
Basics Photography 02: Lighting
David Praekel(Author)
AVA Publishing SA
2nd Edition
Published on 28. February 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-2-940411-95-5 (ISBN)
Description
Understanding light is fundamental to good photography. How any image is lit will change how the viewer sees and interprets the content. The second edition of Lighting teaches the theory and background of how light works, the different types of light and the rules it obeys.
The book gives guidance on how to measure, control and use light for the best photographic exposure. With new images and case studies, this edition encourages a bolder and more innovative approach to the use of light in photography.
The book gives guidance on how to measure, control and use light for the best photographic exposure. With new images and case studies, this edition encourages a bolder and more innovative approach to the use of light in photography.
Reviews / Votes
Exceptional. A number of students I know have bought this and so they should. Informative and inspiring. * (Praise for the first edition) K. J. Shepherdson, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK * The Lighting text is one of the best I have come across thus far; thorough, clear, well-designed, great examples. * Michelle Given, Murray State University, USA * Unlike the usual approach, Praekel not only considers studio light but all light as the basis for building a picture. Outstanding point of view, backed by visual proof and succinct but juicy text. Can't help but recomend to everyone in photography education or trade! * Armando Vilas-Boas, Institute of Visual Arts, Design & Marketing, Portugal * A very useful book which will support students in First Year as they engage with the technical and aesthetic uses of lighting in photography. * Tracy Piper-Wright, University of Chester, UK * Essential guide for students with clear chapters, content and examples. * Claire Sambrook, University of Portsmouth, UK * A stimulating and thought-provoking overview of photography's application since its modern inception. -- Gretchen Geraets * Norwich University of the Arts, UK *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 illus
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
553 gr
ISBN-13
978-2-940411-95-5 (9782940411955)
DOI
CBID177981
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Person
David Praekel has enjoyed a successful and diverse career in journalism, photography and education. He has taught photography at all levels in the UK and America, at the prestigious Kodak Imaging Training Centre and in his own training workshops in Northumberland.
Content
Chapter 1: What is light?
Basic theory
Colour theory
Exposure
Case study: The lightmeter
Polarized light
Case study: The colour temperature meter
Imaging at the ends of the spectrum
Exercise: Using a colour checker
Chapter 2: Natural light
Daylight
Evening light
Night
Case study: The seasons
Effect of location
Exercise: Time of day
Chapter 3: Available light
Flames
Incandescent lamps
Fluorescent light
Street lighting
Case study: Camera supports
Neon light
Gig photography
Exercise: Street still life
Chapter 4: Photographic light
Continuous light
Flash
Case study: Studio flash
Exercise: The single source
Chapter 5: Controlling light
Studios
Shaping light
Building light
Exercise: Lighting ratios
Rembrandt lighting
Butterfly lighting
Commercial lighting
Case study: Light tent
Backgrounds
Chapter 6: Using light
Quality of light
Revealing shape
Revealing form
Revealing texture
Revealing tone and colour
Experimenting with light
Exercise: The single object
Basic theory
Colour theory
Exposure
Case study: The lightmeter
Polarized light
Case study: The colour temperature meter
Imaging at the ends of the spectrum
Exercise: Using a colour checker
Chapter 2: Natural light
Daylight
Evening light
Night
Case study: The seasons
Effect of location
Exercise: Time of day
Chapter 3: Available light
Flames
Incandescent lamps
Fluorescent light
Street lighting
Case study: Camera supports
Neon light
Gig photography
Exercise: Street still life
Chapter 4: Photographic light
Continuous light
Flash
Case study: Studio flash
Exercise: The single source
Chapter 5: Controlling light
Studios
Shaping light
Building light
Exercise: Lighting ratios
Rembrandt lighting
Butterfly lighting
Commercial lighting
Case study: Light tent
Backgrounds
Chapter 6: Using light
Quality of light
Revealing shape
Revealing form
Revealing texture
Revealing tone and colour
Experimenting with light
Exercise: The single object