The Manual of Photography

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Paperback, 584 Pages
Published: DEC-2010
ISBN 10: 0-240-52037-8
ISBN 13: 978-0-240-52037-7
Imprint: FOCAL PRESS



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.
Robin Jenkins, Lecturer Electro-Optics, Cranfield University, Executive Editor of the Journal of Imaging Science (RPS_
Sidney Ray, BSc MSc ASIS HonFBIPP FMPA HonFRPS, Senior Lecturer in Digital and Photographic Imaging, University of Westminster, photographer and Imaging Consultant.
Geoffrey G Attridge, Bsc PhD ASIS FRPS, Photography Lecturer at the University of Westminster.
Elizabeth Allen
Sophie Triantaphillidou

Description
The tenth edition of The Manual of Photography is an indispensable textbook for anyone who is serious about photography. It is ideal if you want to gain insight into the underlying scientific principles of photography and digital imaging, whether you are a professional photographer, lab technician, researcher or student in the field, or simply an enthusiastic amateur. This comprehensive guide takes you from capture to output in both digital and film media, with sections on lens use, darkroom techniques, digital cameras and scanners, image editing techniques and processes, workflow, digital file formats and image archiving.



This iconic text was first published in 1890 and has aided many thousands of photographers in developing their own techniques and understanding of the medium. Now in full colour, The Manual of Photography still retains its clear, reader-friendly style and is filled with images and illustrations demonstrating the key principles. Not only giving you the skills and know-how to take stunning photographs, but will also allowing you to fully understand the science behind the creation of great images.



Audience:
Professional and committed amateurs in the fields of photography, digital imaging and art and design. Lab technicians and studio managers.


 
Last update: 6 Nov 2011