Light-- science and magic
by Fil Hunter, Steven Biver, Paul Fuqua · first published 2012
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Photographic lighting is a topic that will never go out of style, no matter how sophisticated cameras and other technology get. Even with the most high-tech gear, photographers still need to put a lot of thought and vision into lighting their photographs in order to get great results. This key skill has the power to dramatically and quickly improve photographs. Light: Science & Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light, with examples and instructions for practical application. Featuring photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions, this book s
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For anyone interested in lighting techniques for "difficult" surfaces, including glass, I'd recommend the excellent "Light Science & Magic" by Paul Fuqua & Fill Hunter: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Science-Magic-Introduction-Phot...
on “Photographing glass: Lighting techniques for transparent glass objects” ↗Light Science & Magic[1] is another fantastic one which has a ton of practical studio lighting in great depth and a good high-level overview of a lot of the physics that drives it(polarizing filters, etc). [1] https://www.amazon.com/Light-Science-Magic-Introduction-Phot...
on “Exposing Digital Photography (2015)” ↗A quite technical but fascinating book on lighting and photography: "Light Science & Magic" by Fil Hunter and Paul Fuqua (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/290153.Light)
on “Photography for Geeks” ↗I wanted to second "Light Science and Magic," and also put in a plug for Strobist, which is where I originally heard about this book: http://strobist.blogspot.com
on “Photographing glass: Lighting techniques for transparent glass objects” ↗…However, as students, we need to learn about those details ourselves so we can cross the chasm and make it over to her side. So for nearly everyone, it would be way better to save some money and just read Light: Science and Magic if they actually want to learn how to take a descent picture.
on “MasterClass is seizing its moment” ↗…with more complex setups! As someone interested in how light works for its impact on photography and cinematography, I’d like to find expanded similar resources. The main one that comes to my mind is "Light: Science and Magic" (978-0415719407) which I own. Another possible learning tool (which I have not yet had a chance to use) is Cine Tracer: https://store.steampowered.com/app/904960/Cine_Tracer/ Any other books, sites,…
on “Lights and Shadows” ↗