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Anyone have suggestions for good books about lighting? Jan 21 06 05:39 pm Link "Master Lighting Guide" Amherst Media (Christopher Grey) Jan 21 06 05:44 pm Link AustinModelPhotographer wrote: Second that, Jan 21 06 06:42 pm Link To me books are about the first 5 seconds.. You need to just expermint.. And better yet - find someone who really knows lighting and assit them.... that is by far the best way to learn.. Jan 22 06 01:07 am Link There's two books I recommend: Light: Science and Magic, by Fil Hunter and Paul Fuqua. No "setups" or recipes, but the fundamentals about how light behaves in the real world, and techniques to better light glass, metal, etc. It's the single best technical book on lighting I've seen. Matters of Light and Depth by Ross Lowell. Not a technical book, though it does cover techical issues, and not primarily aimed towards still photographers, it's one of the few books which discusses the mood and feeling that different lighting approaches give. It also has a long list of rules-of-thumb and when those "rules" don't make sense. Neither will tell you how to set up your lights for a specific shot; both will give you knowledge that will enable you to make a better choice faster. ("better" being closer to what you want, whatever that is.) Jan 22 06 06:45 am Link Our sun. Jan 22 06 08:14 am Link Brent Burzycki wrote: I agree, I had to learn by experimentation when I first got my camera. I use really high intensity bulbs and flash all in one so that the photo comes out really soft (if I want it to), it varies depending on what mood you are trying to capture. Jan 22 06 10:27 am Link BCG wrote: I tried reading that but it burned my eyes. Jan 22 06 05:24 pm Link Gary Davis wrote: lol....you and I had the same result. I hate when I go to reread it. Jan 22 06 05:31 pm Link Photographing People - Portraits/Fashion/Glamour - Rotovision Lighting for Portrait Photography - Rotovision Lighting Secrets for the Professional Photographer - Writers Digest Books Eric Foltz Jan 22 06 05:40 pm Link Brent Burzycki wrote: I find learning best achieved coupled with personal experience/instruction and a book. I agree, nonetheless, personal face to face instruction is very valueable. Jan 22 06 08:37 pm Link Secrets of Lighting on Location by Bob Krist. His blending of flash and ambient light is something to aspire to. Also he uses a range of gear from just a reflector to a couple of speedlights to multiple packs and heads. A great all around book on creative lighting ideas. -James Jan 22 06 08:51 pm Link |
