Basic Photography - Softcover

Langford, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240514858 ISBN 13: 9780240514857

Publisher: Focal Press, 1997

Synopsis

Assuming no prior theoretical knowledge of photography or scientific background, this book takes the reader step by step through photographic equipment and techniques. Every chapter contains a summary and suggestions for practical exercises, encouraging readers to put what they have learned into practice. It should also act as a reference source when ideas require the learning of new techniques. This work has a reputation as the introductory textbook for photography and is recommended by the Associated Examining Board as the supporting text for GCSE courses.

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Review

Reviews of the current edition: "The book has remained the standard introductory work for aspiring professional photographers. The book as a whole deserves the highest praise."The British Journal of Photography"This is a book that no one who takes photography seriously should be without." Amateur Photographer

From the Publisher

Photography, or `light drawing,' is essentially a combination of technique and visual observation. Developing your ability to make successful photographs must include some basic technical theory, otherwise you will not get the most out of your tools, fuIly explore materials, or turn out reliable results. Basic Photography explains the equipment and techniques, provides background on how current 'silver halide' processes work, and shows the relationship between visual and technical aspects of photography. It provides the underpinning knowledge to allow you to take truly creative and original pictures, whilst at the same time acting as a handy reference source for when imaginative ideas require the learning of new techniques.Basic Photography is an international bestseller with a long established reputation as the introductory textbook for photography. Initially published over thirty years ago the book has been re-written and revised regularly, and translated into four foreign language editions. It remains a classic reference source for students and newcomers to photography of all ages.Basic Photography:7 assumes no theoretical knowledge of photography, nor any scientific background7 provides a summary of each chapter for easy revision7 allows you to put into practice what you have learned through practical projects7 is a recommended textbook for A Level, City and Guilds, HND and Degree photography courses7 covers both black and white photography, processing and printing; and colour photography and film processing7 encourages study of the roles that photographs play and the structure of picture making, alongside technical skills

Edition details

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0240514858
• ISBN 13: 9780240514857
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6