The Moment It Clicks: Photography secrets from one of the world’s top shooters
The first book with one foot on the table, and one foot in THECLASSROOMJoe McNally, one of the best photographers in the digital world Pro, whose celebrated work has graced the pages of Sports Illustrated, Time and National Geographic (to name a few), opens a new way of doing something no photography book has done-the mix of the rich, stunning images and elegant design of a coffee table book with the invaluable training, no nonsense ideas and the secrets of photography Usua…
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Imagine this. Meets one of the great photographers of the world into a bar. Has a lot of photos with him, from his wallet. As you go through the pictures, talk about them, people in photographs, and how each of them. About a third of the way through you realize that when it comes to technical details mostly speaks lighting, and a sense that has not recovered from the very beginning, but now focus on trying to learn lighting techniques.
Then, about two thirds of its course, stop talking about lighting, and starts meandering on the photo editor I knew, and how they may have sacrificed some of their family life by a photographer, and was sent through the ranks, and that interesting too.
Joe McNally, when speaking of light a photograph of James Brown, or Sophia Loren, or Larry Tisch, the techniques used seem to be that you can use. But when it comes to getting a lot of masks from the Smithsonian Institution to shoot Michelle Pfeiffer, or five full-length mirrors in the campaign to create a picture of shortstop Ozzie Smith, with 10 or 15 or 2400-watt lights to illuminate the External Eric Davis Perhaps the hope that at least you can get the inspiration, because they will never have this type of equipment, or if you, on behalf McNally, "does not need my advice." And watching the teams McNally, until you reach this page, in normal reading, or you may decide that the book is not for you.
If you are looking for instructions, is here among the stories, even if rendered in a third kind of structured way. I have not invested in a dozen Speedotrons, but after reading this book made me decide to update my umbrella a couple of boxes of light. Also, if you are interested in studying a portfolio of great pictures, McNally. And if you like listening to photographers tell stories of the picture, often their own, probably will love this book.
Other then the lighting is dim technician. There is nothing about the show or the depth of field or Photoshop. I'm sure the people speaking the author to write this book, loved the stories and the way they said and how they related back to transform a vision into an image of the plant to use. McNally personality comes through. If this is the way to learn some tricks of lighting depends on what you think of throwing out the stories and images. Also, Joe McNally is a great guy to have a drink with.
This book is written so that photographers of every experience, style and age have an enormous value.
This is my favorite book to date on the photo.
My only summary line:
You will be taught "how to have a single photo tells a true story, with emotion and from different perspectives. In my opinion, is a must for fans through professionals.
Pro
The book is written without jargon simply inexplicable. If the author mentions a word about the industry (eg, Ripping Film), which will explain what it means. Read some of the terms of the field the road and get an idea of the authors of the experiences of shooting.
Each turn of the page has a picture of weight that is the subject of the lesson. Some lessons are technical as how-to lighting, while others are lessons focus, behavior or attitude.
The book is emotionally appealing. Want to put the book away and try some of the approaches.
The author shows no ego – This book is not true! It's the world around him. Comes on every page and learn how to capture a vivid portrait of a person like James Brown, or how they found the true story of Augusta.
Will give ideas on how to have a single photo tells a true story.
Cons:
The only real complaint: This is a paperback and Amazon has sent in an envelope instead of a box. The edges of the cover has a slight wave.
Ratings for the author:
I like the most – in short – I want the second volume. I wonder how to get this signature:)
This is a real jewel, and I would have liked in perfect condition for my office desk.
Great job to the author.
I am writing this review from the perspective of someone who is known as the optimistic "eternal". I have the book in order to obtain insight serious "as it has done" – something like the procedure of Scott Kelby books – which among other things, are all very good.
When you see pictures of Joe McNally, one can only wonder: "How did this?" Then, of course, we are all inclined to want to get my hands on her book, so you can play your shots, and finally analysis, learning by doing.
Unfortunately, this book is not about to offer this purpose! Half of the entire book is simply a page full of her glorious shots. The other half of the book is "should show how it's done".
Each photo should be a single element that wants to emerge as the critical component necessary for the particular shot. But seriously, those glorious shots on a constellation of critical factors can not be explained on the basis of the suggestion of "one" only.
Most of us are buying the book so that here we can play your shots, but this has never been achieved by his book alone. In fact, he only provides a touch of "little" about the thought processes behind each shot. Some of the suggestions are useful, but most of the book is simply an interesting story behind the construction, without providing much useful information on how we can achieve the same scenario.
After reading the book, one must ask, Joe, does not know how he did the picture? Or is deliberately trying to keep all the dark, hoping you would buy more of your books so that one day we'll be a step towards a better understanding? Are you afraid that if they tell us many things that anyone can become your competitors?
If you want a nice "picture book", then this is it! But if you want a guide is essential for the reproduction of their shots, you've finished this book very disappointed, wondering what was the reason for writing the book? Was only to make money? OR Do you really think going to get much of it?
While there is something important that can be learned from all the books on photography, I am inclined to believe that this book belongs to the category of other similar books, ie – If you've finished most of the books and go with 2-3 important issues seriously, to change their philosophy and actions, then your money was well spent.
If your goals and objectives for reading this book are suitable, then you will not be disappointed. However, if you think that will play hits from Joe after reading this book, you can go crazy or even feel betrayed – sad to say.
This book highlights the fact that there is no simple solution for creating world-class large photographs. The more I read, the more you know. This book is just a small step in the journey towards a life of self-education learning.
I do not recommend this book? Privately I say yes, but I understand that realistically, come away with more questions than you had before you started, and you are still asking the eternal question: "I wonder how they did."