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THE UNDERSTANDING SERIES |
| Understanding Graduated Neutral Density Filters – how to use them in the field. An alternative to HDR |
| Understanding Video – an introduction for still photographers |
| Understanding Aspect Ratios and the Art of Cropping – squares or rectangles, the choice is yours |
| Understanding Soft Proofing – using your profiled monitor and printer to really see what you're going to get |
| Understanding Printer Colour Management — the proper settings for using profiles |
| Understanding Raw Files — whether to choose to shoot in raw or JPG format, and why |
| Understanding Contrast Masking — a simple Photoshop technique for opening shadow areas and reducing contrast |
| Understanding Digital USM — what is the Unsharp Mask and what does it do? |
| Understanding Histograms — how to read the digital camera's most useful exposure evaluation tool |
| Understanding MTF Charts — what is MTF, and how to read lens charts |
| Understanding Digital Sensor Cleaning — the why, how and tools required |
| Understanding Digital Workflow — suggested steps and settings to use when working with a digital SLR |
| Understanding Mirror Lock-Up — the simplest technique for creating vibration-free sharp images |
| Understanding Medium Format — a primer on the jargon, and the equipment available |
| Understanding Depth of Field — a tutorial, including Hyperfocal Distance and the Circle of Confusion |
| Understanding Polarizers — a tutorial on how to use the most important filter for colour photography |
| Understanding Lens Contrast — an in-depth tutorial by Mike Johnston |
| Understanding Bit Depth — a tutorial on hi-bit images and when and why to use them |
| Understanding Sharpness — a tutorial on resolution and acutance |
| Understanding Resolution — explores the basics of digital Input and Output |
| Understanding Camera Movements — the ins and outs of tilts and shifts |
| Understanding Colour Theory — academic colour theory applied to landscape photography |
| Understanding the DSLR Magnification Factor — what it is, how it works, benefits and drawbacks |
| Understanding ProPhoto RGB – are you throwing away much of the colour gamut your DSLR is capable of? |
| Understanding Lens Diffraction – does stopping down a lens make it sharper, or not? |
| Understanding Exposure — the world's 10 stop range. Why it's so tough and how to handle it |
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