Christopher Grey's studio lighting techniques for photography : tricks of the trade for professional digital photographers

"Taking the guesswork out of lighting, this invaluable examination provides tools and techniques from an accomplished expert. The most essential principles for photo shoots are presented through lengthy image sequences, considering different finishes for reflective surfaces, types of light sources, light modifiers, and even light placements. From creating fundamental looks to the effect of fine-tuning placement and setting, this detailed guidebook enables photographers to maximize productivity on any shoot. Concluding with the most effective solutions for solving lighting problems, this study is an excellent resource for both active professionals as well as intermediate to advanced students of photography."--Jacket 7Summits......Page 1 COVER......Page 2 Contents......Page 5 Introduction......Page 7 1. Color Spaces and File Formats......Page 8 2. How to Read Your Light Meter......Page 11 3. The Four Qualities of Light......Page 13 4. The Gear......Page 22 5. Specularity and Depth of Light with Softboxes......Page 28 6. Umbrellas and the Spread of Light......Page 36 7. Shaping the Background Light......Page 41 8. Hair Light Options......Page 52 9. Metering the Face and Profile......Page 59 10. Lighting, Up Close and Personal......Page 65 11. Feathering Light......Page 67 12. Fun with a Softbox......Page 71 13. The Shadow of Your......Page 76 14. Telephoto Lenses in the Studio......Page 78 15. The Bookend Bounce......Page 82 16. Perfect White Backgrounds, Perfect High Key......Page 85 17. The Key to Low Key......Page 91 18. Why Strip Lights Are So Cool......Page 95 19. Lighting for Shape......Page 99 20. That Blasted Backlight......Page 103 21. Simulated Sunlight......Page 106 22. The Beam Splitter......Page 110 23. Massage the Shot, Massage the Concept......Page 114 24. Cut Your Background Light in Half......Page 119 25. Using Black Clothing Effectively......Page 121 26. Think Like a Movie Director......Page 124 Afterword......Page 126 INDEX......Page 127 This book makes up in useful information what it lacks in comprehensive coverage. You won't find everything you wanted to know about studio lighting techniques here -- there are plenty of other books that do that -- but you will find pithy nuggets that you can use immediately to improve your studio results, whether you are a seasoned pro or an amateur who is still learning the basics. Match this book with an introductory guide, and you'll be well on your way to lighting proficiency. pt. 1. Digital principles in the studio pt. 2. Digital studio lighting in practice. 'Tricks of the trade for professional digital photographers'--Cover. "Tricks of the trade for professional digital photographers"-- Cover