Basics Photography 07: Exposure
Published on 1. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-2-940411-05-4 (ISBN)
Description
"Basics Photography: Exposure" describes the use of lens aperture and depth of field in relation to exposure and also outlines the principles of in-camera and hand-held light meters: their strengths, limitations and correct use in a wide variety of lighting situations. Compelling examples taken from contemporary photography are used to support the books account of exposure theory.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Switzerland
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
With flaps
Illustrations
200 colour images
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 160 mm
Weight
530 gr
ISBN-13
978-2-940411-05-4 (9782940411054)
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David Prakel runs his own photographic training workshops in Northumberland, UK. He has enjoyed a successful and diverse career in journalism, photography and education and has taught at all levels in universities, colleges, schools in both the UK and the US as well as the prestigious Kodak Imaging Training Centre in Harrow, London.
Content
How to get the most out of this book. Introduction. Basic theory: Light itself; What is good exposure?; Histograms; Contrast; Stops; Reciprocity; Exposure Value (EV); Subject Brightness Range (SBR); Over- and underexposure; Clipping; Key; Speed and sensitivity; Exposure Index (EI); Filters. Shutter speed and time: Motion and time; Neutral Density (ND) filters to extend time; Types of shutter; Creative use of shutter speeds. Aperture and depth of field: f-numbers and stops; Depth of field; Creative use. Meters and metering: Types of exposure meter; Reflected versus incident light meters; Exposure Value (EV) compensation; Other light meters; So why not do it in Photoshop?. Dynamic range: Graduated Neutral Density (Grad ND) filters; RAW files; High Dynamic Range (HDR); The Zone System; Pushing and pulling film; Local exposure control. Special cases: Technical versus subjective exposure; Back and rim light; White balance; Winter weather; Flash; Close-up; Infrared; Open shutter; Multiple exposures; Extreme lighting. Conclusion. Contacts. Glossary. Acknowledgements and image credits.