lighting

Examines lighting and sound for theatrical productions and motion pictures.

Ansel Adams is one of America?s most popular and enduring photographers. His well-known photographs of America?s national parks, especially Yosemite and others in the West, are remarkable for their timeless celebration of the unblemished American landscape. Adams was an astute master of photographic technique who utilized perfectly the capabilities of his chosen medium to portray the untold beauty of the natural world. His photographs are an eloquent statement of an artist seeking order and truth and a permanent record of America?s wild beauty achieved by a man whose own nature was as immutable as the Earth he loved.

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.

Presetns a guide to understanding exposure as it applies to cameras in order to capture the vibrant, powerful images one wants. Features tips on the relationship between aperture and shutter speed and contains full-color photographs throughout.

Introduces the types of equipment found in many photography studios, and provides step-by-step instructions for setting up lighting to produce a great variety of effects, covering basic portraiture, corporate and industrial shots, product shots and still lifes, and specialized techniques.

Provides information on principles, applications, and equipment for photographic lighting.

An introduction to the fundamentals of stage lighting and design that offers expert advice on how to transform a bare stage into an effective, appealing theatrical setting, with information on materials, construction, basic props, script interpretation, CAD, special effects lighting, and other related topics.

Discusses the elements of a good picture, and stresses viewpoint, main point of interest, boldness of shape, line and texture, exposure, and the use of light, space, and depth.