Light ― Science & Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting

Book Description

Photographic lighting is a topic that will never go out of style, no matter how sophisticated cameras and other technology get. Even with the most high-tech gear, photographers still need to put a lot of thought and vision into lighting their photographs in order to get great results. Mastering this key skill has the power to dramatically and quickly improve your photographs as well as your efficiency.

Light―Science & Magic provides you with a comprehensive theory of the nature and principles of light, with examples and instructions for practical application. Featuring photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step instructions, this book speaks to photographers of varying levels. It provides invaluable information on how to light the most difficult subjects, such as surfaces, metal, glass, liquids, extremes (black-on-black and white-on-white), and portraits.

This new edition includes:

• Expanded chapters on portraiture and lighting equipment
• Chapters on necessary equipment when working on location versus in the studio
• An updated appendix of reliable photo gear sources
• Over 100 new photographs and informational sidebars
• Updated information about advances in flash equipment, LED panels, and fluorescent lights

Lighting styles will evolve, but the science of light will always remain the same. Once photographers understand the basic physics of lighting (without having to become physicists), they can apply that knowledge to a broad range of photographic styles.

中文：

书名：光科学魔术：摄影照明导论

摄影照明是一个永远不会过时的话题，无论相机和其他技术变得多么复杂。即使使用了最高科技的设备，摄影师仍然需要投入大量的思想和视野来为他们的照片照明，以获得更好的结果。掌握这一关键技能能够极大地、迅速地提高您的照片以及您的效率。

灯–科学界&魔术它为你提供了关于光的本质和原理的全面理论，并提供了实际应用的例子和说明。这本书以照片、图表和循序渐进的说明为特色，面向不同水平的摄影师。它提供了关于如何照亮最困难的主题的宝贵信息，如表面、金属、玻璃、液体、极端(黑底黑和白底白)和肖像。

新版本包括：

• 关于肖像和照明设备的扩展章节
• 关于在现场工作而不是在演播室工作时所需设备的章节
• 可靠的摄影齿轮源的最新附录
• 超过100张新照片和信息性侧栏
• 关于闪光设备、LED面板和荧光灯的最新信息

照明样式将会演变，但光的科学将永远保持不变。一旦摄影师了解了照明的基本物理知识(不需要成为物理学家)，他们就可以将这些知识应用到广泛的摄影风格中。