Kategoria BISAC: Photography >> Reference

These principles of composition have been gained from a lifetime of learning and thousands of dollars spent attending private courses given by the world's top professional photographers including: Joe Zeltzman, Monte Zucker, Donald Jack, Rocky Gunn, Yousuf Karsh, Arnold...

The first comprehensive directory of visual resources to be published in more than a decade, this ambitious guide reflects the enormous changes in the field and lists more than 500 visual collections in the areas of art, architecture, and design throughout the United States and Canada. Entries provide complete information, including name and title of an individual in charge; phone numbers, fax numbers, and electronic mail addresses; extent of research and borrowing privileges; hours; size of collection and staff; and visual formats collected. Collections are organized by state or province,...

Author Loe Beerens, a veteran photographer on the international concert scene, relates his experience in and knowledge of all the important aspects of planning and photographing concerts of all kinds. From punk to classical and everything in between, Loe covers how the music industry is organized, how to get access, the right people to befriend, and the proper etiquette of concert photography. From preparation to equipment selection, the reader will learn how to make the most of those three songs from this richly illustrated book. Shooting techniques for each of the major musical...

This bibliography of more than 2,000 monographs in twenty languages covers the period 1839-1999. Entries ranges from those that explore the relationship between photography and literature, to works where the literary text is complemented by photographs. It includes books, xhibition catalogues, dissertations, and special issues of magazines, with brief annotations where appropriate. The book is arranged alphabetically by author/photographer, with numerous cross-references and cumulative name and subject indexes.

A complete photoguide to all the birds of Britain from the best nature publisher in the UK

Collins Complete Guide to British Birds makes bird identification easier than ever before. It is the most complete photographic guide to British birds ever published and the only one to be designed to give everything that you need on each spread in a simple-to-use format. Every text entry covers identification of adults and juveniles, songs and calls, and where they are most likely to be found.

Illustrated with specially commissioned photography and maps to show where in Britain the birds...

Have you ever struggled to make the vision in your mind come to life on your screen? Then this　book can help you realise your goal. In this comprehensive revision of the best-selling How To Cheat in Photoshop,　photomontage guru Steve Caplin shows you how to get optimum results in minimum time, by cheating　your way to success.

As a professional digital artist, Steve knows all about creating great work under　pressure. In this book he combines detailed step-by-step instructions with invaluable real-world hints,　tips, and advice to really let your...

Don't worry if you've never heard the words aperture, white balance, or ISO. You'll soon be switching easily between automatic and manual modes, managing exposure, and using the...

This book uses a structured approach to teach the art of creating interesting, well-composed images. It provides solutions to problems that often get in the way of producing great photographs and emphasizes the importance of training the eye to exclude the extraneous. Examples of strong images are juxtaposed against flawed images, illustrating how to create a successful composition. Topics covered include light and shadow, lens choice, framing, negative space, and many more.In this book, author Jack Dykinga encourages us to look at photography as a way to communicate. Dykinga says,...

This groundbreaking survey of significant work and ideas focuses on imagemakers who have pushed beyond the boundaries of photography as a window on our material world. Through interviews with more than 40 key artists, this book explores a diverse group of curious experimentalists who have propelled the medium's evolution by visualizing their subject matter as it originates from their mind's eye. Many favor the historical techniques commonly known as alternative photographic processes, but all these makers demonstrate that the real alternative is found in their mental approach and not in...

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Imaginarium: The Process Behind the Pictures is a compendium of practical advice and information covering the photographic process--from idea cultivation through execution. The guidance in this book is written with an understanding of the nature of artists at their core and explores the science of how ideas are born, the conditions that facilitate the productive creation of art, and the elements necessary to make creative work. This compendium is applicable across genres, for individual artists and for those working in a commercial capacity. It brings together strategies and tools...

This book is a guide to using the Sony a7 and a7R, the first full frame, autofocus system cameras. At half the weight of a full frame DSLR, they are easy to carry for photographers on the go. The less-expensive a7 has a 24-megapixel sensor for shooting rapidly changing scenes; the a7R has a 36-megapixel sensor designed for ultimate image sharpness. Both use advanced image-processing algorithms and can use any manufacturer's lens when matched with the appropriate adapter. The electronic viewfinder gives the photographer an accurate preview of the image, ensuring the capture of technically...