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HTML5 Multimedia: Develop and Design

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 07:07 AM PST

HTML5 Multimedia: Develop and Design

Book Description

One of the most exciting and talked about aspects of the HTML5 specification is the introduction of in-browser multimedia.  Websites no longer have to rely on a third-party tool such as Flash or Silverlight to play video and audio. This book is an easy, approachable guide to building native HTML5 multimedia into a website, from the simplest addition to more advanced features. It’s written in a simple, straightforward style that’s not too techy,  yet advanced enough for the more experienced coder who just needs to get up to speed on these powerful new capabilities. The book’s companion website provides all the examples in a working format for easy access and enhanced visualization for the reader.

Topics include:

  • Using Audio: How to add audio to web documents using the HTML5 audio element.
  • Using Video: How to add video to web documents using the HTML5 video element.
  • JavaScript API and Custom Controls: How to use the HTML5 Media JavaScript API to create custom controls for HTML5 audio and video.
  • Styling Media Elements with CSS: Shows how HTML5 media elements can be styled with CSS2.1 and CSS3.
  •  Using Video with SVG: Shows how SVG and HTML5 video can work together.
  • Using Video with Canvas: Introduces the HTML5 canvas element and shows how HTML5 video and canvas can work together.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. An Introduction to HTML5
Chapter 2. HTML5 Multimedia Elements
Chapter 3. Using Audio
Chapter 4. Using Video
Chapter 5. JavaScript API and Custom Controls
Chapter 6. Styling Media Elements with CSS
Chapter 7. Transitions, Transforms, and Animation
Chapter 8. Multimedia and Accessibility
Chapter 9. Using Video with Canvas
Chapter 10. Using Video with SVG
Chapter 11. Future Features

Book Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press (November 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321793935
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321793935
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WordPress: Visual QuickStart Guide, 2nd Edition

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 07:06 AM PST

WordPress: Visual QuickStart Guide, 2nd Edition

Book Description

WordPress: Visual QuickStart Guide, 2E uses a visual approach to teach the essential elements of WordPress, one of the world’s most popular publishing platforms. This book gives readers the tools they need to create beautiful, functional WordPress-powered sites with minimal hassle. Using plenty of screenshots and a clear, organized format, authors Jessica Neuman Beck and Matt Beck walk new users through the installation and setup process while providing valuable tips and tricks for more experienced users. With no other resource but this guide, readers can set up a fully-functional and well-designed WordPress site that takes advantage of all the features WordPress has to offer.

This new, fully updated version covers all the key new features of WordPress 3, including an improved welcome screen with enhanced security and usability; internal linking to articles on one’s own blog; support for individual author templates; improved menu interface allowing for changes to be made from inside the WordPress dashboard; and the new, easily customizable Default Theme, Twenty Eleven, with support for child themes and header and background adjustments. It also covers more advanced features, such as improved content management with Custom Post types, which allow WordPress theme developers to create custom content types outside of pages and posts; and integration of the WordPress Multi-User into the WordPress core so that users can create and manage hundreds of blogs.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. First Steps
Chapter 2. Getting Familiar with WordPress
Chapter 3. Settings
Chapter 4. Managing Accounts
Chapter 5. Adding Content
Chapter 6. Working with Media
Chapter 7. Managing Comments
Chapter 8. Syndication
Chapter 9. Widgets and Plug-ins
Chapter 10. Customizing Your WordPress Theme
Chapter 11. Getting Fancy With Themes
Chapter 12. Advanced Theme Development
Chapter 13. Custom Post Types
Chapter 14. One Installation, Multiple Blogs
Chapter 15. More Ways to Customize WordPress
Chapter 16. Best Practices
Chapter 17. Tools and Tricks

Appendix A. Troubleshooting
Appendix B. Online Resources

Book Details

  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press; 2nd Edition (October 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321792661
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321792662
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Photoshop Elements 10 for Windows and Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 07:06 AM PST

Photoshop Elements 10 for Windows and Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide

Book Description

Whether you’re an Elements newbie or an experienced veteran, this book will teach you all you need to know–from adjustments to bring out the best in your photos, editing in five easy steps, and repairing color and lighting, to working with raw files–and much more! The chapter structure has been completely revamped, with more emphasis on the features that users request to get up and running quickly. This includes a new introductory chapter on editing in five easy steps and more comprehensive coverage on handling Camera Raw images from DSLR shooters.

This fully updated edition includes: concise, step-by-step instructions; hundreds of carefully edited full color photographs; screen captures of program features; supplemental tips and sidebars; and a thorough table of contents and index. This guide for both Windows and Mac OS X follows the integration of the Elements 10 software with parallel features for both platforms.

Table of Contents
1. Editing Photos in 5 Easy Steps
2. The Basics
3. Managing Photos in the Organizer
4. Cropping and Straightening Images
5. Quick Fix Edits
6. Making Selections
7. Working with Layers
8. Adjusting Lighting and Color
9. Fixing and Retouching Photos
10. Working with Camera Raw Photos
11. Filters and Effects
12. Painting and Drawing
13. Working with Text
14. Preparing Images for the Web
15. Saving and Printing Images
16. Sharing Your Images

A. Editor Keyboard Shortcuts (Windows)
B. Organizer Keyboard Shortcuts (Windows)
C. Editor Keyboard Shortcuts (Mac OS X)
D. Organizer Keyboard Shortcuts (Mac OS X)

Book Details

  • Paperback: 408 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press (October 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321808347
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321808349
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Weddings: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 07:06 AM PST

Weddings: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Book Description

Take control of your digital photography and learn the skills and techniques required to record once-in-a-lifetime events–weddings. This beautifully illustrated guide by pro photographer Suzy Clement will help you conquer the fundamentals and take authentic and memorable shots that capture the essence of the day.

Clement starts with the basics–exposure, metering, composition, lighting, depth of field, and motion blur and panning–and covers the key camera features that affect your image. She provides expert advice and techniques for each stage of the day, breaking down the demands into manageable portions, with advice on moments to watch for, must-have shots, and how to bring your own unique artistic expression to the event.

Follow along with this friendly and knowledgeable guide and you will:

  • Understand how to create a schedule for the day's photography, prepare for the shoot, and effectively scout the site before the wedding
  • Learn tips for packing your bag, lens choices, lighting options, and working in black and white or color
  • Find the story of the wedding day as it unfolds–getting dressed, the ceremony, bride and groom and group portraits, the reception, wedding details, guests, departure–and use your limited time effectively
  • Master the techniques for organizing and presenting your images to the couple after the wedding, including editing down, categorizing images, and using online versus hard copy proofs

And once you've got the shot, show it off! Join the book's Flickr group, share your wedding photos, and discuss how you used your camera at flickr.com/groups/weddingsfromsnapshotstogreatshots.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press (September 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321792653
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321792655
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Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 07:05 AM PST

Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Book Description

In Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author and wildlife photographer Laurie Excell shows you how to get the best shots of birds, bears, and bugs–whether you're on safari, on vacation, or on a nature walk around your own backyard.

Starting with the basics of equipment, camera settings, and exposure, Laurie covers the fundamentals of lighting and composition in capturing (in-camera!) a menagerie's worth of animals, with a particular focus on mammals and birds. The book is packed with details on what seasons are best for photographing different animals, tips on the best locations to photograph them, and techniques for how to approach even the wiliest subjects.

Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the wildlife photo you want every time you pick up the camera.

Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Laurie Excell, and you will:

  • Use your camera's settings to gain full control over the look and feel of your images
  • Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more
  • Get tips on research, including field ethics and the best locations for photographing your subjects
  • Learn key techniques for photographing various animals, such as how to approach your subject without disturbing it and how to interpret behavior so that you can anticipate action
  • Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter

And once you've got the shot, show it off! Join the book's Flickr group to share your photos, recipes, and tips at flickr.com/groups/wildlifephotographyfromsnapshotstogreatshots.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press (October 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321794508
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321794505
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