The Visual Dictionary of Photography - Couverture souple

Präkel, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 2940411042 ISBN 13 : 9782940411047

Editeur : AVA Publishing SA, 2009

Synopsis

The Visual Dictionary of Photography provides clear definitions of key terms and concepts, backed up by hundreds of illustrative examples. Covering practical terms, it deals with the terminology of both digital and traditional photography. David Präkel has produced an invaluable resource for anyone interested in photography, lens-based media and related visual arts. This book serves not only to explain terms and words but also acts as a source of inspiration, encouraging exploration through understanding.Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary photography.The dictionary covers analogue terms still in current usage as well as modern digital terminology such as Raw format and High dynamic range. It also defines a wide variety of practical terms, including ISO speed, Backlighting and Noise, as well as conceptual terms and photographic styles, ranging from Photojournalism to Distortion.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

David Präkel runs his own photographic training workshops in Northumberland, UK. He has enjoyed a successful and diverse career in journalism, photography and education and has taught at all levels in universities, colleges, schools in both the UK and the US, as well as the prestigious Kodak Imaging Training Centre in Harrow, London.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: AVA Publishing SA
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 2940411042
• ISBN 13: 9782940411047
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible