Light makes it happen.
Here's how you can take control
In the film era, learning to manipulate lighting and exposure settings was basic to a professional photographer's education. But in today's digital world, the camera handles these things for you--that is, unless you manually reclaim control. Now veteran photographer Michael Meadhra reintroduces you to the alchemy of light and exposure, showing you how to use these elements to create breathtaking photographic artistry with your digital camera.
* Understand the essential nature and color of light and why photography truly is "painting with light"
* Learn how lighting and exposure affect specific subjects
* Try different aperture and shutter settings and explore their effects
* Discover how to set up lighting for various shots and enhance lighting on location
* Control motion with shutter speed and use exposure creatively
* Recognize the effect of exposure on color and how to light a setting to establish a mood
* Create masterful effects with light and shadow
Find out how to select the appropriate shutter speed for action photographs
Learn when to trust your camera's automatic exposure system and when to apply exposure compensation
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Höhe: 23.3 cm
Breite: 18.7 cm
Dicke: 1.7 cm
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978-0-470-03869-7 (9780470038697)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Michael Meadhra ran a commercial art studio in Nashville, TN where he built a reputation for creative lighting effects and earned several ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation. His writing career grew from the need to create training materials to share the skills he has perfected.
Charlotte K. Lowrie is a professional photographer and the former managing editor of editorial content for MSN Photos. Her photojournalism has been exhibited in a Midwest gallery. She is a member of the Professional Photographers of America, and she is the author of Teach Yourself Visually Digital Photography, 2nd Edition and Canon Digital Rebel Digital Field Guide.
About the Authors.
Credits.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
PART I: PAINTING WITH LIGHT.
Chapter 1. The Nature of Light.
Chapter 2. The Color of Light.
PART II: WHAT'S YOUR EXPOSURE.
Chapter 3. Balancing the Elements of Exposure.
Chapter 4. Measuring Your Exposure.
Chapter 5. Making Creative Exposure Choices.
Chapter 6. Controlling Motion with Shutter Speed.
Chapter 7. Taking Control of Aperture Selection.
Chapter 8. Dealing with Digital Film.
PART III: PUT A LITTLE LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT.
Chapter 9. Lighting Tools and Approaches.
Chapter 10. Making Light Available on Location.
PART IV: LIGHTING AND EXPOSURE FOR SPECIFIC SUBJECTS.
Chapter 11. Making Pictures of People.
Chapter 12. Getting into the Action.
Chapter 13. Photographing Nature.
Chapter 14.Taking Pictures of Objects.
Chapter 15. Approaching Architectural Subjects.
Appendix A: Contributing Photographers.
Pro Glossary.
Index.
