Photography Lighting Practice

Author: Ma Chunyaan
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book elaborates on the principles, key points, methods, and techniques of photographic lighting from the perspective of photographic art creation, as well as the different lighting characteristics of light in various situations and corresponding measures in photography. Organized around the relationship between photographic modeling and visible light, the book is divided into four parts and twenty-two chapters. Part 1: Basic Premises of Photographic Lighting; Chapters 1 and 2 introduce the key points of light measurement and exposure elements, providing a detailed analysis of correct light measurement based on average measurement values and how to achieve proper exposure. Chapters 3 and 4 summarize the key points and requirements of lighting and delve into related factors. Part 2: Utilization of Visible Light; Chapters 5 to 12 primarily discuss natural light photography, supplemented by discussions on ambient light, mixed light, special light, backlight, and low-light photography. The content is thorough and the insights are profound. Chapters 13 and 14 focus on the luminous intensity characteristics of point sources, emphasizing the methods and techniques of lighting and flash photography. Chapter 15 covers the addition and subtraction of light in photography, while Chapter 16 primarily discusses lighting and expression in night scenes. Part 3: Essential Aspects to Understand; From Chapter 11 to 22, the book introduces several topics such as filters, tonal values, and color. Part 4: Excellent Lighting Appreciation and Common Lighting Mistakes; Examples are provided for detailed analysis. The book presents a novel perspective, covers a wide range, is rich in content, and is illustrated with visuals, making it highly informative, systematic, practical, and readable. It serves as a reference for photographers of different professional backgrounds and is particularly suitable for avid enthusiasts eager to advance in the field of photographic creation. It can also be used as a teaching aid for photographic creation and as a textbook for specialized photographic courses.