{"title":"Colin Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eColin Smith’s works offer insightful guidance at the intersection of technology and creative arts. From mastering drone photography to exploring generative AI in Photoshop, his books provide practical techniques designed to elevate artistic expression through modern tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for photographers and digital artists alike, Smith’s clear and accessible approach helps readers harness innovative technology with confidence. His books belong to the vibrant world of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-photographers-guide-to-drones-by-colin-smith-9781681988993","title":"The Photographer's Guide to Drones","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearn to master your drone—the gear, the technique, the photography, the video—and create jaw-dropping visuals!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last few years, drones and quadcopters have become the hottest new gear in photography, whether you're a professional photographer or an amateur shooter. These \"flying tripods\" have given photographers the ability to place their cameras virtually anywhere they want, creating still images and video footage that was previously impossible to capture. Many photographers have a drone or quadcopter right at the top of their \"I want\" list. And many others have already purchased a drone but haven't mastered its use yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what model you may own—whether that's a popular Mavic, Mini, Air, or Phantom from DJI, or another brand—you need to learn how to put this new gear to good use in your aerial photography. You need to learn how to safely operate and fly a drone, how to create compelling photos and video, and how to make your work stand out from the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fully updated and revised edition of the bestselling first edition, photographer and bestselling author Colin Smith guides you toward mastering your drone and creating powerful and impactful imagery. Featuring his award-winning and beautiful aerial photography throughout the book, Colin will teach you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to fly a drone, including practice flight patterns and controller tips that will help you master the basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew rules of composition for aerial photography as they apply to drone and quadcopter imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to create the best files for both still photos and video\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePost-processing techniques—both basic workflow and advanced techniques—unique to aerial photography that you need to know, such as how to make videos look both dynamic and smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn everything you need to know about drones and quadcopters in order to take your photography to new levels... literally!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Safety and Regulations\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 2: Drones and Gear\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 3: Flight School\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 4: Shooting Photographs with a Drone\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 5: Shooting Video with Drones\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 6: Basic Photo Workflow in Lightroom or ACR\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 7: Advanced Photo Editing\u003cbr\u003e\nChapter 8: Editing Aerial Video\u003cbr\u003e\nParting Words\u003cbr\u003e\nIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428302864620,"sku":"9781681988993","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781681988993.jpg?v=1774497120"},{"product_id":"the-practical-guide-to-using-generative-ai-in-photoshop-by-colin-smith-9798888142172","title":"The Practical Guide to Using Generative AI in Photoshop","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour guide to the world of Generative AI in Photoshop!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone's talking about the new Generative AI capabilities of Adobe Photoshop, and for good reason: This is the biggest update to Photoshop in its history. With the power of AI photo editing, you can now remove, expand, generate, change, or combine almost anything you need to in order to create the images you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile these features are incredibly powerful, it can be a struggle to get the best results from these powerful tools. What exactly can Generative Fill and Generative Expand do, and how do they do it? When should you use these tools, and when should you use another tool? If you want to incorporate these tools into your workflow, it's very important to get an early grasp of these tools now and get ahead of the crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, best-selling author Colin Smith walks you through Generative AI in Photoshop. With decades of experience working in the real world and training for Adobe, Apple, Nvidia, and many others, he knows Photoshop on a level that few do. He also has a knack for making learning fun and easy, and he can take complex topics and make them seem simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGenerate a scene from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExtend an image\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFix panoramas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove crowds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRemove any object\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGenerate objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReplace objects\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDuplicate and move an image\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCombine variations of generated images\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlend images into an extended scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRepair old or damaged photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComposite with your own photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComposite your photo into an AI scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChange backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGenerate depth of field\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreate actions with Generative AI commands\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMake no mistake: Generative AI is here to stay, and it is revolutionising how we work in Photoshop. With \u003ci\u003eThe Practical Guide to Using Generative AI in Photoshop\u003c\/i\u003e by your side, you will be ready to confidently move forward with these new tools and apply them to your own imagery. Whether you want to simply clean up your photos or create fantastical works of art— or anything in between— your only limitation will be your imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428305748204,"sku":"9798888142172","price":57.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798888142172.jpg?v=1774497075"},{"product_id":"the-photographers-guide-to-drones-by-colin-smith-9781681981147","title":"The Photographer's Guide to Drones","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsumer drones and quadcopters have become the hottest new gear in photography, whether you're a professional photographer or an amateur shooter. These \"flying tripods\" have given photographers the ability to place their cameras virtually anywhere they want, creating still images and video footage that were previously impossible to capture. Many photographers have a drone or quadcopter right at the top of their \u003cem\u003eI want\u003c\/em\u003e list. And many others have already purchased a drone a bit ahead of the curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what model one may own—DJI, 3DR, Yuneec, GoPro—all of these photographers need to learn how to put this new gear to good use in their aerial photography. They need to learn how to safely operate and fly a drone, how to create compelling photos and video, and how to make their work stand out from the crowd in this exciting new field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Photographer's Guide to Drones\u003c\/em\u003e explains everything photographers need to know about drones and quadcopters in order to take their photography to new levels...literally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455801540844,"sku":"9781681981147","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71GhydZgYrL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774799304"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/colin-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}