Digital Macro & Close-Up Photography for Dummies - Brossura

Clark, Thomas

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0470930632 ISBN 13: 9780470930632

Casa editrice: For Dummies, 2011

Riassunto

Master macro techniques and capture brilliant up-close photos

Macro photography uses specialty lenses and advanced digital cameras to capture stunning up-close images. This book helps you understand the nuances of macro techniques so you can take unique and remarkable close-up digital photos. Equipment recommendations, helpful tips, and coverage of specialized elements that are exclusive to macro photography all aim to make you more savvy and comfortable with macro and close-up techniques. In addition, the easy-to-follow steps and suggested exercises go a long way to make you more familiar with your camera's capabilities so that you can take fantastic photos.

• Introduces the techniques of macro photography and explores how to capture stunning close-up digital photos
• Reviews using macro lenses, extension tubes, reversing rings, and other camera equipment and accessories
• Shares tips for exposure and lighting techniques in the macro format
• Addresses depth of field, working distance, and framing when shooting
• Covers where to find subjects to shoot and setting up your macro studio

With full-color examples and technique comparisons, this fun and friendly book presents step-by-step guidance for taking your close-up photography skills to the next level.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Thomas Clark is a professional photographer whose portfolio has landed him gigs with Sony, Nike, Puma, and Subliminal Records. You can view his image galleries on his website, tomclarkphoto.com.

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Master macro techniques and capture brilliant close-up photographs

This hands-on, friendly guide helps you understand the nuances of macro techniques so you can take unique and remarkable digital photos. With full-color examples, technique comparisons, and equipment recommendations, it gives you the skills to master this art form and capture stunning detail with every click of your camera.

• Develop an eye for details — learn to train your eye to see things from a macro and close-up viewpoint to snap gorgeously detailed photos

• Take the quip out of equipment — get the 411 on the different types of equipment available and your best options for specific purposes and projects

• Let there be light — find out how to apply different styles of lighting in order to achieve the best photographic results

• Get your gadgets in gear — put your tools to use with helpful guidance on photographing specific subjects and ways you can make postproduction improvements

Open the book and find:

• Plain-English explanations of macro photography techniques

• The difference between macro and close-up

• The equipment you need (and the equipment that's nice to have)

• Advice on how to choose the right lens for you

• Lighting do's and don't's

• Macro and close-up photography in nature

• Tips for getting your subject to relax

• How to edit your photos in postproduction

Learn to:

• Use specialty lenses and cameras to capture stunning up-close images

• Master techniques like the professionals

• Practice your skills with suggested exercises

IN FULL COLOR!

Su questa edizione

• Editore: For Dummies
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0470930632
• ISBN 13: 9780470930632
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 312