Digital Exposure Handbook

by Hoddinott, Ross

• ISBN13: 9781907708954
• ISBN10: 1907708952
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-04-01
• Publisher: Ammonite Press

Summary

Exposure is a fundamental part of photographic technique, but is often thought of as mysterious or difficult to understand. In this revised edition of Ross Hoddinott's successful book 'Digital Exposure Handbook' the nitty gritty of this fascinating subject is unravelled and presented in a clear and easy-to-understand way. This practical, handbook size, jargon-free guide will be your essential companion out in the field, so slot it in your backpack and start taking some stunning shots. Although the process of making a successful exposure is based on science, a photographer's individual interpretation means that creativity becomes part of the equation. Digital cameras have brought a new dimension to exposure control, offering photographers the ability to review images in the field, as well as being able to change the sensitivity of the sensor from shot to shot. This comprehensive book will give you the confidence to put theory into practice and enable you to achieve creative control over your images. Chapters cover: Understanding the basics of exposure Putting exposure into practice Dealing with ambient light Using flash light Applying digital filters Exposure in the digital darkroom Key points: Successful book, revised and updated with many new photographs Easy-to-carry format Plenty of extended information panels and exposure tip boxes throughout Clear layout and colour-coded chapters make it very easy to navigate

Author Biography

Ross Hoddinott is a multi award-winning photographer and one of the UK’s leading natural history and landscape photographers. He won the BBC Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year award in 1995, and his work has been regularly featured in photographic and wildlife magazines, including Outdoor Photography, Photography Monthly, and BBC Wildlife. He has authored or coauthored several other books on photographic technique, including Digital Macro Photography, Landscape Photography Workshop, The Pip Expanded Guide to the Nikon D200, and Wildlife Photography Workshop.