
Basics Photography 01: Composition
David Praekel(Author)
AVA Publishing SA
2nd Edition
Published on 2. July 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-2-940411-77-1 (ISBN)
Description
Strong images only come about through a combination of technical excellence and thorough composition. While there is plenty of technical advice, photographers often turn to fine-art sources for the so-called 'rules of composition'. This book, however, acknowledges photography's quite different dynamic and offers a contemporary approach to composition more suited to the medium.
The second edition of Basics Photography 01: Composition offers a contemporary approach to composition. Its six core chapters cover historical background and personal motivation, formal elements, space and time within the photographic frame and composition in real-world situations.
The Basics Photography series, originally published by AVA Publishing, comprises a collection of titles including: Lighting, Composition, Capturing Colour, Post-Production Black & White, Post-Production Colour, Working in Black & White and Exposure. Easily accessible and highly readable, the books clearly explain and explore fundamental photographic concepts; they are fully indexed and illustrated with clear diagrams and inspiring imagery, building to provide an essential introduction to the subject.
The second edition of Basics Photography 01: Composition offers a contemporary approach to composition. Its six core chapters cover historical background and personal motivation, formal elements, space and time within the photographic frame and composition in real-world situations.
The Basics Photography series, originally published by AVA Publishing, comprises a collection of titles including: Lighting, Composition, Capturing Colour, Post-Production Black & White, Post-Production Colour, Working in Black & White and Exposure. Easily accessible and highly readable, the books clearly explain and explore fundamental photographic concepts; they are fully indexed and illustrated with clear diagrams and inspiring imagery, building to provide an essential introduction to the subject.
Reviews / Votes
Superlative book on a subject often too lightly dismissed but of the utmost importance. Clearly written, cleverly illustrated, thorough but straight to the point. A must for... well, everyone! * Armando Vilas-Boas, IADE, Portugal * The book has valuable information for any beginner photographer. The images are very helpful and inspirational. The printing quality of the book is of a high standard making it much more useful as a visual aid. * Rusaila Bazlamit, German Jordanian University, Jordan * A little bit of luxury to have an entire book given over to composition... this text informs and inspires. * K. J. Shepherdson, Canterbury Christ Church University * What an amazing book. * Kevin Scully, Granite State College at Rochester & Portsmouth, USA * Composition is one of those topics that has surely been done to death. But in the hands of David Praekel, the subject expands its scope in new and fascinating directions. Praekel's engaging and knowledgeable text sits perfectly alongside the consistently beautiful imagery. The fairest comparison would be to place this book alongside any of Michael Freeman's equally vital publications, and that is high praise indeed. If you're looking for a jolt of inspiration, this is the perfect book for you. * Oliver Atwell, Amateur Photographer, December 2012, http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/round-ups/539315/christmas-gift-ideas-best-photo-books-of-2012 *More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Lausanne
Switzerland
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
200 colour illus
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 160 mm
Weight
572 gr
ISBN-13
978-2-940411-77-1 (9782940411771)
DOI
CBID178368
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2nd Edition
Bloomsbury Visual Arts
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Previous edition

David Prakel
Basics Photography 01: Composition
Book
10/2006
AVA Publishing SA
€49.15
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Person
David Prakel runs photographic training workshops in Northumberland, UK. He has enjoyed a successful and diverse career in journalism, photography and education and has taught at all academic levels in both the UK and the US as well as at the prestigious Kodak Imaging Training Centre in Harrow, London.
Content
Introduction
Basics: The case for competition; The rules; Viewpoint; Perspective; Scale
Case study - Simplify, simplfy, simplify
Exercise - Lenses and perspective
Formal elements: Point; Line; Shape; Form; Texture; Pattern; Tone; Colour
Case study - Aesthetics and the formal elements
Exercise - Exploring a single object
Organizing space: Frames; Balance; Appearance of space
Case study - Making space
Exercise - Depth of field
Organizing time: Time passing; Moments; The decisive moment; Sequences
Case study - Moving camera
Exercise - Re-photography
Originality: Finding your own view; Contrasts and humour; Imbalance; Cropping; Colour; Digital imaging
Case study - Reinvent an old process
Exercise - Using 'found' images
Application: Landscape; Still life; Portrait; Documentary; Figure; Action/sports; Fine art; Advertising
Conclusion
Bibliography and Webography
Index
Acknowledgements and Credits
Working with Ethics
Basics: The case for competition; The rules; Viewpoint; Perspective; Scale
Case study - Simplify, simplfy, simplify
Exercise - Lenses and perspective
Formal elements: Point; Line; Shape; Form; Texture; Pattern; Tone; Colour
Case study - Aesthetics and the formal elements
Exercise - Exploring a single object
Organizing space: Frames; Balance; Appearance of space
Case study - Making space
Exercise - Depth of field
Organizing time: Time passing; Moments; The decisive moment; Sequences
Case study - Moving camera
Exercise - Re-photography
Originality: Finding your own view; Contrasts and humour; Imbalance; Cropping; Colour; Digital imaging
Case study - Reinvent an old process
Exercise - Using 'found' images
Application: Landscape; Still life; Portrait; Documentary; Figure; Action/sports; Fine art; Advertising
Conclusion
Bibliography and Webography
Index
Acknowledgements and Credits
Working with Ethics