Photographic equipment Books
GMC Publications Nikon D5300
Book SynopsisThe D5300 is the latest model in Nikon's advanced "consumer" series, intended for the serious enthusiast. It is a comprehensive step-by-step guide that includes a pullout quick reference card. UK author David Taylor provides practical tips on how to get the best from this versatile camera. The D5300 is the latest model in Nikon's advanced "consumer" series, occupying a middle position in the DX-format camera range, between the entry-level D3200 and the "enthusiast" or "semi-pro" D7100. The D5300 has several enhancements from the D5200; the camera is smaller and lighter, has a 24-megapixel sensor, an "anti-aliasing" filter in front of its sensor which should make images even sharper, and finally, the introduction of WiFi and GPS.
£13.49
GMC Publications Nikon D7200
Book SynopsisFor the passionate photographer or videographer, the professional in need of a fully-functioned second camera, or the enthusiast looking for a versatile and convenient tool, Nikon's new D7200 has a lot to offer. Improved image quality, low-light capabilities and speed are supplemented by the convenience of built-in Wi-Fi and Near Field Communication (NFC). This high specification camera allows you to shoot in almost any light - from dawn until after dusk - and to capture everything from sports and action to wildlife and everyday moments. Images can then be shared easily with a compatible smart device. This high-end APS-C camera upgrades the popular D7100 (launched in 2013).
£13.49
Rocky Nook The Sony a7 and a7R: The Unofficial
Book SynopsisUse this guide to master the Sony a7 and a7R, the first full frame, autofocus system cameras. At half the weight of a full frame DSLR, they are easy to carry for photographers on the go. The less-expensive a7 has a 24-megapixel sensor for shooting rapidly changing scenes; the a7R has a 36-megapixel sensor designed for ultimate image sharpness. Both use advanced image-processing algorithms and can use any manufacturer's lens when matched with the appropriate adapter.The electronic viewfinder gives the photographer an accurate preview of the image, ensuring the capture of technically excellent photographs by preventing mistakes in color temperature, depth of field, and exposure. All features of the a7 and a7R are covered, including automatic stitching to create panoramas, and multi-shot noise reduction that allows the use of extremely high ISOs.This book guides the photographer in using both the camera's automated features and manual controls to take photographs that are a unique reflection of his or her creative personality.
£29.70
HarperCollins Publishers Moongazing
Book SynopsisAn in-depth guide for aspiring astronomers and Moon observers from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Includes detailed Moon maps and covers the history of lunar observation and exploration, the properties of the Moon, its origin and orbit. This is the ideal book for Moon observers covering essential equipment, and the key events to look out for.Detailed advice is given on how to choose a telescope and how to capture the Moon in sketches.Discover all you need to know about eclipses, blue moons, supermoons, conjunctions and occultations.A comprehensive section covers astrophotography using lenses, telescopes, Smartphones, including video and how to process your images.Comes with a photographic atlas of lunar features with plates and annotated maps.A glossary of key terms, index of lunar features and software references are also provided.
£8.54
GMC Publications Hasselblad & the Moon Landing
Book SynopsisOn July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people ever to set foot on the Moon, their iconic "small steps" captured forever by the camera the astronauts carried with them: the Hasselblad 500EL. This book looks at the history of the Apollo 11 mission through the lens of the Hasselblad, while narrating the parallel challenge to create a camera that could work on the Moon. It considers the cameras used, and the photographs captured, during the Space Race between Russia and America; looks at the experience of taking photographs on the Moon for the first time; and reflects on the legacy of those images, and their part in the enduring Moon Landing conspiracy theories. The second half of the book presents a commemorative album of photographs taken in space using the Hasselblad 500EL. While the Apollo 11 astronauts left two of the three cameras behind on the Moon, where they remain to this day, they brought back film magazines containing 1,400 photographs. A selection of the finest of these is shown alongside the mission timeline and transcripts of the conversations between the astronauts and mission control at Houston.
£8.99
Watson-Guptill Publications Complete Guide to Nature Photography The
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£19.49
Aperture Mary Ellen Mark: On the Portrait and the Moment
Book SynopsisIn The Photography Workshop Series, Aperture Foundation works with the world’s top photographers to distill their creative approaches, teachings, and insights on photography— offering the workshop experience in a book. Our goal is to inspire photographers of all levels who wish to improve their work, as well as readers interested in deepening their understanding of the art of photography. Each volume is introduced by a well-known student of the featured photographer. In this book, Mary Ellen Mark—well-known for her pictures' emotional power, be they of people or animals—offers her insight on observing the world and capturing dramatic moments that reveal more than the reality at hand. Through words and pictures, she shares her own creative process and discusses a wide range of issues, from gaining the trust of the subject and taking pictures that are controlled but unforced, to organizing the frame so that every part contributes toward telling the story.Trade ReviewAs a reading experience, the books feel more like monographs with expansive captions than generic how-to guides. – Eye Magazine Offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at some of her iconic photographs, along with sage advice on making powerful, storytelling portraits. – New York Journal of Books The wealth of experience and wisdom—more than 50 years’ worth—distilled into these pages makes this book a worthwhile addition to any photographer’s library. – New York Journal of Books It is Mark’s blend of frank reminiscence and honest advice paired with her photos selected from over 50 years of photographing that makes this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Mark’s work and technique. –PDN
£19.80
Watson-Guptill Publications Understanding Portrait Photography
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£18.75
GMC Publications Canon Powershot G16
Book SynopsisThe Canon PowerShot G16 compact digital camera is the successor to the successful G15 and the first in the G-series to come equipped with built-in Wi-Fi. This facility makes it ideal for sharing images and video on social networking websites, or via email through the Canon Image Gateway. Images can also be uploaded using the maker's compatible iOS(R) or Android(t) device with the download of a free Canon CameraWindow app. The G16's 28 - 140mm wide-angle lens has an aperture range of f/1.8 - f/2.8, making it ideal for shooting in low-light conditions or for capturing a dramatic shallow depth-of-field with soft backgrounds. The camera features Canon's HS System, which combines a DIGIC 6 image processor and a 12.1-megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS image sensor. Autofocus (AF) times and reduced shooting lag are improved over previous G-series models and continuous shooting speeds of up to 9.3 frames-per-second are possible. New shooting modes include Star mode for capturing the night sky: Star Nightscape will capture stars in a landscape image, while Star Trails will capture trails of stars in a still image; Star Time Lapse Movie will shoot continuous still images of stars and combine them into a video that replicates the motion of the stars in the sky.
£11.99
David Zwirner William Eggleston: The Outlands, Selected Works
Book SynopsisThe Outlands, a series of photographs taken by Eggleston between 1969 and 1974, establishes the groundbreaking visual themes and lexicon that the artist would continue to develop for decades to come. The work offers a journey through the mythic and evolving American South, seen through the artist’s lens: vibrant colors and a profound sense of nostalgia echo throughout Eggleston’s breathtaking oeuvre. His motifs of signage, cars, and roadside scenes create an iconography of American vistas that inspired a generation of photographers. With its in-depth selection of unforgettable images - a wood-paneled station wagon, doors flung open, parked in an expansive rural setting; the artist’s grandmother in the moody interior of their family’s Sumner, Mississippi home - The Outlands is emblematic of Eggleston’s dynamic, experimental practice. The breadth of work reenergizes his iconic landscapes and forms a new perspective of the American South in transition. Accompanying the ninety brilliant Kodachrome images and details, a literary, fictional text by the critically acclaimed author Rachel Kushner imagines a story of hitchhikers trekking through the Deep South. New scholarship by Robert Slifkin reframes the art-historical significance of Eggleston’s oeuvre, proposing affinities with work by Marcel Duchamp, Dan Graham, Jasper Johns, and Robert Smithson. A foreword by William Eggleston III offers important insights into the process of selecting and sequencing this series of images.
£56.25
GMC Publications Mastering Macro Photography
Book SynopsisMacro and close-up photography has long held a fascination for both professional and amateur photographers, with its potential for revealing and transforming an extraordinary world normally hidden from the human eye. With more manufacturers than ever before producing macro lenses and accessories, and digital technology offering fresh creative possibilities, there has never been a more exciting time to explore this macro world with your camera. Mastering Macro Photography is the definitive guide to the essentials of modern macro. It explains the basics of equipment, focusing, exposure and magnification ratios alongside such topics as lighting for effect, employing colour as a compositional device and using depth of field creatively. The author explores digital techniques such as focus stacking and the use of smartphone apps both to compose shots on a camera via WiFi connection and to trigger cameras when shooting at high speed. With subjects ranging from classic close-ups such as plants and insects to micrographics and abstracts, plus showcases of the greatest exponents of close-up, Mastering Macro Photography is a complete manual for achieving creative and professional results.
£14.99
Rocky Nook Mastering the Nikon D500
Book SynopsisMastering the Nikon D500 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the D500 camera, exploring features and capabilities that far surpass the user's manual. Darrell helps users navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment by guiding readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option.Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles. Darrell’s friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.
£28.50
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Street Photographers Manual
Book SynopsisA new edition of this essential overview of the most exciting, dynamic form of photography.Trade Review'Exceptional ... a fascinating read for any photographer. Its variety of imagery, Gibson’s intelligent writing and quotes from other renowned photographers make it one of the best publications of its type I’ve seen ' - Black and White Photography'Excellent' - Amateur PhotographerTable of ContentsForeword by Matt Stuart • Introduction • 1. Busy • 2. Quiet • 3. Abstract • 4. Still 5. Objects • Reference
£14.44
Mountaineers Books Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in
Book SynopsisNamed to Fast Company's "most promising" books list for September 2019 From his early days working out of his dorm room and shooting on film to becoming a Nikon ambassador and official photographer of the historic Dawn Wall ascent, Corey Rich has been capturing iconic shots of adventure superstars for more than two decades. Now Corey tells how he got some of his favorite images of climbers, adventurers, skiers, performance artists, and more. He shares insights into the business of photography, photography tips, outdoor lessons, and what he has learned about human nature along the way. Featured outdoor athletes include: Tommy Caldwell Project Bandaloop Beth Rodden Lynn Hill Ashima Shiraishi Kelly Slater Bear Grylls Alex Honnold Fred Beckey and many more Read an interview with Corey. Read an excerpt from the book about working with Beth RoddenTrade ReviewCorey Rich is one of those rare breeds that marries multiple skills and somehow makes 2 and 2 add up to 5. As a true artist, he is as fine a photographer as he is a climber, teacher, mentor, speaker, and storyteller.--Rich Clarkson, former director of photography at National Geographic A life well lived is the reflection of a world-class person. That is Corey! His courage, creativity and photographic brilliance is inspirational. World class is the essence of story behind the image.--Tom Frost, Yosemite climbing and adventure photography pioneer Epic stories from a man who has lived and worked on the edge.--Bear Grylls, survival specialist and television personality Corey Rich is one of the best visual storytellers out there. Stories Behind the Images is a behind-the-scenes look that shows you that the person holding the camera is perhaps the biggest adventurer of them all. I absolutely love this book.--Tommy Caldwell, professional climber Corey Rich, the official photographer for the Dawn Wall ascent, shares lessons from his life's work in Stories Behind the Images. His subjects include some of the best known names in the outdoors.--Outdoor Project Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout in full color, "Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in Adventure Photography" is an inherently fascinating and impressively informative read from first page to last.--Midwest Book Review You'll find in Corey Rich's newly released Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in Adventure Photography, a cross between eye-popping imagery and very readable essays on the process of bringing those photographs into being.--Rangefinder If you're looking to read about people, check out Corey Rich's Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in Adventure Photography. For over two decades he has snapped pictures of folks who attempt amazing feats, and now he's sharing the tales behind them.--Sara Barnes, "10 Art Books That Will Nourish Your Creative Soul" "My Modern Met "
£22.49
Rocky Nook Canon EOS R8 Pocket Guide
Book SynopsisRocky Nook s Pocket Guides are handy, ultra-portable, and quick to reference to help you get the shot when you re out and about.
£12.71
John Wiley & Sons Inc Nikon Z fc For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5 Chapter 1: First Steps, First Shots 7 Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 53 Part 2: Beyond the Basics 79 Chapter 3: Taking Charge of Exposure 81 Chapter 4: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field 137 Chapter 5: Mastering Color Controls 165 Chapter 6: Putting It All Together 187 Chapter 7: Recording Video 203 Part 3: After the Shot 231 Chapter 8: Playback Mode: Viewing Your Photos 233 Chapter 9: Working with Picture and Video Files 253 Part 4: The Part of Tens 275 Chapter 10: Ten More Customization Settings 277 Chapter 11: Ten Retouch Menu Tricks 287 Chapter 12: Ten Features to Try on a Slow Day 297 Appendix: Intro to Nikon SnapBridge 305 Glossary of Digital Photography Terms 321 Index 329
£19.99
Aperture Rinko Kawauchi: Illuminance: The Tenth
Book SynopsisTen years after publishing Illuminance in 2011, Aperture is delighted to bring this beloved book back into print, retaining Rinko Kawauchi’s original sequence and signature melding of keenly observed gestures, quotidian detail, and a finely honed palette.On the book’s original release, Alec Soth declared Illuminance “an exquisitely produced monograph [that] should make Rinko a household name.” An expanded edition with additional texts by curator David Chandler; philosopher Masatake Shinohara; and Aperture’s creative director, Lesley A. Martin, this reissue contributes new context to and perspective on Kawauchi’s influential work. Extraordinarily poetic, brimming with imagination and sensibility, and following international acclaim, this exquisite ten-year anniversary edition will entice lovers of photography once again.
£42.50
Taschen GmbH The Polaroid Book. 40th Ed.
Book SynopsisThe Polaroid Corporation’s photography collection is the greatest portfolio of Polaroid images in the world. Begun by Polaroid founder Edwin Land and photographer Ansel Adams, the collection now includes some 23,000 images by hundreds of photographers throughout the world, including pieces by the likes of David Hockney, Andy Warhol, and Jeanloup Sieff. The Polaroid Book dives into these archives, paying tribute to a medium that continues to defy the digital age. Like an oversized Polaroid film pack, this collection curates works by luminaries and unknowns alike, celebrating the boundless possibilities that develop inside the white borders of the original instant photograph. Features: more than 250 works from the Polaroid Collections an essay by Polaroid’s Barbara Hitchcock on the beginnings of instant photography and the collection’s history a chapter featuring the various types of Polaroid cameras Trade Review“A book all about the instant—as nostalgic and magical as a Polaroid slowly revealing itself in the light. Absolutely unique!” * Arte News *"Celebrating the art of the instant camera." * Vanity Fair *
£22.50
Rocky Nook The Nikon Creative Lighting System, 3rd Edition:
Book SynopsisWith the new and rapidly evolving technology, flash photography (especially advanced light modeling with modern iTTL flash systems) has become an art in itself and should be mastered by all aspiring photographers-amateurs as well as professionals-who are often helpless when it comes to using the full potential of these systems. Using a simple, step-by-step method for setting up and using the newest Nikon iTTL flash units, Mike Hagen teaches all the steps required to achieve consistent and amazing flash photos. He solves the common frustrations associated with flash and teaches readers how to use the SB-500, SB-600, SB-700, SB-800, SB-900, SB-910, and R1C1 strobes. Also included is a chapter showing system configuration so readers can duplicate the desired results on their own. Beginning at a basic level and progressing to more advanced techniques, Mike teaches you everything you need to know about mastering Nikon's iTTL flash system.
£29.70
Rocky Nook The Fujifilm X-Pro2: 115 X-Pert Tips to Get the
Book SynopsisIn this book, popular Fuji Rumors "X-Pert Corner" columnist Rico Pfirstinger teaches about the little-known capabilities of the Fujifilm X-Pro2, which he’s discovered through months of in-depth research and experimentation with the camera. After a brief overview of the camera’s basic functions, Rico cuts to the chase and provides a plethora of tips and practical instructions not found in the user's manual. With this knowledge, you will be able to take full advantage of the capabilities of the X-Pro2.The Fujifilm X-series cameras have amazing features but may require an adjustment period for those new to using these cameras, even photographers who have been lifetime shooters. This guide will help you to quickly feel comfortable using your camera so that you can achieve excellent results.Topics covered include: Menu shortcuts Long exposures Firmware upgrades Hybrid autofocus system Auto and manual focusing Face detection ISOless sensor Dynamic Range expansion Film simulations Custom settings RAW conversion Panoramas Movies Self-timer Flash Adapted lenses And much more…
£16.80
GMC Publications Mastering Film Photography
Book SynopsisWhether you prefer the term retro, vintage or “old skool” there’s an undeniable truth to the familiar quote: “What’s old is new again.” This is increasingly obvious among next-generation photographers who are already reacting to the established digital norm and actively seeking out something more soulful and personal than the pixel-pushing, quick-fix of the digital age. And that something is film. Yet this is a generation that has never experienced film photography. They have not felt the unique combination of fear and excitement at taking a once-in-a-lifetime shot and not knowing if it’s perfect; nor have they waited with bated breath to see if their labours are good, bad or indifferent. And they certainly won’t have experienced the “happy accidents” associated with badly loaded film, light leaks, collapsed shutters or any of the other “defects” that can transform an average shot into a one-of-a-kind photograph. 'Mastering Film Photography' is a fast-track guide to shooting emulsion in the digital age. After a crash course in how film works and how to choose the ideal camera to use it with, readers will learn how to overcome the challenges of getting the exposure right when there’s no instant feedback; how to use flash systems in the pre-TTL era; and the importance of filters before Instagram; as well as exploring the creative world of lensless photography. With profiles of leading film practitioners along the way, the book is rounded off with a guide to the traditional, digital and hybrid processing options that will enable you to make the most of your negatives and slides.
£14.99
Pearson Education (US) Adobe Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 01 The Essentials of Camera Raw Chapter 02 Camera Raw–Beyond the Basics Chapter 03 Masking Miracles Chapter 04 Correcting Lens Problems Chapter 05 Working with Layers Chapter 06 Making Selections Chapter 07 Black & White, Duotones & More Chapter 08 Cropping & Resizing Chapter 09 Retouching Portraits Chapter 10 Removing Distracting Stuff Chapter 11 Photoshop Effects Chapter 12 Sharpening Techniques Index
£37.39
Aperture Graciela Iturbide: The Photography Workshop
Book SynopsisIn this volume of The Photography Workshop Series, Graciela Iturbide—known for her portraits and landscapes imbued with poetic ambiguity and documentary truth—explores photographing in ways that employ a deeply personal vision, while also reflecting subjects’ rich cultural backgrounds. Aperture Foundation works with the world’s top photographers to distill their creative approaches, teachings, and insights on photography—offering the workshop experience in a book. Our goal is to inspire photographers of all levels who wish to improve their work, as well as readers interested in deepening their understanding of the art of photography. Through images and words, Iturbide shares her creative process and artistic inspirations, and discusses a wide range of issues, from portraying spirituality in photographs and engaging with different cultures to the importance of curiosity.
£19.80
Rocky Nook David Busch's Nikon D850 Guide to Digital SLR
Book Synopsis★★★★★ "Excellent, complete and easy to follow." Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Nikon D850 Guide to Digital SLR Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the feature-packed Nikon D850 camera. Built around a ground-breaking 45.7 megapixel back-illuminated sensor, this pro/enthusiast model offers incredible image quality and high ISO performance, along with 4K movie shooting capabilities. With continuous shooting up to 9 fps with optional battery grip, the Nikon D850 is one of the most versatile cameras the company has ever offered. With this book in hand, you master all the camera’s impressive features, and fine tune your skills as you develop your creativity taking great photographs with your D850.David covers all the camera's capabilities in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more. It relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is a handy visual guide to the D850, with close-up photos and descriptions of the camera's essential features and controls. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author’s recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera’s capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Nikon D850 today.With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera’s capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Nikon D850 today.
£28.50
GMC Publications Leica M10
Book SynopsisLike any high-end digital camera, you need to appreciate the MIO's nuances to truly explore its capabilities. With The Expanded Guide: Leica M10, the intricacies of Leica's state-of-the-art camera are fully explored, giving the reader a clear insight into precisely what the camera is capable of. From setting up the camera to delving into the deepest menu options, this book walks you step-by-step through all aspects of the M10. Regardless of whether you're a seasoned Leica shooter or an M-series newcomer, you are guaranteed to extract the best from the latest in the legendary range.
£14.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Canon EOS 77D For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: Fast Track to Super Snaps 5 Chapter 1: Getting Up and Running 7 Preparing the Camera for Initial Use 7 Exploring External Camera Features 12 Topside controls 12 Back-of-the-body controls 14 And the rest 17 Changing from Standard to Guided Display Mode 19 Ordering from Camera Menus 21 Mastering menu basics 21 Navigating Custom Functions 23 Customizing the Touch Screen 25 Viewing Shooting Settings 27 Displaying the Quick Control screen 27 Decoding viewfinder data 28 Reading the LCD panel 30 Switching to Live View Mode 31 Customizing the Live View display 32 Staying safe with Live View 35 Using Quick Control Mode 36 Familiarizing Yourself with the Lens 38 Focusing 39 Zooming 40 Enabling Image Stabilization 40 Removing a lens 42 Decoding Canon lens terminology 42 Working with Memory Cards 42 Buying SD cards 43 Formatting a card 43 Removing a card 43 Handling cards 43 Locking cards 44 Using Eye-Fi memory cards 44 Reviewing Basic Setup Options 44 Setup Menu 1 45 Setup Menu 2 47 Setup Menu 3 48 Setup Menu 4 49 Setup Menu 5 51 Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 53 Choosing an Exposure Mode 54 Basic Zone exposure modes 54 Creative Zone modes (P, Tv, Av, and M) 55 Changing the Drive Mode 56 Understanding the Image Quality Setting 59 Adjusting the Image Quality setting 60 Considering resolution: L, M, S1, or S2? 62 Understanding file type (JPEG or Raw) 66 Setting the Photo Aspect Ratio 70 Adding Flash 71 Using flash in Basic Zone modes 74 Using flash in P, Tv, Av, and M modes 77 Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 87 Using Scene Intelligent Auto Mode 88 Viewfinder shooting 88 Live View photography 92 Shooting in Flash Off Mode 95 Taking Advantage of Scene Modes 95 Looking at the primary scene modes 96 Accessing specialty scene modes 98 Adjusting a few settings 101 Gaining More Control with Creative Auto 103 Part 2: Taking Creative Control 109 Chapter 4: Taking Charge of Exposure 111 Introducing the Exposure Trio: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO 112 Aperture affects depth of field 114 Shutter speed affects motion blur 115 ISO affects image noise 117 Doing the exposure balancing act 119 Stepping Up to Advance Exposure Modes (P, Tv, Av, and M) 120 Monitoring Exposure Settings 121 Choosing an Exposure Metering Mode 124 Setting ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed 127 Controlling ISO 128 Adjusting aperture and shutter speed 130 Sorting Through Your Camera’s Exposure-Correction Tools 132 Overriding autoexposure results with Exposure Compensation 132 Improving high-contrast shots with Highlight Tone Priority 137 Experimenting with Auto Lighting Optimizer 139 Looking at a few other exposure solutions 143 Locking Autoexposure Settings 147 Bracketing Exposures Automatically 149 Chapter 5: Controlling Focus and Depth of Field 155 Setting the Lens to Automatic or Manual Focusing Mode 156 Exploring Viewfinder Focusing Options 158 Adjusting autofocus performance 159 Considering a few other autofocus settings 169 Focusing in Live View and Movie Modes 170 AF Method: Setting the focusing area 171 AF Operation: One-Shot or Servo? 173 Manual focusing in Live View and Movie modes 174 Zooming in for a focus check 176 Manipulating Depth of Field 178 Chapter 6: Mastering Color Controls 183 Understanding White Balance 184 Changing the White Balance setting 185 Creating a custom White Balance setting 189 Fine-tuning color with White Balance Shift 190 Bracketing White Balance 193 Taking a Quick Look at Picture Styles 197 Changing the Color Space 201 Chapter 7: Putting It All Together 203 Recapping Basic Picture Settings 203 Shooting Still Portraits 205 Capturing Action 210 Capturing Scenic Vistas 214 Capturing Dynamic Close-Ups 217 Chapter 8: Shooting and Viewing Movies 219 Recording Movies Using Default Settings 220 Choosing between NTSC and PAL 222 Customizing Recording Settings 222 Choosing a Movie Recording Size setting 223 Setting audio options 227 Using Movie Digital Zoom 230 Reviewing Other Movie Options 232 Autofocusing options 233 Movie Digital IS 234 Playing with exposure and color 235 Checking out a few final features 237 Playing Movies 239 Part 3: After the Shot 241 Chapter 9: Picture Playback 243 Adjusting Automatic Image Review 244 Viewing Pictures in Playback Mode 244 Viewing thumbnails (Index mode) 246 Jumping through images 248 Rotating pictures 251 Zooming in for a closer view 253 Showing focus points during playback 254 Viewing Picture Data 255 Basic Information display mode 256 Shooting Information display mode 257 Understanding histograms 262 Taking Advantage of Image Search 264 Viewing Photos and Movies on a TV 268 Chapter 10: Working with Picture and Movie Files 271 Deleting Files 272 Protecting Photos and Movies 275 Rating Photos and Movies 277 Cropping Photos 280 Installing the Canon Software 283 Sending Pictures to the Computer 284 Downloading via Wi-Fi or USB 285 Downloading from a card reader 289 Converting Raw Images in Digital Photo Professional 4 290 Preparing Pictures for Online Sharing 293 Part 4: The Part of Tens 297 Chapter 11: Ten More Customization Options 299 Changing the Furniture Around 299 Silencing the Camera 300 Disabling the AF-Assist Beam 300 Preventing Shutter Release without a Memory Card 301 Reducing the Number of Exposure Stops 301 Creating a Custom Menu 302 Adding Custom Folders 302 Turning Off the Shooting Settings Screen 303 Embedding Copyright Notices 304 Adding Cleaning Instructions to Images 306 Chapter 12: Ten Features to Explore on a Rainy Day 307 Shooting a Time-Lapse Movie 308 Enabling Mirror Lockup 309 Exploring DPOF Printing 309 Adding Special Effects to Photos 310 Adding Effects During Shooting 312 Tagging Pictures for a Photo Book 314 Creating Video Snapshots 315 Trimming Movies 316 Presenting a Slide Show 317 Exploring Interval Timer Shooting 318 Appendix: Exploring Wireless Connections 319 Preparing the Camera 320 Connecting to a Computer 322 Disconnecting and reconnecting 324 Reviewing EOS Utility functions 325 Connecting to a Smartphone or Tablet 326 Decoding the Wireless Symbols 328 Index 331
£17.59
Watson-Guptill Publications Understanding Color in Photography
Book SynopsisBryan Peterson, award-winning photographer and bestselling Amphoto author with almost 1 million books in print, demystifies the use of colour in digital photography, showing how to get stunning shots every time. Here Peterson explores his signature use of colour in photography, showing his process for creating striking images that pop off the page.Table of ContentsPreliminary TOC Introduction Chapter 1: The Messages and Meanings of Color How we understand and interpret color depends on many different things, including culture, circumstances, and personal experience. This chapter will explore different colors, their histories, and their cultural meanings and messages, as well as a bit about the science behind how people see and interpret color. Chapter 2: Light, Exposure, and Color When photographing, the two most important factors influencing the color in your images are light and exposure. Color changes throughout the day, depending on the quality and angle of light. This affects exposure and best practices for capturing and conveying color in photography. This chapter will explain how to photograph color in different light levels and environments, depending on your desired end result. Chapter 3: Color Theory Color theory influences photography the same way it does conventional artistic media. Clashing colors, bright and dull colors, and complementary colors will all be explored, as well as recessive and aggressive colors. This chapter will help you understand how to use color theory to create compelling images. Chapter 4: Color and Composition Color can draw a viewer's eye to an image, conveying what the photographer thinks is most important about a subject. It can also overwhelm, creating visual chaos. Here we will explore how to use color in composition. Chapter 5: Filters, Gels, and Flash Filters, gels, and flash can all influence how color looks in our images. You can either enhance or diminish the role of color in your compositions using these tools, if you understand how they work. Here I will explain how to use these elements to get the best images possible. Chapter 6: Photoshop and the Post-Processing of Color in the Digital Age Everyone nowadays is familiar with Photoshop, which can help you manipulate color when all else fails in the field. Here I will explore how to use Photoshop to process your color to get the desired end result, while also discussing when to rely on this amazing tool, and when to rely on your own skills with a camera.
£21.24
GMC Publications Mastering Wedding Photography
Book SynopsisHighly acclaimed wedding photographer Mark Cleghorn discusses how to photograph all types of weddings. It offers invaluable advice on the best poses and explains the full-post production process. It is packed with inspirational photographs and pro tips throughout. Mastering Wedding Photography is packed with expert advice and top tips on capturing those treasured memories. Acclaimed wedding photographer, Mark Cleghorn offers comprehensive information on choosing equipment, manipulating the light, taking candid shots and organizing formal portraits, as well as clearly explaining all the key photographic techniques. Mark also gives plenty of suggestions on what to capture before, during and after the ceremony and how to go about it, plus tips for post-production.
£14.99
Rocky Nook The Enthusiast's Guide to Portraiture: 59
Book SynopsisIf you’re a passionate photographer and you’re ready to take your work to the next level, The Enthusiast’s Guide book series was created just for you. Whether you’re diving head first into a new topic or exploring a classic theme, Enthusiast’s Guides are designed to help you quickly learn more about a topic or subject so that you can improve your photography. These handy books don’t waste your time covering all the photography basics you already know. Instead, they build on that knowledge so you can quickly advance your photography skills.The Enthusiast’s Guide to Portraiture: 59 Photographic Principles You Need to Know addresses what you need to know in order to create great portraits in natural light. Chapters are broken down into a series of numbered lessons, with each lesson providing all you need to improve your photography. In this book, which is divided into eight chapters that include 59 photographic lessons to help you shoot great portraits, photographer and author Jerod Foster covers equipment, setup, light, composition, posing, color, storytelling, and post-processing. Example lessons include: Choosing a Lens and Focal Length Minimum Sustaining Shutter Speed The Three Degrees of Diffusion Modifying Natural Light Framing Your Subject Composing for Design The Nose and Cheek Line Working with Groups Letting Color Direct the Eye Creating Shot Lists Written in a friendly and approachable manner and illustrated with examples that drive home each lesson, The Enthusiast’s Guide to Portraiture is designed to be effective and efficient, friendly and fun. Read an entire chapter at once, or read just one topic at a time. With either approach, you’ll quickly learn a lot so you can head out with your camera to capture great shots.
£16.80
Little, Brown & Company New Photo Series 2 Negative
Book SynopsisFor the first time, the classic and highly influential Ansel Adams technical books are available in reasonably-priced paperback editions.Trade ReviewA master-class kind of guide from an undisputed master. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the serious photographer. * NEW YORK TIMES *
£22.50
Watson-Guptill Publications BetterPhoto Basics
Book SynopsisPresents an introduction to photography. This title includes step-by-step projects for 20 types of photos, from portraits of family and pets to details, flowers, sunsets, candids, close-ups, black-and-white and more.
£14.99
Aperture Todd Hido on Landscapes, Interiors, and the Nude
Book SynopsisIn The Photography Workshop Series, Aperture Foundation works with the world’s top photographers to distill their creative approaches, teachings, and insights on photography—offering the workshop experience in a book. Our goal is to inspire photographers of all levels who wish to improve their work, as well as readers interested in deepening their understanding of the art of photography. Each book features the creative process and core thinking of a photographer told in their own words and through pictures of their choosing. Each volume is introduced by a well-known student of the featured photographer. In this book, Todd Hido explores the genres of landscape, interior, and nude photography, with an emphasis on creating images from a personal perspective and with a sense of intimacy. Through words and photographs, he reveals insight into his own practice and discusses a wide range of creative issues, including mining one’s own memory and experience as inspiration; using light, texture, and detail for greater impact; exploring the narrative potential activated when sequencing images; and creating powerful stories with emotional weight and beauty.Trade Review“Todd Hido on Landscapes, Interiors, and The Nude is a witty, knowledgeable book that demonstrates the art of photography and the process of photographic creation, and thoroughly contextualizes the work of the great American contemporary photographer, Todd Hido.” —Musee Magazine "As a reading experience, the books feel more like monographs with expansive captions than generic how-to guides." —Eye Magazine “Aperture’s Photography Workshop series has taken the creative approaches, teachings and insights of the world’s top photographers and distilled them into affordable and essential volumes. Let Alex Webb, Mary Ellen Mark, Todd Hido and Larry Fink help get your creative gears spinning.” —Juxtapoz
£19.80
GMC Publications Masters Of Drone Photography
Book SynopsisWith over 1.5 million posts on Instagram tagged with #drone, a revolution in photography is taking place over our heads. At the forefront of this revolution are the innovators who have instantly elevated drone photography to the level of art, pioneering their own distinctive bird's-eye view on genres ranging from landscape and architecture to nature and sports. Masters of Drone Photography orbits the world of 16 leading lights, each with a creative vision of how, where, and why drones should be used to create stunning photography. Through probing Q&A style interviews, beautifully reproduced images, captions telling the story of each picture, and detailed technical information, the reader is given an insight into the photographers' working practices, from their career paths and inspirations, to the equipment and techniques they employ to create their breathtaking and visionary works. The book includes work by the following photographers: JP and Mike Andrews, Francesco Cattuto, Amos Chapple, Tugo Cheng, Stacy Garlington, Tobias Hägg, David Hopley, Karim Iliya, Fergus Kennedy, Petra Leary, Andy Leclerc, Florian Ledoux, Bachir Mouzarkel, Kara Murphy and Sean Stalteri.
£18.75
Rocky Nook David Buschs Nikon Z6 III Guide to Digital
Book SynopsisDavid Busch's Nikon Z6 III Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the Nikon Z6 III, the company s next-generation enthusiast mirrorless camera.
£30.40
John Wiley & Sons Inc Canon EOS 60D For Dummies
Book SynopsisA full-color guide to all the bells and whistles in your new Canon 60D If you own a Canon 60D, you?ve got a camera for advanced amateurs and one that?s very close to professional-level equipment. Now it?s time to make sure you get the very most out of all that power.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Fast Track to Super Snaps 7 Chapter 1: Getting the Lay of the Land 9 Chapter 2: Choosing Basic Picture Settings 51 Chapter 3: Taking Great Pictures, Automatically 77 Chapter 4: Exploring Live View Shooting and Movie Making 99 Part II: Working with Picture Files 133 Chapter 5: Picture Playback 135 Chapter 6: Downloading, Printing, and Sharing Your Photos 165 Part III: Taking Creative Control 199 Chapter 7: Getting Creative with Exposure and Lighting 201 Chapter 8: Manipulating Focus and Color 257 Chapter 9: Putting It All Together 289 Part IV: The Part of Tens 309 Chapter 10: Ten Creative (and Practical) Features 311 Chapter 11: Ten More Ways to Customize Your Camera 335 Index 355
£20.79
FotoVue Limited Photographing Cornwall and Devon The Most
Book SynopsisAuthor and professional photographer Adam Burton describes 70 of the best locations in Cornwall, Devon and West Somerset for photography in this lavishly illustrated photography-location guidebook featuring 300 stunning photographs, including detailed advice on how to take great photographs
£21.56
MuseumsEtc Romanitas
Book SynopsisPhotographer John Kippin explores the ideology of architecture in a stunning series of more than 100 carefully composed, powerfully perceptive images of Mussolini's fascist Romanitas project in Rome.
£22.80
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Complete Photography Projects Learn the
Book SynopsisThe book all amateur digital photographers need – learn how to take the perfect photograph every time, from the authors of the bestselling Collins Complete Photography Course.
£14.44
HarperCollins Publishers Complete Photography Course
Book SynopsisA practical, affordable and accessible home photography tutor. This inspiring project-based course book covers everything from basic composition to the latest digital darkroom techniques.Learn at your own pace as this practical, comprehensive course helps you develop your key photographic techniques. Contents include: step-by-step projects on exposure, aperture, lenses, light, filters, colour, black and white and image enhancement; plus professional secrets and stunning shots from around the world.The fully interactive and project-based approach of Collins Complete Photography Course will help you to raise both your camera confidence and your level of photography.
£15.29
Rocky Nook Nikon Z6 III Pocket Guide
Book SynopsisRocky Nook s Pocket Guides are handy, ultra-portable, and quick to reference to help you get the shot when you re out and about.
£12.71
Watson-Guptill Publications Bryan Petersons Exposure Solutions
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£14.39
McFarland & Company The Nikon Camera in America 19461953
Book SynopsisExamines the roles that American businesses and photojournalists played in the overseas marketing of the Japanese - built Nikon camera between 1946 and 1951. This work details the roles of Overseas Finance leaders Hans Liholm and Adolph Gasser in providing marketing and technical guidance to Nikon in the company's formative years.
£20.89
Watson-Guptill Publications Understanding Closeup Photography
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£20.69
Steidl Publishers Mitch Epstein: Recreation
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£52.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc GoPro Cameras For Dummies
Book SynopsisShoot, edit, and share action-packed video with a GoPro The world moves fastso if you want to capture it in real time, only a fast-moving camera will do. Enter the GoPro! This small but powerful camera is easy to hold, wear, or mount to capture video of all your high-speed adventures. Unfortunately, to the uninitiated, it can be a bit intimidatingbut fear not! With the help of this revised edition of GoPro Cameras For Dummies, you''ll acquire the skills needed to shoot high-quality video or photos, edit raw footage into a final masterpiece, and share your GoPro works of art with the world. Compared with traditional digital video devices, the GoPro is a superhero. Okay, so it can''t scale high rises, but it can go virtually anywhere and produce thrilling new perspectives of an epic slalom down the slopes or awesomely scenic hikeand everything in between. When still photos simply won''t do the trick, GoPro Cameras For Dummies shows you step by step how tTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Your GoPro Camera 5 Chapter 1: Getting to Know GoPro 7 Chapter 2: Accessorize Me 33 Part 2: Moviemaking Technique 53 Chapter 3: Getting through GoPro Boot Camp 55 Chapter 4: Understanding Effective Camera Techniques 75 Chapter 5: Framing the Shot 91 Chapter 6: Shooting Fun Stuff with Your GoPro 111 Chapter 7: Mastering the Light 133 Chapter 8: Of Sound Movie and Body 155 Part 3: Movies Are Made in Postproduction 169 Chapter 9: Equipping Your Edit Station 171 Chapter 10: Getting to Know GoPro Studio Edit 185 Chapter 11: Editing with GoPro Studio Edit 205 Chapter 12: Presenting Your Movie 225 Part 4: The Part of Tens 243 Chapter 13: Ten Fun Ways to Use Your GoPro 245 Chapter 14: Ten Professional Uses for GoPro Cameras 257 Chapter 15: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid 267 Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Improve Your Moviemaking Skills 277 Index 287
£15.29
John Wiley & Sons Inc Colour Reproduction in Electronic Imaging Systems
Book SynopsisWith the move of cinema away from film, the adoption of electronic-based production throughout all media is now complete. In order to exploit its advantages, the accurate definition, measurement and reproduction of colour has become more important than ever to achieve the best fidelity of colour reproduction. This book is concerned with providing readers with all they need to know about colour: how it is perceived and described, how it is measured and generated and how it is reproduced in colour systems. It serves as both a tutorial and a reference book, defining what we mean by colour and providing an explanation of the proper derivation of chromaticity charts and through to the means of ensuring accurate colour management. Key Features: Addresses important theory and common misconceptions in colour science and reproduction, from the perception and characteristics of colour to the practicalities of its rendering in the fields of television, photography and cinemTrade Review“Michael Toom's book is the technical manual about colour that every colour scientist or engineer working in professional digital imaging has ever dreamt of reading. Not only it does cover and elegantly narrates the generic aspects of the discipline and the pragmatic reasons behind many technical and/or historical choices. It's also a fundamental compendium of detailed formulae, hard to find at all (if ever, well organized, in one piecework).” - Walter Arrighetti, Frame by Frame Italia srl “The author’s approach in developing the subjects from a fundamental level will be of great benefit to those who want a thorough grasp of colour reproduction, and should avoid some of the misconceptions that can arise where the fundamentals are only given a cursory treatment. The book deserves to be regarded as a ‘go to’ resource for those working in the field of colour reproduction, or those who have a strong interest in colour reproduction. It is a book well suited to the needs of engineers and scientists.” - The Imaging Science Journal, 2016 Vol. 64 No. 3 Table of ContentsPreface xiii Acknowledgements xv About the Companion Website xix Introductions xxi The Book xxi The Colour Reproduction Workbook xxii Part One Colour – Perception, Characteristics and Definition 1 1 The Perception of Colour 3 1.1 Introduction 3 1.2 Setting the Scene 3 1.3 Characterising the Responses of the Eye to Light 8 1.4 The Three Characteristics of the Eye Relevant to Reproduction 10 1.5 The Quantitative Response or Tonal Range of the Eye 10 1.6 The Qualitative Response of the Eye 13 2 Mapping, Mixing and Categorising Colours 19 2.1 Primary Colours 19 2.2 Colour Mixing 31 2.3 Colour in Three Dimensions 34 2.4 Colour Terminology 37 2.5 Categorising Colours 38 2.6 The Effects of Illumination on the Perception of Colour 42 Part Two the Measurement and Generation of Colour 43 3 A Practical Approach to the Measurement of Colour 45 3.1 The Fundamentals of Colour Measurement 45 3.2 Colour Matching Functions 46 3.3 Measuring Colour with the CMFs 51 3.4 Chromaticity Diagrams 52 4 Colour Measurement Standardisation – The CIE System of Colour Measurement 61 4.1 Limitations of the Fundamental Approach to Colour Measurement 61 4.2 The CIE 61 4.3 The CIE 1931 Standard Observer 62 4.4 The CIE 1931 X, Y, Z System of Colour Measurement 64 4.5 Transforming the CIE X, Y, Z Parameters to Perceptually Related Parameters 72 4.6 The CIE 1976 UCS Diagram 72 4.7 The CIE 1976 (L*, u*, v*) Colour Space 76 4.8 Surface Colours within the LUV Colour Space 84 4.9 Limitations of the LUV Colour Space as an Accurate Colour Appearance Model 91 5 Colour Measurement and Perception 97 5.1 Chromatic Adaptation 97 5.2 Metermerism 98 5.3 Quantifying Chromatic Adaptation 102 6 Generating Coloured Light 105 6.1 Introduction 105 6.2 The Physics of Light Generation 105 6.3 Incandescence: Light from Heat – Blackbody or Planckian Radiation 106 6.4 Colour Temperature 111 6.5 Luminescence 113 6.6 Electroluminescence 114 6.7 Fluorescence 126 Part Three The Concepts of Colour Reproduction 131 7 Sources of Illumination 133 7.1 Overview 133 7.2 Illuminant Colour Rendering Quality 134 7.3 Daylight 143 7.4 Incandescent-based Lamps 148 7.5 Electrical Discharge-based Lamps 150 7.6 LED Lamps 155 7.7 Summary of Sources of Illumination 158 8 The Essential Elements of Colour Reproduction 161 8.1 The Basic Reproduction System 161 8.2 The Camera 162 8.3 Display Devices 165 8.4 Reconciling Minimum Image Resolution with Maximum Perceivable Resolution 171 9 Colorimetry in Colour Reproduction 175 9.1 The Relationship between the Display Primaries and the Camera Spectral Sensitivities 175 9.2 The Choice of Reproduction Display Primaries 177 9.3 Derivation of Colour Reproduction System Camera Spectral Sensitivities 181 10 Appraising the Reproduced Image 185 10.1 Introduction 185 10.2 The Environmental Lighting 186 10.3 Reflections from the Display 187 10.4 Image Size 187 10.5 Managing the Viewing Environment 187 10.6 System Design Parameters 188 Part Four The Fundamentals of Colour Reproduction 189 11 System White and White Balance 193 11.1 System Reference White 193 11.2 White Balance 195 11.3 Adapting to Scenes with Different Illuminant SPDs 200 12 Colorimetric Processing 203 12.1 Introduction 203 12.2 Manipulating the Colour Space – Chromaticity Gamut Transformation 205 12.3 Gamut Mapping 213 12.4 A Colorimetrically Ideal Set of Camera Spectral Sensitivities 216 12.5 An Ideal Media Neutral Colour Reproduction System 222 12.6 Using System Primaries or Device-Independent Encoding 223 13 Preserving Tonal Relationships – Tone Reproduction and Contrast Laws 225 13.1 Introduction 225 13.2 Terms and Definitions 226 13.3 Contrast Ranges 229 13.4 Gamma Correction 238 13.5 Standard or Reference Displays 251 13.6 Masking Artefacts 252 13.7 Matching the Contrast Law to the Viewing Environment 257 13.8 Overall Opto-electro Transfer Characteristics in Actual Reproduction Systems 260 13.9 Producing a Greyscale Test Chart 261 14 Storage and Conveyance of Colour Signals – Encoding Colour Signals 271 14.1 Introduction 271 14.2 The Imperatives for Encoding RGB Colour Signals 272 14.3 System Compatibility and Retention of Colour Balance 275 14.4 A Simple Constant Luminance Encoding System 280 14.5 Exploiting the Spatial Characteristics of the Eye 282 14.6 A Practical Constant Luminance System 283 14.7 A Non-Constant Luminance System 285 14.8 The Ramifications of the Failure of Constant Luminance 287 15 Specifying a Colour Reproduction System 289 15.1 Introduction 289 15.2 Deriving the Specifications 289 15.3 A Representative Closed Colour Reproduction System Specification 291 Part Five The Practicalities of Colour Reproduction – Television, Photography and Cinematography 295 Part Five A Colour Reproduction in Television 299 16 The Television System and the Image Capture Operation 301 16.1 The Television System Workflow 301 16.2 The Television System Signal Path 303 16.3 The Television Standards Organisations 304 17 A Brief History of Colour in Television 307 17.1 The Beginnings 307 17.2 The NTSC, PAL and SECAM Colour Television Systems 309 17.3 The Introduction of Digital Television 324 17.4 The Rise of High Definition Television 329 18 Lighting for Colour Television in the 2010s 331 18.1 Background 331 18.2 The EBU Television Lighting Consistency Index – 2012 332 18.3 The ColorChecker Chart 332 18.4 The TLCI Standard Television Reproduction System Model 333 18.5 Selecting a Colour Metric for the TLCI (EBU Tech 3354) 337 18.6 Measuring the TLCI of Luminaires (EBU Tech 3355) 338 19 Colour in Television in the 2010s – The High Definition Colour Television System 341 19.1 The High Definition System Specification 341 19.2 Evaluating the Performance of the HDTV System 348 19.3 Appraisal of the Rec 709 Recommendation 357 20 Colour in Television in the 2020s 359 20.1 The Potential for Improved Colour Reproduction 359 20.2 Colour Specification of a Practical Ideal Colour Television System 360 20.3 Acknowledging the Requirement to Expand the Colour Gamut 371 20.4 UHDTV – The ITU-R BT.2020 Recommendation 382 21 Colour Management in Television 389 21.1 Introduction 389 21.2 Scene Illumination 390 21.3 The Vision Control Operation 391 21.4 The Vision Control Room Environment 391 21.5 The Line-up Operation 396 21.6 Capturing the Scene 399 21.7 Displaying the Image 401 Part Five B Colour Reproduction in Photography 403 22 An Overview of the Photographic System and Its Workflow 405 22.1 Introduction 405 22.2 An Overview of the Workflow 405 22.3 The Requirement for Technical Standards in Photography 409 23 The Printing Process 413 23.1 Introduction 413 23.2 Conceptual Considerations in Photographic Printer Design 413 23.3 Colour Fundamentals in Printing 416 23.4 Deriving a Model for Colour Half-tone Printing 422 23.5 Practical Printer Performance 425 23.6 Conclusions 437 24 Colour Spaces in Photography 439 24.1 Introduction 439 24.2 Colour Spaces in Image Capture 439 24.3 Colour Spaces in the Computer 449 24.4 Colour Spaces in Displays 454 24.5 Printer Colour Spaces 455 24.6 Conclusions 456 25 Component and File Formats 457 25.1 Introduction 457 25.2 A Review of Component Formats 457 25.3 File Formats 459 26 Appraising the Rendered Image 467 26.1 Introduction 467 26.2 The Monitor and its Environment 467 26.3 Reference Conditions 468 26.4 Conditions for Appraising and Comparing Images – ISO 3664 470 26.5 Colour Proofing 476 26.6 Conditions for Displays for Colour Proofing – ISO 12646:2008 476 26.7 Summary 479 27 Colour Management in the Workflow Infrastructure 483 27.1 Introduction to Colour Management 483 27.2 Establishing the Requirements of a Colour Management Infrastructure Strategy 485 27.3 The International Colour Consortium 487 27.4 The ICC System in Practice 491 27.5 Summary 493 28 Colour Management in Equipment and Scene Capture 495 28.1 Why there is Sometimes a Failure to Match Scene, Display and Print 495 28.2 The Exercise of Matching Scene, Display and Print 496 28.3 The Matching Tests 497 28.4 Image Capture 504 29 Colour Management in the Desktop Workflow 507 29.1 Introduction 507 29.2 Establishing the Desktop Working Practice Colour Management Parameters 509 29.3 Image Preview 522 29.4 Colour Managing Raw Files 524 29.5 Matching the Display to the Scene 526 29.6 Previewing the Soft Proof 539 29.7 Matching the Print to the Display and the Scene 542 29.8 Summary of Activities to Assist in Obtaining Good Colour Reproduction 550 30 Colour Management by Profile Maintenance 551 30.1 The Requirement to Incorporate New Profiles 551 30.2 Preparing to Generate a Profile 552 30.3 Generating Profiles 553 Part Five C Colour Reproduction in Digital Cinematography 559 Acronyms 560 31 The Evolution of Digital Cinema 563 31.1 Background 563 31.2 Workflow at Project Commencement 565 31.3 Common Goals of the Specifications 566 31.4 The Digital Cinematographic Systems Specifications 566 32 Colour in Cinematic Production – The Academy Color Encoding System 569 32.1 Introduction 569 32.2 System Definition 569 32.3 The ACES Colour Space 572 32.4 Reference Input Capture Device (RICD) 576 32.5 The Input Device Transform 578 32.6 An IIF System Configuration for Viewing the Graded Signals Defined in the ACES Colour Space 579 32.7 The Reference Rendering Transform 583 32.8 The Reference Display and Review Room 583 32.9 The IIF Output Device Transforms (ODT) 585 32.10 Colour Management in Production and Post 587 33 Colour in the Cinema – The Digital Cinema System 589 33.1 Introduction 589 33.2 System Requirements 589 33.3 Image Structure 590 33.4 The D-Cinema Encoding Colour Space 590 33.5 DCDM Interfaces 599 33.6 Distribution 601 34 Colour in Cinematography in the 2010s 603 34.1 Progress in Adopting the Digital Specifications 603 34.2 The ACES in the 2010s 604 34.3 Production and Post — System Configuration and Workflows 615 Appendices 629 A Photometric Units 631 A.1 The Physical Aspects of Light 631 A.2 Power in a Three-Dimensional Environment 632 A.3 A Useful Theoretical Source of White Light 634 A 4 The Physiological Aspects of Light 634 A.5 Photometry 636 B The CIE XYZ Primaries 641 B.1 Deriving the Chromaticities of the CIE XYZ Primaries from CIE RGB Primaries 641 B.2 The XYZ Primaries Located on the CIE RGB Primaries Chromaticity Diagram 644 C The Bradford Colour Adaptation Transform 645 C.1 The Standard Bradford Transform 645 C.2 The Linear or Simplified Bradford Transform 647 D The Semiconductor Junction 649 E Light Amplification in Lasers 651 E.1 Boltzmann Distributions and Thermal Equilibrium 651 E.2 The Interaction of Light with Matter 652 E.3 Selection Rules 654 E.4 Creating a Population Inversion 654 E.5 Three-Level Lasers 655 E.6 Four-Level Lasers 656 F Deriving Camera Spectral Sensitivities 659 F.1 General Solution for Deriving the Camera Spectral Sensitivities from the Chromaticity Coordinates of the Display Primaries in Terms of the CIE Colour Matching Functions 659 G Chromaticity Gamut Transformation 661 G.1 Introduction 661 G.2 Procedure 661 H Deriving the Standard Formula for Gamma Correction 667 H.1 General 667 H.2 Establishing the Gamma Correction Parameters for the General Situation 668 H.3 Calculating the Gamma Correction Parameters for a Particular Situation 670 H.4 Specifying the Opto-Digital Transfer Characteristic of a Colour Reproduction System 671 H.5 Practical Calculations 671 I CIE Colour Matching Functions 673 I.1 Values for a 2 Degree Field 673 J Guide to the ‘Colour Reproduction Workbook’ 677 J.1 Introduction 677 J.2 Structure of the Workbook 677 J.3 Some General Guidance on Using the Worksheets 678 J.4 The Data Worksheets 679 J.5 The Chapter Worksheets 682 References 693 Index 697
£73.76
Rocky Nook David Busch's Nikon D5600 Guide to Digital SLR
Book Synopsis★★★★★ "Truly better than watching YouTube videos."Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Nikon D5600 Guide to Digital Photographyis your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the Nikon D5600 camera.This ultracompact and light weight Nikon digital SLR has new SnapBridge wireless Bluetooth communication so you can use your iOS or Android device to control the camera. Nikon has also added an easy-to-use time-lapse feature to its impressive capabilities, which include a swiveling touch screen LCD that makes taking photos or changing settings quick and easy. The D5600 captures 24-megapixel still images and 1080p 60 fps high-definition movies with stereo sound, too. With this book in hand, you can fine tune your camera skills as you explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and take great photographs with your D5600.David covers all the camera's features in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy visual guide to the D5600, with close-up photos and descriptions of the camera's essential features and controls, including the versatile LCD touch screen. Learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author’s recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera’s capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Nikon D5600 today.
£22.50
Shambhala Publications Inc The Practice of Contemplative Photography: Seeing
Book SynopsisThis book teaches us how to fully connect with the visual richness of our ordinary, daily experience. Photography is not just a mechanical process; it requires learning how to see. As you develop your ability to look and see, you will open, more and more, to the natural inspiration of your surroundings. Filled with practical exercises, photographic assignments, and techniques for working with texture, light, and color, this book offers a system of training that draws on both Buddhist mindfulness practice and the insights of master photographers such as Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston, and Henri Cartier-Bresson.
£24.00
