The focus is on the basics. Presented in concise, intuitive style, this guide has everything amateur photographers need to know to produce great images, whether shooting in digital or film. Best of all, each chapter includes FAQs and full-color visual examples to turn good shots into great shots. Professional photographer Mark Jenkinson shares tips and tricks for: -Understanding how the features and controls affect photographs. -Making the best use of manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority settings. -Shooting moving objects. -Shooting in bright light or nighttime settings. -Adjusting depth of field. -Improving composition and lighting. -Choosing the best format for storing digital images.

The Complete Idiot s Guide to Photography Like a Pro, Third Edition, is packed with everything readers need to know about setting up and taking great photographs. Appealing to both readers with the ever popular point-and-shoot cameras - who will find information on how to get the most out of standard camera features - and to true shutterbugs, showing them how to take their interest in photography to the next level, readers won t find a more comprehensive resource than this.

Quick and easy steps for taking great family and vacation photos. valuable tips on finding the best deals on cameras and equipment. idiot-proof steps for developing your own pictures.

Covers all aspects including Facebook Marketplace, FacebookPlaces, and Facebook Deals.

2.3 million brides and grooms will say "I Do" this year, making the wedding industry a $32 billion business. This book will offer sound advice from bridal consultants and brides alike on how to select a perfect dress, find a caterer, use the Internet as a planning tool, handle in-laws and much more!

Join the digital revolution. With the availability and affordability of digital movie-making equipment, it's now easier than ever for aspiring filmmakers to create the great movie they've always wanted to make. From information on creating mini-films on a PDA to making low-budget, full-length digital movies, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Digital Video provides all the information you need to turn your idea into reality. -A must-read for every film student or novice -Covers all aspects of production, from casting and directing to light and sound to digital editing -Includes 8-page, 4-color insert -Up-to-date recommendations on equipment and software -Clear, easy-to-follow instructions and guidance, as well as all the practical, artistic, and technical "step-by-step" advice that only an experienced writer/director can offer

Experts explain "the new eBay®" users, new and experienced, also need a clear, convenient reference for optimum results. In this revised edition, readers will find: tips on how to set up an account; buying and selling; protecting one's identity; finding the best deals; and making fast and profitable sales. - Revised version includes major changes to eBay® as of July 2009, which change users' experience. - Authors deeply involved and influential in the eBay® community, as sellers and educators. - Tens of millions of people use eBay® every day and three quarters of a million people earn their living with it.

The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Social Media Marketing, Second Edition, covers cutting-edge techniques for small and large businesses alike. Ask the Author Q: How has social media marketing changed business and personal lives? A: The playing field has been leveled for business. No longer do you need a 6 or 7 figure budget to reach people around the country or globe for that matter. Personally, many lives have been affected. Many people more connected, businesses have grown because of the connections, TV and singing careers have been launched, money has been raised for charity, books have been marketed and purchased, and so on. Q: What has been the most challenging part of utilizing social media? A: I think the learning curve. With all of these sites . . . they come with no directions and no LIVE phone number. Q: What has worked the best and worst thus far? A: Facebook because of it’s broad reach really has worked for me, but many would argue that YouTube works the best; particularly since it is the search engine of choice with the 11–34 age group. Q: How can a person searching for a job use social media marketing? A: So many ways. . . . They need to be on LinkedIn with a professional looking profile, photo, and contact information. They could also utilize video to begin sharing their expertise. Candidates need to stand out in a crowd of millions so if they say . . . sent in a video introducing themselves and a video follow up email . . . that would wow them! Q: What is the newest thing since Twitter? A: I believe companies and individuals are starting to utilize audio for creating their own iTunes channel, and also location-based social media like FourSquare. I personally, am not sold on location based services as of yet from a safety point of view, but for retailers it can be a good thing. I believe video is going to explode in popularity in 2011 for the 35+ market as well. They just need to get comfortable being on camera!

You're no idiot, of course. You know it's unhealthy to obsess about a waiter's insulting remarks, and you're tired of hearing your 'best friend' remind you of your shortcomings. But when it comes to actually confronting the verbal bullies in your life, you feel like your yellow streak has turned into stripes. Don't swallow your pride just yet! 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Verbal Self-Defense', by best-selling author Dr. Lillian Glass, shows you how to take control of the situation.

Etsy is a wildly popular website where crafters and craftsmen alike have discovered a portal where they can market and sell their handmade wares - literally around the globe. According to the latest stats from Etsy, there are over 14 million registered members, over 800,000 shops, over 39 million unique visitors each month, and transactions spanning across 150 countries. Those numbers represent a global marketplace for someone interested in selling their handmade items, but they also mean a tremendous challenge when a seller is faced with the daunting task of making their Etsy storefront visible among the thousands of others. Any successful Etsy seller will tell you the difference between a successful Etsy storefront and the storefront that gets lost in the mix often boils down to the tricky details. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Selling Your Crafts with Etsy is written by someone who has proven selling success on Etsy and knows the tricks that will get a storefront noticed - and wares shipping out the door. From having the right keywords in place for optimum searchability, to creating an attractive storefront that will create return customers and loads of traffic, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Selling Your Crafts with Etsy will help you learn the tricks of the trade and help you build the successful Etsy business you have always wanted.