Good lighting is everything in portraiture. The right light sculpts our subjects; smooths the skin; evens skin tones; and helps create the feeling of a third dimension in a two-dimensional image. The gold standard of lighting has; for the better part of a century; been produced by artificial lights (hot lights or strobes) in the studio. These sources allow for precise lighting effects on demand. However; artificial light cannot match the beauty or ambience that gorgeous natural light creates—and studio lighting can break the bank.In part 1 of this book; Carl Caylor introduces readers to a failproof method for understanding; shaping; and harnessing natural light for dazzling results that rival studio-lighting looks. Using your powers of observation; an understanding of the physics of light; and employing a couple of inexpensive tools (reflector panels to bounce light and a gobo to block light); Caylor shows you how to make the most of the sunlight for indoor and outdoor location shoots—and even studio work. Yoursquo;ll learn how to tweak the direction of light and manipulate lighting angles to re-create classic portrait lighting styles—short lighting; broad lighting; Rembrandt lighting; and more—that flatter and contour your subjectsrsquo; facial structures to make them look their very best.In part 2 of the book; Carl provides an in-depth analysis into the techniques he used to create 60 beautiful natural-light portraits in myriad locations and circumstances; producing a wide range of portrait looks. Readers will learn how to integrate other elements that are important to building an effective portrait—including prop selection; wardrobe; composition; expression; posing; and even planning for a top-notch; contrasty black white shot.The text in this book; along with inspirational images; will coax many readers to enjoy a “back to basicsrdquo; approach that will allow them to produce technically exquisite and profoundly artful; flattering portraits that will sell themselves to clients every time.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Say Hello to the God of Manga! (Manga no Kami-sama ni Yoroshiku!)By Ada PalmerYou will not believe me when I try to tell you about Osamu Tezuka. He drew over 150;000 pages of manga in his lifetime; more than 700 separate series; and more than 70 anime; films and movies. He was a pioneer every genre; from hard sci-fi to mahou shoujo to adult films. He developed the drawing and animation techniques that still dominate the industry today. Todays greats; from Rintaro to Yoshiyuki Tomino; worked and studied with him. He was a political activist; writing against war; racism; environmental exploitation; medical corruption. He was a national hero of Japan; and under consideration for the Nobel Prize in literature when he passed away in 1989. Astro Boy; Black Jack; Kimba the White Lion; Metropolis; Phoenix; Buddha and Princess Knight are only the best known of literally hundreds of creations which have impacted every corner of the manga world. If you think this sounds like too much for one man to plausibly accomplish in a lifetime; youre far from the only one who finds Osamu Tezuka a little superhuman.Fred Schodt; author of Dreamland Japan Manga! Manga!: the World of Japanese Comics and translator of Phoenix; Astro Boy and more; was a personal friend of the "God of Comics" and his translator when Tezuka visited America. In his long-awaited Astro Boy Essays; Schodt gives a concise and detailed introduction to the life; influence and significance of Tezuka in the history of Japan and the international comics world. Focusing on Tezukas best known work; the anti-racist childrens classic Astro Boy; it gives efficient; approachable portraits of Osamu Tezukas life and personality; the atmosphere in Japan during and after WWII and their effect on the manga industry; the nightmarish behind-the-scenes production schedule that birthed Japans first animated TV series; and the spread of Astro Boy as a Japanese; and later an international symbol of peace; technology; hope for the future; and above all of Japan itself. The rocky history of Astro Boys American distribution gives a fascinating look at the beginnings of American anime fandom; and how many barriers had to be broken to achieve the comparatively-smooth licensing and distribution system in place today. All the material is presented in a format beginners can understand; but with enough details that even experts will find themselves learning more with every page. The Astro Boy Essays is an invaluable contribution to manga scholarship; and provides a window for American otaku to finally learn about the "God" who made anime what it is today.For more information about the book; see: [...]For more information about Osamu Tezuka; his life and works; see: TezukaInEnglish.com3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A fun readBy Paul GDetailed; serious; interesting;........and fun! Lots of fun! If you love Astro Boy; Manga or Osamu Tezuka.....grab yourself a copy. NOW!!5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A book every anime/manga fan needs to readBy D. FredericksonI just happened upon this book when I was shopping for manga and thought it looked like a good read. Well; its a great read! Finally a book in English about Tezuka!Schodt does an amazing job breaking down Mighty Atom/Astro Boy along with Tezuka. He actually knew Tezuka so he brings a great insight to this work. The images in the book are great as well; especially the color inserts at the beginning of the book. Included are a great index of all the manga and anime episodes; and a character guide with both Japanese and English character names.If you are a fan of anime; manga; or both; you will want to read this book to know why the two art forms are so popular today; not only in Japan; but all across the world!
