 112
A mountain view 114
Gardens in bloom 116
Flowers in close-up 118
Flowers and foliage 120
A rustic landscape 126
Panoramic views 128
Landscapes in black and white 130
Sunlight through trees 132
Misty woodlands 134
Seasons and weather 136
Reality and reflection 142
Colors of the seashore 144
Crashing waves 146
Fast-flowing water 148
A tranquil scene 150
A city waterscape 154
The colors of sunset 156
An alluring moonlight 158
Cloud formations 160
Gallery 162
Animals
Introduction 170
Posed pet portraits 172
Fun pet portraits 174
Equine elegance 176
Birds in flight 180
Exotic birds in close-up 182
Garden birds 184
Wildlife close to home 186
The natural look 192
Wildlife from a car 194
Around the animal park 198
At the aquarium 202
Movement underwater 204
Gallery 206
Architecture
Introduction 212
Focusing on details 214
Form and space 216
The postcard look 220
Nighttime illuminations 222
Romantic ruins 224
Abstract views 226
Large enclosed areas 228
Dimly lit interiors 230
Modern interior spaces 232
Iconic city landmarks 236
World landmarks 238
Radiant stained glass 242
City fountains 244
Bridge life 246
Contrasting old and new 250
An unusual city skyline 252
City streets 254
A nocturnal cityscape 258
City skyscrapers 260
Reflected city 264
The city by night 266
Black-and-white street scene 268
Cityscapes from a vehicle 270
An urban landscape 272
Gallery 276
Events
Introduction 282
An explosion of color 284
Milestone moments 286
A children's party 288
Wedding photography 290
Wedding-day details 292
The spirit of carnival 296
A street demonstration 300
The magic of Christmas 302
Festivals around the world 304
Intimate music venues 308
On-stage drama 310
The thrill of the race 312
A theatrical production 314
Gallery 318
Artistic expression
Introduction 324
Exploring art 326
Sharpness and blur 330
Light trails at night 332
Abstracting the everyday 334
Color and light 336
Reflections 338
Impromptu still lifes 344
Still lifes 346
Patterns from chaos 350
Exploring textures 352
Art on the street 354
Gallery 358
Other applications
Introduction 364
Practical photography 366
Photography for online auctions
Promoting a business
Selling your car
Recording your belongings
Charting a building project
Photographing home interiors
Promoting a cause
Scrapbooking
Cataloguing collections
What the eye can't see 372
Strobe lighting
Satellite imaging
Kirlian photography
Space photography
Galaxy photography
Infrared imaging
X-ray photography
High-speed photography
Glossary 376
Index 379
Ackowledgments 384
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