Concert and live music photography : pro tips from the pit / J. Dennis Thomas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomas, J. Dennis.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Musicians--Portraits.

Musicians.

Concerts--Pictorial works.

Concerts.

Stage photography.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (257 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Waltham, Mass. : Elsevier, 2012.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

If you've ever wanted to take dynamic and vibrant digital photos of your favorite band in concert, but aren't sure how to tackle such obstacles as approaching the stage, tricky lighting situations, or even what equipment to use, then look no further! Concert and Live Music Photography is a comprehensive guide to shooting live music performances, providing you with the right information on equipment, camera settings, composition, and post-processing to get the best out of each performance shot. J. Dennis Thomas, whose work has appeared in such magazines as Rolling Stone, SPIN, and Country We

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Chapter 1 Gear; Camera Bodies; Lenses; IS, VR, OIS, and More . . .; Chapter 2 The Basics; Exposure; Exposure Modes; Metering Modes; Fine-Tuning Your Exposure; Autofocus; AF-Area Modes; Single Point AF; RAW vs. JPEG; White Balance Settings; Chapter 3 Clubs, Bars, and Small Venues; Lighting; Recommended Settings; Using Off-Camera Flash; Chapter 4 Outdoor Concerts and Festivals; Planning; Shooting; Lens Selection; Capturing the Atmosphere; Chapter 5 Theaters; Lighting; Gear; Recommended Settings; Chapter 6 Stadiums, Amphitheaters, and Arenas

LightingRecommended Settings; Chapter 7 Backstage and Offstage; Candid Photos; Portraits; Chapter 8 Etiquette; Courtesy Tap; Camera Lifting; Camping; Flash; Camera Bags; Camera Phones; Drinks, Food, and Smoking; Chapter 9 Composition and Framing Tips; Composition; General Tips; Creative Techniques; Chapter 10 Editing Your Photos; Finding the Keepers; IPTC Metadata; Noise Reduction; Black and White Conversion; Chapter 11 Credentials and Marketing; Making Contacts; Representation; Legal Concerns; Index

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9786613394125

9781138472372

1138472379

9781136109980

1136109986

9781283394123

128339412X

9780240820651

0240820657

OCLC:

769928282