Special kinds of photography Books

The Five C's of Cinematography is one of the three most important books on cinematic technique ever published -- American CinematographerMr. Mascelli provides the attentive reader with the equivalent of a complete course in filmmaking. -- New York TimesThe Five C's is the most widely respected book ...

Much of the visual impact of New Zealand films can be attributed directly to the cinematographer, the creative individual primarily responsible for the look of a film. The cinematographer is both an artist and a craftsman, combining a fine aesthetic sensibility and visual eye with a deep technical u...

This magnificent book contains a selection of more than 200 images of New Zealand from the air. Taken from the White's Aviation collection at the Alexander Turnbull Library, these images of towns, cities, landforms and events were taken from the 1930s to the 1970s, and show a landscape still familia...

Widely acknowledged as the "bible" of film and video production and used in courses around the world, this indispensable guide to making movies is now updated with the latest advances in high- definition formats. For students and teachers, the professional and the novice filmmaker, this cl...

Scott Kelby, author of the groundbreaking bestseller “The Digital Photography Book, Vol. 1” is back with an entirely new book that picks up right where Vol. 1 left off. It’s more of that “Ah ha-so that’s how they do it,” straight-to-the-point, skip the techno jarg...

Digital cameras are the hot new tech toy, but many of the millions of people who are buying the cameras aren't getting the most out of their new purchase. Mysterious icons, strange jargon, a dizzying array of imaging software and hardware...stumbling blocks quickly become tools to create great pictu...

Learn how to take the best landscape photographs possible with this spectacular book from world renowned photographer, Tom Mackie.With the sophistication of camera equipment today, taking a regular photograph is relatively straightforward. But taking a photograph that will have more drama and impact...

In the Blink of an Eye is celebrated film editor Walter Murch's vivid, multifaceted, thought-provoking essay on film editing. Starting with what might be the most basic editing question - Why do cuts work? - Murch treats the reader to a wonderful ride through the aesthetics and practical concerns of...

Learn how to use the basic 'grammar' of making films and videos in "Grammar of the Shot"! This book shows you in no uncertain terms what you absolutely need to know to put together your own film or video, shot by shot. Whether you are just learning how to frame a shot or if you just need a...

Camera operators and video enthusiasts around the world search for the training and information they need to successfully use the Steadicam[registered], the most versatile tool for moving a motion picture or video camera. Every year, about 500 people in the world are lucky enough to take an intensiv...

Your digital camera can do so much! And Digital Photography For Dummies, 6th Edition helps you shoot, edit, and share great photos. This full-color guide is packed with stuff that’s not in your camera manual — tips on upgrading your equipment, working with focus and exposure, shooting li...

"Now there is no reason to prevent anybody from making a film. The technology exists, the equipment is much cheaper than it was, the post-production facilities are on a laptop computer, the entire equipment to make a film can go in a couple of cases and be carried as hand luggage on a plane". ("Mike...

Groundbreaking book gives everyone involved in the media-making industry the tools they need to create the best stories possible.  Innovative storytelling techniques apply to all aspects of film-making and media production.  Norman Hollyn is an Associate Professor at one of the...

"The New Complete Guide to Night and Low-Light Photography" is Lee Frost's definitive practical guide to low-light photography for the modern photographer. This title covers everything from night-time street scenes and firework displays to shooting interiors and taking moody landscape photographs in...

"This is top-notch advice that is certain to have a positive impact on your business."  —Shutterbug Designed to give professional photographers of all skill levels a complete look at the working digital studio, this reference goes from start to finish—from setting up the...

A firsthand account in the words of the legendary Don Letts of the links he forged between the roots reggae sounds of his culture and the quickly growing punk scene in London in the 1970s. Highly visual, irreverent, revelatory and staunchly individual, this account - from the man who pioneered sampl...

On the day of the wedding, photographers have only a few minutes to perfectly capture critical moments. Master Lighting Guide for Wedding Photographers shows readers the surefire techniques the industry's best use to capture every can't-miss moment. Includes award-winning images from over 50 contrib...

A complete catalogue of motion picture techniques for filmmakers. It concentrates on the 'storytelling' school of filmmaking, utilizing the work of the great stylists who established the versatile vocabulary of technique that has dominated the movies since 1915. This graphic approach includes compar...

This stunning daybook presents 365 entirely new, utterly dazzling images from master aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The pictures cover every corner of every continent, from icy arctic floes to tropical forests, from the deserts of north Africa to the vertiginous peaks of Nepal. Arthus-Ber...

Drawing on 20 years' experience, Joe Cornish, one of Britain's most distinguished landscape photographers, has distilled the key elements of his craft into a collection of thought-provoking essays accompanied by a selection of his photographs. The subjects range from his beloved North Yorkshire, whe...

The next best thing to an intensive training workshop on how to use the Steadicam [registered] and become a successful owner-operator, this book brings together interviews and instruction by the world's premier Steadicam professionals to get you up and running with your rig and to improve. The revis...

Enhance your animated features and shorts with this polished guide to channeling your vision and imagination from a former Disney animator and director. Learn how to become a strong visual storyteller through better use of color, volume, shape, shadow, and light - as well as discover how to tap into...

The proliferation of food blogs and how-to books have led us to believe that anyone who has access to a kitchen and a window can shoot food--and of course, you can--but it's not the same as creating those images within the confines of an advertising layout and the pressure of having your clients wat...

Step-by-step guide for using your digital SLR to make quality video With digital SLR cameras becoming more and more popular as replacements for standalone video cameras, this book helps photographers become better videographers and shows videographers how to incorporate DSLRs into their work. The b...

Having trouble separating your scops from your screech owls, Tengmalm's from Tawny Owl or Collared and Spotted Owlets? Then this is the book for you. Owls of the World is the ultimate photographic resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic, largely nocturnal birds of prey. This bo...

The vanguard of the 3D film and TV industry explains why 3D stereo techniques should become a staple visual storytelling tool, on par with lighting, set design, or sound. Words of wisdom from Jeffrey Katzenberg, Martin Scorsese, Dean DeBlois, Baz Luhrmann, Jon Landau, Barrie M. Osborne, Wim Wenders,...

Josie Iselin, author of Abams's popular Heart Stones, turns to sea glass hearts for a companion volume that promises to be just as appealing. Beachcombers the world over treasure sea glass, the shards from broken objects that are tumbled by the waves into smooth, pebble like forms. They know which c...

Children are one of the most intriguing yet difficult subjects to photograph. Whether you are a proud parent who wants to capture the fleeting moments of childhood or a professional photographer working with paying clients, "Photographing Childhood: The Image and the Memory" will give you the know-h...

Don't waste valuable time and budget fixing your footage in post! Shoot the effects you want effectively and creatively the first time. This full-color step-by step guide to visual effects cinematography empowers you to plan out and execute visual effects shots on a budget, without falling into the ...

When it comes to HDR, only three key ingredients are needed: hardware, software, and post-processing technique. Hardware is simple--there are only a few things you need to set up and shoot an HDR series. Software is vastly improved, making it easier for anyone to create an HDR image. The hard part i...

"The Landscape Photography Bible" is a comprehensive guide to landscape photography with up to the minute techniques and inspirational images. It provides the perfect practical introduction to the specific techniques of top-class landscape photography. It offers new insights into landscape technique...

Building on the success of the bestselling "Master Shots," this volume goes much deeper, revealing the great directors' secrets for making the most of the visual during the usual static dialogue scene. Includes more than 200 diagrams illustrating camera positions.

There's more to being a DP than holding a light meter! With this book as your guide, you are on your way to learning not only about the equipment and technology, but also about the concepts and thought processes that will enable you to shoot professionally, efficiently, and with artistic mastery. A ...

This new AFI Film Reader is the first comprehensive collection of original essays on the use of color in film. Contributors from diverse film studies backgrounds consider the importance of color throughout the history of the medium, assessing not only the theoretical implications of color on the scr...

"@earth" is as revolutionary in form as it is in content. It contains no words: instead it tells its story in the universal language of photomontage, long the favoured medium of radical artists. Peter Kennard is one such, whose work has consistently questioned power structures and injustice, from hi...

Learn how to make money with your digital photography Microstock photography veers slightly off the course of traditional stock photography in that the images in microstock photography are used almost exclusively on the Internet and are submitted by both novice and professional photographers. This h...

The only how-to guide dedicated to mastering the technique of digital matte painting! Matte painting affords seamless integration between an artist's painting with live action film footage and allows for greater flexibility and creative input in the appearance of movie settings. This unique book rev...

This title is written for the photographer who is looking for a fresh, unique approach to wedding photography. Covering new styles and concepts for shooting such as fashion bridal photography and photojournalism, "Fearless Photographer: Weddings", teaches readers how to use both their equi...

Over ten years' worth of aerial photography have given photographer David Wall a unique viewpoint on New Zealand, and this compact hardback provides the perfect souvenir of New Zealand, featuring a selection of Wall's best shots from Cape Reinga to Bluff. David Wall captures all aspects of the lands...

Wisdom from the best and the brightest in the industry, this visual effects bible belongs on the shelf of anyone working in or aspiring to work in VFX. This book covers techniques and solutions all VFX artists, producers, and supervisors need to know, from preproduction, to digital character creatio...