New technology has made 35 mm cameras very easy to use, with autofocus, autoexposure, auto-rewind, and many other electronic features--but its still takes creativity to make great pictures. The Joy of Photography is an authoritative and comprehensive general guide for getting the most from automated camera functions and for developing one's own style. Full color throughout.
Combining outstanding photographs with detailed how-to information, this comprehensive course in photography presents the expert teaching of Amphoto's best authors. With over 400 great photographs and an amazing breadth of material, this collection is destined to become a classic teaching tool. 410 illustrations, 350 in full color.
"Instruction books have begun to resemble software manuals," says George Schaub, "but despite the new clothing, picture-taking is virtually the same as it was in the past--a human being in possession of a machine that can freeze an instant in time." Illustrations teach fundamentals of photography.
Covering every aspect of photography and video, these handy guides feature step-by-step photos and easy-to-understand information on the basics and a bit more. Includes more than 250 full-color photos.
An invaluable tool for capturing perfect images! Correct exposure is the essence of good photography, and with these neutral test targets you can eliminate errors. When you take reflected-light meter readings off of a Kodak Gray Card rather than a subject of unknown reflectance, you are guaranteed more accurate exposures. You will be delighted by the "true-to-life" colors and tones in your photographs, digital images, and videos. The cards are also useful for calibrating exposure meters and determining lighting ratios. Package includes one 4 x 5 inch and two 8 x 10 inch Gray Cards along with complete instructions for use.
Filled with essential how-to information and tips, Langford's reference gives both the beginner and the experienced photographer precisely the sort of guidance needed to make good pictures. Over 500 photos, charts, and drawings.
* Completely revised and updated * Includes all the latest innovations, including computer manipulation and the new digital cameras * Includes over 600 full-color and black and white photographs
The ability to move beyond ordinary snapshots is not a matter of expensive equipment or complicated techniques. No matter what technical advances are made, creative choice will always lie in the hands of the photographer and his/her artistic perception. The aim of this book is to reveal which choices are available so that what is a pleasurable pastime can become an absorbing art.
A comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instructions on how to produce color photographs, including shooting, developing, printing, and preserving slides and negatives, and includes tips on light conditions, film types, and chemical disposal.
Covering all the ingredients necessary for taking perfect pictures, a professional photographer offers a behind-the-scenes look at photographic processes, techniques, and new computer technologies, including hundreds of photographs illustrating his "do's and don'ts." 30,000 first printing.
A classic, bestselling photographer's manual is issued for the first time in paperback, revised and updated. More than 600 separate entries illustrated with 1,250 photographs, diagrams, and charts cover the entire range of subject matter, from choosing a camera to storing finished prints.
Taking great pictures is a snap when you follow the tips, tricks, and techniques packed inside Photography For Dummies, which takes you all the way from choosing the right film to using your computer to turn your photos into greeting cards or Web-ready online images Whether you're taking photos for fun or profit, you'll find expert advice on all the angles -- from taking family pictures to action, sports, and travel shots -- alongside hundreds of color and black-and-white examples that show you how to make your good pictures great, and your great pictures even better. Geared for novice photographers armed with automated point-and-shoot cameras, Photography For Dummies takes you step-by-step through the entire photographic process, from choosing the right film and photo processing to using your camera's special features. And when you're ready to take the next step in photography with digital cameras, you'll find all sorts of helpful information right here, all explained in clear, easy-to-understand language.
The classic six-million-copy bestseller--now completely revised and updated to reflect the latest camera technology. Features include the top ten techniques for better pictures; how to fix mistakes--and keep from making them--information on the technicalities--from speed to lighting--how to take great pictures of any subject; and more. Color photos throughout.
