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LANGFORD'S ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
Langford's Advanced Photography
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Seventh Edition

By
Efthimia Bilissi, Lecturer in Image Science at The University of Westminster, UK. She was Editor-in-Chief/Technical Editor on Fotografia and Imaging Pro magazines and is a winner of The Royal Photographic Society's Selwyn Award.
Michael Langford, Renowned author, teacher, and practitioner who inspired thousands and taught many more as Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK

Description
The 7th edition of Langford's Advanced Photography brings this bestselling advanced guide right up to date, with Michael Langford's renowned level of technical detail now extended to cover all the latest in digital technology. Whether you are a serious enthusiast, a student or a training professional this book covers it all; from cameras, lenses, digital imaging sensors and films to insights into photography as an industry and how to manage accounts, charge for jobs and self promote to kick start your career. Genres are explored, from portraiture and photojournalism to aerial photography, and in-depth coverage of digital manipulation, film processing, colour theory, archiving and storage provide everything you need to know to extend your art into professional realms.

Audience
Photographers wishing to improve their techniques and approach to a more professional level. Students on photography courses. Technical staff training to work in commercial studios and labs. Serious enthusiasts who wish to learn more about the technical background to practical photography.

Contents
Amateur and professional photography; Camera equipment; Choosing lenses; Colour in photography; Films – types and technical data; Imaging sensors; Lighting control; Tone control; Subjects; Digital imaging systems; Digital image manipulation; Film processing management and colour printing; Extending photography; Reproduction and archiving; Business Practice; Appendices: Optical calculations, Gamma and average gradient, Chemical formulae: health and safety, Lighting and safety, Batteries, Colour conversion filter chart, Ring around chart; Glossary.

Bibliographic details
Paperback, 432 pages, publication date: DEC-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-240-52038-4
ISBN-10: 0-240-52038-6
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS

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