Superlative book on a subject often too lightly dismissed but of the utmost importance. Clearly written, cleverly illustrated, thorough but straight to the point. A must for... well, everyone! * Armando Vilas-Boas, IADE, Portugal *<br />The book has valuable information for any beginner photographer. The images are very helpful and inspirational. The printing quality of the book is of a high standard making it much more useful as a visual aid. * Rusaila Bazlamit, German Jordanian University, Jordan *<br />A little bit of luxury to have an entire book given over to composition... this text informs and inspires. * K. J. Shepherdson, Canterbury Christ Church University *<br />What an amazing book. * Kevin Scully, Granite State College at Rochester & Portsmouth, USA *<br />Composition is one of those topics that has surely been done to death. But in the hands of David Prakel, the subject expands its scope in new and fascinating directions. Prakel's engaging and knowledgeable text sits perfectly alongside the consistently beautiful imagery. The fairest comparison would be to place this book alongside any of Michael Freeman's equally vital publications, and that is high praise indeed. If you're looking for a jolt of inspiration, this is the perfect book for you. * Oliver Atwell, Amateur Photographer, December 2012, http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/round-ups/539315/christmas-gift-ideas-best-photo-books-of-2012 *

Strong images only come about through a combination of technical excellence and thorough composition. While there is plenty of technical advice, photographers often turn to fine-art sources for the so-called 'rules of composition'. This book, however, acknowledges photography's quite different dynamic and offers a contemporary approach to composition more suited to the medium. The second edition of Basics Photography 01: Composition offers a contemporary approach to composition. Its six core chapters cover historical background and personal motivation, formal elements, space and time within the photographic frame and composition in real-world situations. The Basics Photography series, originally published by AVA Publishing, comprises a collection of titles including: Lighting, Composition, Capturing Colour, Post-Production Black & White, Post-Production Colour, Working in Black & White and Exposure. Easily accessible and highly readable, the books clearly explain and explore fundamental photographic concepts; they are fully indexed and illustrated with clear diagrams and inspiring imagery, building to provide an essential introduction to the subject.
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One of AVA's most successful publications to date, Basics Photography 01: Composition (second edition) teaches the formal elements of composition, how to organize space within the photographic frame, and how to apply composition in real-world situations.
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Introduction Basics: The case for competition; The rules; Viewpoint; Perspective; Scale Case study - Simplify, simplfy, simplify Exercise - Lenses and perspective Formal elements: Point; Line; Shape; Form; Texture; Pattern; Tone; Colour Case study - Aesthetics and the formal elements Exercise - Exploring a single object Organizing space: Frames; Balance; Appearance of space Case study - Making space Exercise - Depth of field Organizing time: Time passing; Moments; The decisive moment; Sequences Case study - Moving camera Exercise - Re-photography Originality: Finding your own view; Contrasts and humour; Imbalance; Cropping; Colour; Digital imaging Case study - Reinvent an old process Exercise - Using 'found' images Application: Landscape; Still life; Portrait; Documentary; Figure; Action/sports; Fine art; Advertising Conclusion Bibliography and Webography Index Acknowledgements and Credits Working with Ethics
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Composition teaches the formal elements of how to organize space within the photographic frame and apply composition in real-world situations.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9782940411771
Publisert
2012-07-02
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
AVA Publishing SA
Vekt
572 gr
Høyde
230 mm
Bredde
160 mm
Aldersnivå
05, 01, U, G
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
184

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

David Prakel runs photographic training workshops in Northumberland, UK. He has enjoyed a successful and diverse career in journalism, photography and education and has taught at all academic levels in both the UK and the US as well as at the prestigious Kodak Imaging Training Centre in Harrow, London.