Clark Digital Photography Composition For Dummies

1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-470-88737-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 368 Seiten, E-Book

Turn ordinary photographs into striking works of art
Mastering the craft of composing a photograph is all abouthaving a trained eye. Digital Photography Composition ForDummies helps emerging photographers create stunning andcompelling photographs by teaching the elements, techniques, andconventions used by skilled and successful photographers. It helpsadvanced beginner to aspiring professional photographers gain anunderstanding of the basics of composing a stunning and compellingphotograph, as well as the parts, functions, and capabilities oftheir camera.
* Determine the point of interest in a photo and how significanceis achieved
* Use the "Rule of Thirds" to create better photographs
* Manipulate the viewpoint and understand the subject's directionof movement
* Master depth of field, framing, and diagonals
* Includes suggested exercises to apply as you become morecomfortable with composition techniques
Complete with full-color examples and technique comparisons,Digital Photography Composition For Dummies allowsyou to take the high-quality photos you've always wanted!

Autoren/Hrsg.

Clark, Thomas

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.
Part I: The Basics of Composition.
Chapter 1: Photographic Composition: The Overview.
Chapter 2: Developing an Eye for Composition.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know Your Equipment.
Part II: Elements of Photographic Design.
Chapter 4: Introducing the Elements of Photographic Design.
Chapter 5: Arranging Visual Elements in a Frame According to the"Rules".
Chapter 6: Paying Attention to Color in Composition.
Part III: Arranging the Key Elements to Compose a SuccessfulShot.
Chapter 7: Using Focal Points to Tell a Story.
Chapter 8: Finding Your Perspective.
Chapter 9: Backgrounds: As Important as the Subject.
Chapter 10: Using Light to Tell Your Story.
Chapter 11: Adding Interest through Framing and Formatting.
Chapter 12: Exploring Other Compositional Ideas.
Part IV: Composition in Action.
Chapter 13: Showing People in Their Best Light.
Chapter 14: In Nature: Landscapes and Wildlife.
Chapter 15: Shooting Still-Life Photography.
Chapter 16: Capturing (Or Stopping) Motion throughPhotography.
Chapter 17: Artsy Photos: Fine Art, Composite Pictures, andAbstracts.
Chapter 18: Improving Composition through PostproductionEditing.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Composition.
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Finding Photographic Inspiration.
Chapter 21: Viewing Ten Compositions of One Scene.
Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Tom Clark is a successful commercial photographer in Miami who shoots for local and international publications on a freelance basis. Tom's commercial photography portfolio includes clients such as Sony, Nike, Puma, and others.