- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition (Mar 21 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0240808193
- ISBN-13: 978-0240808192
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.8 x 2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 794 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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- #25 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Lighting
- #53 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > How-to
- #61 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Reference
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"The first book on photographic lighting that is worth using as a text. Light - Science and Magic is about principles, not cheap tricks or the authors' portfolio."
-Pete Christman, Savannah College of Art and Design.
"This revision is really an extraordinary accomplishment in offering a thorough understanding and application of lighting. The author's new approach, with updated illustrations and lessons makes for both a good read and great textbook. I would recommend this book for any lighting class, from basic to the most advanced course."
-Dennis Keeley
Chair of Photography and Imaging
Art Center College of Design
"Any time you have a book that makes it to the third edition, you have a winner."
"If you are a photographer of any type, especially on who does studio work, this is a must have reference."
"The added bonus is that the topics learned from this book will never go out of date."
-BC Books (May 2007)
-Pete Christman, Savannah College of Art and Design.
"This revision is really an extraordinary accomplishment in offering a thorough understanding and application of lighting. The author's new approach, with updated illustrations and lessons makes for both a good read and great textbook. I would recommend this book for any lighting class, from basic to the most advanced course."
-Dennis Keeley
Chair of Photography and Imaging
Art Center College of Design
"Any time you have a book that makes it to the third edition, you have a winner."
"If you are a photographer of any type, especially on who does studio work, this is a must have reference."
"The added bonus is that the topics learned from this book will never go out of date."
-BC Books (May 2007)
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An amazing (and some would say magical) resource on photographic lighting that has been talked about in the community and recommended for years. This highly respected guide has been thoroughly updated and revised for content and design - it is now produced in full color! It introduces a logical theory of photographic lighting so if you are starting out in photography you will learn how to predict results before setting up lights. This is not primarily a how-to book with only set examples for you to copy. Rather, Light: Science and Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light to allow you to use lighting to express your own creativity.
Numerous photographs and illustrations provide clear examples of the theories, while sidebars highlight special lighting questions. Expanded chapters on available light in portraiture, as well as new information on digital equipment and terminology make this a must have update!
*New four color art package with contemporary lighting examples
*Based on the behaviour of light
*Theory book for serious photographers
Numerous photographs and illustrations provide clear examples of the theories, while sidebars highlight special lighting questions. Expanded chapters on available light in portraiture, as well as new information on digital equipment and terminology make this a must have update!
*New four color art package with contemporary lighting examples
*Based on the behaviour of light
*Theory book for serious photographers
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This review is from: Light Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting (Paperback)
I have read this book several times and return to it again and again. The lessons learned within the pages of this book lead the photographer to a whole new level of understanding what is at the heart of photography, light. If I had to recommend just one book to somebody who has an interest in photography and who already understands the basic principles of the subject this would be it. This is not light reading for somebody with a casual interest more of an essential manual for serious photographers. The theory outlined so clearly in the book applies to all photographic situations not just the studio environment, using that knowledge is like having new powers. Simply the best
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Great Learning Book,
This review is from: Light Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting (Paperback)
I bought this book to learn more about off camera flash. I have recently started learning about off camera flash through web sites (the "Strobist" site and various photography sites forums). But I found that some things were missing or not clear to me. This book helped to tie many of those pieces together. I read the whole book in about a week - it was that good. Now I want to go back and re-read the book taking the required time to work though some of the many examples by lighting and shooting them, so that I can better put into practice what I read. This book should help almost everyone that wants to improve flash photography.
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The Most Fundamental Book About Light and Photography,
By The Critic (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting (Paperback)
If there is any book, and I mean ANY book about photography that you are to read, THIS IS THE ONE.This book is the holly grail of photography books. It "teaches" the reader the fundamental behavior of light, the science behind it, and how it can be handled when shooting a picture. The approach is simple enough that the average reader can easily understand. Its style is academic, the illustrations are very clear and detailed, and it walks you through the entire spectrum one step at a time. It is not a quick read. This is the kind of book you study and learn its material. The wealth of knowledge which you will gain is critical to any photographer who is serious about their craft. It teaches you the behavior of light, the different types of reflection, the different surface types and their impact to reflection, and techniques on how to read the scene, assess, identify the lighting problem, and how to resolve. This is a must have. Nuf said.
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