Synopses & Reviews
Handbook of Photography-one of the most highly regarded photography textbooks, now in its sixth edition-is designed for those who have never held a camera, as well as those who know the basics but want to improve their photographic skills. In language that is simple and straightforward, this time-honored book blends contemporary topics, such as digital capture and digital image-processing, with all the traditional topics, including camera operation, composing a shot, developing film, selecting the right lighting, printmaking, and more. Readers learn the fundamentals of taking black-and-white, and color photographs with both traditional and digital cameras, as well as the ins-and-outs of lenses, filters, and other essential accessories. A new chapter on Creative Strategies explores different approaches that push photographic boundaries beyond the usual film or digital methods.
Synopsis
Handbook of Photography, 6E is designed for readers who have never held a camera before, as well as those who are already knowledgeable about the basics but want to improve their skills. In language that is simple and straightforward, this book explores such contemporary topics as digital photography, processing digital images, camera operation, shooting for composition, developing film, selecting the right lighting, printmaking, and more. Readers will learn the rudiments of taking both black and white and color photos with traditional and digital cameras, while also learning about lenses, filters, and other accessories. A new chapter on creative strategies explores different approaches to shooting photos in both a documentary and an illustrative style.
Synopsis
Now in its fifth edition, Handbook of Photography is designed to teach those who have never used a camera how to take photos, develop film and make prints. Each chapter represents a stage in the photographic process -- from focusing the camera to the emergence of the final picture--mounted for display or ready for use in print. This updated edition not only covers all these basics but also provides new material on film, equipment and techniques, especially in the field of digital photography. Photos by noted photographers are included to give both valuable information and inspiration to the user.
About the Author
James Folts is Chairman of the Art Department at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. He is also an Associate Professor at OSU with more than 35 years of teaching experience. Ronald Lovell is a retired Professor of Journalism at Oregon State University. Prior to that he worked for Business Week, Medical World News, and McGraw-Hill World News. Fred Zwahlen was Founder and Chairman of the Department of Journalism at Oregon State University, where he taught for more than 40 years.
Table of Contents
PART ONE: Cameras and Picture Taking 1. The Camera 2. Operating the Camera 3. Shooting Strategies PART TWO: Developing and Printing 4. Developing the Film 5. Printmaking 6. More about Printmaking PART THREE: Light, Color, and Crative Possiblities 7. Lighting 8. Lenses, Filters, and Accessories 9. Color Photography 10. Creative Possibilities PART FOUR: Digital Photography 11. Capturing Digital Images 12. Digital Color 13. Digital Darkroom PART FIVE: Professional Issures in Photography 14. Photography, Ethics and Law 15. Careers in Photography PART SIX: Photo History 16. A Short History of Photography Glossary Index