Light Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting (5)

Synopsis

Photographic lighting is a topic that will never go out of style, no matter how sophisticated cameras and other technology get. Even with the most high-tech gear, photographers still need to put a lot of thought and vision into lighting their photographs in order to get great results. This key skill has the power to dramatically and quickly improve photographs. Light Science and Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light, with examples and instructions for practical application. Featuring photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions, this book speaks to photographers of varying levels. It provides invaluable information on how to light the most difficult subjects, such as surfaces, metal, glass, liquids, extremes (black-on-black and white-on-white), and portraits. This new edition includes: All new chapter titled "Setting Up Your New Studio" A re-vamped and expanded chapter 8 now titled "Making Portraits" New appendix of reliable photo gear sources Over 100 new photographs and informational sidebars Updated information about advances in flash equipment, LED panels and fluorescent lights Styles of lighting continue to change, but the nature of light will always remain the same. Once photographers understand the basic physics of lighting, they can apply that knowledge to a broad range of photographic styles.

Copyright:

2015

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781317963578

Related ISBNs:

9781315867397, 9780415719414, 9780415719414, 9780415719407, 9780415719407

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

06/09/19

Copyrighted By:

Steven Biver, Fil Hunter, Paul Fuqua

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Computers and Internet, Education

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.