Basic Photography
Basic Photography
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Presenting photographic principles and practical assignments, this book provides coverage of both black and white photography, and colour photography, digital manipulation and film processing. Suitable for students and photographic courses, it also includes coverage of digital imaging techniques and hundreds of full colour photographs.
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Basic Photography by Michael Langford
'Basic Photography' is a longstanding international bestseller and continues to be the introductory textbook for photography courses throughout the world. Key features: practical assignments, so you can put into practice what you've learned chapter summaries for easy revision a clear and concise approach to essential photographic principles, assuming no prior knowledge comprehensive coverage of both black and white photography, processing and printing; colour photography, digital manipulation and film processing suitability for students of all ages and all photographic courses This new edition now includes: extended coverage of digital imaging techniques: from capturing images digitally, to scanning and using manipulation software and the ethics involved updated and re-structured contents to suit the new Art (Photography) A Level hundreds of stunning full colour photographs throughout illustrating the main points from the text inspirational images from world famous photographers including: Bill Brandt; Henri Cartier-Bresson; Edward Weston and David Hockney. The late Michael Langford formerly taught at the Royal College of Art for many years, becoming Course Director. He was intimately involved with photography courses and examination syllabuses at all levels and as a result fully understood what a student needed. His other books for Focal Press include 'Starting Photography' 2nd edition, 'Advanced Photography' 6th edition, and 'Story of Photography' 2nd edition. 'Advanced Photography' is the companion volume to 'Basic Photography', and for students wishing to progress further, will take the aspiring photographer a step forward on the ladder to a career in photography.
Reviews of seventh edition:
"A simply excellent introduction to photography - both for students and home enthusiasts" Online reviewer - Amazon
"I found this book to be the best that I have ever seen on the subject of photography not only for 'basic' knowledge but for far more advanced subjectsIt is clear, precise, easy to read and more important, easy to understand and apply."
Robert A. Freson, Professional Travel and Nature Photographer
"...an excellent reference manual for anyone starting out in photography."
Amateur Photographer
Reviews of previous editions:
"This is a book that no one who takes photography seriously should be without." Amateur Photographer
"The book has remained the standard introductory work for aspiring professional photographers. The book as a whole deserves the highest praise." The British Journal of Photography
"Will provide a good grounding in principles, as well as a number of useful tips based on the science. For the more serious enthusiast, a must-have." Online reviewer - Amazon
"A simply excellent introduction to photography - both for students and home enthusiasts" Online reviewer - Amazon
"I found this book to be the best that I have ever seen on the subject of photography not only for 'basic' knowledge but for far more advanced subjectsIt is clear, precise, easy to read and more important, easy to understand and apply."
Robert A. Freson, Professional Travel and Nature Photographer
"...an excellent reference manual for anyone starting out in photography."
Amateur Photographer
Reviews of previous editions:
"This is a book that no one who takes photography seriously should be without." Amateur Photographer
"The book has remained the standard introductory work for aspiring professional photographers. The book as a whole deserves the highest praise." The British Journal of Photography
"Will provide a good grounding in principles, as well as a number of useful tips based on the science. For the more serious enthusiast, a must-have." Online reviewer - Amazon
Michael Langford, renowned author, teacher, and practitioner, is a legend because of his skill that balanced art and technique. He inspired and taught thousands. As Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK, his key involvement with photography courses and exams set the standard worldwide.
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ISBN 13 | 9780240515922 |
ISBN 10 | 0240515927 |
Title | Basic Photography |
Author | Michael Langford |
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Binding Type | Paperback |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Year published | 2000-08-23 |
Number of pages | 368 |
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