第一章:Pro Tips for Getting Really Sharp Photos(专家建议:拍摄锐利的图片)
这一章主要讲拍摄锐利图片的技巧,其实很多论坛上已经讨论多次了,就是
使用脚架
关掉防抖(如果在脚架上)
使用快门线
自拍模式
photoshop锐化
photoshop专家技巧(以下是此技巧的原文,很简单):
1. Go under the Image menu, under Mode, and choose Lab Color.
2. Go to the Channels palette and click on the Lightness channel. (Note: This Lightness channel contains only the detail and not the color in the photo, which is why you sidestep some of the color problems you get by sharpening the full-color photo.)
3. Now apply the Unsharp Mask filter using the settings shown on the previous page.
4. Try applying the Unsharp Mask filter again, using the same settings. If your photo appears too sharp, before you do anything else, go under the Edit menu and choose Fade Unsharp Mask. In the Fade dialog, lower the Opacity slider to 50%, so you only get half-strength on the second application of the filter.
5. Now go back under the Image menu, under Mode, and choose RGB Color.
然后就是我觉得比较实用,以前不知道的技巧,利用相机背带稳定相机,如图所示:
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第二章:Shooting Flowers Like a Pro(像专家一样拍摄花朵)
在第一个section中,作者就给了这张图,解释了最基本的原则,不要从上面拍花(大家每天都是低头去看花,这样的照片太普通了。。。)。作者说,不把膝盖弄脏,是拍不出好花的。
使用长焦或微距镜头拍花,原因我想大家都知道,虚化不必要的。
拍花的时机:多云的天气;刚刚下完雨(强烈推荐);如果是晴天,那么应该选择清晨或傍晚。
[attach]28218[/attach]作者: 尘埃落定 时间: 2007-9-26 23:04
第三章:Shooting Weddings Like a Pro(像专家一样拍摄婚礼)
婚礼摄影最重要的是用光,图中展示了三种闪光灯的用法,第一种是flash diffuser,第二种是没有flash diffuser时在室内使用闪光的方法,第三种就是室外的用法。尽管用法不用,其目的是相同的:避免直射光线,直射光线(包括阳光)会带来阴影并缺乏质感。
另外,最好的自然光是室内某个窗子的旁边,当然窗子要脏些,玻璃不那么透明,这种柔和自然的光线在作者眼中是最完美的。
防止闭眼的技巧:When I'm shooting these groups, here's what I say, "Okay, everybody close your eyes. Now open them on 3-2-1...open!" Then I wait one count after they open their eyes before I take the shot. It works wonders.
大意就是,让大家都闭眼,然后喊3-2-1睁眼,在数一声后按下快门。
婚礼中其他值得拍摄的:
The bride's shoes
The bride's dress hanging on a hanger
The bride's tiara, necklace, etc.
The wedding invitation
The sheet music played at the wedding
The guestbook (once a few people have signed it)
Their champagne glasses
Name cards at the reception
Their wedding rings (perhaps posed on the invitation with some rose petals casually placed nearby)
The airline tickets for their honeymoon
The sheet music, or CD jewel case, to the music for their first dance
The groom's boutonniere
The bride's bouquet
Any fine detail in her dress
9。如果你不能准确地判断曝光的话,使用包围曝光。
[attach]28223[/attach]作者: 尘埃落定 时间: 2007-9-26 23:08
第八章:Taking Advantage of Digital Like a Pro(充分利用数码的优点)
第九章:Taking Travel & City Life Shots Like a Pro(拍摄旅行和城市中的人文)
1. How to Be Ready for "The Shot"
很难在中文中找到能够和"The Shot"对应的。作者首先讲的就是想得到The Shot,应该把相机放在P档,在千变万化的人文景观面前,往往没有什么时间去设定曝光参数,有时候The Shot就是那一瞬间。
7。拍摄烟花:
使用手动档
快门4秒,如果有B门则用B门拍摄
光圈f11,先测试一张,如果曝光不满意,再调整。
[attach]28224[/attach]作者: 尘埃落定 时间: 2007-9-26 23:09
第十章:How to Print Like a Pro and Other Cool Stuff(像专家一样打印及其他很酷的冬冬)
6。作者推荐的摄影书籍
Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera by Bryan Peterson
Rick Sammon's Travel and Nature Photography by Rick Sammon
Digital Photography Pocket Guide, Third Edition by Derrick Story
Bill Fortney's Great Photography Workshop by Bill Fortney
Rick Sammon's Complete Guide to Digital Photography: 107 Lessons on Taking, Making, Editing, Storing, Printing, and Sharing Better Digital Images by Rick Sammon
第十一章:Photo Recipes to Help You Get "The Shot"(完成the shot的秘方)
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这张照片是作者在斯德哥尔摩,回酒店的路上拍摄的。当时这辆车刚好停在作者身边,作者的相机刚好是在自动档(P)。。。
照片中包含了一点驾驶员的手臂,乘客手中舞动的旗子(当时刚好赶上一个中学的毕业典礼)。这些元素让照片显得更有趣,它会引起人们的联想:What were they doing? Why were they carrying flags? Where are they going?
构图上,车子前进方向留出空间,给人车子要前进的感觉。