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Light - Science and Magic : An Introduction to Photographic Lighting by Fil Hunter and Paul Fuqua (1997, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTaylor & Francis Group
ISBN-100240802756
ISBN-139780240802756
eBay Product ID (ePID)983604
Product Key Features
Number of Pages360 Pages
Publication NameLight-Science and Magic : an Introduction to Photographic Lighting
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1997
SubjectTechniques / Digital (See Also Computers / Digital Media / Photography), Techniques / Lighting
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPhotography
AuthorFil Hunter, Paul Fuqua
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight27.1 Oz
Item Length1 in
Item Width0.7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN96-048403
Reviews'This is the first book I have seen on photographic lighting that is worth using as a text. Light-Science and Magic is about principles, not cheap tricks or the authors' portfolio. Thanks.'---Pete Christman, Savannah College of Art and Design. 'An excellent guide to high-quality studio-style lighting, even on location.'---John Alderson, Booklist.
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal778.7/2
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,New Edition
Table Of ContentPreface; Acknowledgments; How to Learn Lighting: What Are ¦The Principles¦?, Why Are The Principles Important?, How Were The Example Subjects Chosen For This Book?, Do I Need To Do These Exercises?, What Kind Of Camera Do I Need?, What Lighting Equipment Do I Need?, What Else Do I Need To Know To Use This Book?, What Is The ¦Magic¦ Part Of This Book?; Light: The Raw Material of Photography: What is Light?, How Photographers Describe Light, Light Versus Lighting, How The Subject Affects The Lighting; The Management of Reflection and the Family of Angles: Types of Reflection, Diffuse Reflection, Direct Reflection, The Family of Angles, Glare Reflection, Applying the Theory; Surface Appearance: The Photographer as Editor, Capitalizing on Diffuse Reflection, Capitalizing on Direct Reflection, Competing Surfaces, Complex Surfaces; Revealing Shape and Contour: Depth Clues, Perspective Distortion, Tonal Variation, The Size of the Light, The Direction of the Light, How Much Tonal Variation Is Ideal?, The Glossy Box, Use Direct Reflection?; Metal: Flat Metal, Metal Boxes, Round Metal, Other Resources, Where Else Do These Techniques Apply?; The Case of the Disappearing Glass: The Principles, The Problems, Some Solutions, Objectives, Two Attractive Opposites, The Best of Both Worlds, Some Finishing Touches, Complications by Nonglass Subjects, Recognizing the Principle Subject; An Arsenal of Lights: The Single Light Set-up, Additional Lights, Mood and Key, Dark Skin, Available Light Portraiture, Setting Rules?; The Extremes: Why are the Extremes Important?, The Characteristic Curve, Using Every Resource, White-on-White, Black-on-Black, New Principles?; Traveling Light: Choosing the Right Strobe, Getting the Exposure Right, Getting More Light, Improving the Quality of Light, Lights of Different Colors, Lights of Different Duration, Is Studio Lighting Possible on Location?; Appendix One: Let There Be Light: Continuous Light, Flash, Making the Light Do What We Want; Appendix Two: The Complete Toolbox: Light Measurement, Positioning Devices, Diffusion Materials, Reflectors, Light Blockers, Spot Devices, Filters, Cases, Risk Management, Index
SynopsisThis highly respected text, now in paperback, has been thoroughly updated and revised. It introduces a logical theory of photographic lighting --- one that teaches beginning photographers to predict results before setting up lights. This is not primarily a how-to book with only set examples for photographers to follow. Rather, Light: Science and Magic provides the reader with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light to allow individual photographers to use lighting to express their own creativity. Numerous photographs and illustrations provide clear examples of the theories delineated within the text, while sidebars highlight special lighting questions. Although styles of photographic lighting continue to change, Light: Science and Magic does not go out of fashion because it is not based on style; rather it is based on the behavior of light. These principles will not change until fundamental physics does.
LC Classification NumberTR590.H84 1997
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- Apr 04, 2018
It's a great great Practical/Theoretical book I have the 5th Ed. buy wanted this too as there was a few little bits of Info in it too. Glad to have
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Great book with Clear explanations of lighting
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