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This book provides a guide to modern developments in photographic
science and their possible applications to new and exciting areas,
including nano-technology, solar cells, and organic semiconductors.
Part I of this book describes the state of the art in photographic
science, including recent developments. It describes the structure,
formation and properties of silver halide (AgX) nano-particles and
grains, the formation and performance of Ag clusters and
nano-particles, and dye sensitization with J-aggregated dye layers.
Part II describes the applications to new areas now in development,
including digital photography, new nuclear-track emulsions, silver
nano-particles for surface plasmon resonance, dye-sensitized solar
cells, and organic semiconductors in relation to J-aggregated dye
layers. Creating a record of accumulated knowledge in photographic
science, this book also provides for these new areas a guide to the
knowledge and ideas that arise from synergetic interactions between
photographic science and technology which have pioneered unique
applications of nano-particles, J-aggregates, and dye
sensitization.
This seminal photography text, now in its 10th edition and
celebrating its 50th anniversary, has been revamped, reorganized,
and modernized to include the most up-to-date, need to know
information for photographers. Ideal for students, beginners, and
advanced users wanting to brush up on the fundamentals of
photography, this book is a must have for any photographer's
bookcase. The heart of this text, however, retains the same
comprehensive mix of scholarly and practical information. The new
edition has been fully updated to reflect dynamic changes in the
industry. These changes include: an expansion and overhaul of the
information on digital cameras and digital printing; an emphasis on
updating photographs to include a wider range of international
work; replacement of many diagrams with photos; overhaul of the
analogue sections to give a more modern tone (ie exposure
measurement and film and filters with some more dynamic photo
illustrations).
The best professional advice Henry Horenstein ever received was to
"shoot what you love." He's been doing that for more than four
decades, capturing photographs that often richly evoke older
cultures and places, especially ones that are disappearing: country
musicians in Branson, horse racing at Saratoga Springs, nightlife
in Buenos Aires, fais do-dos in Cajun Louisiana, old highways
everywhere. Horenstein brings these images together in this rich
visual memoir, along with behind-the-scenes stories, insights, and
tips and suggestions for being a better photographer. His
photographs and engaging, often humorous stories chronicle a career
that begins in the 1960s, when photography was a trade and even the
greatest photographers were not considered to be artists. He
amusingly recounts his early assignments. Using his family and
friends as subjects for a book on drug abuse was not too much of a
stretch, he says, and while shooting Dolly Parton for what would
become the Boston Phoenix, the star told him, "Honey, people don't
come out to see me looking like them." He engagingly recalls his
shoots with stars like the Lennon Sisters and Emmylou Harris, as
well as his encounters with Ansel Adams, Minor White, Aaron
Siskind, Harry Callahan, Nan Goldin, and many other photo legends.
Commanding these pages, though, are the subjects with whom
Horenstein has chosen to spend most of his professional career,
shooting what he loves. His images of honky-tonk stars, stock car
drivers, exotic sea creatures, mixed-race residents of rural
Maryland, and Venezuelan baseball players tell what he calls "a
good story . . . with humor and a punch line, if possible."
From acclaimed photography instructor Henry Horenstein comes his
most accessible, gift-friendly book yet. He distills decades of
experience into easy to remember tips that will transform your
photography on any device. With before-and-after images that
illustrate the impact of each tip, Horenstein shows casual and
expert photographers how to make the best photographs, on any
device.
David Busch's Sony Alpha a7R III Guide to Digital Photography is
most comprehensive resource and reference for Sony's high-speed,
high-resolution full frame mirrorless camera. Capable of 10
frame-per-second bursts even at 42 megapixels, the a7R III is fast
enough for sports photography with the image quality that the most
demanding landscape photographer demands. Coupled with remarkable
low-light performance, fast sensor-based phase detect autofocus,
and improved 5-axis in-body image stabilization, it gives you all
the tools needed to take incredible images. This book will show you
how to master those features as you explore the world of digital
photography and hone your creativity with your a7R III. Filled with
detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's
Sony Alpha a7R III Guide to Digital Photography covers every
feature of this camera in depth, from taking your first photos
through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection,
lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific
photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy
camera "roadmap," an easy-to-use visual guide to the camera's
features and controls. Learn when to use every option and, more
importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's
recommended settings for each menu entry. With best-selling
photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly
have full creative mastery of your camera's capabilities, whether
you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast exploring
full frame photography for the first time, or are just out for fun.
Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your
vision to light with the Sony a7R III.
Lightstream represents Nigel Grierson's most recent foray into
photographic abstraction as he makes long exposures of figures
beside the light of the ocean. Taking the maxim from Dieter Appelt
"A snapshot steals life that it cannot return. A long exposure
(creates) a form that never existed", Grierson makes beautiful
images, which on the surface might appear to owe as much to the
medium of painting as they do to photography. However, it is
important to him that these are un-manipulated images straight from
the camera: "From the outset, my work has been largely about
'photographic seeing' as I'm fascinated by what Garry Winogrand so
simply described as 'how something looks when photographed'. Hence,
a sense of discovery within the work itself is very important to
me; finding something new that I didn't already know. There's a
huge element of 'chance, and the embrace of the happy accident
within this approach, which is a sort of photographic equivalent of
action painting. I'm often more interested in what something
suggests rather than what it actually is, each image becoming a
starting point for our imagination as it edges towards
abstraction". Yet what is unique about photography is that it
always keeps something of the original subject. So there's a
dynamic duality, a dramatic to and fro in the viewer's mind,
between what it is and what it suggests. The marks and traces
created by the moving light, at times have a simplicity like a
child's drawings. On occasion, the residue of a human figure might
be reduced to little more than their posture or demeanor, which
then seems more significant than ever, a sort of essence, whether
that be elusive or illusive.
The Complete Guide to Landscape Astrophotography is the ultimate
manual for anyone looking to create spectacular landscape
astrophotography images. By explaining the science of landscape
astrophotography in clear and straightforward language, it provides
insights into phenomena such as the appearance or absence of the
Milky Way, the moon, and constellations. This unique approach,
which combines the underlying scientific principles of astronomy
with those of photography, will help deepen your understanding and
give you the tools you need to fulfil your artistic vision. Key
features include: * Distinguished Guest Gallery of images from
renowned nightscape photographers such as Babak Tafreshi, Bryan
Peterson, Alan Dyer, Brenda Tharp, Royce Bair, Wally Pacholka, and
David Kingham * The twenty-five best landscape astrophotography
subjects and how to photograph them * Astronomy 101 - build your
knowledge of night sky objects and their motion: the Milky Way,
moon, Aurora Borealis/Australis, constellations, meteors and comets
* Information on state-of-the-art planning software and apps
designed to enable you to capture and enhance your landscape
astrophotography * Field guide for creating a detailed plan for
your night shoot * Description of the best moon phases for specific
types of nightscape images, and the best months and times of night
to see the Milky Way * How-to guide for creating stunning
time-lapse videos of the night sky, including Holy Grail
transitions from pre-sunset to complete darkness * Four detailed
case studies on creating landscape astrophotography images of the
Milky Way, full moon, star trails, and constellations
With amazing low-light capabilities, incredible definition,
intelligent autofocus and a host of other features, digital cameras
have now become so powerful that they have left their users behind.
Most photographers can take competent shots in a range of
conditions, or fix imperfect exposures in Photoshop or Lightroom,
but very few have the skill to push their cameras to the limit and
capture the perfect shot, under all conditions, with no
post-processing required. In Camera is the perfect way to take your
photography to that level; to master your camera, understand light,
exposure and composition, and make amazing photographs, whatever
your camera, without cheating after the event. One hundred of
Gordon's beautiful photos are given with his own expert commentary;
full settings and camera details are included, and a host of tips
and tricks let photographers of any level learn something from
every example. The shots are taken with a wide range of cameras,
and the emphasis is on getting results by improving your own
skills, not wasting money on expensive equipment.
"Ewald"s project is wonderful because it lets kids speak for themselves; instead of being passive subjects for the lens, they eagerly harness it to the engines of their imaginations." --Andy Grundberg, The New York Times Written for parents and teachers, I Wanna Take Me a Picture is filled with anecdotes about Ewald"s work that makes it an accessible and practical guide to getting children involved in photography. Striking photographs of children"s work show the benefits of her program. "Young people know joy, sorrow, and loss. By looking at their photographs and talking about making them, they begin to realize their lives have importance. This book is needed!" --Deborah Willis, author of Reflections in Black "A treasure of photos taken by the author and her pupils, plus stirring testimonies from children around the globe who faced tragedy through the lens of a camera." --City Limits Wendy Ewald, who lives with her husband and son in Red Hook, New York, is currently a fellow at the Center for Documentary Studies in Durham, North Carolina. Alexandra Lightfoot received her Ed.D. from Harvard University in 1998.
Learn how to paint digitally in Adobe Photoshop; the key
professional software for illustrators, video game artists, and the
CG industry. Inside Digital Painting in Photoshop: Industry
Techniques for Beginners is everything the budding digital painter
needs to know about the customizable Photoshop interface, its
efficient tools, essential painting brushes, and complex layers and
masks. Explore the endless possibilities of digital painting
through three highly detailed step-by-step tutorials which look
intricately at key processes and techniques. Discover how to subtly
integrate photo textures, create custom brushes, and generate
impressive effects to develop your own incredible artworks. Digital
Painting in Photoshop: Industry Techniques for Beginners is an
essential guide for beginners, students, and those who want to
learn more about how to harness the significant power of Photoshop
as a painting tool.
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This lavish coffee-table book traces the history of photography
from the first black and white images to celebrated examples of
21st-century digital photography. Photography celebrates the most
iconic photographs of the past 200 years and includes more than 50
biographies of the most famous photographers, explaining how they
pushed the bounds of the medium. It also showcases examples of the
extraordinary cameras that photographers experimented with, from
the daguerreotype to the latest camera phones! Charting the
influence of social and cultural change, as well as the impact of
science and technology, this beautiful book follows the history of
photographs from the first grainy attempts at portrait and
landscape photography to gritty photojournalism, street
photography, and digital photography, with special features delving
into the stories behind photographic images that changed how people
saw the world. This fantastic photography book promises: - A
selection of the most important "lost" cultural artefacts from
ancient times to the present day - Features images of the artworks
where available, or specially commissioned illustrations of them
based on written accounts - Includes details of the ongoing debate
about whether looted art should be returned to its country of
origin Packed with information and full of inspiration, Photography
is the perfect reference for budding photographers, seasoned
professionals, and anyone with an interest in the subject. Whether
you're looking for a riveting reference book to display on your
coffee table or gift to a friend, or you're a life-longer learner
with a thirst for knowledge - Photography is sure to delight!
A history and theory of the drive to hide in plain sight.
Camouflage is an adaptive logic of escape from photographic
representation. In Hide and Seek, Hanna Rose Shell traces the
evolution of camouflage as it developed in counterpoint to
technological advances in photography, innovations in warfare, and
as-yet-unsolved mysteries of natural history. Today camouflage is
commonly thought of as a textile pattern of interlocking greens and
browns. But in Hide and Seek it reveals itself to be much more-a
set of institutional structures, mixed-media art practices, and
permutations of subjectivity, that emerged over the course of the
twentieth century in environments increasingly mediated by
photographic and cinematic intervention. Through a series of
fascinating case studies, Shell uncovers three conceptually linked
species of photographic camouflage-the static, the serial, and the
dynamic-and shows how each not only reflects the type of
photographic reconnaissance it was meant to counter, but also
contains aspects of the previously developed species. Hide and Seek
develops its argument from the material forms camouflage has left
behind: photomontages, paper blankets, stuffed rabbits, ghillie
suits, and instructional films. Beginning with natural history and
figurative art in the late nineteenth-century, continuing through
the rise of aerial warfare in World War I, and onto the cinematic
techniques designed to train snipers and civilians during World War
II, this book is both a history and a theory of the drive to hide
in plain sight.
Get started in the world of CNC machining with this hands-on guide
that tells you exactly what you need to know without overloading
you with useless theory Key Features * Get started with the basics
of CNC machining and set up your own computerized workshop *
Explore loads of do-it-yourself projects to practice what you've
learned * Take advantage of the potential of home machining thanks
to the power of CNC Book Description Until recently, Computer
Numerical Control machines belonged to the realm of heavy industry,
but as technology becomes cheaper and smaller, these machines can
be used in home workshops. It's not easy to get started, though,
but luckily for you, you've picked up this book. A Tinkerer's Guide
to CNC Basics contains everything you need to get set up at home
with computer-controlled machining and fabrication. Sparing you the
theory, this project-laden guide helps you learn by doing. Once
you've got grips with the principles of CNC and installed the 3018
Pro CNC machine, you'll gradually move from simple projects such as
basic engraving to more complex milling and machining techniques.
You'll even learn how to upgrade your machine to accomplish more
sophisticated designs. The plethora of projects in this book will
keep you busy and give you the practice you need to get started
with your computerized workshop. By the end of the book, your
computerized home workshop will be one step closer to realization,
and your machining skills will be taken to the next level. What you
will learn * Configure, calibrate, provision, and test your CNC
machine * Add a laser engraver to your machine for finer precision
cutting * Use the machine to fabricate new components for itself *
Explore the design impacts of carving on a rotary axis * Adapt
other machines for CNC * Engrave opaque and semi-opaque materials *
Cool your machine with an air assist system * Design and develop a
customized laser mount Who This Book Is For The typical reader is a
tinkerer, hobbyist or craft-person comfortable with using hand
tools, aspiring to accelerate or develop more complex and
challenging projects. The reader should be comfortable around basic
shop tools, as well as have a basic understanding of computers.
While the book will speak to the specifics around the electronics
of CNC machines, the terms used, such as motherboard, USB,
positive/negative terminal and power supply should not be too
daunting to understand.
Although it is one of the oldest techniques in photography,
stereoscopy receives little attention in contemporary photography.
Wrongly so, as the timeless works in this book show. For nine years
now, Sebastian Cramer has been working on his project Two Views,
which is presented in book form for the first time in this volume.
Its focus is on images of plants that look like nothing ever seen
before. Viewed through 3D glasses, the seemingly familiar natural
forms take on a thoroughly unique quality: delicate and fragile,
sometimes alien, appear the leaves and blossoms as they form into a
photographic sculpture. Two Views on Plants is a book about visual
perception and the experience of space.
On the road again, award-winning photographer and educator David
Skernick lets serious photographers in on the decisions he
makes-some split-second, some carefully planned-to capture 144
spot-on images from rural America. This notebook explains the why,
when, where, and especially the how behind each shot, including the
camera settings and techniques used. Sprinkled throughout are funny
stories and suggestions for places to stop for food or lodging near
the shoots. This fun-to-read companion will help savvy
photographers at all levels polish their camera skills.
*** How did Kodak company get its name? Who invented the Minox spy
camera? Were there really fax machines in the mid-19th century? And
what would a photographer use 'Mod Podge' for? The answers to all
these questions and many, many more can be found in this intriguing
compendium of photographic fascination compiled by Roger Pring.
Beautifully packaged, full of arresting images and exquisitely
typeset by the author himself, Pring's Photographer's Miscellany
will make an intriguing gift for all photographers. Dipping into
the book will reveal the origins of the photographer's craft, tips
and tricks of the greats, a host of revealing quotes and
fascinating trivia: and you'll not only be richly entertained,
you'll certainly learn something you can use next time you shoot.
This book explores the methods needed for creating and manipulating
HDR content. HDR is a step change from traditional imaging; more
closely matching what we see with our eyes. In the years since the
first edition of this book appeared, HDR has become much more
widespread, moving from a research concept to a standard imaging
method. This new edition incorporates all the many developments in
HDR since the first edition and once again emphasizes practical
tips, including the authors' popular HDR Toolbox (available on the
authors' website) for MATLAB and gives readers the tools they need
to develop and experiment with new techniques for creating
compelling HDR content. Key Features: Contains the HDR Toolbox for
readers' experimentation on authors' website Offers an up-to-date,
detailed guide to the theory and practice of high dynamic range
imaging Covers all aspects of the field, from capture to display
Provides benchmarks for evaluating HDR imagery
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