Photography and the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital PhotographyA practical and inspiring guide. This Third Edition familiarizes readers with the traditional principles of composition and visual design. The jargon-free text provides practical techniques and innovative exercises for breaking with traditional concepts of design to enable the photographer to develop a keen awareness of subject matter and a personal direction. Topics include:
This edition of Photography and the Art of Seeing is updated to include technical guidelines adapted for both digital and film photographers and includes photographs from Freeman Patterson's personal collection. Extended captions include valuable technical information and personal commentary reflective of the superb craftsmanship and stunning photography from one of the most highly acclaimed and celebrated photographers worldwide. |
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A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography Freeman Patterson. Unique properties of photography 85 How a camera sees space 89 Thinking about visual design 103 Elements of visual design : Tone 105 Light • Light and line ...
... visual media . Many of the principles of composition used by artists in the other media are equally useful to ... elements of visual design and the principles by which these are controlled in order to achieve effective expression , we ...
... visual tension , which helps to make the composition more dynamic . Some compositions may contain only primary hues ... elements of visual design that have influenced you the most . If you are a colour photographer who has paid too ...