Basic Photographic Materials and Processes, Second Edition
by Leslie Stroebel, John Compton, Ira Current, Richard D. Zakia
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Author: Ira Current, John Compton, Leslie Stroebel, Richard D. ZakiaEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-03-20
ISBN: 0240804058
Number of pages: 440
Publisher: Focal Press
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Book Review: Read this and you will be one of the few that fully understands light and photography
Summary: 5 Stars
OK nearly fully understands photography. This book goes far beyond the "for dummies" overview of the medium. It even goes far beyond the "Beyond Basic Photgraphy" books I've read. This book, along with Ansel Adams' The Negative are the best instruction you can receive on the technical aspects of photography, digital or film. It does include chapters on film and chemicals which are becoming less and less popular though still useful for some. But it also describes light, light measurement, focal plane vs. leaf shutter operation- you'll understand why an SLR has a high flash sync speed limit of 1/250" while point and shoots as well as Hasselblads can sync flash with any shutter speed. You'll understand lens optical performance terms. You'll fully understand film characteristic curves (now dynamic range characteristics of digital sensors). Worth the money. (Note this review is based on the first edition which was hardcover.)
Summary of Basic Photographic Materials and Processes, Second Edition
An essential resource for understanding how photography works and how to solve the many problems photographers face when learning this trade. It deals with the fundamental principles upon which the photographic process is based and presents the principles in a practical manner.The new edition of this classic text has been updated to include a new chapter on Digital Imaging. This important addition covers, in depth, everything photographers need to know in order to be completely up-to-date on the digital aspects of photography. This book is heavily illustrated with helpful photographs and line drawings, and also includes a special color insert. Since Basic Photographic Materials and Processes deals with the capturing, recording, and reproduction of visual images, the principles discussed have direct applications to graphic arts printing, graphic design, computer graphics and electronic imaging.
Learn about converting analog to digital- bits to gray levels, brightness resolution, and spatial resolution
Covers image processing basics- concepts, filters, color spaces
Up-to-date information on storage of Digital Images- magnetic, optical, electrical, CD Media, and Digital Printing
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