Course Technology PTR 2008, softcover, 300 pages, color illustrations.
Get an insider's look at the techniques, equipment, and know-how needed to take eye-catching and inspiring sports action photographs with "Digital Sports Photography, Second Edition." Written by an experienced professional sports photographer and featuring firsthand insight and ideas from other industry pros, this book provides the basics of sports photography whether you are just getting started or want to enhance your skills. You'll learn about color management, camera setup, equipment options, shutter speeds, composition, and more to help you attain professional-quality results with a digital camera.
You'll also discover what a sports photo editor looks for when selecting images, knowledge you can use to help you take the best possible shots, whether you aspire to be a professional or just want to take great sports photos for fun. The book concentrates on shooting six major sports baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, and tennis while providing methods and strategies that can be used to photograph any sport, at the amateur, collegiate, or pro level.
Filled with fantastic images to illustrate the skills taught, a full-color gallery of images taken by the author, and even a glossary of helpful photography terms, "Digital Sports Photography, Second Edition" provides invaluable information and guidance on the exciting and challenging world of sports photography.
Features
*** Geared toward beginning to intermediate photographers, this book provides basic techniques, industry secrets, and expert advice on sports photography.
*** Offers unique insight from an NFL editor on what editors look for in sports photography.
*** Provides updated information on the latest digital latest cameras, techniques, and accessories available.
Table of Contents
*** Introduction
*** Chapter 1: How I Made it in Sports Photography: My Story
*** Chapter 2: From Film to Digital: The Transformation
*** Chapter 3: The Basics of Shooting Sports
*** Chapter 4: What an Editor Looks For
*** Chapter 5: Baseball
*** Chapter 6: Football
*** Chapter 7: Basketball
*** Chapter 8: Hockey
*** Chapter 9: Soccer
*** Chapter 10: Tennis
*** Glossary