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Essential for professional commercial photographers but with appeal
for anyone who enjoys architectural photography, this book explains
how to build better light indoors while finding the optimal
positions for capturing images. Beginning with advice on
understanding angles, controlling perspective, and becoming
familiar with the tools necessary for capturing interiors, this
guidebook then progresses onto explanations of various types of
light, methods for manipulating them, and circumstances under which
different lights should be utilized. Also included throughout the
book are example shots of homes, businesses, and public spaces
followed from start to finish, illustrating the challenges of the
shoot, how these problems were solved, and any work that required
editing after the shoot.
What happens when a drone enters a gallery or appears on screen?
What thresholds are crossed as this weapon of war occupies everyday
visual culture? These questions have appeared with increasing
regularity since the advent of the War on Terror, when drones began
migrating into civilian platforms of film, photography,
installation, sculpture, performance art, and theater. In this
groundbreaking study, Thomas Stubblefield attempts not only to
define the emerging genre of "drone art" but to outline its primary
features, identify its historical lineages, and assess its
political aspirations. Richly detailed and politically salient,
this book is the first comprehensive analysis of the intersections
between drones, art, technology, and power.
Discover how to style and photograph food like the pros
Whether you're taking shots for a foodie blog, advertisements,
packaging, menus, or cookbooks, "Food Styling & Photography For
Dummies" shows you how to take the next step in your passion for
food and photography. This attractive, informative, and fun guide
to the fundamentals of food styling provides information on the
tools and techniques used by some of the most successful industry
professionals.
"Food Styling & Photography For Dummies " provides you with
the fundamentals of food styling and gives you the inside scoop on
the tools and techniques used by some of the most successful
industry professionals. Shows you how to translate taste, aroma,
and appeal through color, texture, and portionIncludes techniques
such as extreme close-ups, selective focus, and unique angles to
create dramatic effectDetailed coverage on lighting and
compositionTips for choosing the proper equipment and mastering the
use of camera settings, lenses, and post-production softwareAdvice
for creating a professional personality and getting your food
photography business off the ground
Whether you're an amateur or professional food photographer,
"Food Styling & Photography For Dummies" is a fun and
informative guide to photographing and arranging culinary subject
matter.
Designed for photographers who haven t memorized every button,
dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z7, Rocky Nook s handy
and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the
shot when you re out and about. Confirm that your camera is set up
properly with the pre-shoot checklist Identify every button and
dial on your camera Learn the essential modes and settings you need
to know Dive deeper with additional features of your camera Execute
step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in
camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more Follow tips and techniques
for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape,
freezing action, low light, etc.)
During the early twentieth century, Shanghai was the center of
China's new media culture. Described by the modernist writer Mu
Shiying as "transplanted from Europe" and "paved with shadows," for
many of its residents Shanghai was a city without a past
paradoxically haunted by the absent past's traces. In Shadow
Modernism William Schaefer traces how photographic practices in
Shanghai provided a forum within which to debate culture,
ethnicity, history, and the very nature of images. The central
modernist form in China, photography was neither understood nor
practiced as primarily a medium for realist representation; rather,
photo layouts, shadow photography, and photomontage rearranged and
recomposed time and space, cutting apart and stitching places,
people, and periods together in novel and surreal ways. Analyzing
unknown and overlooked photographs, photomontages, cartoons,
paintings, and experimental fiction and poetry, Schaefer shows how
artists and writers used such fragmentation and juxtaposition to
make visible the shadows of modernity in Shanghai: the violence,
the past, the ethnic and cultural multiplicity excluded and
repressed by the prevailing cultural politics of the era and yet
hidden in plain sight.
Photography shows us how to look at things from different
perspectives, to reflect, to communicate and to express ourselves
in a way that goes beyond words. The creative and introspective
qualities of this accessible arts medium make it an ideal tool for
use in therapeutic contexts. In this book, Claire Craig explores
how professionals working with groups can use photography to
promote self-exploration and positive change. She explains how the
technique works, who it can help, and how to set up and run a
group. Each chapter revolves around a key self-development theme,
such as communication, reflection, relationship-building and
self-esteem, and contains activities which are suitable for all
ages and abilities. For each activity, requirements are clearly
specified, and both a warm-up and extension activity offered. Along
the way, examples of photographs taken by participants in response
to particular themes, and the explanations which accompany them,
are provided as inspiration. This practical guide can be used in
group work across a broad range of contexts, including in schools,
colleges, youth groups, community settings, residential care,
in-patient and day hospitals. It will be of interest to
occupational therapists, arts therapists, social workers, teachers
and any other practitioners interested in ways of promoting
personal development through creative means.
Includes images from over 235 international contributing artists to
illustrate how to create thought provoking, digitally based
photographs. New topics include 3D photography, animated sequences,
augmented reality, drones, effects of image manipulation, immersive
media, interactive installations, protest photography, and expanded
content on smart phone photography and photography in social media
and activism. Emphasises the fundamental aesthetic and technical
building blocks needed to create effective and thought-provoking
digital photographs.
* Written for photographers who are "post-visualizers", who believe
image capture is merely the starting point to the final photograph.
* Makes using the Darkroom accessible and approachable for
contemporary photographers wishing to experiment with their prints
and provides contemporary examples from practicing artists
throughout. * The only book on the market to specifically focus on
the contemporary experimental silver gelatin darkroom coupled with
excerpt digital negatives.
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.
When the night sky transforms terrestrial landscapes into otherworldly works of art, you need to know the professional techniques for capturing your own nocturnal masterpieces. This complete course combines the classic beauty of landscapes with the vast, exotic universe of astrophotography, using tried-and-tested methods that guarantee stellar results. You'll learn what gear you need and how to make the most of it; clever tricks for squeezing out every drop of image quality from a pitch-black scene; and straightforward post-production workflows to create compelling compositions of the cosmos.
As we begin to venture outside of lockdown, photographers of all
skill levels will be eager to capture the world around them. In
Decisive Moments, Andy Hall combines his photographic and teaching
experience by putting together a thirty year retrospective
collection of stunning images, each of which has a key learning
feature for photographers to reflect on. Throughout, Hall will
teach and inspire photographers of all abilities from beginners to
experienced practitioners and will help them to identify
photographic opportunities and make successful images consistently.
The advice is applicable to users of all types of cameras from
professional DSLRs to smartphones. This is a must-have book not
only for photographers who want to achieve their full potential but
for people who simply enjoy the visual world around them.
5th edition of this digital photography bestseller from Tom Ang
Renowned photographer and digital expert Tom Ang shows you how to
master the essentials of digital photography with the brand new,
jargon-free Digital Photography An Introduction. Discover all you
need to know, from which camera to buy to how to manipulate your
images using the latest digital software. Understand what to look
for when buying digital cameras and accessories and follow the
essentials of good picture taking with expert tips on how to
improve your technique. This edition is fully up-to-date with the
latest photography equipment to keep you snap happy. With exciting
new photographic projects to try and inspirational ideas, concepts
and approaches to subject areas to fire up your creativity, Digital
Photography An Introduction is the perfect beginner's guide to
digital photography. Previous ISBN 9781409382928
Photo tips - Principles of Nature Photography covers the
basicaspects of nature photography. The chapter photogear, deals
with the importance of the right equipment, and how to use the
equipment you have to its full potential. In photocapture all
aspects of image capture are covered, and photolighting discusses
the importance of lighting,and how to use light. In the chapter
entitled phototales, readers will be entertained by some of the Van
den Bergs’ first-hand accounts of experiences on assignment. And if
the readers are still hungry for more, photodefinitions will
certainly satisfy all your needs.
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.
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.
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
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