Product Description

Digital photography provides almost total control over the capture and manipulation of light. Not just more so than film, but in a different league altogether. This makes a comprehensive guide to all the techniques and possibilities a necessity - not just to help digital photographers through the minefield of white balance, clipped highlights and dynamic range, but so that they can get the most out of any situation, turning the effects of lighting for high-permormance photography that realizes their creative needs.
This new look at light and lighting combines two essential perspectives: that of the photographer who knows that the light which falls on the subject is likely to make or break the shot; and that of the digital camera user who can (and must) interpret and alter light by digital means. In this book, all of the key lighting skills are addressed, from dealing with found lighting to constructing illumination from scratch. All the latest digital techniques are included, from in-camera procedures to post-production, including complex digital lighting effects.
• The ideal introduction to understanding the complexities of how light behaves and how digital technology deals with it.
• Aimed at both beginners who are new to photography and enthusiasts switching from film to digital.
• Everything you need to know, from lighting a subject to making in-camera adjustments, through to post-production and image-manipulation techniques.
• Written by the author of the hugely successful Complete Guide to Digital Photography.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #85497 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-23
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Digital Photographer Magazine, December 2006
A magnificent educational resource with the inclusion of
inspirational and perfectly lit photos, with easy tutorials.

Synopsis
This is a comprehensive guide to all the techniques and possibilities, from dealing with found lighting to constructing illumination from scratch. All the latest digital techniques are included, from in camera procedures to post-production, including complex digital lighting effects. It contains everything you need to know, from lighting a subject to making in-camera adjustments, through to post production and image-manipulation techniques.

About the Author
Michael Freeman is an acclaimed photographer and writer who specialises in travel, architecture and Asian art. He is particularly well known for his expertise in special effects. He has photographed extensively for many international publishers, and has written more than two dozen books on photography, with more than a million copies sold.