This fully revised and updated fourth edition of Motion Picture and Video Lighting explores the technical, aesthetic, and practical aspects of lighting for film and video. It covers not only how to light, but also why. The process of lighting is emphasized, as well as practical techniques and visual storytelling with light.
Written by experienced filmmaker, film school teacher, and author Blain Brown, this book emphasizes how the image, the mood, and the visual impact of a film are, to a great extent, determined by the skill and sensitivity of the director of photography in using lighting. It provides an indispensable, highly illustrated, and comprehensive guide to making every scene look its best.
This new edition has been expanded to provide further guidance at the introductory level for students, those just starting their careers, and people already working in the business who want to move up.

Designed for photographers who haven t memorised every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z9, Rocky Nook s handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you re out and about. Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist Identify every button and dial on your camera Learn the essential modes and settings you need to know Dive deeper with additional features of your camera Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more. Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

Have you noticed how some photographs just look better?
Some years back, I began seeing wonderful landscape photos that stood out from the crowd. Although I couldn’t understand why, I knew the light, colour and saturation looked better than in other photos. Not only that, but the editing appeared totally natural.

After painstaking investigation, I learned that many of these photographs were produced using a technique called Luminosity Masking. There wasn’t much information about, but I eventually pieced together how it was done and started using the techniques myself. Now I’m sharing this so that every photographer can benefit from what I’ve learned.

In this comprehensive workbook, you will learn the photo editing skills required to produce beautiful photography. With step-by-step instruction and practical examples, everything is explained in full. Best of all, you don’t need to be a Photoshop expert to use it.

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Photogs, we are so excited about this tell-all boudoir photography guide, a collaboration between BP4U and Emily Caldwell Photography. Incredibly thorough and highly informative, you’ll find this guide is immensely helpful to both new-to-boudoir photographers and seasoned vets.

The School of Photography: Beginner's Guide will take the beginner photographer to an advanced level in no time and fill any gaps in photography knowledge that may be holding you back from reaching your full potential. You'll be able to use your camera confidently in all the manual modes and apply the knowledge gained to any situation. The book will make you feel completely confident and ensure your shots stack up against any professional-looking photography.

It's for people who want to take photography more seriously and will suit beginners, keen enthusiasts or anyone looking to make photography their profession. This book will put an end to any confusion, while giving you accurate and thorough knowledge in photography.

English | 2022 | ISBN: ‎ 1801070105 | 443 pages | True PDF EPUB | 204.92 MB 

Get better at Adobe Lightroom to streamline post-production and focus on creativity

English | 2022 | ISBN: 1784273937 | 350 pages | True EPUB | 66.34 MB 

Many photographers wish to capture stunning and memorable images of the natural world, yet the whole process can be a challenge. Not only does getting the perfect shot require a complex mixture of skill and luck, but there is little practical advice available on how to find wildlife to photograph. This unique book describes a straightforward system for how to successfully locate wildlife, the most difficult aspect of wildlife photography. The patience and persistence have to come from you, but equipped with the right fieldcraft there is far more chance of getting the results – and the special moments – you are looking for.  Individual chapters offer guidance on how to photograph birds, mammals, butterflies and dragonflies, as well as reptiles and some of our more elusive species. The particularities of various habitat types are discussed, and there are tips on equipment, technical specifications and how to make a good portable hide. While sharing some of her most successful and beautiful images, the author also gives useful examples of when things didn’t quite work out – reflecting on how things could have been done differently to get a better outcome. With the help of this book you’ll soon be taking the photographs you’ve always dreamed of, sometimes.

English | 2023 | ISBN: 9781003286639 | 197 pages | True PDF | 8.60 MB 

Starting out as a filmmaker comes with a host of limitations and restrictions leading to one key question: how do you channel your creativity past these daunting challenges to create compelling and impactful films? Authors William Pace and Ingrid Stobbe advise the key is to not consider them roadblocks to being creative, but opportunities. Providing both historical and contemporary examples, as well as outlining practical exercises filmmakers can apply to their own creative processes, they illustrate how filmmakers can transform obstacles into successes.  Looking into limitations and restrictions arising at all stages of the film production process, the book illuminates the importance of developing unique creative muscles and how to apply them to your own work. This is a unique text in the field that provides both a theoretical and practical approach to inspired and savvy filmmaking that uses limitations as points of inspiration. Drawing on examples from artists like Frank Oz, Pete Docter, Gabby Sumney, and Shaun Clarke, filmmakers will gain a well-rounded understanding of the creative processes behind motion picture production and learn how to shape their own independent creative voice when utilizing budget-conscious, creatively aware filmmaking. Foregrounding limitation-embracing strategy and capability, making a film for the first time or with limited resources is no longer overwhelming with this highly practical textbook.

You can follow all the tried-and-true rules of great landscape photography shooting in great light, making sure to have a clear subject in the scene, and maximizing sharpness throughout the image and yet your photos can still somehow fall flat. Compared to others work you see online or in print, there just seems to be something missing: your images are a bit bland, while others work is often inspiring, lively, and beautiful. What gives? The difference can often be found in the photographer s post-processing techniques in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop that they use to help direct the viewer s eye and make their images come alive. This kind of post-processing is not about fixing mistakes but is an essential part of the successful landscape photographer's contemporary workflow. Photographer and author Ben Willmore has spent over 30 years refining his own images and workflow, written more than a dozen books, and led photo workshops around the world. All in all, he has taught more than 100,000 photographers in person,

English | March 25th, 2021 | ISBN: 9781393372561 | 96 pages | True EPUB | 13.61 MB

This book is a step by step guide to mastering the art and technique of photography. The 7 easy to understand steps teach you about choosing a subject, composition, lighting, color, camera operation and editing. Even if you just read the basic tips in the first chapter, you will already be taking significantly better photos.  This guide will take you from absolute beginner to expert. Even if you are an experienced photographer, there are lots of new tips and examples to help you take better photos.  With this book you will improve your photography skills and your eye whether you shoot with an expensive DSLR or an IPhone.  The in-depth sections take you through picking a subject, composition, light, color, technical aspects and editing.  Anyone can snap a photo, but what makes an amazing and memorable image? How do you take your average photos and make them pop? After shooting a photo, what do you do with it? If you have asked yourself any of these questions, then this book is for you!

Adobe Lightroom: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to using Adobe Lightroom for importing, organizing, editing, and outputting your images. Whether you’re keywording your most recent shoot, organizing your photo library, or developing and printing your best five-star images, Lightroom is the tool for you—and this book will teach you what you need to know.

First, with a complete Course that includes a set of projects and lessons created by photographer and author Jeff Carlson, you will learn the procedures needed to use Lightroom effectively and professionally. Dozens of lessons are included that can be applied to any number of photographs or situations you'll encounter in Lightroom. Through these step-by-step lessons, you’ll be exposed to all of Lightroom's features in practical contexts and its best practices for an optimal workflow.

Then, for greater depth of knowledge and subsequent reference, you’ll use the Compendium to uncover more of the “how” and “why” of Lightroom. With each topic easy to access, you can find and explore all of Lightroom's key features and concepts in depth. With cross references between the Course and Compendium, the two parts of the book complement each other perfectly. Best of all, when the lessons in the Course are done, the Compendium will continue to serve for months and years to come.

Designed for photographers who need a quick refresher on 35mm film photography, this handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you re out and about. Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist Load your film camera with 35mm film Learn about the three key components of exposure aperture, shutter speed, and ISO Conquer your camera s built-in light meter Understand lenses and focal length and how they affect the look of your image Use the most effective composition tips for framing your photo Follow techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

An at-your-fingertips reference to the best and most useful keyboard shortcuts for Adobe Lightroom Classic and Adobe Photoshop so you can work quickly and efficiently in the premiere software for photographers!

Designed for photographers who haven’t memorized all the best keyboard shortcuts for Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop, this handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you find what you need fast. Take it on the go, or leave it right next to your computer where you do all your post-processing to perfect your images after the shoot.

Quickly learn the street photography fundamentals you need to know so you can capture great photos!

Designed to help you conquer the philosophy and fundamental techniques of street photography, this handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you’re out on the streets. Follow along with documentary and street photographer Brian Lloyd Duckett, and you will

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Release your creative potential with Adobe Lightroom CC 2023 selections and masks!
In November 2021, Adobe launched a game changing version of Lightroom with new selection and masking features. Then only a year later, they improved on this, introducing new tools made possible by Artificial Intelligence. With these tools, it’s now possible for photographers using Lightroom, to create masks and selections rivalling Photoshop.
In this comprehensive guide, you will find step-by-step instruction covering the Lightroom selection tools and teaching you how to realise their potential. With a straightforward, no-nonsense approach, you'll quickly master these, and unlock a whole new world of photo editing capabilities.

Discover how to capture stunning photos with your iPhone camera, regardless of your age or experience level!

Are you tired of taking mediocre photos with your iPhone camera? Do you want to learn how to capture breathtaking images like a professional photographer? Look no further than "The Ultimate iPhone Photography Mastery for Beginners and Seniors!"

This comprehensive guide is designed to help you unlock the full potential of your iPhone camera, whether you're a complete novice or a seasoned photographer. With easy-to-understand explanations, helpful tips, and practical examples, you'll learn how to take stunning photos that will amaze your friends and family.

Inside, you'll discover the basics of iPhone photography, including camera settings and modes, composition techniques, and photo editing. You'll also learn about the best accessories for iPhone photography, such as tripods and lenses, and how to choose the right ones for your needs.