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07/25/2005 11:09:23 PM · #1 |
Ok, so you look at my portfolio and you see, that I need help, i have been to barnes and Nobles 10 times and still cant find a book to show me what settings to use and why, i dont care about imaging yet, i already have the equipment i just need the knowledge, So what is the best book or CD learning tool that i can get to help me take better pictures.
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07/25/2005 11:17:29 PM · #2 |
I will go out on a limb and say that instead of spending time reading any book to figure out what settings and why, EXPERIMENT like crazy. Take tons of pictures at all different settings. Use various lighting situations...available light, direct light, back light, full sun, low light, halogen, incandescent, you name it, try it. Try all kinds of apertures and shutter speeds. You will soon understand the WHY when you see each resulting image. I believe in "baptism by fire" and the only way to really gain a clear understanding of how your equipment works (and why) is to use it. Good luck!!! :)
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07/25/2005 11:19:04 PM · #3 |
Every book has a different writing style so you need to pick one that is in a style that you feel you can learn from.
Also, before looking at books make a list of what you want to learn. If you want to learn about the basics then a book that just covers the basics may be a good start.
One book that I have that was used in a continuing ed class I took is called 'SHOOT! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About 35mm Photography'. Yes, it's written with a slant towards film however once you get past the section on film choice it all basically applies to digital as well. It covers the basics as well as different types of subjects, lighting etc.
I say take a couple of hours, pull a few books of the the shelf that seem to contain the info your looking for and browse. You'll find in a very short time which books appeal to you and which ones don't.
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07/25/2005 11:26:42 PM · #4 |
I agree with Laurie and Colette. I have read a few books but I just could not grasp it. the one book that did help was on composition and taking a different view of your subject that people normally dont look at that subject.
experiment and pratice with help you get a better understanding of lighting and exposure control.
If you can go to an area of you city/town that has a nice sky line. get there about 45 minutes before sunset (sun at your back) and shoot the sky line. adjust the shutter speed and look at the differance.
same goes for indoor shots. get a flower in a vase and a simple desk lamp or a cheap clamp light. set it up and just keep changing the light angle and shutter speed and apeture. also some black or white poster board for a back ground will help hout also.
this I feel will be the best learning you will get.
James |
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07/25/2005 11:31:21 PM · #5 |
thats what everyone tells me, to just shoot at diff setings. so thats what i will do. thanks for all your coments, one of these days after lots of shooting maybe ill get a ribbon or top 10, ha lol, someday
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07/25/2005 11:31:36 PM · #6 |
well just had a look at your profile and these 2 Pics I really like
 
this one is very nice also
just by looking at those it looks like you have a pretty firm grip on photography.
James |
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07/25/2005 11:33:33 PM · #7 |
| For a start I think you can search online and learn about Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO. Once you understand them and the relationship between them, you'd know that getting the exposre right is just like filling a glass of water. Beyond that is upto your imagination. |
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07/26/2005 01:16:35 AM · #8 |
| You have a wonderful learning resource right here at DPC. Check out the mentoring threads. There is an absolute treasure trove of learning right at your fingertips ... and it's free. |
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