Gatcum, Chris
Mastering Film Photography (Mastering)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781453513
- author:
- Gatcum, Chris
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Ammonite Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 24.8 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, Techniques,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
For those looking to break free from digital photography's quick-fix nature, film offers a unique and personal approach. "Mastering Film Photography" is a comprehensive guide for photographers seeking to harness the soulful qualities of emulsion in the digital age. This book provides a crash course in how film works, camera selection, and overcoming exposure challenges without instant feedback. It also explores creative techniques such as lensless photography and introduces readers to flash systems from the pre-TTL era. Additionally, profiles of leading film practitioners offer insight into traditional, digital, and hybrid processing options for making the most of negatives and slides. By mastering film photography, photographers can unlock a world of "happy accidents" and transform average shots into one-of-a-kind photographs.