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The guide for serious photographers
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Eighth Edition
By
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
Anna Fox, Head of the BA Photography Programe at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design and has been working in photography for almost twenty years.
Richard Sawdon Smith, Former Director of Arts Programmes and Principle Lecturer at University College for the Creative Arts.
Description
Langford?s Basic Photography has informed the work and career of many of the world?s 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 what you capture* 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 your photographs * How to get your work noticed
Stunning
photographs and visual learning – key principles and techniques are explained using diagrams and images. Inspirational and thought-provoking
shots are shown throughout, from key images by photography greats to those by working professionals. Projects and Summaries at the end
of each chapter help to cement newly learned skills and get you exploring key techniques.
This 8th edition has been entirely restructured
and rewritten for digital photography. 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.
The Langford Series
Langford?s Starting Photography – The ultimate introduction to photography, covering all
the beginner photographer needs in order to start achieving great results
Langford?s Basic Photography – The authoritative classic
for beginner to intermediate photographers wanting to understand the principles behind photography and how to put them into practice
Langford?s Advanced Photography – Highly respected guide for the serious photographer wanting to advance their skills and produce professional
results
Level: BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE
Audience
Keen novices, serious enthusiast/amateur photographers, and knowledge-seeking/ aspiring professionals interested in self-teaching. Students
studying photography/digital imaging/art and design/graphics both at school, and full-time tertiary education worldwide.
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.
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 448 pages, publication date: MAR-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-240-52035-3
ISBN-10: 0-240-52035-1
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS
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