ABCs of beautiful light : a complete course in lighting for photographers

Everything we see is lit by one source or another. The questions are: what and how? That is what this book is designed to teach you. Through Roseanne Olson?s tried-and-true course on lighting principles for photography, video, and art in general, you will discover how the angles and heights of your light sources affect your pictures. You will learn how to work with light modifiers to change the quality of your light, and how to control light to create a feeling of depth and dimension?whether you?re shooting with natural light, continuous artificial light, studio strobes, dedicated flash, or a combination of sources. Assignments are included to help you put each concept into practice as you perfect your skills and train your eyes to see the subtleties of light. You will never look at a photograph or painting in the same way after you read this book! Table of Contents 4 About the Author 6 Introduction 7 1. The 9 2. The Importance of Design 23 3. The Language of Light 29 4. Continuous Light 58 5. Strobe Light (Flash) 74 6. Working in the Studio 88 7. Mixing Strobe with Ambient 103 8. Dedicated Flash 113 9. Working with Portrait Subjects 120 10. Preparation 122 Notes for Teachers 123 Resources 124 Index 125 Offers information on the lighting principles for photography, video, and art in general, covering such topics as how the positioning of light sources affect images; working with light modifiers; and creating depth and dimension with light