 | | External Hard DrivesThe technology moves fast and leaves us with gizmos and gadgets, which are more and more functional, and at the same time smaller than we have ever thought they could be. Whats more, the technology also adds these gadgets the mobility so that they can be used as and when required, wherever they are required. One such device following the suit is your hard drive and with the introduction of an external hard drive, what you get is data storage and security with added mobility. These are the hard disk drives (HDD) that are actually placed outside of the computer system. With the data security, mobility and an option to remove this drive, you can take all your data with you.
The external hard drives or HDD which are built to perform externally. This means that the HDD comes with built-in cables that allow you to interface with your computer system. While the conventional HDD connectors would use SCSI or SATA cables that connect to a type of HDD connector inside your computer, the new variants of this external HDD uses a innovative and simple method of connecting via the USB or the FireWire. Most of the external HDD come with the ability to backup the data from your PC. The only limiting factor for the external HDD as o today is the cost, as they tend to be more expensive as compared to the internal HDD with the same capacity.
The external HDD is purely meant for data storage and backup but How much data can it store? There are many options available for you as far as the data storage capability of the external HDD is concerned. Usually, the most common external drives are of the same size as a normal hard disk inside your computer. However, there are many other storage disks that are available at this point of time with as much as 1000GB of data storage capability. With this amazing speed of the technology, it won't be too long before we move into true Terabyte reign. These huge storage capacities are responsible for the external HDD rapid popularity as popular form of computer backup for the computer users.
The reasons to opt for the external HDD are many, for instance, it provides the user with convenience and simplicity of use. His is so as most of the computer owners are not comfortable opening the cases of their computer and installing additional hardware. This is eliminated when you simply opt for external HDD rather than an internal HDD. With the external HDD there is no need to open the PC case, instead you simply need to plug it in and go. Another advantage of the external HDD is its portability and mobility. Compared to the internal drives, external drives can be moved from PC to PC in a matter of minutes, simply by unplugging them from one and plugging them into another. Thus the external hard drives are often used in the business world, especially by traveling employees. Traveling employees can instantly sync up the data on an external hard drive with that on their desktop or laptop PC, and then easily carry that data anywhere in the world. This also might eliminate the need of carrying the laptop. |
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| HDR Photography Photo Workshop (Wiley's Photo Workshop Series)
by Pete Carr and Robert Correll |  | BOOK OUTLINE:
- Chapter 1 Dynamic Range and Digital Photography
- Chapter 2 Gearing Up
- Chapter 3 The Art of HDR
- Chapter 4 Landscapes
- Chapter 5 Architecture and Cityscapes
- Chapter 6 Interiors
- Chapter 7 Black and White
- Chapter 8 People and HDR
- Chapter 9 Street Photography
- Chapter 10 More Creative Possibilities
Wiley; First edition (June 9, 2009)
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
Paperback: 304 pages | Product Description:
Expand your artistic vision with HDR photography
By artfully blending multiple exposures, you can create images with incredible detail, photos that mimic fine paintings, surrealistic imagery - once you understand the process, your options are virtually endless. This book explains the tools you need to get started and how to create high dynamic range (HDR) images. You learn to evaluate a scene, photograph different subjects for the best HDR results, gain skill with software, and begin a lifetime of exploration.- See how HDR compensates for the camera's limited ability to record the visible range of light
- Examine the necessary camera features and accessories
- Learn to process HDR images using Photomatix and Photoshop Elements
- Learn to create HDR photos from single exposures
- Experiment with landscapes, cityscapes, interior shots, black-and-white, nighttime photos, and more
Save 15% on Photomatix software when you buy this book! Details inside!
A gorgeous full-color guide to high dynamic range (HDR) photography
With HDR, people can boost detail in the light and shadow areas of a photograph, enhancing crispness and clarity to an astonishing degree-and heightening expressiveness and dramatic impact. This beautiful book reveals the secrets of spectacular HDR images, covering everything from camera set-up and basic Photomix or Photoshop manipulation to toning, reducing noise, creating panoramas, layering images, and adding vignettes and other finishing touches. Hundreds of striking full-color images taken around the world illustrate techniques and showcase the creative power of this increasingly popular technique. | About the Authors:
Pete Carr became fascinated with photography at age 10. He became a software engineer, but soon returned to his first love. He authors an award-winning photoblog, Vanilla Days. Pete Carr (Liverpool, UK) is one of the leading specialists in HDR photography. His work has been featured by Professional Photographer, JPG Magazine, DSLR User, the BBC, and various galleries around the UK.
Robert Correll is an author, artist, music producer, audio engineer, and musician as well as a photographer. He's an expert in image-editing software. Robert Correll (Fort Wayne, IN) is a digital photo expert who writes monthly photo retouching articles and tutorials for the Paint Shop Pro Photo magazine and has his own professional photo retouching and restoring business. |
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