Aspects of Contemporary Photographic Lighting

AvJesse Miller

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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The Aspects of Contemporary Photographic Lighting explores and explains how to work with lighting in photography in an effective way. Lighting has proven to be difficult for most beginners. Offering advice from personal experience, the author covers the many different aspects of lighting in photography, and how to successfully work with lighting. Recognizing that lighting is artistry, the publication looks at techniques with a creative and innovative eye.Jesse Miller’s The Aspects of Contemporary Photographic Lighting:provides a reference to working with hot lights, flashes, and strobes.contains examples of different real-world shoots and how to control lights for those situations.delivers great starting points and the information needed to make good images with artificial lighting.

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Utgivningsdatum:2010-12-29
Mått:216 x 279 x 10 mm
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:186
Förlag:Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S.
ISBN:9780757586125

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Chapter One—The Lighting around UsColor TemperatureHow Light WorksThe Color of Lighting around UsWhy Don’t We See Color Temperature?White BalancingCorrecting for Color TemperatureDigital In-Camera Color CorrectionColor Correction with FilmColor Correction with FiltersColor Correction Post Camera?Using Color CastsColor = Emotion and MoodColor for EffectChapter Two—Professional Lighting ChoicesHot LightsTungsten BulbsHalogen LightingFluorescent Tube LightingFlashesDedicated Automatic TTL/Manual FlashDedicated Auto TTL Only FlashManual Camera FlashFlash RatingsShutter Speed with FlashesStrobe LightingFlashes versus StrobesTypes of StrobesPower RatingsChapter Three—Light MetersPicking the Right Light MeterReflective versus Incident MeteringSpot MetersUsing a Light Meter with Constant LightingUsing a Light Meter with Flashes and StrobesCorded or CordlessMultiple MeteringChapter Four—The Basics of Studio LightingSetting Up the StudioLighting Equipment and AccessoriesYour Subject and the BackgroundYour Camera in the StudioTriggering the StrobesSync SpeedISO and Lens ChoicesThe One Light SetupThe Main LightBasic PositioningUsing a ReflectorSoftening the LightSoftening DevicesAdding a Fill LightA Main Light and a Fill Light SetupMeteringA Three Light SetupAdding a Third LightAdjusting the BacklightSeparation LightPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Basic HeadshotPosing Your SubjectChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Three-Quarter and Full Body PortraitPosing Your SubjectLighting Head to ToeCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—High-Key LightingThe High-Key LookSetting up Lights for High-KeyCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Low-Key LightingAdding Mood with Low-Key LightingSetting Up Lights for Low-KeyCamera Settings and TipsChapter Five—Advanced Studio LightingAdding More LightsAccent LightsWhen It’s Too MuchAdding Color with LightUsing ColorGelsMixing ColorLight ShapingWhat’s in a Shape?Blocking LightGridsThe SnootSpecial Blocking EffectsLighting RatiosUsing Lighting RatiosMeter ReadingsUsing Data to Control LightingPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Photographing a Simple ObjectPicking an ObjectChoosing a Lighting SetupA Separation LightCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Photographing a Clear Glass BottleThe Challenges with GlassLighting off SubjectThe Seamless TableChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipsChapter Six—On- and Off-Camera FlashUsing a Built-In FlashProblems with Built-In FlashesUses for Built-In FlashesUsing an External Flash on-CameraAuto FlashManual FlashFlash Exposure CompensationControlling the LightProblems with Direct FlashSoftening the LightFill LightIndirect Fill LightBounce LightOff-Camera Flash TechniquesGetting a Flash to Work off CameraFlash BracketTripod or Light Stand Mounted FlashUsing Multiple FlashesWhy Multiple FlashesMaking Flashes Work TogetherPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Environmental Backlit PortraitAdvantages of Backlit PortraitsTypical ExamplesUsing on Camera FlashLens FlareCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—A Group Portrait with Attached FlashObstacles with Group PortraitsTypical ExamplesCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Off-Camera FlashThe Decision to Go off-CameraTypical ExamplesCamera Settings and TipsChapter Seven—Taking the Studio on LocationPortable Studio Lighting OptionsUsing the Studio Lights on LocationGetting All the Lights to FireNatural and Artificial Lighting TogetherA Mix of Light SourcesStrobes for Accent LightingStrobes as Fill LightingColor with Mixed LightingPainting with LightWhat Is Painting with Light?Having Fun with LightHighlighting ItemsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Night PortraitureChoosing a Lighting SetupGetting the Artificial Lighting CorrectExposing for the BackgroundCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Painting with LightTwo Ways of WorkingLight GraffitiHighlighting with GelsCamera Settings and TipsChapter Eight—Other Professional Lighting SetupsFluorescent Lighting for PhotographyAdvantage of FluorescentsPro versus DIY FluorescentsLED LightingLED Lighting for Still PhotographyThe Limitations of LEDSpecial Effect LightingBlack Light EffectProjectionSpecialty LightsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Fluorescent Tube Lighting for PortraitsUsing Continuous LightingLight PlacementCatch LightsCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Beauty PhotographyPortrait versus BeautyLens Choices for BeautyChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Mimicking Black LightsThe Look of Black LightsFaking Black Lights to Fill LightCamera Settings and TipsChapter Nine—Professional Lighting Solutions for Fashion PhotographyThe Fashion Photography IndustryVarying Styles of Fashion PhotographyFinding Your StyleIt’s All about the PosePlanning for Your ShootWorking with ModelsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Classic FashionThe Style of the TimeChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Ring LightingThe Ring Light StyleChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Surrealistic FashionTaking Images FurtherChoosing a Lighting SetupLighting BackwardCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Color Gels with FashionAdding Color StyleChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipsChapter Ten—Professional Lighting Solutions for Wedding PhotographyFlash versus Strobe for Wedding PhotographyChoosing Your LightingBenefits to FlashBenefits to StrobesPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Location Engagement PhotosFinding a LocationChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Bride and Groom PhotosThe Overlooked PhotosChoosing a LocationChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—The CeremonyBeing Prepared for the CeremonyWhen Auto Comes in HandyChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Group PortraitsWorking with GroupsChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—The ReceptionKeeping Track of Important MomentsTaking ChancesChapter Eleven—Professional Lighting Solutions for Product PhotographyAll Shapes and SizesSuch a Diverse FieldWhat Works for OnePRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—The “Clean” LookNo ShadowsThe Light TentChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Drama and MoodAdding Emotion to Product ShotsThe ShadowChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—LiquidsTransparent and Reflective LiquidsCapturing a SplashChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and TipsPRACTICAL USE EXAMPLE—Food PhotographyGood Food Gone BadTricks of the TradeChoosing a Lighting SetupCamera Settings and Tips