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 | | Creative Lighting Techniques for Studio Photographers by Dave Montizambert ISBN-10: 9781584280934 ISBN-10: 1-58428-093-X ISBN-13: 9781584280934 ISBN-13: 978-1-58428-093-4 Paperback 2003-03-01 Amherst Media, Inc. Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description This definitive guide to studio lighting explains and demonstrates universal lighting principles that help photographers think on their feet and master lighting theory and technique. Explained are essential concepts such as why light behaves the way it does and how to manipulate it to its best effect. Concrete, practical examples illustrate topics such as shooting light, dark, and reflective surfaces; mastering contrast control; modifying shadow formation to effectively shape mid- and light-colored objects; creating definition in black objects; and using Photoshop to fine-tune subjects. Instruction is also provided on creating simulated sunlight, painting with light, using softening filters, and lighting subjects in motion. Compelling photographs and numerous lighting diagrams are included. | ||
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more than I expected Being fascinated by the cover and the excerpt, I purchased this book. When I got it I was a bit dissapointed with its volume - just 120 pages, it seemed more like a medium-sized magazine. The pics were great, and I thought "uh, this is probably a book that shows nice photos and case studies without any kind of solid base information." But it turned to be the opposite: the book establishes clear terminology for many concepts it explains what pronciples apply to light dark and light objacts it is divided into 2 parts: dealing with diffuse and specular control the book is not about case studies mainly but about the principles of controlling light, shadows, specular with almost all availabe controls, including motion blur and dof in reflections it has many unique tips about different aspects that truly may be named "creative lighting techniques" So far deserved 5 stars from me. | ||
Very much impressed Many reviewers point out that this book is not suitable for a novice, not even for quite experienced photographers without studio background. When buying this book, I was an amateur "natural-light photographer". I had no idea about studio photography. I bought a couple of books, including this one, together with my first studio lighting set. This book was quite difficult to read, especially for a non-native speaker. However, after getting a bit used to the language, it was really a pleasure to read. I learned very much and with a certain effort understood everything quite well. Just started to read it the second time to memorize better. And just ordered "Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting" which was recommended by one of the reviewers to compare... | ||
Some interesing, low-budget tricks My background is in engineering photography (high-speed events), but I want to learn more about studio photography for marketing and demonstration. I purchased this at the same time I purchased Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting and Softbox lighting Techniques. This one was in the middle of the pack: not as good as Light:Science and Magic, but much more useful than Softbox. This book had some low-budget, low-tech, but fairly high concept techniques for tackling a variety of subjects. Unfortunately, I was looking for a more abstract approach than this. | ||
And the light was good Very good book. I found this book when I was doing some internet searches on Dean Collins video on 3D contrast (Which is a great video). Dave Montizambert worked with Dean Collins. This and the 3D contrast tape go hand in hand. I take notes when I read photography books, and this yielded a lot of good information for me. | ||
Easy read, useful stuff This book gives you lots of ideas to make studio photography more interesting and versatile without buying expensive equipment. It's easy to read, has lots of tips and lots of lighting diagrams and example photographs. Author tells you what effects you can do without photoshop, and then tells you where photoshop would be useful. | ||