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Author: John Batdorff
ISBN : 0321812565
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Get the black and white images you want every time you pick up the camera. Now that you've bought that amazing new DSLR, you need video training that goes beyond the camera manual to teach you how to take great black and white shots. In this high-quality video, pro photographer John Batdorff takes you with him in the studio and on location to show you how to conquer the fundamentals of composition, light, contrast and texture. You'll learn the techniques that will make your portraits, landscapes, and action shots amazing.
In this stunning, high-quality DVD-ROM, Batdorff starts with the basics--composition, light, contrast, and textures--and when to choose black and white. He covers all the key camera features that affect your image (regardless of what type of DSLR you have), including the shutter speed's ability to freeze and convey motion, as well as aperture's direct correlation with depth of field.
Once you've captured those shots, John will tak you step-by-step through color conversion and post-processing in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and show you cool enhancements that can be added with Nik Silver Efex Pro software to make your black and white images truly stand out.
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Intorduction: (1:26)
Chapter 1: (11:18)
Getting Started
Equipment
Camera
Chapter 2: (5:41)
Composition
Composition Basics
Contrast
Framing
Motion
Chapter 3: (6:56)
Exposure
Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
Using Filters
Using Histogram
Chapter 4: (52:21)
Post-Processing in Lightroom
Chapter 5:
Special Effects with Silver Efex Pro
Getting to Know Silver Efex Pro
Browser Panel
Adjustments Panel
Chapter 6: (17:24)
Print, Post, and Share
Finishing Touches
Printing
Sharing Online
Conclusion: (1:45)
This is a DVD-ROM.
Total running time: 2:25 hours.
System requirements: QuickTime Player 7 or greater for Mac or Windows, Display 1024x768 or greater
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- Series: From Snapshots to Great Shots
- Misc. Supplies: 288 pages
- Publisher: Peachpit Press; 1 edition (December 2, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0321812565
- ISBN-13: 978-0321812568
- Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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I typically do not write reviews for items I purchase. However, after reading through this book I felt compelled to do so. Black & White | from snapshots to great shots is simply one of the most applicable books I have read pertaining to photography. John does a marvelous job of explaining some real key points of B&W photography, in a very simple way so that it is easily understood and can be easily applied. What I found particularly helpful, is the fact that the book is not only about "in camera" captures. It covers post process, sharing and a little marketing as well. All of this is extremely helpful to someone like myself, who is new to photography, and really looking to gain exposure. Ha ha, no pun intended... (okay, maybe a little) I would highly recommend this book to all photographers whose niche is B&W photography as well as those looking to gain some ideas on expanding their creativity.
By Aaron Stanley
An outstanding book! For anyone that is trying to get started in black and white photography or is just looking to improve their skills and learn something new, this is a great place to look. John, in his very readable writing style, takes you from the very basics, like what type of equipment you need, through all the details of "getting the shot", and finally through post processing, printing and sharing using Lightroom and Nik's Silver Efex Pro.
Best points:
-The scope of the topics covered. This book literally takes you from what to look for when purchasing gear all the way through to making prints.
-Each topic is covered in a very understandable, concise manner.
-The "Poring over the picture" sections are great. They give you insight into the more important aspects of the image; what the photographer was thinking when the shot was taken, why he chose the gear he used, etc.
-The author. You would be hard pressed to find a more accessible photographer. His writing style, obviously honed though years of writing his blog, is incredibly readable as well. It reads more like a conversation than a text book and maintains your interest even through some of the more technical topics.
Now for the bad points:
-Really, my only gripe is the amount of focus on Lightroom and Nik's Silver Efex Pro 2. If you don't use these pieces of software (I use Photoshop pretty much exclusively) you might not be able to follow some of the walk-throughs word for word. The concepts presented are still valid though and can be used with other software if you have the ability to find the workarounds. It was helpful to see the process in other software though. My next software purchases will definitely be Lightroom and Silver Efex Pro 2. Way easier than my current work-flow.
Conclusion: Buy the book already! The knowledge and information here are too good to pass up.
By Aaron Graham