Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Mastering Digital Black and White: A Photographer's Guide to High Quality Black-and-White Imaging and Printing (Digital Process and Print)

Mastering Digital Black and White
Mastering Digital Black and White: A Photographer's Guide to High Quality Black-and-White Imaging and Printing (Digital Process and Print)
Amadou Diallo (Author)
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The very nature of black and white photography places a premium on creative interpretation of the image. Advances in digital technology have expanded both the precision of imaging techniques and the interpretive possibilities for black and white imagery. Never before has such a wide array of tools been available to photographers who have a passion for black and white. "Mastering Digital Black and White" is written for these photographers. It serves not only as a comprehensive guide for creating black and white images and prints, but also examines the role of artistic craft in the imaging process. Learn how to employ your digital tools as extensions of your photographic vision. Read in-depth interviews with, and view images from, five accomplished photographers as they discuss their process and inspirations. Prepare to indulge your passion for gallery-quality black-and-white images in the digital darkroom.

  • Published on: 2007-05-01
  • Released on: 2013-02-01
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of items: 1

Description #1 by BzOverstock:

P style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt class=MsoNormalA complete guide to creating alluring photos, this book is divided into four partsthe body, studio, locations, and the outdoorswith each covering an important aspect of posing the human figure to look its ideal best. Beginning with the basics of body and hand and head posing, this study details the corrective posing techniques that enhance the appeal of a subject while minimizing any concerns they might have about their appearance. From there, award-winning photographer Joe Farace educates readers the importance of knowing what lens to shoot with, understanding the benefits and limits of black-and-white shots, and mastering the use of a flash. In addition to real-world posing techniques, the author presents real subjectsranging in age from 18 to their late 40s, with a variety of looks and figure typesdemonstrating the effect of careful posing on the types of subjects photographers are most likely to encounter in their professional lives. Armed with these techniques, photographers have the skills required to approach each glamour session with greater confidence, ensuring that they reap the rewards after the shoot in the form of better, more salable images.DIVP style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt class=MsoNormalIf I knew half as much about photography as my colleague Joe Farace knows, I'd be a better photographer. Russell Hart, executive editor,IAmerican Photo/Imagazine onICreative Digital Monochrome Effects/I/DIVP style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt class=MsoNormalBJoe Farace/Bis a professional photographer and the author ofIBetter Available Light Digital Photography/I,IThe Complete Guide to Digital Photography/I,ICreative Digital Monochrome Effects/I, andIStudio Lighting Anywhere/I. He lives in Parker, Colorado.

Description #2 by CengageBrain.com :

The very nature of black and white photography places a premium on creative interpretation of the image. Advances in digital technology have expanded both the precision of imaging techniques and the interpretive possibilities for black and white imagery. Never before has such a wide array of tools been available to photographers who have a passion for black and white. "Mastering Digital Black and White" is written for these photographers. It serves not only as a comprehensive guide for creating black and white images and prints, but also examines the role of artistic craft in the imaging process. Learn how to employ your digital tools as extensions of your photographic vision. Read in-depth interviews with, and view images from, five accomplished photographers as they discuss their process and inspirations. Prepare to indulge your passion for gallery-quality black-and-white images in the digital darkroom.

Description #3 by Barnes & Noble - GreatBookPrices:

Categories: Photography->Digital techniques, Black and white photography->Techniques. Contributors: Amadou Diallo - Author. Format: Paperback

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