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Dedication
by John Carucci
Time Lapse Photography, Long Exposure & Other Tricks of Time: From Snapshots to Great Shots, First Edition
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Contents
Introduction
1. Having the Right Equipment
Gearing Up for Creative Photography
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Being Properly Equipped
What I Carry in My Bag
Essential Accessories
Knowing Your Camera
DSLR Sensors Differ
Sensor Sizes
The Magic of Lenses
Focal Length Is Not What It Used to Be
True Focal Length
Conversion Chart of Popular Focal Lengths
Having the Right Media Card
Making Sure Your Card Is Formatted
Media Card Real Estate
Keeping It Steady
A Big Sturdy Tripod Saves the Day
A Good Head on Your Shoulders
Other Ways to Keep the Camera Steady
Using Filters
Computers and Software
Looking on a Big Screen
Operating Systems and Photoshop: Mac OS X and Windows
Mac OS
Windows
Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop Requirements
Chapter 1 Assignments
2. Exposures Longer Than a Snapshot
Got the Time, Get the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Collect Light in a Single Image
Randomness of Long Exposure
Subject Matters as Much as When You Shoot
Practical Reasons for Long Exposure
Understanding the Reciprocal Nature of Exposure
Fractional Exposures
Factors That Make Great Photographs
Time of Night
Twilight
Dark Sky
The Effects of Artificial Lighting
Passive vs. Active Light
Length of Exposure
Weather Conditions
Overcast
Fog
Rain
Snow
The Risk and Reward of Blurring
Seeing Ghosts
Chapter 2 Assignments
3. A Universe in Every Frame
Trials and Tribulations of a Long Exposure
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Understanding Artificial Lighting
Incandescent Light Sources
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Color Temperature
High-Intensity Discharge Lamps
Sodium Vapor
Mercury Vapor
Multi Vapor
Neon Lighting
Taking Pictures in the Dark
Focusing in the Dark
Long Exposures During the Day
Zooming as a Creative Device
Photographing Trails of Light
Photographing Automotive Light Trails
Having Fun with Amusement Park Rides
Shooting Fireworks
Painting with Light
Shooting the Night Sky
Capturing Star Trails
Shooting the Moon
Other Night Sky Situations
Chapter 3 Assignments
4. Mixing Time and Flash
Playing with Time in the Same Frame
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Electronic Flash Basics
Advanced Flash Unit Features
Reasons for Using Flash
On-Camera Flash
Dealing with Red Eye
The Effectiveness of Bounce Flash
Where Do I Bounce Now?
Off-Camera Flash Works Really Well
Balancing Flash and Ambient Light
Get a Good Reading of the Scene
Use a Tripod or Not?
Not All Flash Exposures Are Created Equal
Dragged Shutter Flash
Rear Curtain Sync
The Long Exposure Portrait
Filtering Flash
Fun with Multiple Flash Exposure
Repeating Flash in the Same Exposure
Manually Popping Flash
Chapter 4 Assignments
5. Having Fun with Time Lapse
The Basics Behind Making a Time Lapse Sequence
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
The Time Lapse Sequence
Understand the Movie to Master the Time Lapse
Playback Speed Makes the Difference
Making a Time Lapse Movie
What You Need for Time Lapse
Time Lapse Length
Choosing Your Camera
Time Lapse with Your DSLR
Transferring Your Images
Making a DSLR Time Lapse
Dealing with Flicker
Calculating Your Time
Time Lapse with Your Smartphone
Using the GoPro for Time Lapse
Editing Time Lapse with GoPro Studio
Using Photoshop to Build a Time Lapse
Chapter 5 Assignments
6. Crisp High-Speed Photography
Exposing for the Moment
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
A Fast Shutter Speed
Using a High Shutter Speed for Bright Situations
High-Speed Control Differs with Each Camera
The Digital SLR
Point-and-Shoot Cameras
GoPro Cameras
Smartphone Cameras
Determining the Correct Shutter Speed
Use an Effective ISO Setting
Shooting Continuous Frames
Handholding During a Long Exposure
Minimum Shutter Speed
Shooting at the Decisive Moment
Mastering Motion Blur
Freezing Action with Flash
Fun with People
Chapter 6 Assignments
7. Compositional Aesthetics
Creating a Visually Literate Image
Poring Over the Picture
Poring Over the Picture
Utilizing the Tools of Composition
It All Happens in the Frame
Creative Composition Techniques
The Rule of Thirds Rules!
Keep It Simple
Framing the Subject
Working the Dutch Angle
Shadows and Reflections
Using Shape and Form as Creative Devices
Dealing with Symmetry
Using Color Effectively
For the Sake of Color
Controlling the Scene with Focal Length
Understanding Ultrawide-Angle Lenses
The Wide-Angle Lens
The Normal Lens
Bringing It Close with a Telephoto
Employing Angles Effectively
Chapter 7 Assignments
Appendix
Enhancing Your Time Images with Adobe Photoshop
Dealing with Shadow and Highlight Issues
Enhancing Time Lapse Images En Masse
Batch Processing Your Images
Image Correction Using Camera RAW
Index
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To the memory of Windee and Okee
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