Exposure digital field guide / Alan Hess.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hess, Alan.

Series:

Digital Field Guide

Digital Field Guide ; v.208

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Photography--Exposure.

Photography.

Photography--Digital techniques--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (291 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Indianapolis, IN : Wiley Publishing, 2010.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Secrets of exposure revealed, with a bonus color checker card included Exposure is the number one topic that digital photographers want to know about. This full-color book fits in your camera bag and provides all the information you need on this very important aspect of digital photography. Exposure involves combining ISO, aperture, and shutter speed in different variations to accomplish your vision of the perfect image. Exposure Digital Field Guide takes you through the complex techniques of good exposure, taking you from hobbyist to serious amateur photographer.Expl

Contents:

Exposure Digital Field Guide; About the Author; Credits; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Understanding Exposure; Defining Exposure; Equivalent Exposures; Exposure Modes; Metering Light; Camera Metering Modes; Exposure Compensation; Exposure Compensation versus Flash Compensation; Bracketing Your Exposures; Using the Histogram; Using the Clipping Information; File Formats; Chapter 2: Working with Light; Direction of Light; Intensity of Light; Color of Light; Using a Flash; Chapter 3: Shutter Speed; Controlling the Shutter Speed

When Shutter Speed Is More Important Than ApertureFreezing the Action; Very slow shutter speeds; Panning; Chapter 4: Aperture; Controlling the Aperture; Depth of Field; Aperture versus Shutter Speed; Understanding Lens Limitations; Chapter 5: ISO; Understanding ISO and Light Sensitivity; Digital Noise; High ISO Noise Reduction; Using a Higher ISO; Chapter 6: Event Photography; Exposure Considerations; Concert Photography; The Right Equipment for the Job; Shooting Events; Shooting Tips; Chapter 7: Portrait Photography; Exposure Considerations; Considering Lighting and Location

Working with PeopleThe Right Equipment for the Job; Shooting Portraits; Shooting Tips; Chapter 8: Landscape and Nature Photography; Exposure Considerations; The Right Equipment for the Job; Macro Nature Photography; Panoramic Photography; Shooting Landscapes and Nature Photographs; Shooting Tips; Chapter 9: Night and Low-Light Photography; Exposure Considerations; The Right Equipment for the Job; Photographing Light Trails and Fireworks; Photographing Silhouettes; Sunrise and Sunset Photography; Shooting at Night and in Low Light; Shooting Tips; Chapter 10: Sports and Action Photography

Exposure ConsiderationsThe Right Equipment for the Job; Shooting Sports and Action Photographs; Shooting Tips; Chapter 11: Wedding Photography; Exposure Considerations; The Right Equipment for the Job; Shooting a Wedding; Shooting Tips; Chapter 12: Wildlife and Animal Photography; Exposure Consideration; The Right Equipment for the Job; Pet Photography; Shooting Wildlife and Animal Photographs; Shooting Tips; Chapter 13: Creative Exposure; Exposure Considerations; High exposure; Underexposure; Using Exposure to Create a Mood; Using ISO Noise Creatively; Appendix A: Software; Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop LightroomAdobe Photoshop Elements; Apple Aperture; iPhoto; Appendix B: How to Use the Gray Card and Color Checker; The Gray Card; The Color Checker; Glossary; INDEX

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786612303654

9780470603338

047060333X

9781282303652

1282303651

9780470585092

0470585099

OCLC:

609848146