'The' Focal Press introductory photography book, this authoritative classic by leading photography writer and lecturer Michael Langford has been refreshed and revised by best-selling photography author Philip Andrews for today's photographers. Strongly focused on digital, but with key references to traditional photography where relevant, to offer a full grounding in the topic, Langford's Starting Photography is an ideal technical introduction. All the core basics are included, from how to select and compose a good picture to how different cameras operate and how to decipher their controls. Different subjects are explored, with advice on how to tackle people, places, animals, landscapes and close-ups, and valuable guidance on presenting and assessing finished work. This established, detailed beginner's guide is the perfect choice if you're looking to develop your knowledge and skills, and take your photography to the next level. * An established, technical guide to help you master the concepts and techniques behind successful photography * Strongly focused on digital photography but also covering key traditional methods to give you a full understanding of the topic* Hundreds of images and illustrations help to inspire and explain so you're out taking great images of your own in no time
Author(s): Philip Andrews, Michael Langford
Edition: 6
Year: 2008
Language: English
Pages: 352
Tags: Библиотека;Досуг;Фотография;Основы фотографии для начинающих;
Langford's Starting Photography......Page 2
Copyright Page......Page 3
Contents......Page 4
Introduction......Page 6
About the authors......Page 8
Seeing and photographing......Page 10
Using the viewfinder – framing up......Page 14
Creating a point of emphasis......Page 18
Picking lighting conditions......Page 22
Pattern, texture and shape......Page 25
Using color......Page 29
Projects: Developing a personal approach......Page 32
Camera principles......Page 34
The camera......Page 38
Sensors......Page 53
Films......Page 60
Scanners......Page 64
Shutter speeds and movement......Page 72
Focus and aperture......Page 74
Choice of exposure......Page 81
Changing focal length......Page 90
Set for digital success......Page 98
Projects......Page 112
People......Page 115
Places......Page 120
Animal portraits......Page 135
Landscapes......Page 139
Creating black and white images......Page 146
Close-up subjects......Page 150
Action and sports photographs......Page 156
Going with the flow......Page 162
Projects: Tackling self-set themes......Page 166
The basics of great lighting......Page 168
Lighting for people photographs......Page 170
Lighting objects......Page 175
Outside shooting......Page 178
Flash and its control......Page 180
Layout and lighting in the studio......Page 187
Projects......Page 195
Demystifying the photographic process......Page 196
Introducing the digital photography tools......Page 202
Transferring pictures from the camera to computer......Page 208
Processing the picture file......Page 216
First steps in enhancing......Page 221
Editing techniques......Page 227
Printing your digital files......Page 238
Letting the image move......Page 243
Exploring reflections......Page 249
Using lens attachments......Page 251
Combining pictures......Page 257
Creative digital......Page 262
Print manipulation......Page 275
Projects......Page 283
Finishing off......Page 285
Presenting pictures in sets......Page 289
Digital presentation......Page 296
Evaluating your results......Page 306
Film users: assessing the results......Page 308
General shooting faults......Page 314
Digital users: checking images on the desktop......Page 317
Appendix B: Camera memory cards......Page 320
Appendix E: Scanner connections......Page 321
Appendix F: What resolution should I pick?......Page 322
Appendix I: Settings to control depth of field......Page 323
Appendix K: Flash guide numbers, apertures and distance......Page 324
Appendix L: Using a hand-held meter......Page 325
Appendix M: Batteries......Page 326
Appendix N: Health and safety in photography......Page 327
Appendix O: Black and white film processing and printing......Page 328
Appendix P: Chemically treating black and white prints......Page 339
B......Page 343
C......Page 344
E......Page 345
G......Page 346
I......Page 347
M......Page 348
R......Page 349
T......Page 350
Z......Page 351
C......Page 352
D......Page 353
F......Page 354
L......Page 355
N......Page 356
P......Page 357
S......Page 359
V......Page 360
Z......Page 361
