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Whether shooting a pair of eyeglasses for an advertising campaign or a glistening pond for an outdoor wedding portrait, this reference offers complete guidance for capturing transparent and translucent materials, such as plastic, glass, water, and more. Starting with the most basic approaches to lighting glass and other materials, and progressing into strategies for shooting more complex situations, this resource offers technical tips and creative guidance for making each object look its very best, as well as detailed lighting diagrams. Rather than providing a single step-by-step approach, the wide range of this book provides an education that serves as a springboard for solving a variety of reflective-lighting challenges. There are numerous examples of the different lighting techniques, as well as tips for using White-Line and Black-Line effects and working with Photoshop in the studio. With detailed captions and a host of illustrations that reinforce the key concepts, this reference provides a wealth of information, whether on shoot for a client or photographing nature as a personal hobby. SELLING POINTS: Understanding the science of light - and how it affects photography Selecting and using lighting equipment for glass, water, gels, plastics, and more. AUTHOR Dr. Glenn Rand has taught and administered in public education, community colleges, and universities since 1966. Since 2001, he has taught in the graduate program at Books Institute in Santa Barbera, CA, where he serves as acting graduate program chairman. ILLUSTRATIONS 125 colour images

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Dr. Rand . . . applies his scientific understanding of light in commentary on . . . photos by contributing photographers. --SciTech Book News

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"Dr. Glenn Rand is a professor in the graduate program at Brooks Institute of Photography, where he serves as the acting chair of the graduate program. He is a contributing editor for"" Rangefinder"" magazine and is the author of ""Black and White Photography,"" ""Digital Photographic Capture,"" ""Film and Digital Techniques for Zone System Photography,"" ""Lighting for Photography,"" and ""Teaching Photography."" He lives in Mason, Michigan."

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