Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (592 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0240808193 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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Hunter has won the Virginia Professional Photographer's Grand Photographic Award three times. Dedicated to teaching through visuals, he has written and produced educational and training material in a variety of fields, including law, science, and nature. Mr. His photography takes him all over the world, but he make
An amazing (and some would say magical) resource on photographic lighting that has been talked about in the community and recommended for years. Expanded chapters on available light in portraiture, as well as new information on digital equipment and terminology make this a must have update!. This is not primarily a how-to book with only set examples for you to copy. This highly respected guide has been thoroughly updated and revised for content and design - it is now produced in full color! It introduces a logical theory of photographic lighting so if you are starting out in photography you will learn how to predict results before setting up lights. Rather, Light: Science and Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light to allow you to use lighting to express your own creativity.Numerous photographs and illustrations provide clear examples of the theories, while sidebars highlight special lighting questions
My best and most used book on lighting so far. I have been reading a lot of photography books of late, on average two a month for over a year, and they usually address different concerns. This one deals exclusively with lighting and takes the problem at the root.This is the only one I read so far that starts wi. "Excellent resource for learning or reminding yourself of some of" according to Salt Lake Ski. Excellent resource for learning or reminding yourself of some of the finer intricacies of lighting.This was purchased specifically to get a better handle on lighting highly reflective and circular, reflective objects. The information and tips in this book allowed m. J. Saltiel said There's some information about setting up a studio but it's too little to be very useful.. A must have book for learning photographic lighting.Finally, I found a book that actually teaches lighting concepts instead of the common "cookbook" type guides, through a recommendation! After searching Amazon, Light Science & Magic didn't even show up! After prac
His photography takes him all over the world, but he makes his home in Arlington, VA.Fil Hunter is a highly respected commercial photographer specializing in still life and special effects photographs for advertising and editorial illustration. About the Author Steven Biver, Virginia, USA, Commercial photographer, former clients include Adobe, Mobil, Newsweek, Black and DeckerPaul Fuqua, Virginia, USA, started his own audiovisual production company in 1970. During a career spanning over three decades, he has worked for such clients as America Online, US News, Time-Life Books, Life Magazine (27 covers), the National Science Foundation, and National Geographic. Dedicated to teaching through visuals, he has written and produced educational and training material in a variety of fields, including law, science, and nature. Hunter has won the Virginia Professional Photographer's Grand Photographic Award three times. Mr. .