123di Version 6.2 can show you how to fix image problems
and convert your throw-aways to keepers
— and improve your keepers, too ...


123di Version 6.2
The Digital Photographer's
Library In A Box


123di explains both the *why* and the *how* of digital photography




From: Royce Tivel

Date:


Dear Friend and Fellow Photographer ...


If you are interested in photography, you know that you could spend your entire retirement fund on books about the subject.

Although I still have some money in my fund, I also have a huge library of books on a multitude of photographic topics. Until recently, I was constantly on the lookout for up-to-date, authoritative, and understandable references to guide me through the digital-photography maze.

In my experience, most books I've purchased typically have only one or two specialized sections of interest to me. This means that, when I need information about some aspect of the digital workflow, I have to remember which book it's in, put my hands on the book, and then find the right page. Sound familiar?

Wouldn't it be great to have a comprehensive reference and be able to find needed information quickly and easily? The recently released 123di Version 6 fills this need.

"The 123 of digital imaging Interactive Learning Suite" is a digital manual available either through download or as a boxed set, and periodic updates keep the material up-to-date. The latest version is 6.2 and is better than ever.




The suite uses animations and encourages user-interactivity. This approach helps photographers at all skill levels learn the digital imaging workflow. Aspects of the digital imaging workflow thoroughly covered in the suite include
  • Understanding digital imaging and digital camera selection,
  • Enhancing images in the "pixel room," and
  • Managing, viewing, sharing, and printing images.


Version 6 includes usefelul new content:
  • New chapter on using the right camera settings and composition techniques to shoot amazing pictures,
  • Extensive new coverage of Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 (Editor and Organizer) and other commonly used software packages,
  • Enhanced and expanded coverage on working with layers, adjustment layers, layer masks, and smart objects in Photoshop,
  • Detailed coverage of working with wide-gamut (Adobe RGB) monitors and,
  • Thousands of modifications and updates to keep 123di fully updated with the latest changes in technology and post-processing.


The latest version, 6.2, has been expanded to include:
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Public Beta,
  • Adobe Photoshop Elements 8, and
  • Adobe Photoshop Elements Organizer 8.


    • As a photographer, being able to find the information I need *quickly* is *very* important. Besides reading 123di like a printed book, 123di offers many alternative ways to quickly find the information through the interactive Photoshop graphical user interfaces, digital imaging workflow diagrams, index, before and after images, frequently asked digital imaging questions, interactive slide show, custom bookmarks, etc.

    Capturing the moment with one of those great images
    can be loads of fun, but the resultant images can sometimes be disappointing. Nearly all of my digital images need some post-processing after image capture.

    When I need information about how to fix image problems and convert the throwaways to keepers — and improve the keepers, too — I want to find it quickly.


    Image problems I often have to fix with post-processing, illustrated here, include

          1. posterization,
          2. loss of shadow detail,
          3. white, overexposed areas,
          4. dust spots,
          5. a crooked horizon,
          6. wide-angle lens distortion,
          7. and distracting flash reflections.


    123di makes it easy to find information about these problems. For example, I had an overexposed image I wanted to use for a slide show. The image, shown in Figure 2, required a fix for posterization. A quick search of the 123di manual for "posterization" turned up 51 references! Compare this result with what you find in the index of your favorite book on photography!



    "123di is hugely comprehensive and covers almost every detail of digital cameras and digital imaging. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

    I'm a firm believer that 'The 123 of digital imaging' is a must have for all levels of digital photographer and that you only need to download the demo to realize that its true value goes way beyond the asking price."

    Phil Askey
    Editor of dpreview.com



    There are usually many ways to fix the same image problem. The real trick is to understand *why* the problems appear in our images. Not all problems are as easy to understand as a dust spot or crooked horizon. 123di shines in presenting the *whys* of difficult image problems. The tutorials explaining the theory behind the problems make even the most complex problems understandable.

    I frequently use 123di to find the best way to solve image problems. When I research a problem, I start at the "Starter" level, level 1. This gives an easy-to-understand overview of the problem. Next, I move up to the "Essential" level of explanation, level 2. Finally, I study the material presented at the "Advanced" level, level 3. Each higher level enables me to dig deeper into a problem until I find the information I require to understand and/or solve it. Selecting each of the three levels is done with a click of the 1, 2, and 3 icons at the top of most pages.

    I find the 1-2-3 approach to learning digital photography particularly effective. The approach gives me 3 opportunities to learn something new and works a lot like the Web 2.0 pages I like to visit best. With a glance, I can find and select a topic from a search or from the index. I can look at the "teaser," the level-1 presentation. Then, I can scan the topic for essential content at level-2. Finally, I can dig into the nitty-gritty at level-3. Best of all, I can often interact with the tutorials — and this is the Web 2.0 way, too.

    Honestly, I do not always completely understand a topic without careful study. If all aspects of digital photography were easy, we'd all be highly-paid professionals. Right? I find that some of the theoretical discussions are complex and that the secret to understanding them is to take it slow and work up the 1-2-3 learning curve: from beginner through advanced. At least for me, some of the material takes longer than just a swift glance to absorb. But I know that when I am ready for the nitty-gritty, it's going to be there. And at my age, the good news is I don't have to remember everything because I can easily find it again when I need to.

    In addition to a search capability, the 123di manual also has a special section dedicated to how to find topics of interest quickly. This section is found in Appendix B, "How to Quickly Find What You Want in 123di." One of the ways utilizes an "Index of Keywords" that enables me to quickly find the appropriate sections with the solutions to the problems I often have to fix.

    I accessed the index and easily found a tutorial on posterization with links to relevant sections for additional information. Solutions to the other problems listed above were also easy to find through the index, including how to remove disturbing flash reflections.

    Having access to the index is great, particularly if you have the standard version of 123di. With the extended version, it is possible to search the manual based on multiple keywords and have all of the references visible as links in the search-results box. This single feature makes the extended version worth serious consideration for purchase — even without the the other features included with the extended version. The standard version can be upgraded to the extended version at any time.

    Page 2 of the Suite contains a description of the major sections of the manual. Of particular interest to me is the section, "Image Editing Techniques — 14 Key Software Packages." Clicking the link to "image editing tutorials" from this section links to a list of drop-down selection boxes for problem-orientated tutorials. The drop-down boxes are

    • Overcome Scene Limitations,
    • Overcome Camera Limitations,
    • Overcome Lens Limitations,
    • Enhance Detail,
    • Enhance Composition,
    • Enhance Color and Contrast,
    • Add Effects, and
    • Create.




    The drop-down box for enhancing color and contrast has choices for using levels and curves and for white balance. These are essential topics for image processing with Photoshop and are well covered.

    We are lucky we live in the digital age. Computer software can now save those seemingly throwaway images--and improve the keepers, too. 123di features how-to coverage of several software packages for image organization, editing, and presentation.



    From the Author
    Vincent Bockaert


    "Having countless website visitors, friends, and family members asking me for advice on which digital camera to purchase and what to do with the images, inspired me to create 123di in 2003, which aims to synthesize the essential information available today that you will need to make the most out of your digital photography experience."



    Although I use Photoshop CS2 for my processing, it's nice to know that is it not necessary to purchase such an expensive piece of software to benefit from 123di. Image editing tutorials in the essential sections are based on Adobe Photoshop Elements, versions 3 through 7, a much more affordable software package that is often included free with today's digital cameras. Other software packages, besides those from Adobe, have similar methods of correcting image problems: if you don't use an Adobe product, the tutorials in 123di can still point you in the right direction.

    The image editing tutorials in the advanced sections are based on Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, Photoshop CS4, CS3, CS2, CS, including Photoshop CS3 & CS4 Extended features that are relevant for digital photography.

    Once the images have been taken and processed, they can be optimized for monitor display and integrated into a slide show. 123di shows how to do all of these things; and, because the suite is available either through download or as a boxed set, periodic updates keep the material up-to-date.




    The suite contains much more than just the practical tutorials for image processing. It has comprehensive theoretical coverage on the technical aspects of digital photography. These sections are great for understanding technical areas that can help you both select your photographic equipment and to use it effectively. 123di explains both the *why* and the *how* of digital photography.


    Yours for more successful photography,



    Royce Tivel






    Versions and Pricing


    123i versions are available for both PC and MAC users.

    FULL VERSION 6.0 — Windows & Mac — comes in two versions:
    • Download:
      • Standard — US $49.95
      • Extended — US $59.95
    • Boxed:
      • Standard — US $59.95
      • Extended — US $69.95
    Buy the Boxed version and receive the Download FREE!

    If you are a Nikon camera user, there are versions just for you.

    FULL VERSION 6.0 FOR NIKON — Windows & Mac — also comes in two versions:
    • Download:
      • Standard — US $59.95
      • Extended — US $69.95
    • Boxed:
      • Standard — US $69.95
      • Extended — US $79.95
    Buy the Boxed version and receive the Download FREE!

    The Extended Edition has the following additional features:

    • Search for multiple keywords and get instant results.
    • Bookmark your favorite pages so you can return to it with a single click.
    • Add your own notes on any page.
    • Transfer Bookmarks & Notes from one computer to another.
    • Change Font Size. Reduce or enlarge the fonts to enhance readability.
    • Opens on the Last Page you viewed in your previous session.
    • Remembers 123di Window Size & Position of your previous session.

    Note: A Shipping & Handling charge will be added for boxed editions. A free download is included with the boxed edition.

    Upgrades to Version 6.2 are free for all Version 6.0 readers. Special upgrade pricing is available for other readers, starting from just US$14.95.

    123di allows for installation on multiple computers. I particularly like this benefit as I use a desktop in the office and a laptop in the field. It is nice to know that I don't have to purchase an additional licence or unlock key for this. 123di allows installation on three personal-use computers and can supply additional unlock keys upon request.




    123di Is A Gift For All Seasons


    123di is a great gift idea for all seasons and all occasions. Digital cameras are inexpensive these days but the know-how to use them effectively is difficult to learn from a camera manual. All camera users will appreciate a gift of this "digital library in a box."

    There are two ways to purchase 123di as a gift for someone else:
    1. On the product checkout page, you should fill in the receiver's name and email. At the credit card payment page, you should enter your own details (i.e. name, billing address, card, etc.). This way, the receiver will receive the download or shipment information and the buyer will receive the payment confirmation.
    2. Alternatively, to make things simple, you can fill in your own details throughout the entire process, and forward the download or shipment information to the receiver.

    In either case, verify that the receiver has received the email. Lots of legitimate email gets routed to the trash folder, these days, and the receiver might miss this important email.








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    Learn How to Improve the Quality of My Images — Or to Send 123di as a Gift!




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