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Čekání na správné světlo, jeho nahánění v různých lokacích a případné upravování je pro profesionální fotografy denním chlebem. Michael Freeman zkoncentroval čtyřicet let fotografických zkušeností do jediné knihy, ve které se věnuje interpretaci a správnému zachycení nejcennější fotografické komodity. Tohle je cesta, jak se stát opravdovým profesionálem.

One of photographers true greats, Henri Cartier-Bresson, nailed photography perfectly when he coined the phrase the decisive moment. So perfectly, in fact, that it has foiled all attempts to escape the single, crucial idea of what photography, and photography alone, can do. It has spawned the inevitable contrary terms, such as Geoff Dyers ongoing moment and Gary Windowgrands indecisive moment, but these simply continue to reinforce the idea that there are indeed perfect instants in the world we see in front of us. This book deals with the unique power of photography to capture slices of times and life. What it is not is a book about shutter speed. It is about gesture, expression, things just touching and others about to happen - a kiss, a ball in the net, a whale breaching, a pole vaulter suspended above the bar, an expression of delight, a glass about to shatter in pieces on the floor.

Existuje řada knih o fotografování, které se věnují technickým problémům digitální fotografie, počínaje výběrem a vlastnostmi fotoaparátů, jejich příslušenství a doplňků, nebo nastavení expozice v nejrůznějších podmínkách, případně následným úpravám fotografií na počítači. Tato kniha Michaela Freemana, známého anglického fotografa a autora celé řady populárních knih o fotografii, se zabývá obsahem fotografie, její kompozicí a skladbou. Od základního zarámování snímku, přes grafické a fotografické prvky až po uplatnění všech principů na konkrétních ukázkách fotografické tvorby vysvětluje autor základy kompozice, které by měl znát každý fotograf. S pomocí velkého množství ilustrativních příkladů, náčrtků a schémat Michael Freeman ukazuje, jak lze zvýšit účinek fotografie na diváka, jak využít různé nástroje, postupy, kompoziční prvky, světlo a barvu ke zdůraznění nebo potlačení různých částí obrazu.

Beautifully illustrated and far-reaching in scope, this guide is destined to be a standard reference for years to come. Alongside the work of author Michael Freeman, you'll find the classic photography of renowned black and white photographers such as Ansel Adams, Ian Berry, Bill Brandt, Edward Curtis, Brett Weston and Edward Weston.Freeman covers all aspects of black-and-white digital photography: the fine art tradition as well as the techniques. Learn how to see and expose in black and white, digitally convert colour to monochrome and develop a black and white digital workflow using the latest software.

Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph. The ability to see the potential for a strong picture and then organize the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition has always been one of the key skills in making photographs. Of course, digital photography has brought a new, exciting aspect to design first because the instant feedback from a digital camera allows immediate appraisal and improvement; and second because image-editing tools make it possible to alter and enhance the design after the shutter has been pressed. This has had a profound effect on the way digital photographers take pictures. The Photographers Eye shows how anyone can develop an eye for seeing great digital photos. The book explores all the traditional approaches to composition and design, but crucially, it also addresses the new digital technique of shooting in the knowledge that a picture will later be edited, manipulated, or montaged to result in a final image that may be very different from the one seen in the viewfinder.

This journey to the world's finest teas, captured in extraordinary photography, brings alive the aroma, taste and texture of this drink in all its many nuances, and will give connoisseurs and casual readers alike a much deeper understanding of how great tea is created. Includes sections on botany, cultivation, processing methods and the impact tea has had, and continues to have, on culture. The Life of Tea also follows Michael and Timothy's travels in China, Japan, India and Sri Lanka, featuring the producers of some of the world's finest teas and the characteristics that make these teas so sought after. This book is the ultimate guide for tea enthusiasts, following the journey from plantation to pot.

Taking a new look at composition, the theme of his bestselling classic The Photographer's Eye, Michael Freeman now explores the visual mechanics of photography in its own native terms. Lushly illustrated with straight-to-the-point diagrams and graphic deconstructions, this new, digitally remastered edition speaks in that intuitive, visual, and instantaneous language in which photographers think and work. Each section is organized into discrete units that articulate a working method for communicating particular ideas and capturing certain subjects. Dive into beautiful images and explore how each compositional element is placed and arranged in relationship to each other. Examine the outtakes from each shoot to understand why one particular image succeeded, compared to those shot before and after. Track the viewer's eye as it moves throughout the photo to see the optical dynamics held within each frame. And most of all, internalize this graphic language so you can instantly recognise amazing and powerful shots as they appear in your own viewfinder.

nterior design has undergone a quiet but profound revolution in the last decade, as home-owners have become more aware of international influences and more prepared to experiment, to break out of the prescribed moulds of style. Many different parts of the world – in particular India, China, and Japan – have evolved their own unique styles of modernism, much of it rooted in the traditional principles of their particular regions, and this has helped to liberate the way we now think about dwelling space, its organisation and furnishing. Drawing on a wide range of modern design from many countries, this unique, rich sourcebook takes an elemental approach to the design of a home. In an age when no interior design principle goes unchallenged and all ideas are possible, the only sensible approach is to start from the basic elements – how a home works and what we expect from it. The Source, illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs by Michael Freeman, is divided into four sections which each cover a basic function. The first, Connect, deals with the connectivity of a home, from entrances and corridors to staircases. The second, Divide, shows the many ways in which individual areas can be divided and linked, from walls to screens and unconventional dividers, as well as flexible partitions that draw on Japanese and Chinese principles. The third section, Space, is concerned with living spaces in all their variety, balancing the twin needs of comfort and inspiration. The last section, Utility, covers the basic functions of any dwelling, from cooking and bathing to working at home and storage. All of this is illustrated by a vast array of ideas and solutions from many of the world’s best interior designers and architects. This new book offers a different and refreshing way of looking at the house and the elemental way of how we live today.

More and more people are travelling with their cameras in the hope of taking striking photos that capture the essence of their time away - and an ever increasing number of talented amateurs are uploading their images to picture agencies and earning extra income from selling rights. Shooting on the road, though, does present a myriad of challenges - from erratic power supplies, to difficult customs posts, so its important to be well-prepared and ready for anything. The Photographers Field Guide will help you decide what to pack, and what difficulties to plan for; invaluable advice, hard-earned by Michael Freeman during his long career in photography in the field. Once youre on location, the book will enable you to quickly evaluate your surroundings, decide what opportunities exist - and make the most of them with that definitive shot. Stunningly illustrated throughout, this is an essential book for the travelling photographer.

Even standard digital SLR cameras have manuals running to hundreds of pages; usually, they concentrate on the technical features of the camera, but neglect the crucial fact that great photographers do not just simply know how to navigate menus: they understand how the operation of their camera will help them to take better pictures. The Photographers DSLR Pocketbook, small enough to be taken on the most arduous shoot, gives the reader the benefit of Michael Freemans decades of professional photography and years of experience with digital technology. Opening with the anatomy of a digital SLR, the book then covers settings, exposure, capture and image workflow, clarifying the operations of your camera and allowing you to operate it with speed, confidence and accuracy. Michaels own photography and diagrams illuminate his points perfectly, making this an attractive and informative read.

Olvasmányos és átfogó útmutató a digitális fényképezésről, egy komoly tapasztalatokkal rendelkező, hivatásos fotográfus tollából.A digitális fényképezés kézikönyvéből minden kiderül, amit a képfelvételről, az utómunkáról és a képek értékesítéséről tudnunk kell, így a könyv tanácsait követve különleges képeket alkothatunk a legújabb technológiával. A könyv a digitális korszak meghatározó műve.

The third title in Ilexs continuing series of field guides is best-selling author Michael Freemans guide to Exposure, the deceptively simple concept at the heart of photography. By explaining the mechanics of todays DSLRs, and breaking down the key exposure situations, Freeman demystifies the art of capturing the right exposure first time, and the handy format will allow easy reference in the field.

The global exchange of design and taste is at its most fertile between Asia and the West. Leading Asian designers and architects have reprocessed international ideas and functionality into the idiom of varied Asian cultures, from India to China, Japan and Southeast Asia. Asia Home is a wide-ranging look at contemporary design from across the region, featuring more than 100 homes and more than 50 top designers. Michael Freeman, a renowned author-photographer, illustrates his forays into some of Asia's loveliest homes, spaces that showcase what contemporary Asian design truly is.

For professional photographers, chasing the light, waiting for it, sometimes helping it, and finally capturing it is a constant preoccupation and for some, an obsession. Drawing on four decades of working with light, Michael Freeman takes a simple but practical approach to interpreting, reacting to, and capturing photography's most valuable commodity. Practical advice is organised into three straightforward sections: Waiting, Chasing, and Helping. Begin by mastering the art of patience, and recognise the immense value of anticipating and planning for gorgeous light that's just over the horizon. Then learn the techniques to meet otherwise transient and fleeting lighting conditions halfway, with quick thinking and fast reactions. Finally, make the most of the tools at your disposal to enhance and manipulate light as you find it, covering everything from in-the-field shooting choices to technical transformations in post-production. This is the method of a working professional - to interpret, approach, and master whatever lighting situation is thrown at you and always get the shot, no matter what.

Getting the best possible photo is not a game of chance - there are proven methods and innovative approaches that the professional photographer uses to succeed. From Freeman's decades of reportage experience, he has developed proven methods for going beyond where tourists stop, and delivering the photographs that make the cover. Get the Photos Others Can't uses five 'nodes' or guiding principles, in various combinations, to elucidate each particular method of access: Right Place, Right Time - train yourself in the art of anticipationHearts & Minds - understand the importance of people skillsImmersion - involve yourself fully in your subjectDeep Learning - research and reflect Left Field - take an unexpected direction to find a new angle. With examples from Freeman's own archive of images, as well as from iconic photographers including Weegee, Cindy Sherman, Guy Bourdin, W. Eugene Smith and Garry Winogrand, the secrets shared in this book will let you find your own modus operandi for overcoming the obstacles between you and the shot, so you can bring home your own world-class images.

Composition is the single most powerful tool in a photographer's armoury. Unconstrained by any outside influence, it can be a pure expression of individuality, and this is what makes it so important. Freeman details both why and how composition works, from perception to visual imagination, including many practical compositional templates - varying from the Walk-in to the Frame Break to the Fibonacci Point - ready to be applied to a range of camera situations. - All-new content from the master of photography guides - Concise and easy-to-follow format clearly explains the vital ingredients of composition - Real-life examples of composition in practice ably demonstrate the key elements - Unique visuals and illustrations cut through the jargon and make the subject simple