Chapter 6. Photoshop magic
What I like about this book is that it can appeal to different sorts of people. For example, if you're a long-time photographer, but a bit new to computer editing, this chapter might be for you. Whereas, if you're a long time Photoshop geek, but somewhat new to the actual use of the camera, some of the other chapters are a win.

Here's the list of tips in this chapter:

• Match resolution to output
• Secrets of sharpening
• Sample down for email attachments
• Crop and resample in one step
• Level that dipping horizon
• Power-line vanishing trick
• Combine two pictures
• Sponge out red eye
• Brighten teeth
• Intelligent auto color correction
• Soften facial lines
• Fix flash falloff
• Hand-color with the history brush

Chapter 7. Camera phone tricks
While we cover camera phones here in Connected Photographer, I have to admit I never thought there were tricks for using them. Frankly, I've been a bit of a camera snob and figured that since they were so low-res, they were also low-rent, and I didn't give them much thought.

Derrick did. There are some very cool ideas here. You should definitely read this chapter and take note of a the tips that might actually make your life easier. In fact, after reading this chapter, I find the idea of getting a camera phone for myself far more appealing!

Here's the list of tips in this chapter:

• Live with a less-than-perfect camera
• Send snapshots to the desktop
• Transfer images via email
• Send a paper text message
• Communicate in a foreign country
• Create a home inventory
• Rental-car tips and other auto hacks
• Get the big picture with a little camera phone
• Photo moblogging
• Capture life's little moments with camera-phone video
• Use your camera phone as a slideshow viewer

Chapter 8. Weekend photo projects
OK, I have to say that using a digital camera to send faxes is a silly, silly tip. It's well-written, and, I guess if you were trapped on a desert island with an Internet connection (or phone line), a high-end computer with photo-editing software, and a digital camera, you could now send a fax. It's not exactly a note in a bottle, but it's fun, regardless.

Some of the other projects are cute, especially if you have a family. And I really like the idea of keeping a digital diary. In fact, that might even be a useful technique for those working through emotional issues who are more visually inclined than those who are more auditory/digital. And, the second-to-last tip, the one that renames photos automatically in Windows XP is so cool, I almost think it's got to be illegal. I had no idea you could do that!

Here's the list of tips in this chapter:

• Create a coffee table photo book
• Create custom greeting cards
• Keep a digital diary
• Capture pictures of your TV screen
• Fax from your digital camera
• Copy slides with your digicam
• Preview film pictures with your digital camera
• Photograph zoo animals without bars
• Get close with digiscoping
• Advanced panorama technique
• Shoot the moon
• Remote-control camera
• Show who's who in group shots
• Rename photos automatically in Windows XP
• Stack images to remove noise