Mastering the Nikon D610 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D610 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the users manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how; when; and why explanations for each option. Every button; dial; switch; and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner; with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.Darrells friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The learning experience for new D610 users goes beyond just the camera itself and covers basic photography technique.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Lots of Important and Practical AdviceBy Paul R. NivenThis book is a great insiders guide to the inner-workings of the Hollywood machine. I found it not only enlightening and helpful; but entertaining as well. The author often illustrates a point or principle with personal anecdotes that brings the issue to life. In fact; I wish hed done this with virtually every subject he discussed. He also dwells heavily in the world of pitch meetings: how to get the meeting; how to prepare; what to do; even what to wear (not a suit) and how to sit (not on the couch if possible).Lent goes into great detail on the function of all the major cogs in the movie-making wheel: producers; directors; actors; agents; managers; creative executives; and more. For those of us with a script to sell but little in the way of industry know-how this is an invaluable course.On the downside; Im sure most people reading this book are relatively new to the business and the first questions on their mind are: "Do I need an agent; and how do I get one?" Lent; in my opinion; wrote the book in the wrong order. I would have addressed this point up front; but instead you have to wait 123 pages for your answers. And its not just burning curiosity that would serve this order; Lent often speaks about your agent in the first 100 pages as if hes assuming youve got one and I dont think thats a fair assumption. My second fault with the book is his exceedinly sparse coverage of the screenwriting contest world. This is a vital topic for new screenwriters; one he devotes an astonishingly petite 4 pages to. The topic is well represented online; but we turn to Lent; again; for an insiders view on this milieu and are very disappointed with the lack of coverage.Overall; a quick and easy read that provides loads of useful and applicable information.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Really helpful.By CustomerRefreshingly different point of view. Easy read with tons of info about survival in Hollywood as a writer. From hints where to live over the immensity of the place to the everyday struggles and battles that you can actually overcome with less stress. This is no "how to" book. Its a "how it is". Many of things are constantly changing in Hollywood. My personal feeling is that we are (hopefully) coming back from under the avalanche of ... lets say movies that didnt need to be made. Whatever the next wave will be; in order for this industry to flourish; Hollywood will collapse without screenwriters (You can go only as far with endless franchises) and writers need to write good scripts. .......... And do the homework. Learn the game; know the necessary to succeed. I have read many books in this genre and I believe this one can help.10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. After you write the screenplay; then what?By DavalonI bought this book at the Screenwriters Expo 2007; but I didnt read it until this year. Whats unfortunate is that I didnt read it when it first came out (2004); and; whats more unfortunate is that it wasnt available when I first got involved in scriptwriting in 1997."Breakfast with Sharks" is a very honest assessment of what it takes to sell a script in Hollywood. The author; although not associated with "big" movies" (in fact; his IMDB profile only lists one film; "Cashmere;" as writer); nonetheless has obviously gone through the ringer and had the meetings; done the pitches and written the assignments -- and lived to tell about it in a clear (and occasionally hysterically funny) fashion. BWS is NOT about how to write a screenplay; so do not buy it for that purpose. But for what it offers; it is an excellent read.What I liked most about BWS is that Lent suggests a five-year plan to "make it" in Hollywood. He realizes (and points out) how this type of "dream career" can wreak havoc with "real" life (relationships; marriages; family; "real" jobs) and takes on the role of a helpful older brother who points out what awaits us if we decide to wade into the undertow of Hollywoods enticing waves.Lent also is one of the few writers who addresses the harsh realities of "older" writers who try to sell their scripts. He doesnt hold back on anything and tells it like it is. At least he respects older writers and I appreciate his concern and sympathy for them.In addition; he obliterates all the fairy dust and sparkle by pointing out what the handful of working screenwriters earn (85k/yr); making it clear that the idea of writing a script and becoming an overnight millionaire probably only happens in the movies (there... an idea for your next script!).He has occasionally scathing observations; and I did sense that he was somewhat jaded and bitter -- although I do not blame him; because Hollywood is the cruelest town on earth. Hes had his ideas stolen from him; hes had major projects placed in his lap -- then had them canceled at the last second -- hes taken assignments so he could survive; and not because he necessarily wanted to -- and hes dealt with the egos; the fakes; the phoneys -- you name it; hes been there; except; it seems on a major motion picture; again; I do not hold that against him. One doesnt have to be associated with a major motion picture to understand what it takes to write and sell a screenplay; and he clearly does. And he makes an excellent effort to guide the clueless and the misinformed through the muck so that they can sell their screenplay (or at least understand why they may not sell it; no matter how good it is).He encourages people to make several short films and to have several scripts before coming to Hollywood or before hitting the pavement; and I couldnt agree with this advice more. So many people have stars in their eyes that they think the brilliance of their "high-concepts" will have them in their penthouse above Sunset before the sun sets. Highly unlikely; and Lent makes that clear; too.The only thing I would criticize is that he mentioned a friend of his who worked the midnight shift at a copy shop so that he could have his "days free" to take meetings and write; etc. He mentioned this about three times; Im not sure why. If you are working 12am-8am; you are going to have to sleep and it is not healthy or productive to imagine that you can have your "days free" to pursue your dreams. The only thing that has worked for me; personally; is to stop working (except for once a week gigs) and dedicate huge chunks of time to finishing my script(s). Now I can say my script is almost done because I had the time to focus on it and hardly anything else. That is a luxury; I know; and Lent makes suggestions for jobs you can do while youre trying to reach your star. To that I would say: If you say you are a writer; thats what you are. If you say you are a "personal assistant;" thats what you are -- you become who you say you are; and others view you that way. Just a tip to keep in mind that I have learned the hard way.Overall; thumbs up on this book.
