Exposure · From Snapshots to Great Shots by Revell, Jeff -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Acknowledgments Contents Introduction 1. What Is Exposure?

Learning the Basics Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture The Basic Definition How Is Exposure Calculated? Over- and Underexposure What Is a Proper Exposure? Chapter 1 Assignments

2. Exposure Tools

How Your Camera Determines Exposure...and More Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Measuring Light Metering Modes The Value of the Histogram Check Your “Blinkies” Setting the Correct White Balance Using the Right Format: RAW vs. JPEG Chapter 2 Assignments

3. Shooting Modes

Picking the Right Shooting Mode for the Job Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Program Mode Shutter Priority Mode Aperture Priority Mode Manual Mode A Few Words about Automatic Modes Chapter 3 Assignments

4. See the Light

Understanding the Properties of Light and How to Use It Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Types of Light Quality of Light Direction of Light Chapter 4 Assignments

5. On the Move

The Tricks to Shooting Sports and More Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Stop Right There! Using Shutter Priority Mode to Stop Motion Using Aperture Priority Mode to Isolate Your Subject Using Auto ISO the Right Way Keep Them in Focus with Continuous Focus and Focus Point Selection Manual Focus for Anticipated Action Keeping Up with the Continuous Shooting Mode A Sense of Motion Tips for Shooting Action Chapter 5 Assignments

6. Say Cheese!

Settings and Features to Make Great Portraits Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Automatic Portrait Mode Using Aperture Priority Mode Metering Modes for Portraits Using the Exposure Lock Feature Focusing: The Eyes Have It Classic Black and White Portraits The Portrait Preset for Better Skin Tones Use Fill Flash for Reducing Shadows People on the Move Tips for Shooting Better Portraits Chapter 6 Assignments

7. Landscape Photography

Tips, Tools, and Techniques to Get the Most Out of Your Landscape Photography Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Sharp and In Focus: Using Tripods Selecting the Proper ISO Selecting a White Balance Using the Landscape Picture Enhancement Taming Bright Skies with Exposure Compensation Shooting Beautiful Black and White Landscapes The Golden Light Where to Focus Easier Focusing Making Water Fluid Directing the Viewer: A Word about Composition Shooting Panoramas Chapter 7 Assignments

8. Mood Lighting

Shooting When the Lights Get Low Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Raising the ISO: The Simple Solution Using Very High ISOs Stabilizing the Situation Focusing in Low Light Shooting Long Exposures Using the Built-In Flash Compensating for the Flash Exposure Reducing Red-Eye Rear Curtain Sync Flash and Glass A Few Words about External Flash Chapter 8 Assignments

9. Creative Compositions

Improve Your Pictures with Sound Compositional Elements Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Depth of Field Angles Point of View Patterns Color Contrast Leading Lines Splitting the Frame Frames within Frames Chapter 9 Assignments

10. Advanced Techniques

Impress Your Family and Friends Poring Over the Picture Poring Over the Picture Spot Meter for More Exposure Control Shooting High Dynamic Range (HDR) Images Manual Mode Avoiding Lens Flare Using the Sun Creatively Macro Photography Customize Your White Balance Shoot in Bursts for Steadier Images Shooting through Obstructions Zoom During Exposure Chapter 10 Assignments

11. Pimp My Ride

Upgrades and Accessories to Expand Your Camera’s Creative Potential Filters Tripods Cable Release Macro Photography Accessories Hot-Shoe Flashes Diffusers Camera Bags Bits and Pieces Conclusion

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