Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting
by Fil Hunter, Steven Biver, Paul Fuqua
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Author: Fil Hunter, Paul Fuqua, Steven BiverEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-03-21
ISBN: 0240808193
Number of pages: 320
Publisher: Focal Press
Book Reviews of Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting
Book Review: A must have book for the photographer who uses flash off-the-camera!
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading many raves about this book in the photo forums, I finally had a chance to read this book. Why did I wait so long? I have many books on lighting in my library. This book has helped the most. It has changed the way I think about light. It has expanded my vision on how good a photographer I can become.
The book is technical, the book talks about the science of light. It could bore some to be sure. If you don't want to read words like "absorption" and "refraction" don't bother with this book. But if you are taking product shots and you need to be better, order it today! If you need to know how to deal with reflections, and making metal, or plastic, or glass look good in a photo, this is the book. It's not about portraiture lighting, but I can't imagine a portrait photographer not benefiting from it.
This book will stay in my studio. I totally recommend it for yours.
Summary of Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting
An amazing (and some would say magical) resource on photographic lighting that has been talked about in the community and recommended for years. This highly respected guide has been thoroughly updated and revised for content and design - it is now produced in full color! It introduces a logical theory of photographic lighting so if you are starting out in photography you will learn how to predict results before setting up lights. This is not primarily a how-to book with only set examples for you to copy. Rather, Light: Science and Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light to allow you to use lighting to express your own creativity.Numerous photographs and illustrations provide clear examples of the theories, while sidebars highlight special lighting questions. Expanded chapters on available light in portraiture, as well as new information on digital equipment and terminology make this a must have update!
*New four color art package with contemporary lighting examples
*Based on the behaviour of light
*Theory book for serious photographers
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