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The Visual Dictionary of Photography David Präkel
$24.95
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The Visual Dictionary of Photography is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms used within photography and other lens-based disciplines.
Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary photography.
The dictionary covers analogue terms still in current usage as well as modern digital terminology such as Raw format and High dynamic range. It also defines a wide variety of practical terms, including ISO speed, Backlighting and Noise, as well as conceptual terms and photographic styles, ranging from Photojournalism to Distortion.
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Key features
An invaluable reference tool that improves the reader’s understanding of the professional terms applied in the world of photography.
Over 250 terms used in the world of photography are fully explained and illustrated.
Beautifully presented with many illustrations to provide added inspiration.
A comprehensive guide for photography students, as well as aspiring and professional photographers.
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David Präkel runs photographic training workshops in Northumberland, UK. He has enjoyed a successful and diverse career in journalism, photography and education and has taught at all academic levels in both the UK and the US as well as at the prestigious Kodak Imaging Training Centre in Harrow, London.
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Reviews
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'Very useful tool for teaching and learning, provides quick reference for students and helps them to learn essential terms relating to Photography.'
Jesse Lyons, Warwickshire College, UK'Excellent pocket guide to photographic terms & concepts. Wonderful for beginners through advanced students.'
Alex Donis, Brentwood School, USA'The book is well laid out - easy to understand and nice to hold. I like how the author has included other pages to look at that are relevant to what you have just read.'
Jill Enfield, Parsons The New School of Design, USA -
Readership: Foundation
978 2 940411 04 7
288 pages
250 colour images
160mm x 120mm
Paperback
December 2009
