By simplifying the process of designing effective strobe-lighting setups for portraits, architecture, still-life images, and more, this thorough guide gives photographers the opportunity to be creative and dramatic in their choice of lighting techniques. In order to help photographers avoid being intimidated and overwhelmed by strobe lighting, this book lays out a process and lists the tools needed to control this light source. Topics such as obtaining the right exposure, determining the correct camera settings, creating one-light images, and achieving a balance between multiple light sources are covered, as is Ansel Adams’ theory of previsualization. Exploring the quality, quantity, value, versatility, and ease of use of a variety of modifiers, this indispensable handbook includes helpful hints as to how to photograph specific subjects. It also explains the tools that will produce the best results, from standard lighting equipment to unique light sources such as laptops, flashlights, and slide projectors.
Author(s): John Siskin
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc.
Year: 2010
Language: English
Pages: 128
Tags: Библиотека;Досуг;Фотография;Освещение;
Front Cover......Page 1
Copyright Page......Page 2
Contents......Page 3
About the Author......Page 6
Introduction......Page 7
The Color of Light......Page 8
The Size of the Source......Page 9
Quantity......Page 10
Strobes......Page 12
Quartz Lights......Page 14
Fluorescent Lights......Page 15
Dedicated Strobes......Page 16
Monolights......Page 17
How Many Lights Do You Need?......Page 18
The Basic Kit......Page 20
Bare Bulbs......Page 21
Umbrellas......Page 22
Light Panels......Page 24
Clip-On Reflectors......Page 26
Grids......Page 27
Cinefoil......Page 28
Flags, Gobos, Scrims, and Cookies......Page 29
Moving Forward......Page 30
4. GETTING THE RIGHT EXPOSURE......Page 31
The Histogram......Page 34
Tethering the Camera to a Computer......Page 36
5. STROBE CONTROLS AND SYNCING......Page 38
High-Speed Sync......Page 40
Sync Cords......Page 42
Radio Slaves......Page 44
Optical Slaves......Page 45
Final Thoughts......Page 46
Just an Umbrella......Page 47
Make a Larger Light Source......Page 48
Bring Back the Reflector......Page 49
More Practice......Page 50
Where Should You Place Your Lights?......Page 55
Ratio Lighting......Page 59
The Color of the Light......Page 63
Case Study: Balancing Lights on Location......Page 67
A Checklist......Page 70
Packing for the Job......Page 73
Battery-Powered Strobes......Page 75
AC Strobes on Location......Page 76
Consulting with the Subject......Page 77
Lighting Ideas......Page 80
Using Strobes Outdoors......Page 82
Changing a Look......Page 84
Character Lighting......Page 87
Special Light......Page 89
Lighting the Background......Page 91
10. PRODUCT AND TABLETOP PHOTOGRAPHY......Page 94
Lighting for Shape......Page 95
Lighting Large Products......Page 101
11. LIGHTING INTERIORS......Page 106
Conclusion......Page 121
Index......Page 122
Back Cover......Page 128
