Bøger af Ernst Wildi

Unique, one-of a kind guide written by an award winning author and Hasselblad insider!

Master the techniques you need to compose stunning photographs.Learn How to:Avoid distracting elements that can ruin an otherwise good photographUse filters and special darkroom techniques for better compositionCreate powerful images with one, two, or multiple subjectsAchieve great results with an image; format-square, rectangular, or panoramicMake depth of field a powerful tool for strong compositionCompose with telephoto, wide-angle, and fisheye lensesEliminate technical flawsUse color harmony and color contrast to improve your compositionCompose close-ups, portraits, architectural images, nature shots and moreChange image format to improve the composition

This series of step-by-step guides acquaints amateur digital photographers with the full spectrum of techniques and technology they need to attain the professional edge in digital imaging. The manuals offer a clear, no-nonsense approach to teaching basic skills, such as understanding the basic functions of the digital camera and how to arrange a photograph artistically, while more experienced photographers will profit from the guides that focus on complex issues, including effective posing and lighting strategies, color and image balancing methods, and design techniques for perfecting the digital image in Adobe Photoshop Elements. This thorough composition guide details the various components involved in composing a professional-looking, artistically arranged photograph. Basic elements of photography, different image formats and backgrounds, and the importance of color and image balance are discussed along with tips on subject placement, such as using attention-grabbing elements and naturally existing lines to help a scene or subject look its best. How to keep the image simple and improve backgrounds post-capture are also reviewed.

This troubleshooting guide will steer photographers of all skill levels around the common mistakes and problems that separate amateur photographers from professional ones. Topics include lenses, filters, exposure metering systems, and electronic filters and flashes, as well as perspective, depth of field, focusing, and distortion. Beyond the basic mechanics, this book offers a comprehensive approach to aesthetics, including selecting engaging subjects and creating effective composition.

The camera lens determines, to a great extent, the quality of the image produced in any camera and must be a major consideration when selecting a camera and lens for serious work. This guide offers a complete, dedicated treatment of all types of lenses for all types of cameras, including digital. Explored in detail are the terminology of lenses, how different lens types function, the advantages and disadvantages of different types of lenses, and how the angle of view, aperture, shutter, and focusing abilities of a lens affect the photos taken with it. Photographers will also learn the basics of lens design, aspheric lens elements, retrofocus lenses, shift control lenses, image stabilizers, and much more.

Helps you learn the advantages and capabilities of medium-format cameras and examine aspects of medium-format operations. This book explains the medium format's benefits, advantages, and disadvantages and provides a comparison of the medium format to other formats so you can decide whether it is right for you and your photography.