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Book cover image of Make the Most of Your Digital Photos, Video & Music by Tom Bunzel

Authors: Tom Bunzel, Dave Johnson, Walter Glenn
ISBN-13: 9780789729439, ISBN-10: 0789729431
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Que
Date Published: January 2003
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: Tom Bunzel

Tom Bunzel was one of the pioneers in digital media on the PC, creating multimedia presentations and animated video even before Windows 95. Tom's video clients include Beverly Hills Bar Association, Drug Free America Campaign, and AMC Trade Shows. Currently, Tom is an instructor for Learning Tree International, teaching courses on Integrating Microsoft Office and Creating Interactive Web Sites.

Dave Johnson an expert consultant, trainer, and author of several books covering all areas of computing, including a variety of Windows and Macintosh productivity and graphics applications.

Walter Glenn has helped thousands of beginning users learn Windows and how it can help them get their job done. He has authored several books on Windows 98, Microsoft Word, and Windows NT/2000. He is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Internet Specialist, and Certified Trainer. He is also the president of Greyfeather Consulting Services based in Huntsville, Alabama. Other books by Walter include: How to Use Microsoft Windows XP and Sams Teach Yourself MCSE Windows NT Server 4.0 in 14 Days.

Book Synopsis

Make the Most of Your Digital Photos, Video, and Music is a visual, step-by-step solution to learning how to take quality photos, edit home movies, and share MP3s in one value-priced volume! It covers computer basics, as well as shooting photos and video, editing, and even creating a CD in a series of well-organized, visual, and quickly accomplishable tasks. The extensive index and visual reference points make it easy for you to efficiently zero in on the one particular task you want to accomplish, then quickly scan the one- or two-page sequence of step-by-step instructions and figures to determine what you need to do to get the work done.

Table of Contents

Introduction1
IComputer Basics2
1Up and Running5
2Using the Windows XP Desktop29
3Working with Files and Folders55
4Changing Windows XP Settings85
5Using the System Tools119
6Having Fun with Windows XP135
IIPrepare Your Computer150
7Performing Computer Maintenance153
8Installing USB and FireWire Devices177
9Installing a Digital Camera185
10Installing a Scanner191
11Installing a Portable MP3 Player197
12Installing a Video Capture Card203
13Adding Memory to Your PC207
14Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive215
15Installing New Software and Hardware223
IIIDigital Photography240
16Taking the Best Picture243
17Selecting a Camera253
18Setting Up and Using a Digital Camera257
19Getting Prints into Your Computer269
20Downloading and Organizing Photos277
21Editing Your Digital Photos283
22Preparing Photos for Email and the Web297
23Printing Your Finished Pictures305
IVDigital Video310
24Getting Started with Digital Video313
25Working with Your Camcorder327
26Editing Your Movie351
27Working with Titles393
28Working with Audio423
29Working with Still Images445
30Producing Videotape463
31Publishing Video to the Web and CD-ROM475
VMusic492
32Listening to Music on Your PC495
33How to Use MP3s507
34Finding and Sharing MP3s Online521
35Tagging and Organizing MP3s533
36Recording and Customizing Your Songs541
37Making Your Own CDs549
38Using MP3 Players571
Glossary578
Index600

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