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The hands-on instruction that digital photographers need to compose great shots Introducing readers to the basic elements of design, this full-color guide shows photographers step by step how to frame great compositions before they take the shot. Instructions, advice, examples, and assignments cover all types of photography.
The hands-on instruction that digital photographers need tocompose great shotsIntroducing readers to the basic elements of design, thisfull-color guide shows photographers step by step how to framegreat compositions before they take the shot. Instructions, adviceexamples, and assignments cover all types of photography.
Chapter 1: Understanding Composition.Approaches to Composition.How You See.The Origins of Composition.Understanding Linear Perspective.Composition and Photography.Chapter 2: The Elements of Design.Understanding the Elements of Design.Arranging Design Elements in the Frame.The Rule of Thirds.The Golden Rectangle.Chapter 3: Depth of Field Decisions.The Plane of Critical Focus.Understanding Aperture.Selecting Lenses.Previewing and Predicting Depth of Field.Using the Hyperfocal Distance to Deepen Depth of Field.Chapter 4: Slicing Time: Designing with ShutterSpeeds.Shutter Speed and Depth of Field: A Delicate Balance.Freeze or Blur: How Shutter Speed Affects a Shot.Using a Motor Drive.Panning.Chapter 5: Capturing Light.The Quality of Light.The Direction of Light.The Intensity of Light.Harnessing Sunlight.Chapter 6: Working with Color.Color Theory.Color Temperature.The Color of Sunlight.Controlling Colors by Using Filters.Chapter 7: Thinking in Black and White.The Zone System.Metering and Exposing for Black and White.Working with Contrast Filters.Chapter 8: Arranging Appealing Portraits.A Little History.Framing Your Photo.Lighting the Scene.Color versus Black and White.Metering the Scene.Posing.Photographing Kids.Chapter 9: Travel and Scenic Photography.Packing Your Camera Bag.Scoping Out Y Our Location.Photographing People on Location.Chapter 10: Still-Life and Close-Up Photography.Photographing Still-Life Images.Macro and Close-Up Photography.Chapter 11: Improving Your Images.Understanding File Formats.Cropping or Resizing an Image.Adjusting an Image's Contrast and Color.Correcting Imperfections.Fixing the Lighting.Applying Special Effects.Backing Up and Archiving Your Image Files.Taking the Next Step.Glossary.Index.