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Book SynopsisDavid Busch’s Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Guide to Digital SLR Photography is your essential reference and guide book for Canon’s ground-breaking 30.4 megapixel full frame dSLR. Canon’s most versatile professional/enthusiast camera is adept at still photography, combining a high-resolution sensor with 7 fps continuous shooting, blazing fast autofocus, and excellent high-ISO performance. Those shooting video will be equally impressed with its 4K Ultra High Definition movie mode and Dual Pixel AF that allows continuous autofocus even when capturing video. Touch screen access to features, a 150,000-pixel RGB+infrared exposure sensor, and built-in Wi-Fi and GPS add to the 5D Mark IV’s appeal.With this book in hand, you will discover all the capabilities of the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV as you explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and capture the best photographs you’ve ever taken. Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch’s Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Guide to Digital SLR Photography describes every feature of this sophisticated camera 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 the handy camera “roadmap,” an easy-to-use visual guide to the Mark IV’s features and controls. Learn when to use every 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, taking pictures as an advanced enthusiast exploring photography for the first time, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Canon 5D Mark IV.

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Book SynopsisPhotographers Sarah Plater and Hannah MacGregor present an authoritative self-contained course book on successfully shooting arresting portraits. Clear, concise and jargon-free text guides the novice photographer through the various styles of portraiture to capture subjects of all ages. The book begins with information on how to set up a small portrait studio in the home, including the use of backgrounds, flash equipment and other accessories. As a guide to the technical aspects of photography, the authors cover the essentials of correct exposure, white balance settings, and shooting in natural light. Post-production techniques such as skin retouching and colour correction are explained, as are printing options for portraits.

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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 "

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Book Synopsis'Cuba Cars and Cigars' is full of glorious colour images of the rare and varied Cuban-owned 1950s American and European automobiles, trucks, and station wagons that were imported before 1961. Among the famous Marques that feature are Cadillacs, Chevies, Buick, Dodge, Oldsmobile, Ford, Packard, De Soto, Pontiac, Plymouth, Edsel, Mercury and Metropolitan, Hillman, Singer and Austin, Nash Sedans, a Lloyd 600 German 2-cylinder/4-stroke 596cc car, Ramblers and SAABs, Mercs, Humber, Standard Vanguard, Ford Consul/Zephyr, Hillman Husky and Minx, Singer Gazelle and Austin. Most of these vehicles are still in running order, and are passed down from generation to generation. Trucks include Fords, a Fargo, Dodges and Chevys, not forgetting cigars, street urchins, and the lovely ladies of Havana. All of these are uniquely photographed, written and compiled by 'our man in Havana'.

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Book SynopsisIn Wedding Storyteller, Volume 2: Wedding Case Studies, Workflow, and Editing, photographer and bestselling author Roberto Valenzuela uses wedding case studies extensively to cover in detail the entire wedding storyteller skill components program that he introduced in Wedding Storyteller, Volume 1. Roberto covers the entire wedding timeline, from the very beginning of the day when the couple is getting ready until the very last part of the reception. Roberto goes into deep technical detail regarding how to apply the wedding storyteller skill components program to help you photograph all aspects of an entire wedding. The book also covers how to achieve a successful workflow and how to edit for speed and efficiency.

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Book SynopsisPhotography Theory in Historical Perspective: Case Studies from Contemporary Art aims to contribute to the understanding of the multifaceted and complex character of the photographic medium by dealing with various case studies selected from photographic practices in contemporary art, discussed in the context of views and theories of photography from its inception. uses case studies to explain photographic practices in contemporary art and place them in the context of theory presents current debates on theory of photography through comparisons to research of other visual media applicable to vernacular and documentary photography as well as art photography Trade Review"Van Gelder and Westgeest offer an important, dense, and advanced study of the complex character of the photographic medium as it has been understood over time...Using what the authors call case studies, this volume examines specific pictures by carefully selected photographic artists...various analyses quote numerous authors and establish their theoretical positions...This book challenges or elaborates upon accepted notions of what constitutes a photography, and discusses photography's role in the practice of contemporary art...Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty." P.C. Bunnell, emeritus, Princeton University (Choice, November 2011)Table of ContentsAcknowledgments. Introduction. Structure of the Book What is a "Medium"? Framing the Focus of the Book. Analog Versus Digital. The Overlap of Themes. 1 Representation in Photography: The Competition with Painting. Photography, Objectivity, and Representation. Straight and Composed Photography: The Impact of the Digital. Photographs as Iconic Index of the Reality Represented. Aura, Authenticity, and Reproducibility in Photography. Painting-like Photographs Versus Photo-like Paintings as Multimediating Pictures: The Question of Color. Sharp and Blurred Photographs: Transparency and Hypermediacy. 2 Time in Photography: The Rivalry with Time-Based Arts. Barthes's That-has-Been and Punctum. Time Exposure and Instantaneity in Photographs. Serial Documentation and the Decisive Moment. Presence and Absence in Photography: Replaced Images Versus Objects of Contemplation. 3 Place and Space in Photography: Positioning Toward Virtual Places and Spatial Objects. Constructed Places in Relation to Places That Exist(ed). Monocular Perspective Investigated Through Divergent and Poly-ocular Perspectives. Spatial Photographs as Extension of the Photo as Two-dimensional Image. 4 Photography's Social Function: The Documentary Legacy. "Photography Against the Grain". Photography, Text, and Context. (Post-)Documentary Photographs as Art. Color, and the Politics of (Re)Presentation. Critical Approaches of Advertising and Fashion Photography. 5 Self-reflective Photography. Photography as Record of the Reflection of Light. Reflections on Taking Photographs: Photograph–Camera–Photographer. The Photograph as Product of a Process of Reflection. Psychoanalytic Theories Projected in Photography. From Self-reflective Digital Photography Back to Classical Mirror Mythologies. Glossary. References. Credits and sources. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a complete guide to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV camera. With this book, author Alexander S. White provides users of the RX10 IV with a manual covering all aspects of the camera’s operation. Using a tutorial-like approach, the book shows beginning and intermediate photographers how to accomplish things with the RX10 IV, and explains when and why to use the camera’s many features.The book provides details about the camera’s shooting modes as well as its menu options for shooting, playback, setup, video, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and special effects. The book covers all features of the RX10 IV that are new for this model, including its enhanced focusing system with phase detection autofocus; its ability to use a touch screen for focusing and enlarging images in some situations; and a variety of new or enhanced menu options.The book includes more than 500 color photographs that illustrate the camera’s controls, display screens, and menus. The images include photographs taken using the RX10 IV’s Scene mode, with settings optimized for subjects such as landscapes, sunsets, portraits, and action shots; and its Creative Style and Picture Effect menu options, with settings that alter the appearance of images.The book provides concise introductions to topics such as street photography and infrared photography, and explains how to use the camera’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features to transfer images to a smartphone or tablet, to control the camera from such a device, and to add location information to images.The book includes a full discussion of the video features of the RX10 IV, which can shoot HD and 4K (ultra-HD) movies, with manual control of exposure and focus during recording. The book explains the camera’s numerous features for professional-level videography, including Picture Profiles that allow adjustment of settings such as gamma curve, black level, knee, and detail. The book describes steps for recording 4K video to an external video recorder using the “clean” video output from the camera’s HDMI port.In three appendices, the book discusses accessories for the RX10 IV, including cases, power sources, remote controls, microphones and external flash units, and includes a list of websites and other resources for further information. The book includes an appendix with “quick tips” on how to take advantage of the camera’s features in the most efficient ways possible.This guide to the RX10 IV includes a detailed index, so the reader can quickly locate information about any particular feature or aspect of the camera.

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Book SynopsisShoot Stunning, Professional Food Photography that Looks Good Enough to Eat! Snapping unbelievably gorgeous food photos has never been simpler than with Picture Perfect Food, your all-in-one guide to delicious-looking images from prolific photographer and educator, Joanie Simon. Whether you're an up-and-coming food blogger, looking to break into commercial photography or capturing food just for fun (and your Instagram account), this approachable collection of tutorials will have you taking tantalizing and tasty shots with every snap of the shutter. No matter if you're using your phone, your fanciest DSLR or any camera in between, you'll gain complete confidence as you expand your technical knowledge and grow your artistic eye, creating awe-inspiring images that dazzle the senses. With her cheerful teaching style, Joanie walks you through each element of a masterful food photo in chapters devoted to Camera Settings, Light and Shadow, Story, Props Styling, Composition, Food Styling and Finding Inspiration. Learn how to find the best light in your house for standout shots and to delve into the shadows to create a moody and mesmerizing atmosphere; discover how to compose the elements in your scenes through color theory and visual weight for unforgettable images that capture and hold the eye; and uncover the secrets of styling sensational salads and stunning soups and keeping your cool when shooting frozen foods, among other essential tricks of the trade. With camera in hand and Joanie's expert guidance at your fingertips, tackle every photography challenge with confidence and take your food photos from meh to mouthwatering in no time.

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Book Synopsis Jason R. Rich (www.jasonrich.com) is an accomplished author, journalist, and photographer, as well as an avid traveler. Some of his recently published books for Que include: iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks, Sixth Edition, My Digital Photography for Seniors, My Digital Travel for Seniors, and My Digital Entertainment for Seniors. As a photographer, Jason's work appears with his articles in major daily newspapers, national magazines and online, as well as within his various books. He also works with professional actors, models, and recording artists to develop their portfolios and take their headshots. Jason also continues to pursue travel and animal photography. Through his work as an enrichment lecturer, he often offers digital photography workshops and classes aboard cruise shipsTable of Contents Chapter 1: Overview of the GoPro HERO Cameras 3 An Entirely New Shooting Experience .......................................................5 Understanding Digital Camera Resolution .............................................7 Choosing the Right GoPro Camera ................................................................9 The GoPro HERO Session ............................................................................12 The GoPro HERO5 Session .........................................................................14 The GoPro HERO5 Black ...............................................................................15 Getting the Best Results with a Mount....................................................18 Using GoPro Accessories .....................................................................................20 The GoPro Mobile Apps ...............................................................................20 The GoPro QUIK Desktop Software ...................................................22 Start Gathering Your GoPro Equipment ................................................23 Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your GoPro HERO5 Black 27 Ten Improvements to the HERO5 Black ..................................................27 What Comes with the HERO5 Black ..........................................................29 Choosing an FOV ........................................................30 Narrow ................................................................................31 Linear .................................................................................................31 Medium .....................................................................................32 Wide .....................................................................................................32 SuperView ..................................................................................................................32 Overview of the HERO5 Black’s Body ........................................................32 The Front of the Camera ...............................................................................33 The Back of the Camera ................................................................................35 The Right Side of the Camera ..................................................................36 The Left Side of the Camera ......................................................................37 The Top of the Camera ...................................................................................41 The Bottom of the Camera .........................................................................42 Exploring the LCD Status Screen ...................................................................42 Exploring the Camera’s Full-Color Touchscreen ..............................43 Setting Up the Camera for the First Time ..............................................46 Customizing Your HERO5 Black ..............................................................47 Using Voice Commands .......................................................................................51 Updating Your Camera’s Operating System ........................................53 Update Using the GoPro Capture Mobile App .........................53 Update Using the QUIK Desktop Software ..................................56 Update the Camera Manually ..................................................................58 Chapter 3: Getting Started with Your HERO5 Session or HERO Session 61 Pros and Cons of the HERO Session and HERO5 Session........62 Pros ..................................................................................................................................62 Cons .................................................................................................................................63 What Comes with the HERO Session and HERO5 Session .....64 Turning On or Off Your Camera ......................................................................66 Overview of the Camera’s Body .....................................................................67 The Front of the Camera ...............................................................................67 The Back of the Camera ................................................................................69 The Top of the Camera ...................................................................................70 The Bottom of the Camera .........................................................................71 The Right and Left Sides of the Camera .........................................74 Setting Up the Camera for the First Time ..............................................77 Set Up the Camera .............................................................................................78 Using Voice Commands .......................................................................................78 Turn on Voice Control .....................................................................................79 Viewing or Playing Back Your Content .....................................................79 Updating the Camera’s Operating System ...........................................80 Chapter 4: Overview of GoPro HERO Mounts 83 Using the Proper Housing ..................................................................................84 Use the GoPro Quick Release Buckle and Choosing the Best Mount for the Situation ........................................87 Planning Your Shots and Choosing the Best Equipment ........88 Attaching Mounts to Yourself or Your Equipment ................90 Accessories that Enhance Shot Stability ........................................91 Overview of GoPro Mounts ................................................................................92 Mounts Available from GoPro .................................................................93 Popular Third-Party Mount Options ............................................... 102 Finding and Purchasing Mounts and Accessories ..................... 106 Chapter 5: Must-Have GoPro Camera Accessories 109 Using The GoPro Smart Remote ............................................................... 110 The Anatomy of the Smart Remote ............................................... 110 Charge the Smart Remote ...................................................................... 111 Pair Your HERO5 Black Camera with the Smart Remote ............ 112 Pair Your HERO5 Session Camera with the Smart Remote .............. 114 Working with the Smart Remote ...................................................... 116 Using the REMO for Voice Control ........................................................... 118 Using a Quik Key to Transfer Your Content ...................................... 119 Hitting the Road with the Seeker ............................................................. 121 More Useful GoPro Accessories .................................................................. 122 The Floaty Won’t Let Your GoPro Sink .......................................... 122 Chapter 6: Choosing the Best Memory Cards 125 The Importance of Speed ............................................................................... 126 Storage Capacity ...................................................................................................... 128 Where to Shop for microSD Memory Cards .................................... 130 Inserting a Memory Card into Your GoPro Camera .................. 131 Insert a microSD Memory Card in the HERO5 Black ....... 131 Insert a microSD Memory Card in the HERO5 Session .....133 Format a microSD Memory Card That’s Inserted in the HERO5 Black.......... 134 Chapter 7: Keeping Your Batteries Charged 139 Estimating Battery Life ...................................................................................... 141 Using Compatible HERO5 Black Batteries ......................................... 142 Inserting a Battery in Your HERO5 Black ............................................ 143 Connecting Any GoPro Camera to an External Power Source ............... 145 Increasing Battery Life While Shooting ............................................... 146 Chapter 8: Controlling Your Camera 149 Analyzing Your Shooting Situation ......................................................... 149 Choosing How to Control Your Camera .............................................. 151 Voice Commands ............................................................................................ 152 The Smart Remote ......................................................................................... 152 The Capture Mobile App ......................................................................... 153 Preparing to Shoot ................................................................................................. 154 Adjusting Your Camera Mode, Shooting Mode, and Related Settings ............................................................................................... 155 Work with the HERO5 Black’s Touchscreen ............................. 156 Select Advanced Options on the HERO5 Black ................... 158 Adjust Settings on the HERO5 Session........................................ 159 Getting Acquainted with Your Camera’s ShootingModes and Settings ........ 162 Camera Modes ................................................................................................... 163 Understanding Advanced Shooting Features ............................... 169 Aspect Ratio ......................................................................................................... 170 Auto Low Light .................................................................................................. 170 Color ............................................................................................................................ 171 Exposure Control with Auto Exposure ......................................... 171 Exposure Control with Locked Exposure ................................... 172 Exposure Value Compensation (EV Comp) .............................. 172 GPS ............................................................................................................................... 172 ISO/ISO Minimum/ISO Maximum .................................................... 172 Manual Audio Control ................................................................................ 173 Protune ..................................................................................................................... 173 RAW Audio ............................................................................................................ 174 RAW Format ......................................................................................................... 175 Sharpness ............................................................................................................... 175 Video Stabilization ......................................................................................... 175 White Balance ..................................................................................................... 176 Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) ................................................................ 176 Chapter 9: Shooting High-Resolution Photos 179 Comparing GoPro Camera Models for Taking Pictures ......... 181 Working with Protune ....................................................................................... 183 Access the Protune Menu Using the HERO5 Black ........... 183 Adjusting White Balance .......................................................................... 187 Adjusting Color ................................................................................................. 188 Adjusting ISO Minimum and ISO Maximum .......................... 188 Adjusting Sharpness .................................................................................... 190 Adjusting EV Comp ....................................................................................... 191 Using the QuikCapture Feature .................................................................. 192 Setting Your HERO5 Black’s Default Mode ....................................... 192 Options for Viewing Your Photos .............................................................. 194 View Your Photos on the HERO5 Black’s Touchscreen .....195 Chapter 10: Strategies for Taking Professional-Quality Digital Pictures 199 Don’t Forget to Prepare ..................................................................................... 200 Choose an Interesting Subject .................................................................... 201 Shoot Action from a First- or Third-Person Perspective .......................... 203 Take Interesting Pictures of People ................................................ 205 Capture the Perfect Selfie........................................................................ 206 Photograph Animals and Pets ............................................................. 208 Capture a Fast-Moving Subject .......................................................... 209 Shoot Visually Interesting Objects................................................... 209 Take Vivid Underwater Photos .......................................................... 210 Set Your Camera to the Best Mode ........................................................ 211 Using Your Camera’s Time Lapse Photo Option .................. 212 Taking Advantage of WDR ...................................................................... 212 Use a Viewfinder with Your Camera When Taking Photos ...214 Select the Most Appropriate Mount ...................................................... 215 Purchase Mounts That Offer the Most Flexibility ............... 215 Pay Attention to Your Primary Light Source ................................... 216 Use the Rule of Thirds ........................................................................................ 217 Consider Your Shooting Angle .................................................................... 219 Properly Handle Low-Light Situations ................................................. 220 Pay Attention to the Surroundings ......................................................... 220 Edit Your Photos After They’ve Been Shot ........................................ 221 Chapter 11: Shooting HD Video 223 The Skill and Art of Videography .............................................................. 224 Comparison of GoPro Camera Models for Shooting Video ........................................................................................................................... 225 The GoPro HERO5 Black’s Shooting Modes ..................................... 228 Video Shooting Mode ................................................................................. 229 Video+Photo Shooting Mode .............................................................. 232 Looping Video Mode ................................................................................... 233 Time Lapse Video ............................................................................................ 233 Advanced Video Features ............................................................................... 234 The HiLight Tagging Function ..................................................................... 234 Add HiLights When Previewing Video on the HERO5 Black’s Screen........... 235 Create HiLight Tags Using the Capture App or Smart Remote ................. 236 Working with Protune ....................................................................................... 237 Adjusting White Balance .......................................................................... 238 Adjusting Color ................................................................................................. 239 Adjusting ISO Limit ........................................................................................ 239 Adjusting Shutter Speed .......................................................................... 240 Adjusting Sharpness .................................................................................... 240 Adjusting EV Comp ....................................................................................... 240 Adjusting Audio ............................................................................................... 240 Additional Options with the Capture Mobile App ........... 241 Switching Between Shooting Modes .................................................... 242 Control the Camera Using the Smart Remote ...................... 243 Stabilizing the Camera ...................................................................................... 245 Chapter 12: Capturing Sound and Using Artificial Light 247 Recording High-Quality Sound .................................................................. 248 Using the Camera’s Built-In Microphone ................................... 249 Connecting an External Microphone ............................................ 251 Adding Sound Effects and Music...................................................... 254 Achieving Good Lighting ................................................................................. 255 Setting Your Camera’s Lighting Options .................................... 256 Set Exposure Control (HERO5 Black) ............................................. 256 Using External Lighting Options ....................................................... 258 Choosing the Best Continuous Lighting Solution for Your Shooting Situation ................. 259 Chapter 13: Strategies for Shooting Awesome HD Video 263 Shooting Strategies ............................................................................................... 264 Planning Is Essential ..................................................................................... 265 Being Prepared ................................................................................................ 266 Choosing the Shooting Resolution ............................................... 268 Selecting the Best FPS Rate ................................................................... 271 Deciding Which FOV Option to Use ............................................... 272 Planning Your Shots ...................................................................................... 274 Using Lighting to Your Advantage .................................................. 276 Using Slow and Steady Movement ................................................. 277 Marking Your Best Shots ......................................................................... 278 Shoot Plenty of Raw Footage, Then Edit Later ..................... 278 Chapter 14: Discovering the GoPro QUIK Desktop Software 281 Understanding the Video Editor’s Role ............................................... 283 Overview of Video Editing ............................................................................. 284 Getting Started with the GoPro QUIK Desktop Software ... 286 Download and Install the Software ................................................ 286 Import Your Content into the QUIK Desktop Software ............ 289 Getting to Know the QUIK Desktop Software ...................... 294 Create a Mini-Video Production in Create Mode ............... 298 Add GPS Details to Action Scenes ................................................... 300 Getting to Know GoPro Studio’s Layout ............................................. 302 Transferring Raw Video Content to Your Computer ................ 304 Editing in GoPro Studio ..................................................................................... 305 Using the Editing Tools .............................................................................. 306 Enhancing Flawed Video Footage .................................................. 307 Using Sound ....................................................................................................... 308 Saving, Exporting, and Sharing Your Video Projects .............. 309 Video-Editing Tips ................................................................................................. 309 Focus On Your Intended Audience ................................................ 310 Take an Organized Approach to Editing .................................... 311 Use Shots That Will Keep Your Audience’s Attention ...... 311 Use Titles and Captions to Your Advantage .......................... 312 Don’t Expect Hollywood-Style Results Immediately ...... 313 Chapter 15: Using Mobile Devices with Your GoPro Camera 315 Getting to Know GoPro’s Mobile App Trio ........................................ 316 Installing the Apps on Your Mobile Device ..................................... 318 Install on an iPhone or iPad ................................................................... 318 Install on an Android Device ................................................................ 319 Pairing the Capture App with Your Camera .................................... 320 Pair the HERO5 Black with Capture ................................................ 322 Taking Control of Your Camera Using the Capture App ...... 326 The Camera Screen ........................................................................................ 328 The Media Screen ........................................................................................... 329 The Viewfinder Screen ................................................................................ 333 Overview of the QUIK Mobile App .......................................................... 339 Edit Videos Using the QUIK Mobile App .................................... 340 Acquainting Yourself with the Splice Mobile App ..................... 346 Chapter 16: Getting to Know the GoPro Plus Online Service 353 Getting to Know GoPro Plus ......................................................................... 354 Setting Up Your GoPro Plus Account ..................................................... 355 Create a GoPro Plus Account ................................................................ 356 Using the Auto Upload Feature with Your HERO5 Black Camera ....................................................................................................... 357 Set Up the Auto Upload Feature ....................................................... 358 Using GoPro Plus with Your HERO Session or HERO5 Session Camera ................................................................................................. 360 Accessing Stored Content from the QUIK Mobile App or QUIK Desktop Software ...................................................................... 361 Access Content from GoPro Plus Using the QUIK Mobile App.................................................................................................... 361 Access Content from GoPro Plus Using the QUIK Desktop Software .................................................................................... 364 Accessing GoPro Plus Content from Any Web Browser ........ 365 Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Camera-Related Problems and Overcoming Shooting Challenges 371 Troubleshooting Camera-Related Problems .................................. 372 The Camera Won’t Turn On .................................................................... 372 The Camera Is On, But Unresponsive ............................................ 373 The Touchscreen Does Not Respond ............................................ 375 The Camera Won’t Connect with the Capture App or Smart Remote ............... 375 The HERO5 Black’s Lens Fogs Up in a Super Suit ............... 376 The Status Screen Says No SD, Full, or SD ERR ..................... 376 The Temperature Icon Is Displayed ............................................... 378 Water Spots Have Formed on the Camera’s Lens .............. 378 Video Playback Is Choppy on the Computer ........................ 378 The Menus Are Different ......................................................................... 379 The Computer Doesn’t Recognize the Camera.................... 379 The Camera Is Physically Damaged ................................................ 379 Overcoming Common Shooting Mistakes ....................................... 381 Your Photos or Videos Are Overexposed ................................... 381 Video Is Too Shaky .......................................................................................... 381 The Camera Mount Doesn’t Maintain Its Position............. 382 When Shooting In Low Light, Photos or Video are Blurry or Underexposed ........ 382 Too Much Fish-Eye Effect ........................................................................ 382 The Colors Aren’t as Vibrant as They Should Be .................. 383 The Memory Card Fills Up Too Fast When I’m Shooting ...................................... 384 Recover Photos or Video Accidently Deleted from the MicroSD Memory Card ............................................................. 384 The Memory Card Is Full, but You Want to Keep Shooting .......................................................................................................... 385 The Audio Is Poor Quality ........................................................................ 385 Wind Noise Is Ruining the Audio ...................................................... 386 Finding Creative Inspiration .......................................................................... 388 Appendix A: Additional GoPro Resources 389 Chapter 18: Taking Flight with the GoPro Karma Drone (ONLINE) 9780789758309, TOC, 4/4/2017

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