Accessible for professionals and hobbyists alike, this guide helps photographers navigate the transition from traditional flash and hot lights to light-emitting diode (LED) lights, the hottest new trend in lighting technology. It demystifies the process of choosing the right LED light for projects, presents commonsense methods for using LEDs and offers suggestions for achieving the perfect lighting colour and balance. Includes examples of how to use LEDs in still life images, portraits and even moving pictures. The essential guide to the biggest new trend in photography.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By plevyadophy
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I am a subscriber to author's blog and he has, for some time now, been a bit of an evangelist for the use of LED lighting. So I thought I would have a look at his book to see what he has to say and what knowledge he has to impart.
Although I haven't as yet sat down and studied the book fully, I did, immediately on receipt of the publication, peruse the contents to get a feel for what the book is like and I have to say I am very pleased with the purchase.
With the plethora of LED lighting systems on the market today, this book is a very good reference point because the author has been using and experimenting with these types of light long before it became trendy to do so and therefore can advise you as to the differences between the diffrent types of LED light, thus saving you the massive learning curve.
Although I haven't as yet sat down and studied the book fully, I did, immediately on receipt of the publication, peruse the contents to get a feel for what the book is like and I have to say I am very pleased with the purchase.
With the plethora of LED lighting systems on the market today, this book is a very good reference point because the author has been using and experimenting with these types of light long before it became trendy to do so and therefore can advise you as to the differences between the diffrent types of LED light, thus saving you the massive learning curve.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Future of Flash... isn't Flash. It's LED
3 April 2012
By WillCrockett
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When something new and revolutionary arrives into the photographic frame I always like to learn as much about it as I can. The info I look for is unbiased, free from any agendas, and very open minded to the possibilities of how we can implement the new technologies at hand. Kirk has always presented solid, fact based info in a complete and open atmosphere and this book marks the start line of the next big wave of evolution for photographers. LED lighting is approaching quickly and will be in sharp focus over the next year as we learn how to make better pictures with it. I like to jest that "there is no flash for video" so if an imagemaker wants to use their cameras to create video, they will need to start to work with LED lighting. This book is the best place to start I've seen. You will most likely be shooting with LED instead of your shoe flash in the next 2 years, and there's a lot to learn. Kirk outlines the basics and beyond in this easy read with plenty of illustrations that give me lots of ideas on how to use my new LED lights. Well done Kirk, as always sir.
Will Crockett / CrockettCo Technologies
Will Crockett / CrockettCo Technologies
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
LED Lighting - Kirk Tuck moves into the 21st Century
6 Feb 2012
By Bill
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
When I heard Kirk was working on a book about LED lighting, I knew it was going to be good.
What I didn't know was that it was going to be THIS good.
Kirk and I are similar in a lot of ways - we shoot a wide variety of stuff, we like appropriately lit photos, we like predictable results, and we are criss-crossing the ever-shrinking digital divide between photo and video.
Kirk's book on LED lighting is perfectly timed with the explosion in LED lighting options, from small to large, from inexpensive to "sell off your first-born child" costly. He cuts through the marketing flak, and tells us what we (as photographers and videographers) really need to know - "How do these things behave on a real life shoot, and how do I tweak them to get the best results?"
He explains theory, then practice, then shows real-life situations (complete with lighting diagrams and behind-the-scenes photos) where he walks the talk. He shares the good, the bad, and the ugly.
And there isn't much ugly - because he's found the flaws in the system of using LEDs for lighting, and found how to fix them.
Thank you, Mr. Tuck, for saving me hours and hours of trial and error, and hours and hours of frustration and hair-pulling (and client apologizing) so I can get great, repeatable results, with these new lights. I was actually considering "gearing up" with CFLs - but after reading the books, I'm instead shopping for LEDs.
If you're at all interested in using that video feature in your snazzy new HD-DSLR, you need this book. If you're interested in calmer, quieter portrait shoots - you need this book. If you need less intrusive still photos in editorial situations - you need this book.
What I didn't know was that it was going to be THIS good.
Kirk and I are similar in a lot of ways - we shoot a wide variety of stuff, we like appropriately lit photos, we like predictable results, and we are criss-crossing the ever-shrinking digital divide between photo and video.
Kirk's book on LED lighting is perfectly timed with the explosion in LED lighting options, from small to large, from inexpensive to "sell off your first-born child" costly. He cuts through the marketing flak, and tells us what we (as photographers and videographers) really need to know - "How do these things behave on a real life shoot, and how do I tweak them to get the best results?"
He explains theory, then practice, then shows real-life situations (complete with lighting diagrams and behind-the-scenes photos) where he walks the talk. He shares the good, the bad, and the ugly.
And there isn't much ugly - because he's found the flaws in the system of using LEDs for lighting, and found how to fix them.
Thank you, Mr. Tuck, for saving me hours and hours of trial and error, and hours and hours of frustration and hair-pulling (and client apologizing) so I can get great, repeatable results, with these new lights. I was actually considering "gearing up" with CFLs - but after reading the books, I'm instead shopping for LEDs.
If you're at all interested in using that video feature in your snazzy new HD-DSLR, you need this book. If you're interested in calmer, quieter portrait shoots - you need this book. If you need less intrusive still photos in editorial situations - you need this book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good overview of the next generation in photographic lighting
15 Feb 2012
By Kyle Batson
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
As an enthusiast photographer who occasionally does paid work, I'm always interested in gear that will make my job easier. I follow Kirk Tuck's blog and keep an eye out whenever he points out inexpensive gear that might prove to be useful. Last year, I grabbed a cheap LED ring light he suggested and experimented with it. It was my first experience with LED lights, and while interesting to play with, I haven't used it much since. I could see plenty of advantages to a small, lightweight, inexpensive, continuous light source, but they posed a few problems as well; notably their low power output.
While I was hoping Kirk's latest book would provide me the slam dunk argument to switch over to LEDs completely, I'm still not convinced they are convenient enough for to use as my primary light source. This is no fault of Kirk's. He provides a great deal of well-illustrated examples of how he has incorporated LEDs into his professional photography. His portraits are good, and I found his food photography examples to be especially compelling.
I do wish he had provided more before-and-after examples when shooting outdoor portraits, however. Since the power output of LEDs are still low compared to flashes, it could have been made more clear what level of fill was being provided by the LEDs rather than ambient or reflected light.
Overall, however, the advantages of LEDs are communicated well by Kirk. He writes eloquently and passionately about lighting. You'll want to have an understanding of basic lighting techniques before reading this book (I recommend, Light: Science & Magic), but I think it will be useful reading to photographers of all skill levels. LEDs are going to be even more useful as more photographers embrace the video capabilities of their digital cameras, and Kirk provides a chapter on that as well. I don't think we'll all be replacing our flashes yet, but after reading this book you'll have a much more solid grasp on the capabilities of LEDs and how best to begin incorporating them into your workflow.
While I was hoping Kirk's latest book would provide me the slam dunk argument to switch over to LEDs completely, I'm still not convinced they are convenient enough for to use as my primary light source. This is no fault of Kirk's. He provides a great deal of well-illustrated examples of how he has incorporated LEDs into his professional photography. His portraits are good, and I found his food photography examples to be especially compelling.
I do wish he had provided more before-and-after examples when shooting outdoor portraits, however. Since the power output of LEDs are still low compared to flashes, it could have been made more clear what level of fill was being provided by the LEDs rather than ambient or reflected light.
Overall, however, the advantages of LEDs are communicated well by Kirk. He writes eloquently and passionately about lighting. You'll want to have an understanding of basic lighting techniques before reading this book (I recommend, Light: Science & Magic), but I think it will be useful reading to photographers of all skill levels. LEDs are going to be even more useful as more photographers embrace the video capabilities of their digital cameras, and Kirk provides a chapter on that as well. I don't think we'll all be replacing our flashes yet, but after reading this book you'll have a much more solid grasp on the capabilities of LEDs and how best to begin incorporating them into your workflow.
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