- Hardcover: 640 pages
- Publisher: ILEX; 1st Edition edition (6 Oct 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905814429
- ISBN-13: 978-1905814428
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 21.4 x 4.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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- #30 in Books > Computers & Internet > Digital Photography > By Author > Freeman, Michael
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This comprehensive volume is the fruit of a long and uniquely distinguished photographic career. Micheal Freeman has long been recognised as being not only a unique talent behind the viewfinder, but a gifted and supremely clear communicated. Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive thematic guide covering every aspect of his craft. Opening with an introduction to the workings of the modern digital camera, the book continues through examinations of natural light, artificial lighting, portraiture, reportage, action shots, landscapes, macro, studio work, colour, black and white, printing and display. Thousands of Micheal's own photos illustrate his thinking, with step by step worked examples making the topics accessible and instructive. Everyone serious about improving their photography can learn something from this must-have volume.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book looks gorgeous and has a beautiful layout, tons of gorgeous images and interesting text. Double-page spreads on colours e.g. 'Green' or 'Violet' are lovely to look at and some of the composition and colour-theory aspects provide real interest.
BUT...
However if you;re looking for an educational book this is not the one - you may be inspired but you won't really be instructed: there's no detail on settings for the pictures, just missives that "if you're photographing a delta from a boat you should get up early" and that "violet is diffcult to capture" (but not how to capture it). I certainly feel no closer to 'mastering' digital photography and this really is not in an instructional book to take you towards mastery. I feel it's a great one for the enthusiast's coffee table (it's big, very heavy and great high-quality printing) and for interest but not for study.
BUT...
However if you;re looking for an educational book this is not the one - you may be inspired but you won't really be instructed: there's no detail on settings for the pictures, just missives that "if you're photographing a delta from a boat you should get up early" and that "violet is diffcult to capture" (but not how to capture it). I certainly feel no closer to 'mastering' digital photography and this really is not in an instructional book to take you towards mastery. I feel it's a great one for the enthusiast's coffee table (it's big, very heavy and great high-quality printing) and for interest but not for study.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having read the review by Dr Greenthumb I was initially put off of buying this book. However, when it appeared at a really competitive price I decided to buy it on the off chance that it might have some useful information in it. I am really glad that I did, since it arrived I have constantly been dipping into it - and visiting friends have also became engrossed in it!
This is a very informative book, and a thing of beauty in its own right. If photography is a hobby to you (as it is to me), you will find loads of useful information inside this book which is presented in an easy to digest manner. On top of this you will have the added benefit of owning a top quality publication full of beautiful photography.
If you're looking for a field guide, forget it! I haven't actually weighed the book but it is certainly one of the heaviest in my collection. You wouldn't even be able to describe it as a good bed-time read because, if this was laying on your legs for any length of time, it would probably cut off their circulation (lol).
I would highly recommend this book - and I think that my friends would too.
This is a very informative book, and a thing of beauty in its own right. If photography is a hobby to you (as it is to me), you will find loads of useful information inside this book which is presented in an easy to digest manner. On top of this you will have the added benefit of owning a top quality publication full of beautiful photography.
If you're looking for a field guide, forget it! I haven't actually weighed the book but it is certainly one of the heaviest in my collection. You wouldn't even be able to describe it as a good bed-time read because, if this was laying on your legs for any length of time, it would probably cut off their circulation (lol).
I would highly recommend this book - and I think that my friends would too.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a really great and comprehensive Digital Photography Manual, with some helpful tips and lovely photographs for inspiration.
Highly recommended if you are looking for an all round reference book and are fairly new to digital photography.
Highly recommended if you are looking for an all round reference book and are fairly new to digital photography.
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