Speedliter's Handbook: Learning to Craft Light with Canon Speedlites [Elektronisk resurs]Upplaga 1

Getting your Canon Speedlite to produce the light you need can be a real challenge. For those new to fl ash photographyor for anyone who has previously given up out of frustrationSpeedliters Handbook is a revelation. Photographer Syl Arena takes you on a journey that begins with an exploration of light and color, moves through a comprehensive discussion of the Canon Speedlite family and all of the accessories and equipment available to the Speedliter, then settles down to crafting great light in one photo shoot after another. Whether you want to create a classical portrait, shoot an event, or simply add a little fi ll light to a product shot, Speedliters Handbook shows you how. A fantastic in-depth resource illustrated with over 500 images, Speedliters Handbook covers: how to see the various characteristics and properties of light itself, as well as the differences between how your camera sees versus how you see all the buttons and dials of the entire Canon Speedlite family the basics of on-camera fl ashand the necessity of getting your flash off the camera how to beautifully balance flash with the existing ambient light all the equipment necessary for great Speedlite shots how to get amazing shots with just one Speedlite how and when to use E-TTL versus manual flash the use of color gels to balance color, as well as create dramatic effects how to tame the sunor any really bright lightwith hi-speed sync and much, much more Whether youre shooting portraits, events, or sports, Speedliters Handbook is an essential resource that teaches you how to craft the light you need for any type of shot you want.