“…Whether you’re shooting starry landscapes or urban architecture, pro photographer Tim Cooper will help you create and capture high-quality light painting images. In this detailed step-by-step guide you will: Understand how to focus and set your DSLR camera settings while working in the dark Learn how to calculate ambient exposure, ISO, f-stop, shutter speed, and white balance Discover light painting accessories and pro techniques for controlling the angle of light, intensity, beam width, and filtration Extend your night vision by preparing and processing your images in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, including blending multiple images…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Getting started -- The history of light painting -- Night photography equipment -- The basics of night photography -- Types of night photography -- Key camera settings and exposing for optimal image quality -- Astro-landscape photography -- Long exposures in natural light : moonlight and star trails -- Postprocessing for night photography -- Painting with light : lighting the subject -- Drawing with light : subject is light…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…, Christian Waeber Chapter 6: The Digital Darkroom for Night Photography Chapter 7: High Dynamic Range Imaging Guest section- Manual Layer Blending in Photoshop, Christian Waeber Guest section- HDR and tone mapping, Dan Burkholder Chapter 8: Moonlight, Star Trails, the Natural Environment Chapter 9: Light Painting Guest section- All That Shines, Cenci and Jens Guest section- In The Absence of Light, Scott Martin…”

“…Divided into five chapters that include 49 photographic principles to help you create great images, photographer and author Alan Hess covers all the necessary gear and camera settings, as well as topics such as light painting, photographing the night sky, shooting great cityscapes, and post-processing techniques that will bring out the best in your photographs. …”

“…Experienced photographer and author Cyrill Harnischmacher covers: Explanations of all the concepts behind close-up and macro photography Equipment, including camera systems, macro lenses, close-up lenses, extension tubes, and reversing rings Shooting techniques such as high-speed photography using photoelectric sensors, light painting, focus stacking to extend depth of field, panoramic and infrared macros, extended contrast with HDR technology, and multiple exposures Tackling subject matter both in the field and in the studio Working creatively with ambient and artificial light Countless hands-on shooting tips Post-processing your macro images The book also offers insights about macro photo composition, discussing light, color, camera position, and focus. …”

“…Then he dives into the "How to Shoot" chapter, which discusses how composition plays a role in UrbEx photos; the three major shooting styles in UrbEx photography; general guidelines for camera settings and gear; why you should bracket your shots; and how to approach shooting in the dark (including light painting, using flashes and gels, and using an intervalometer). …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…InfraredColor contrast; Street photography; HDR imaging; Panning; Light painting; Shadows; 4. EXPLORING WITH YOUR CAMERA; Location scouting; Seeing photographs; Return visits; Models; Dusk & night; Alternative plans; Black & white; Limited light; Focal point; Telling a story; At home; Your neighborhood; 5. …”

“…Divided into five chapters that include 49 photographic principles to help you create great images, photographer and author Alan Hess covers all the necessary gear and camera settings, as well as topics such as light painting, photographing the night sky, shooting great cityscapes, and post-processing techniques that will bring out the best in your photographs. …”

“…In this beautifully illustrated guide¿you will: Focus in the dark and master basic composition rules—and know¿when to break them Understand metering and switch to manual mode for more control over your exposure Set white balance, understand color temperature, and add flash or slow sync Explore color, light painting, and creative ways to play with light in your images Learn what gear works best for your style of shooting and strategies for operating your equipment in the dark Discover expert techniques for post-processing your nighttime images in Lightroom and Photoshop Beautifully illustrated with large, compelling photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Brooks -- Pinhole / Darren Constantino -- Macro / Gianluca Fabrizio -- Double exposures / Lisa Garner -- Aerial : plane shots / Alexis Gerard -- Jump shots ; Events / Steph Goralnick -- Working with models / Kevin Mason -- Aerial : kite shots / Ricardo Mendonca Ferreira -- Portraits ; Low-down ; In the water ; Landscapes ; Everyday subjects ; Zone-focus ; Avoiding tourist cliches ; Animals ; Long exposures : night ; Silhouettes ; Reflections ; Time-lapse ; Getting the right light ; Cross-processing ; Minimal ; Architecture ; Perspex reflections ; Backgrounds ; Shallow depth of field ; Action sampling ; People montages ; Black-and-white ; Wide-angle ; Colored flash ; Panoramas ; Camera tossing ; Patterned bokeh ; Long exposures : day ; Get an audience / Kevin Meredith -- TtV : through the viewfinder / Russ Morris -- Polaroids / Michael O'Neal -- Redscale / Tracy Packer -- Camera phones / Meg Pickard -- Sprocket-hole / Dan Smith -- HDR : High dynamic range / Asmundur Thorkelsson -- Cut-outs in-camera / Laura Thorn -- Light painting ; Star trails / Trevor Williams…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Creative Night: Digital Photography Tips & Techniques; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Becoming a creature of the night; Benefits of Night Photography; Kinds of Night Photography; Planning for Night Photography; Safety Precautions; Cameras for Night Photography; Tripods; Power Sources; Lenses; Focusing at Night; Using Manual Exposure; Bulb Photography; Exposing at Night; Shutter Speed; Aperture; ISO; Using the Exposure Histogram at Night; Light Painting; Chapter 2: Colors of the night; Photographing Cityscapes at Night; Buildings at Night; Bridges and Water Reflections; Industrial Scenes…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Light:Photographers' PaintContrast: When the World Turns Gray; Through the Lens: A Camera's Eye View; Habit Four Take Control of Your Camera; Managing Light; Painting with Light; Understanding Exposure; Exposure and Contrast; Expose for the Highlights, Process for the Shadows: The Digital Exposure Mantra; When to Use Specific Metering Modes; When to Use Which Exposure Mode; ISO Relationship to Exposure; Applying White Balance for Artistic Effect; Choosing the Right Lens for the Occasion; Using Auto-Focus Effectively; Habit Five Learn the Rules (and When NOT to Apply Them)…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Advanced Techniques for Night Landscapes -- Light Painting -- Focus Stacking at Night -- Reducing Noise with Stack Mode&gt -- Median -- Using Star-Tracking Camera Mounts -- 8. …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…; Detailed Costumes; Outlining the Garment; The Details; CHAPTER 6 RENDERING TECHNIQUES; Creating Highlights and Shadows; Characteristics of Materials and Drawing Strokes; Painting Costumes; Painting from Light to Dark; Rendering Sheer Material; Painting from Dark to Light; Painting with Markers; Creating Texture; Creating a Pinstriped Suit and Plaid Dress; Creating Rough-Texture Fabrics; Painting the Head and Face; Decorating the Background of the Costume Design; Drawing Supplies…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…-- UNIT 4 Talking to Yourself -- Lab 30: Camera-to-Work Day -- Lab 31: Hate It -- Lab 32: Step by Step -- Lab 33: Self Portrait -- Lab 34: Observation Friday -- Lab 35: Collection -- Lab 36: Document -- Lab 37: Mixed-Media Project with Carla: Mini Photo Journal -- UNIT 5 Finger Painting -- Lab 38: Blur -- Lab 39: Squiggle Drawing -- Lab 40: Head Like a Hole -- Lab 41: Night Vision -- Lab 42: Light Painting -- Lab 43: Bokeh -- Lab 44: Mixed-Media Project with Carla: Dots -- UNIT 6 Deeper Waters -- Lab 45: Splat! …”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…; Weather tips from Barry; Light is light; What is EXIF and what is it good for?; Artificial light; Painting with light; Artificial natural light; The Philadelphia Story; Out of the past: film noir; Moulin Rouge!…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…A Television Lighting EffectDancing Light; PAINTING; Theatrical Application of Aniline Dye; Metallic Painting Process; Frosting Plexiglas® Windows with Beer and Epsom Salts; Texture Techniques Using Paper and Flexible Glue; Photo-Murals for the Stage; Painting Photographic Scenery Using Friskets; Photocopy Transfers; Two Periscopes for Full-Scale Cartooning; Easy Stenciling Technique; PROPS; Snowballs for the Stage; Artificial Canapes; Stage Blood; A Remote-Controlled Portable Water Source; Circuitry for a Remotely Dimmable Portable Lighting Practical; Remote-Control Live Fire…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…A Phase-Changing Moon BoxThe World's Brightest Glowing Thing; Disappearing Footlights; Modifying Kodak's Fun-Flash® for Theatrical Effects; Simultaneous Realtime Control of Sound and Light with MIDI; A Sure-Shot Fireball Effect; A Motorized, Mirrored Rain Effect; Theatrically Safe Outdoor Bonfires; A Free-Falling Ball of Light; Painting; Using Embossed Wallpaper for Low Relief; Dyeing Marble Patterns into Fabric; A Durable, Rough Texture Coating for Scenery and Props; Shop-Made Naugahyde; Simple and Inexpensive Stained Glass; Creating an Antique Mirror Effect; Props; More Stage Blood…”

“…Topics include: Combining flash with ambient light Using shades, reflectors, and mirrors Flash composite techniques Light painting with Xenon flash devices Simulating continuous light with stroboscopic flash and modeling flash Use of low-cost non-TTL flashes as well as TTL flashes Battery-powered DIY bare-bulb flash…”

“…This book explains modeling, materials, lighting, painting, and more with Blender and other external tools. …”