Frances Schultz Livres

A lighting instruction guide for photographers.

Aimed at serious students of exposure theory and practical photographers who simply want to take better pictures, this reference will enable professionals and amateurs alike to perfect their camera skills. The book explores characteristic curves, shadows, highlights, and speed, subject brightness and image brightness, metering equations, light metering, and other practical and theoretical matters. Also included are chapters on film testing, the Zone system, and both monochrome and color printing, with stunning examples of both presented throughout.

Still Life, the third title in this series, offers an invaluable insight into this demanding genre, one which covers an immense range of subjects on both a commercial and personal level. Shots of every kind feature here, from an exploding piggy bank to a crammed lost property office to a row of peas in a pod, and in each case the lighting set-ups are discussed in detail.

Black-and-white photography possesses a unique ability to capture moods. Here are the latest advances in monochrome film, advice from world-famous photographers, new developing processes, and information on buying equipment and materials. Master settings and filters and set up a darkroom.

Delve into the world of an accomplished hostess and Southern belle who shares her entertaining secrets. The book offers practical tips and charming anecdotes that blend hospitality with a down-to-earth approach. Readers will discover how to create memorable gatherings, from planning delightful menus to setting the perfect atmosphere, all infused with Southern charm and warmth. This guide is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their hosting skills while embracing a genuine, welcoming spirit.

"Studio-based still life photography is amongst the most challenging of subjects for the photographer. It's a genre which demands a high level of compositional skill and a mastery of lighting techniques. Here, over 40 professional still life photographers share their secrets and reveal the precise lighting arrangements behind some of their most successful shots. By copying some of these tried and tested setups novices to the studio will be able to create great lighting with the minimum of effort. More experienced photographers can benefit, by adapting the setups for their own needs - and of course there's always a few new tricks worth borrowing." Once the basics have been mastered, readers can move on to the second section of the book, which explains how to create convincing, studio-based special effects. Everything from mounting a light on a revolving set, to projecting an image onto a subject to change its appearance, to creating the effect of a starlit sky is explained in an easy to follow way. Montage, superimposition, room sets and digital imaging effects are just a few of the techniques covered - along, of course, with the lighting set-up for each image.

Explains the lighting set-ups behind the world's best special effects photography. Several projects illustrated in greater detail to show exactly how the special effect was achieved. Includes a fully comprehensive Directory of Photographers, which is an excellent resource for art directors and designers.

An informative introduction offers tips on studio requirements, props and backgrounds. - Features a glossary of lighting terms and equipement; each described and its uses explained in full. - Over 60 first-class photographs demonstrating a vast range of lignting techniques and set-ups