Light : science & magic : an introduction to photographic lighting

Hunter, Fil (author.). Biver, Steven, (author.). Fuqua, Paul, (author.).

Summary: Photographic lighting is a topic that will never go out of style, no matter how sophisticated cameras and other technology get. Even with the most high-tech gear, photographers still need to put a lot of thought and vision into lighting their photographs in order to get great results. This key skill has the power to dramatically and quickly improve photographs. This book provides readers with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light, with examples and instructions for practical application. Featuring photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions, this book speaks to photographers of varying levels. It provides invaluable information on how to light the most difficult subjects, such as surfaces, metal, glass, liquids, extremes (black-on-black and white-on-white), and portraits. This edition includes 100 new photographs and informational sidebars, as well as updated information about advances in flash equipment, LED panels, and fluorescent lights. Styles of lighting continue to change, but the nature of light will always remain the same. Once photographers understand the basic physics of lighting, they can apply that knowledge to a broad range of photographic styles. -- Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780415719414
ISBN: 1322604355
ISBN: 9781322604350
ISBN: 1315867397
ISBN: 9781315867397
ISBN: 9780415719414
ISBN: 0415719410
ISBN: 0415719402
ISBN: 9780415719407
ISBN: 1317963571
ISBN: 9781317963578
Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
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Edition: Fifth edition.
Publisher: Burlington, MA : Focal Press, 2015

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Light : the beginning -- Light : the raw material of photography -- The management of reflection and the family of angles -- Surface appearances -- Revealing shape and contour -- Metal -- The case of the disappearing glass -- Making portraits -- The extremes -- Traveling light -- Setting up your first studio.
Source of Description Note:	Online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed January 29, 2015).