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Digital Outback Books                                  DOP3802: The Art of Digital Fine Art Printing 2008 DOP 3701: DOP Guide to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DOP3901: E-Book Bundle 3901 (Holiday Special) DOP3002-6: The Art of RAW Conversion 2006 (Updated Version) DOP3002DE: Die Kunst der RAW Konvertierung 2006 DOP9001: California Earthframes printed book DOP9001: California Earthframes e-book DOP3001: Photoshop Layers for Photographers DOP2000: Digital Photography Workflow Handbook DOP2101: Digital Workflow Sessions #1               What makes our books different? We hardly teach what all these tools can do but why we need some of these tools for real world fine art photographs Our main work is to transform our images from reality to vision using our eyes and then of course some tools Then we sit down and share with our readers our experience about this process We live photography and are not just people who promote technology (we think in pictures and not so much in technology) Some writers can write about just everything (and maybe even good at that). We only write about photography and all this is based on our passion for photography. In then only the picture matters. Hardly any other writer has such a strong educational photography web site like we have with Digital Outback Photo. What do you learn from our e-books? What are raw files and why raw files gets you better image quality What is the responsibility of a raw converter Basic understanding of color management Learn to read histograms The essential workflow steps Mastering your raw converter Adjust exposure, white balance, contrast and colors Essential Photoshop techniques Working with Photoshop Layers (DOP1007 and up) We try to make the workflow as simple as possible but not simpler Pure B&W workflow (DOP1008/DOP1009) We now also support a pure JPEG based workflow (DOP1010 & DOP1011).   "I purchased and read "DOP 2000 Digital Photography Workflow Handbook".Undoubtedly, it is a great handbook. It covers workflow better than most Photoshop books "for digital photographers" I have read to this day.As you know, most books and manuals simply give you a laundry list of what can be done with such or such piece of software, but few present you with a clear method on how to go from NEF file to print without any random step. So, DOP 2000 was a great help." Laurent Thérond 2/22/2004 "If you are just now venturing into the world of fine art digital photography you can immerse yourself in new knowledge about almost every aspect that I can think of. The photographs on the Outback Photo site are stunning, to say the least! The books and handbooks offer a true wealth of knowledge because they are so well thought out and organized in a concise manner, with numerous examples. There are vast quantities of other resources available as well, through linking to other sites. There are interesting and provocative stories and essays written by both Uwe and Bettina Steinmueller and many others. I first found the site while checking reviews of the Canon Digital Rebel and I haven't stopped exploring ... where do Uwe and Bettina find the time to give so much? They are excellent teachers." Eleanor T. Culling 2/25/2004   For Payment by Check look here   Note on PayPal: In most countries you can now select whether you use/create a PayPal account or use PayPal as a normal credit card processor without the need to create a PayPal account.   Here is a brief guide through our e-books Latest editions DOP3802 The Art of Digital Fine Art printing 2008 DOP3701: DOP Guide to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (English version) DOP3701DE: Deutsches Buch: Foto-Workflow mit Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DOP3901: E-Book Bundle 3901 (you save money) DOP9002: The Art of RAW Conversion 2006 (printed book) DOP3002-6: The Art of RAW Conversion 2006 (new updated 2nd edition) DOP3003 The Art of Digital Fine Art printing DOP9001 Printed: California Earthframes DOP9001 E-Book: California Earthframes DOP3002RSP: The Art of RAW Conversion for RawShooter Premium 2006 DOP3002DE: Die Kunst der RRAW Konvertierung 2006 (2. ueberarbeitete Auflage) DOP3001: Photoshop Layers for Photographers DOP2000LE: The complete Handbook (shortened version) DOP2101 Digital workflow sessions #1 (companion to DOP2000) DOP2000DE German version of our e-book DOP2000 The complete Handbook DOP1009 Photoshop CS raw file workflow DOP1008 Photoshop Elements 2 raw workflow for the Canon 300D DOP1011 Photoshop CS JPEG file workflow DOP1010 Photoshop Elements 2 JPEG workflow DOP3802: The Art of Digital Fine Art printing 2008 (310 pages) 39.95 Our latest and most complete E-Book about printing Color Management for printing All new Epson, HP and Canon printers Understanding the printing workflow Learn about print presentation Understanding basic printer technology Some special RIPs (ImagePrint, Quad Tone RIP) Special chapter on B&W printing For customers of DOP3003 only 17.95 Read full table of Content DOP3701: DOP Guide to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom(200 pages) 24.95 Complete photographic workflow using Lightroom 1.1 DOP3701DE: Foto-Workflow mit Adobe Photoshop Lightroom(140 Seiten) 19.95 Ausfuehrliche Einfuehrung in den Foto-Workflow mit Lightroom 1.0 DOP3901: E-Book Bundle 3901 (save on the bundle) Holiday Special 64.95 Bundle includes books: DOP3002, DOP3003 and DOP3001 DOP9002: The Art of RAW Conversion (printed book) 39.95 + SH and Tax in CA Content is about the same as DOP3002 (printed book) DOP3002-6: The Art of RAW Conversion 2006 (370 pages, updated version) 39.95 Our latest and most complete E-Book about RAW conversion Photoshop CS2 Camera Raw 3.x Pixmantec RawShooter (RSP & RSE), Phase One Capture One, Canon DPP, Nikon Capture, Bibble 4.x Now also introductions to: Lightroom, Aperture, RSP and RAW Developer Understanding the full RAW workflow Introduction to DNG Understanding basic color management Converting to B&W with your RAW converters Perfecting images by removing image artifacts like: Noise, Chromatic Aberrations, Lens Distortions, dust and sharpening Based on real-world experience Optimized for working on the screen You can upgrade from DOP3002 (not DOP3002RSP!) for only 12.95 Read full table of Content   DOP3002DE: Die Kunst der RAW Konvertierung 2006 (2. ueberarbeitete Auflage)     DOP9001 Printed: California Earthframes (144 pages, dual language: German/English) 38.95 + S&H Read more about this book here DOP9001 E-Book: California Earthframes (144 pages, dual language: German/English) Note: This book includes two versions: The full book with all the pictures (144 pages, cannot be printed) The full book without the main pictures but all the text and image annotations (57 pages, can be printed) Why would you like to buy this e-book and not the printed book? Some may buy it a a "thank you" for our service and work for the photographers community. Plus you have the pleasure to see a very well crafted book that may inspire your own work. It is a lot cheaper than the printed book The book looks actually very nice on screen 9.95 Read more about this e-book here DOP3002RSP: The Art of RAW Conversion for RSP 2006 (200 pages) 29.95 Our latest and most complete E-Book about RAW conversion with RawShooter Premium 2006 Pixmantec RawShooter Premium 2006 Understanding the full RAW workflow Introduction to DNG Understanding basic color management your RAW converters RSP Perfecting images by removing image artifacts like: Noise, Chromatic Aberrations, Lens Distortions, dust and sharpening Based on real-world experience Optimized for working on the screen You can upgrade from DOP3002 for only 17.95 Read full table of Content   DOP3001: Photoshop Layers for Photographers (110 pages) 17.95 In our main e-bookDOP2000 we teach a layer based workflow. This e-book is an extract from DOP2000 and just concentrates on how to use layers for the photography workflow. Note: If you own DOP2000 you do not need this book.   You can upgrade to DOP2000 later at any time for only 17.95 (see below) Read full table of Content   DOP2000LE: Digital Photography Workflow Handbook (shortened version) (210 pages) 19.95 This is a shortened version of our DOP2000 e-book. The content is identical except: • The LE version does not cover the raw converters C1 and Nikon Capture • We shortened slightly the layers chapter but you learn all you need to understand working with layers • The chapters about advanced techniques and B/W from color photos were removed You can upgrade to the full version later at any time for only 17.95 (see below) Read full table of Content DOP2101: Digital Workflow Sessions #1 (90 pages) $12.95 Companion book to DOP2000 DOP2000 shows many different techniques used by a good digital workflow. This e-book takes 10 sample images and describes the steps needed to produce a wanted result All start sample images are available for download (downsized to 1500 pixels wide) All result images are available as tiny TIFFs that contain the real final workflow layers Each workflow step is performed in a new layer by itself Read full table of Content and the full first session chapter DOP2000: Digital Photography Workflow Handbook (360 pages) 34.95 German version can be found here Our most complete e-book yet Photoshop CS workflow Layer based workflow Use Camera Raw 2.0 , Capture One DSLR and Nikon Capture Shadow/Highlight tool Upsizing, dark/light halo and edge mask sharpening includes sharpening framework actions: Upsizing, dark/light halo and edge mask B&W conversion techniques (including colorizing) Stitching in Photoshop Note: If you buy this e-book there is no need to buy any of the older e-books. Read full table of Content DOP1011: for all users of Photoshop CS that only use JPEGs $17.95 Photoshop CS JPEG workflow Layer based workflow Use Camera Raw 2.0 (as bonus material) Shadow/Highlight tool Upsizing, dark/light halo and edge mask sharpening includes sharpening framework actions: Upsizing, dark/light halo and edge mask Note: If you plan to use raw file get DOP1009 or even better DOP2000. DOP1010: for all users of Photoshop Elements 2 that only use JPEGs $12.95   Note: Get DOP1008 if you use raw files and the Canon 300D! Photoshop Elements 2 JPEG workflow Layer based workflow   DOP1009: for all users of Photoshop CS that use Raw Files   $19.95 Photoshop CS workflow Layer based workflow Use Camera Raw 2.0 Includes Capture One DSLR (C1) and Nikon Capture Shadow/Highlight tool Pure B&W based workflow with Camera Raw 2.0 and C1 Up sizing, dark/light halo and edge mask sharpening includes sharpening framework actions: Up sizing, dark/light halo and edge mask Note: You don't need this book if you own DOP2000. DOP1008: PS Elements 2 and Capture One DSLR Rebel Edition $17.95 This booklet uses Photoshop Elements 2.0. It also features our new Photoshop Elements 2.0 Layer based workflow. Includes a chapter about working with Photoshop Elements 2.0 layers. For some this might be worth the price alone. Note: If you use Photoshop buy DOP1007 as C1 Rebel is close enough to the other C1 versions.       Testimonials   These are all statements from our customers or reviewers   "If you are just now venturing into the world of fine art digital photography you can immerse yourself in new knowledge about almost every aspect that I can think of. The photographs on the Outback Photo site are stunning, to say the least! The books and handbooks offer a true wealth of knowledge because they are so well thought out and organized in a concise manner, with numerous examples. There are vast quantities of other resources available as well, through linking to other sites. There are interesting and provocative stories and essays written by both Uwe and Bettina Steinmueller and many others. I first found the site while checking reviews of the Canon Digital Rebel and I haven't stopped exploring ... where do Uwe and Bettina find the time to give so much? They are excellent teachers." Eleanor T. Culling 2/25/2004 "I purchased and read "DOP 2000 Digital Photography Workflow Handbook".Undoubtedly, it is a great handbook. It covers workflow better than most Photoshop books "for digital photographers" I have read to this day.As you know, most books and manuals simply give you a laundry list of what can be done with such or such piece of software, but few present you with a clear method on how to go from NEF file to print without any random step. So, DOP 2000 was a great help." Laurent Thérond 2/22/2004 "I have been purchasing the E-Booklets for some time and have never been disappointed. The latest one continues to add new and helpful information. I will continue to upgrade, if not just to show my support for Uwe's fantastic site. We are all lucky to have a resource like this available to us." Brud Jones, 2/1/2004 "Just bought your latest eBooklet its really great, I am now working in layers much more efficiently. Also now using ACR properly. Good piece of work, well worth the money. " Gary Yelland 1/3/2004 "Last week my new Fuji S2 arrived and I downloaded your e-book "Managing the RAW File Workflow - Fuji S2". This weekend I started playing with thecamera and your book was invaluable in helping me setup my workflow using Qimage and Bibble. Without your book it would have taken me many hours-days-weeks-months to figure it all out. Your e-book presentation is very clear and well written and I had no problems in following your workflow. ..." Steve 10/28/2002 "I use a Canon D30 and purchased the "Canon D60/1D: Managing the RAW File Workflow" ebooklet. It is an excellent, well organized and much needed resource for demystifying the linear RAW workflow and is also an invaluable guide for anyone working with nonlinear files. The choice of plugins and actions used in the RAW Workflow guide are all excellent tools that I have been using for quite some time, and ensure that even novices to Photoshop can obtain the highest quality results from their Canon CRW files." Elaine 9/30/2002 "Our friend Uwe Steinmueller at Outbackphoto.com has just published the first of their new booklet series titled: "Nikon D100/D1x: Managing the RAW File Workflow" (Nikon Capture 3 Version). This details the right way to get the most out of your digital images from capture to printing. If you've been tempted to explore the power of the NEF (raw files) format but have been overwhelmed by the technical and software aspects of it then this is the answer. This booklet is published in Adobe .pdf format so it can be viewed onscreen or printed and the cost is just $9.95 (now $12.95, regular price 14.95). Uwe will be publishing similar booklets for the Canon 1D/D60 and Fuji S2 Pro in the future." Steve Sanders, Steve's Digicams 9/17/2002 "Uwe Steinmueller, the publisher of digital Outback photo has now published the first of a series of e-booklets (in printable PDF format). This is titled Managing the RAW File Workflow and covers the Nikon D100/D1x. ... Versions covering the Canon 1D/D60 and the Fuji S2 are in preparation. This is a well done overview of the available tools and techniques for digital imaging processing workflow. Recommended, and good value for the money." Michael Reichmann, The Luminous Landscape 9/16/2002   Note of Caution   You know there are many viruses on the internet. These viruses are are sent as attachments to an email that even might look as if it comes from our site. We never send our e-bookles as attachment and/or *.EXE files. All you receive is a link to our web server for downloadable of *.ZIP or PDF files (our server runs UNIX and can hardly get infected). What to do? Never open an attachment in your email program (download it first and only excecute *.EXE files if you absolutely know the trusted source Use a virus scanner If in doubt send us an email   Payment by Fax and Credit Card Option You can now order any e-book by sending us a fax order including your credit card information. A handling fee of $3 applies as this is complete manual process (you save time and money if you order via PayPal). We added this option only to satisfy our customers that cannot or do not want use PayPal. Download Order Form from here and fax it to us.     Payment by Check Option You can order an e-booklet by an US$ check (for an US or Canadian Bank). A handling fee of $2 applies. Send check to: Uwe Steinmueller P.O. Box 24724 San Jose, CA 95154-4724 Please do not forget to attach the following information: Your valid email address (so that we can read it :-)). We then send download instructions by email. Your name and address Would be also good to send us an email that your order is in the mail: uwe@outbackphoto.com     Double Charges: In case you might have been wrongfully double charged on the same e-booklet send us an email. We will check into it and refund you at no cost if your claim is valid (has to be in 30 days from the day of purchase).