In the newest entry in Peachpit's popular From
Snapshots to Great Shots series, photographer John Carucci shares
amazing techniques for creative time-related photography techniques, including
long-exposure, time-lapse, and high-speed photography.
Carucci starts by reviewing your equipment
needs, including filters, image stabilizers (tripods, monopods, beanbags,
etc.), software, and more. Next, he explains the basics of long-exposure
photography, demonstrating how to effectively capture time in nighttime
cityscapes, photos of the night sky, and in brighter light using neutral
density filters. Along the way, you'll learn the fundamentals of blurring,
shooting in RAW, and balancing flash and ambient light.
He then walks through the essentials of
time-lapse photography: how to regulate your camera's motion, determine the
best duration to use, and use software to perfect your images. Carucci's
time-lapse section is complemented with a complete online video tutorial on
capturing effective time-lapse sequences.
You'll also find expert coverage of high-speed
photography, including choosing shutter speed, stopping action with flash,
shooting sports, and more. Carucci concludes by helping you develop and perfect
your own aesthetic, with tips on properly framing your scenes, creative
composition, and effective use of color and tone.
Time Lapse, Long Exposure, and Other Tricks of
Time features beautiful full-color images, clear
design, and John Carucci's friendly, knowledgeable voice. It's a pleasure to
learn from - and if you've ever wanted to master any of these techniques, it's
the guide you've been waiting for.
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