Creative lighting techniques for studio photographers / Dave Montizambert.
By: Montizambert, Dave
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BookPublisher: Buffalo, NY : Amherst Media, 2002Edition: 2nd ed.Description: 124 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 158428093X.Subject(s): Photography -- LightingDDC classification: 778.72
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This definitive guide to studio lighting explains and demonstrates universal lighting principles that help photographers think on their feet and master lighting theory and technique. Explained are essential concepts such as why light behaves the way it does and how to manipulate it to its best effect. Concrete, practical examples illustrate topics such as shooting light, dark, and reflective surfaces; mastering contrast control; modifying shadow formation to effectively shape mid- and light-colored objects; creating definition in black objects; and using Photoshop to fine-tune subjects. Instruction is also provided on creating simulated sunlight, painting with light, using softening filters, and lighting subjects in motion. Compelling photographs and numerous lighting diagrams are included.
Includes index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction (p. 5)
- Section 1 Fundamental Concepts (p. 7)
- Contrast (p. 7)
- Areas of Illumination (p. 8)
- Confusion and Chaos (p. 11)
- Diffused Value (p. 14)
- Section 2 Forming with Shadow (p. 17)
- Shadow (p. 17)
- Glamour Lighting with a Dramatic Edge (p. 19)
- A Panel Discussion (p. 25)
- Shadow Edge Transfer (p. 26)
- Size of Light Source (p. 27)
- Distance of Light Source (p. 29)
- Obstruction Distance (p. 34)
- Try it Out (p. 36)
- Motion of Source (p. 39)
- Controlling Shadow Formation (p. 42)
- Shadow Contrast (p. 44)
- Distance of the Main Light to the Subject (p. 46)
- Main Light Distance (to Subject) to Ambient Ratio (p. 50)
- It's the Law: The Law of Perspective (p. 53)
- Efficiency of Ambient Source (p. 53)
- Distance of the Ambient Source to Subject (p. 57)
- Simulated Sunlight (p. 60)
- A Scary Thought (p. 66)
- Section 3 Lighting with Specular Energy (p. 67)
- Specular (p. 67)
- Shooting Beer/Painting with Light (p. 69)
- Light Painting 101 (p. 75)
- Specular Edge Transfer (p. 78)
- Surface Efficiency (p. 78)
- Depth of Field (p. 80)
- Floating Sonys (p. 80)
- Camera F-Stop (p. 82)
- Incident Distance (p. 83)
- Reflective Distance (p. 84)
- Reproduction Size and Wrinkles (p. 84)
- Motion of Source (p. 86)
- Distance of Origin to Diffusion Source (p. 88)
- Specular Contrast (p. 93)
- Size of Light Source (p. 93)
- Pre-Touching: Motion of Source to Soften Specular Edge Transfer (p. 98)
- Big Red (p. 99)
- Distance of Light Source to Subject (p. 100)
- Surface Efficiency (p. 103)
- Tonal Efficiency (p. 110)
- Cutting Edge (p. 111)
- Specular Gobo (p. 116)
- Interrelationships (p. 117)
- About the Author (p. 120)
- Index (p. 122)