En co-édition avec la Tate, ce petit livre propose 30 projets ludiques et faciles à réaliser autour de l'impression sous toutes ses formes : sérigraphie, tampons, cyanotype, frottage...
De Chambre avec vue, Sabrina et Giant au Silence des agneaux et The Crow, en passant par Carrie, Annie Hall, Raging Bull et Recherche Suzanne désespérément, ce livre dévoile des pépites du cinéma à travers une superbe sélection de planches-contacts de photographies de plateaux.
All the monochrome expertise you need in a handy, pocket-sized package Photographers everywhere have come to trust Ilex's Field Guides as the ultimate in portable photo expertise. Packed with practical knowledge and all written by specialist professional photographers, these handy titles have sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. In this volume, renowned photographer Michael Freeman addresses one of photography's most popular - and challenging - areas: black and white. With advice on lighting, shooting, conversion and post-production, this is know-how that no photographer can a? ord to be without.
Why photo-blogging matters - and how to do it well Photographers of the past rose to fame through word-of-mouth, as editors swapped names and compared notes. Success was elusive, and publication went only to the favoured few. Those days are, happily, gone - and now anyone can get their work noticed, sharing their skill and passion with an unsuspecting world. A photo blog is the key: a deceptively simple, powerful tool that - if well managed - will take you from unknown to photo star. This book is for photographers - enthusiast and pro alike - who want to make that journey, and it teaches all the key skills necessary to set up, maintain and build the audience of a successful photo blog. From the technicalities to the principles of writing appealing posts, let top blogger Jolie O'Dell be your expert guide.
An innovative introduction to photography's hottest genre The excitement and spontaneity of street shooting make it a perennial favorite for budding photographers, establishing it as the ideal training ground for honing the skills needed to anticipate and successfully capture dramatic scenes on the fl y. A thorough understanding of the best equipment, optimal technical settings and fastest shooting techniques makes any photographer ready and able to seek out and seize captivating images everywhere they look. With the unique collaborative structure of the Photo School series, readers learn from the professional critiques of Michael Freeman as he works with exciting new talents, and the host of creative exercises featured throughout the book will encourage them to hit the streets with confidence and skill.
Quickly master the key techniques of digital image editing Everyone has taken photos which, for one reason or another, have not turned out as hoped. With this easy-to-use introduction to the key tools and techniques of photo editing, Michael Freeman shows you how to li™, your work from good to great, enhancing your images using the powerful capabilities of today's photo-editing so™, ware. You'll learn how to carry out all kinds of edits, from fi xing lens distortion and correcting colour to touching up a portrait or adding drama to a cloudy sky. There's a section on the tools of photo-editing, and another on exciting special eŸ, ects like solarization or retro processes. Thoroughly illustrated with Michael's own photos and detailed step-bystep exercises, this is the perfect introduction to the possibilities of the digital darkroom.
Master the art of imaginative photo-manipulation Ever since Man Ray imposed the sound holes of a violin onto his model's back, photographers have been enthusiastic practitioners of surreal art. With the advent of high-quality digital photo-manipulation the possibilities for creativity have become infi nite. This book reveals the latest developments in the fi eld and demystifi es the techniques used by modern surreal photographers, whether they favour straight-out-of-the-camera surrealism or sophisticated digital manipulations. Breaking down the shooting and editing process so any reader can follow, this book provides step-by-step instructions for creating extraordinary scenes. With contributions from numerous artists, including Natalie Dybisz, Jon Jacobsen and Patrick Desmet, readers will be able to explore many di£ erent styles, from impossible landscapes to unsettling portraits.
The Ad Makers looks at the form where commerce and creativity collide most dramatically: the TV commercial. Focusing on the shooting and production elements of making a TV ad, this book aims at an audience of aspiring fi lmmakers for whom shooting -second spots is the gateway to a career in fi lm. Featuring a host of newly commissioned interviews from top professionals in the fi eld, The Ad Makers provides the kind of behind-the scenes expertise that it usually takes a lifetime of professional practice to acquire. Gathered from the disciplines of cinematography, directing, producing and editing, the fi lmmakers tell the stories behind the making of some of the world's top commercials. Sure to fi nd a ready market with aspiring fi lmmakers or advertisers, this book gives the reader the knowledge and confi dence to get started.
One of the constant challenges to any photographer is how to capture the immensity of a landscape scene within the confines of a photographic frame or print. This practical book takes that inspiration and offers a solid practical grounding in all the key techniques of landscape work, examining preparation, the instant of exposure and the possibilities of considered post-processing. Evoking a collaborative, collective learning environment, this book offers improving photographers a host of practical ideas, but also uses editorial critiques to unlock the secrets behind successful shots. Readers will then have the opportunity to submit their work to a dedicated supporting website and evaluate each other's work.
The greening of business has become one of the dominant commercial issues of recent years, with eco-friendly mission statements proliferating and everyone aware of the urgent need to reduce their impact on the environment. Written by experts in the field, this is the first guide to putting ecofriendly policies into action in the print industry. Immediately useful to everyone from publishers, editors and designers to production directors, print buyers and printers themselves, it supplies you with the information and tools you need to make sure that your creative and print process has a minimal negative impact on the world around us. It will also show you how to take advantage of these changes to actively grow your business.
