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Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting by: Steven Biver, Paul Fuqua, Fil Hunter List Price: CDN$ 48.27 City Travel Guides Price: CDN$ 41.95 You Save: CDN$6.32 (13%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 771 EAN: 9780240808192 ISBN: 0240808193 Label: Focal Press Manufacturer: Focal Press Number Of Pages: 320 Publication Date: March 21, 2007 Publisher: Focal Press Studio: Focal Press Sales Rank: 883 Related Items:
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 Rating: - The Most Fundamental Book About Light and PhotographyIf there is any book, and I mean ANY book about photography that you are to read, THIS IS THE ONE. This book is the holly grail of photography books. It "teaches" the reader the fundamental behavior of light, the science behind it, and how it can be handled when shooting a picture. The approach is simple enough that the average reader can easily understand. Its style is academic, the illustrations are very clear and detailed, and it walks you through the entire spectrum one step at a time. It is not a quick read. This is the kind of book you study and learn its material. The wealth of knowledge which you will gain is critical to any photographer who is serious about their craft. It teaches you the ... Read More: Rating: - The Best, Ever!Everything in this book is so obviously true! But I can't believe I never saw it before! I think this book achieves true mysticism in what it does to your brain, and I guess that's what the "magic" part of the title is about. Still, everything here is presented as solid technology: here's how light works, here's how it reflects off of different objects, now, go out and do something with this knowledge! The fact that a metal object has the same brightness, regardless of the distance of the light, while everything else gets brighter or dimmer as the light gets closer or further away is hugely empowering. Think about that for a minute, folks: I can't move the sun, but I can change the lighting ratio by moving this camera ... Read More: Rating: - if you are a photographer - buy it!Learn how light and lighting really work so thta you can create the looks and effects you want. This book explains the principles of lighting in a very easy to understand way. It does not contain a ton of lighting diagrams to copy. Once you understand the principles, you own them. You will be able to light - with a little practice. Rating: - Information packedThe authors clearly know lighting, and they know how to present what they know. This book is packed with information from cover to cover. As clearly written as it is, I shall have to read it several times more to retain it all. Rating: - The Best Book On Studio Lighting FundamentalsThis is NOT a book with a bunch of recipes for lighting specific subjects. Instead, this is a book on what photographers really need to know to effectively light just about anything in the studio. This book talks about types of reflections and the nature of reflected light. You will learn how to light people, very reflective metal, transparent glass, and and various combinations. I am a professional photographer and this book gave me a better foundation on WHY to light things a particular way. I feel much more confident in my lighting skills and I think my work has improved. (If only someone would write a similar book on how to get clients to pay faster!) The book flows from simple ... Read More: |
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