Quality of Light
The Quality of Light
Light is the most fundamental element in photography that George Eastman once said that;
“light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography. “
This little guide is packed with detailed information about light. Light is dissected into its three major elements, Brightness, Color, and Contrast. The novice will understand the important basics of light such as the Inverse Square Law, while the more advanced photographers can prepare for certification with detailed explanations of the more complex aspects of light such as three-dimensional contrast, and CIE Chromaticity.
Squeezed into the pages of this book are detailed topics explained in an easy-to-understand way. You learn about;
Brightness - Luminance
Lumens
Illuminance
Luminance
How to measure brightness
Inverse Square Law
Color of Light
How to describe light
Visible Spectrum
Munsell Color System
CIE Color Space
Color Models and Color Spaces
Color Gamut
Contrast - Direction
Angle of light
Contrast
How light behaves
Transmission
Absorption
Reflection
Camera Controls
Metering modes
White Balance
This book is the perfect companion for the photographer who wants to truly understand light. And, it’s a perfect test preparation aid for anyone studying for the Certified Professional Photographer test.
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