Langford's Basic Photography : The Guide for Serious Photographers

by Langford; Fox; Sawdon Smith

• ISBN13: 9780240520353
• ISBN10: 0240520351
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780240515922
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-25
• Publisher: Elsevier Science
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Summary

Langfords Basic Photography has informed the work and career of many of the worlds leading photographers. It is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of photography, from pre-capture to output, written for photographers who want to understand the principles behind photography and how to create great images. In this book you will learn: How images are formed and how to control your image The best camera and lens type for your work The principles and equipment of lighting How to organize the picture and measure exposure How to edit, organise and store digital images How to print, finish and present work Stunning photographs and visual learning key principles and techniques are explained using flow diagrams and images. When cameras and equipment are discussed, there are product shots showing the controls and key features. Inspirational and thought-provoking images are shown throughout, from key images by photography greats and fine art photographers to shots by working professionals. Projects and summaries at the end of each chapter help to cement newly learned skills and get you exploring key techniques. There are invaluable appendices covering optical calculations, camera movements, film response times, chemical formulae and a digital notebook. PLUS a full glossary of photographic terms. This 8th edition has been restructured and rewritten for digital photography by the team at the University College for the Creative Arts. It will continue to instruct, inspire and motivate up and coming photographers for generations to come. Michael Langford, renowned author, teacher, and practitioner, is a legend because of his skill that balanced art and technique. He inspired and taught thousands as Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK. Anna Fox is Head of the BA Photography program at the University College of the Creative Arts at Farnham, UK and has been working in photography for almost twenty years. Her work has been exhibited in numerous shows around the world. Richard Sawdon Smith is Deputy Head of the University College for the Creative Arts at Maidstone, UK. He is an award-winning studio photographer, exhibiting worldwide for over twenty years. * Authoritative and comprehensive guide to digital and film photography * Covers whole digital and film workflow from capture to output * Projects to try and summaries at the end of each chapter

Author Biography

Richard Sawdon Smith is Deputy Head of the University College for the Creative Arts at Maidstone, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction

What is Photography?

Light: How images are formed

Analogue photography: cameras and film

Light sensitive media and formats

Lenses, camera kits and various extras

Exposure measurement

Digital photography: cameras and kits

Lighting: principles and equipment

Organising the picture

Where photographs go

Films, filters

Film Processing

Printing: facilities and equipment

Printing techniques

Digital Image Manipulation and printing inc Digital retouching and Permanence and archiving

Finishing and presenting work

Appendices

Glossary

Index

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