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Did you find the book "Adobe Photoshop 6.0 for Photographers"? This book is by Martin Evening. It's a production orientated book with a substantial focus on those using digital cameras. I'm sure they have one or will have one for PS 7.
r00t said:
Well I spent a few hours at a local bookstore. I was looking at
some PS books. 7.0, 6.0 and Elements. I couldn't find any that I
really wanted. Not as intuitive as Shay's examples. Maybe Shay
just spoils us. Anyway, this poll is a two parter.

1. Should he write a book?
2. Would you buy it?

:-)

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I haven't seen a secret Shay wansn't ready to share ... I would most definetly buy a book writen by the great Shay. He is inovative, generous, talented, great guy and has a unique sense of humour ... that should be interesting ...
r00t said:
Well I spent a few hours at a local bookstore. I was looking at
some PS books. 7.0, 6.0 and Elements. I couldn't find any that I
really wanted. Not as intuitive as Shay's examples. Maybe Shay
just spoils us. Anyway, this poll is a two parter.

1. Should he write a book?
2. Would you buy it?

:-)

--
David

My galleries
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292111925
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It would be up my alley. Shay's not only got lots of knowledge here, but uses words and diagrams to explains things wonderfully!
Yves P. said:
r00t said:
Well I spent a few hours at a local bookstore. I was looking at
some PS books. 7.0, 6.0 and Elements. I couldn't find any that I
really wanted. Not as intuitive as Shay's examples. Maybe Shay
just spoils us. Anyway, this poll is a two parter.

1. Should he write a book?
2. Would you buy it?

:-)

--
David

My galleries
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292111925
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292056545
Click to expand...
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If you don't snap it, nobody will snap it for you ...
Kafrifelle (Yves P.) Owner of DSC-F707,
No BFS, No hassle but strong vignetting on left
VCL-MHG07A, HVL-F1000 and some close up lenses ...
http://www.pbase.com/kafrifelle
Click to expand...
 
I will look at tha tbook too. I just am not too happy with Black and White examples in some of the PS7 books.... Maybe its just me. I expect all PS7 books to be in color. My expecctations might be too high.

I read and print Shay's examples. I would love it if he threw it in a book. I would most definitely buy it.
kidzgolf said:
Did you find the book "Adobe Photoshop 6.0 for Photographers"?
This book is by Martin Evening. It's a production orientated book
with a substantial focus on those using digital cameras. I'm sure
they have one or will have one for PS 7.

--
The best to you!
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David

My galleries
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292111925
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292056545
 
This book comes with "stunning color images" and "includes a cd-rom with movie tutorials in mac and pc format". The best thing is that it is not written like a manual.

Check it out!
r00t said:
I read and print Shay's examples. I would love it if he threw it
in a book. I would most definitely buy it.
kidzgolf said:
Did you find the book "Adobe Photoshop 6.0 for Photographers"?
This book is by Martin Evening. It's a production orientated book
with a substantial focus on those using digital cameras. I'm sure
they have one or will have one for PS 7.

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The best to you!
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David

My galleries
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292111925
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292056545
Click to expand...
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The best to you!
 
One of the hardest things to accomplish - aside from being a good communicator (and Shay has proven that he is) is keeping the book current. By the time it gets written, goes to press and makes it to your door, the 707 will be long gone and most likely, PSE 2.0 would be in version 3.5. or higher.

That would all have nothing to do with Shay. Its just hard to keep "print" up with this kind of technology.

I have a two year old book on Digital Photography which has many laughable passages simply because the writter only had the latest technology of the times to write about.

However, even with the challenge of staying current, I think Shay could (and should) write a book. I would definately buy it.

An "E Book" would be more readily accessable, updateable and could offer some of Shay's fine examples but then I'd have to go get a PDA which I've been fighting for several years now...

A video-on-demand lesson would be another way to do it and it just so happens, I could help with that... (hehehe - read: free to me!)

Still, I have to agree, Shay has taught us well and he sets a high standard not only through his photography but in the online community as well.

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I agree ... it's almost impossible to stay current. And yes, Shay should be compensated, if he chose to push it beyond what he "freely" contributes to this forum. For now, I simply print out his tips as he volunteers them. Perhaps his tips could be compiled on a web site.
Lens Envy said:
One of the hardest things to accomplish - aside from being a good
communicator (and Shay has proven that he is) is keeping the book
current. By the time it gets written, goes to press and makes it to
your door, the 707 will be long gone and most likely, PSE 2.0 would
be in version 3.5. or higher.

That would all have nothing to do with Shay. Its just hard to keep
"print" up with this kind of technology.

I have a two year old book on Digital Photography which has many
laughable passages simply because the writter only had the latest
technology of the times to write about.

However, even with the challenge of staying current, I think Shay
could (and should) write a book. I would definately buy it.

An "E Book" would be more readily accessable, updateable and could
offer some of Shay's fine examples but then I'd have to go get a
PDA which I've been fighting for several years now...

A video-on-demand lesson would be another way to do it and it just
so happens, I could help with that... (hehehe - read: free to me!)

Still, I have to agree, Shay has taught us well and he sets a high
standard not only through his photography but in the online
community as well.

--
Steve
Proud New DSC F707 Owner
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The best to you!
 
If he made a cd on the how too's with the 707 it would be current. Anything he added about photoshop would be a bonus to me.

And yes, I would by it, or buy an e-mailed copy.
kidzgolf said:
Lens Envy said:
One of the hardest things to accomplish - aside from being a good
communicator (and Shay has proven that he is) is keeping the book
current. By the time it gets written, goes to press and makes it to
your door, the 707 will be long gone and most likely, PSE 2.0 would
be in version 3.5. or higher.

That would all have nothing to do with Shay. Its just hard to keep
"print" up with this kind of technology.

I have a two year old book on Digital Photography which has many
laughable passages simply because the writter only had the latest
technology of the times to write about.

However, even with the challenge of staying current, I think Shay
could (and should) write a book. I would definately buy it.

An "E Book" would be more readily accessable, updateable and could
offer some of Shay's fine examples but then I'd have to go get a
PDA which I've been fighting for several years now...

A video-on-demand lesson would be another way to do it and it just
so happens, I could help with that... (hehehe - read: free to me!)

Still, I have to agree, Shay has taught us well and he sets a high
standard not only through his photography but in the online
community as well.

--
Steve
Proud New DSC F707 Owner
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The best to you!
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He should not only right a book he should be out workshop leader at some great resort or cruise or something! Go Shay! lol. Cindy
r00t said:
Well I spent a few hours at a local bookstore. I was looking at
some PS books. 7.0, 6.0 and Elements. I couldn't find any that I
really wanted. Not as intuitive as Shay's examples. Maybe Shay
just spoils us. Anyway, this poll is a two parter.

1. Should he write a book?
2. Would you buy it?

:-)

--
David

My galleries
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292111925
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292056545
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r00t said:
Well I spent a few hours at a local bookstore. I was looking at
some PS books. 7.0, 6.0 and Elements. I couldn't find any that I
really wanted. Not as intuitive as Shay's examples. Maybe Shay
just spoils us. Anyway, this poll is a two parter.

1. Should he write a book?
2. Would you buy it?

:-)

--
David

My galleries
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292111925
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292056545
Click to expand...
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Jim Fuglestad
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This thread has gone in a couple of different directions. Funny. :-))

So, if Shay were to write a book, what should he write about?
1. Photography
2. Image editing

And who is the book for, exactly?
And how would you recommend he keep this book sufficiently current?
r00t said:
Well I spent a few hours at a local bookstore. I was looking at
some PS books. 7.0, 6.0 and Elements. I couldn't find any that I
really wanted. Not as intuitive as Shay's examples. Maybe Shay
just spoils us. Anyway, this poll is a two parter.

1. Should he write a book?
2. Would you buy it?

:-)

--
David

My galleries
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292111925
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292056545
Click to expand...
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Ulysses
 
I'm sure people would be interested in both. If there is any doubt about that, then he could write two books!

Two books might make it easier for Shay so he won't feel rushed or pressured.

Myself, I'd be interested in both books (topics).

As far as keeping the books current, that's another story. Maybe he can have a "secret code" inside the book that allows access to "The Shay Zone" on his website, with updates. (where do I come up with this stuff?)
Ulysses said:
So, if Shay were to write a book, what should he write about?
1. Photography
2. Image editing

And who is the book for, exactly?
And how would you recommend he keep this book sufficiently current?
r00t said:
Well I spent a few hours at a local bookstore. I was looking at
some PS books. 7.0, 6.0 and Elements. I couldn't find any that I
really wanted. Not as intuitive as Shay's examples. Maybe Shay
just spoils us. Anyway, this poll is a two parter.

1. Should he write a book?
2. Would you buy it?

:-)

--
David

My galleries
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292111925
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292056545
Click to expand...
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Ulysses
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Jared

DSC-F707
 
The best way to keep current would be to use a website. However, I feel that Shay should be compensated for all his hard work and generosity.

Maybe releasing a CD might be the best way. This way, he doesn't have to get into contracts, lawyers, publishing companies, and all that other icky stuff. (Unless of course he secretly wants to be a writer.) This way he could continue to share with us, and we could return the favor by contributing to Shaytech Corporation.

Updates will be needed as soon as the first CD is burned, so I would imagine Shay would continue to post new ideas in this forum. When the ideas have accumulated (as they have now) we will be asking for "Volume 2" or "Shay's Secrets 1.2" or something.

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Jared

DSC-F707
 
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