Scheiss auf Kameras

Who needs an outrageously expensive DSLR camera to take great photos? The future of photography fits in every pocket or handbag – the smartphone! Photography with a mobile phone is so much more than just "point and shoot." When used cleverly, the smartphone enables the realization of incredible ideas. This book reveals techniques and tips for creating perfect images and videos with your smartphone. After a brief excursion into the history of cameras, the fundamentals of photography such as aperture, ISO, white balance, and shutter speed are explained, along with options for image composition – from subject selection to optimal framing. How can colors and light be used most effectively? What should be considered when filming with a smartphone? Which apps help perfect recordings? These and other questions are answered in detail, shedding new light on the tiny camera in your smartphone.