The first book in the series, Lighting, is essentially about how you see. Artists paint with oils or watercolors, photographers paint with light. It is the fundamental ingredient of every photo. How a shot is lit can greatly change the feeling it gives the viewer. Whether bright and happy or dark and moody, light is a very useful tool, but it is not always possible to control (unless you can afford a studio) and so this book aims to teach readers how to make the best with what they have. It is split into five sections, which will study the basics: natural light, controlled light, artificial light, and capturing light. The final section uncovers different methods of capturing images using light in a creative way, like camera-less images known as photo grams, or holding sparklers in front of an open shutter. The final section will inspire both students and those wising to push their creative boundaries.
Take photography beyond the basics with expert advice on printing and processes
* Beautiful photos by top photographers illustrate each technique
* Small, portable format
* Distinguished author renowned for his printing expertise
Now beginning or advanced photographers can learn to lift their work from the ho-hum to the breathtaking using different processes in the conventional or digital darkroom. Everything is covered in Basics Photography: Process: how to dodge and burn, how to selenium-tone an image, how to get a vintage feel with sepia, how to use Photoshop to create special effects, and much more. Stunning examples by the author and other top photographers are explored with informative text that reveals exactly how the effects were created.
Master color to create stunning photographs
* Packed with work from famous photographers, analyzed for use of color
* Designed for students, but in-depth enough to guide professionals
* Comprehensive reference work
From color theory to the color temperature of light to using color to build impact, Basics Photography: Colour offers a comprehensive introduction to color in photography. Beginning photographers can learn to predict how film will react under different conditions and how to use filters to correct and improve lighting situations. Each section of this comprehensive reference is packed with hints, tips, and technical information, plus more advanced techniques such as tightening the color palette, using false color infrared, and exploiting the relationships between colors are explored. Each point is illustrated with work by some of the world's most famous photographers, each one analyzed to reveal how these artists used color to create a powerful image.
