For many clinicians, digital technology holds the promise of simplifying the taking and archiving of photographs, but making the transition from conventional to digital photography can be a daunting task, and it also raises some concerns. How do I select the right camera? Will I lose anything in image quality? How much space will I need for storage? Mastering Digital Dental Photography was written expressly for those who wonder whether they can achieve the high quality they associate with conventional photography while taking advantage of the convenience offered by digital technology. The author, who has been teaching dental photography for the past 20 years, explains everything you need to know to step smoothly into the world of digital photography, whether or not you possess any knowledge of conventional techniques. Readers are guided through the practical steps of taking intraoral, object, and portrait photographs, editing and archiving their images, and importing them into presentations. All those who wish to avoid the pitfalls of buying software and equipment to take high-quality digital dental photographs will want to read this book.
ISBN: 1-85907-152-8
978-1-85097-152-8 , 9781850971528
340 pp; 520 images (mostly color)
Contents
I. Technical Background
1. Demands of the Dental Photograph
2. Basic Components of Photography
3. Digital Technique
4. Camera Systems Suitable for Dental Photography
II. Practical Procedures
5. Perioral and Intraoral Photography
6. Portrait and Profile Photography
7. Photographing Small Objects for Dentistry and Dental Laboratory
8. Photography of Dental Casts
9. Copy Work
10. Copying Radiographs
11. From Slides to Digital Images
III. The Digital Workflow
12. Workflow I: Image Transfer
13. Workflow II: Image Editing - Basic Adjustments
14. Workflow III: Image Archiving
15. Workflow IV: Data Output
16. Special Problems in Digital Photography
17. Image Editing - Useful Photoshop Procedures
18. Slide Presentations with PowerPoint
Appendix: Internet Addresses
Preface
My last book on dental photography was published in 2002. It dealt with conventional and digital techniques.
When I was asked by the publisher to prepare a 2nd, edition I realized that photography had changed completely.
In the professional world, the transition from conventional silver-halide photography to digital photography was not only underway but nearly completed.
I thus decided to write a completely new book concentrating only on digital photography. Of course, principles of photography have not changed. But in many cases digital photography has changed the approach to photography.
In my hands-on photography courses, I learnt a great deal about problems colleagues have when starting with digital photography and stumbling into the pitfalls of soft- and hardware. Therefore, I have tried to compile a book which is practically oriented. Although the user has to deal with things like image editing programs, archiving programs, and some software problems, digital photography is much easier than the old silver-halide technique. The learning curve in the digital world is much steeper, as there is the great opportunity of immediate image checking. After users have overcome their initial inhibitions about the new technique, they have the chance to explore new worlds of creativity and fascinating possibilities.
I have never met a user who returned to conventional photography after he or she had stepped into the digital world.
Bengel, Wolfgang
Bensheim
Mastering Digital Dental Photography
