Fascinating; endearing and endlessly varied; animals make inspirational subject matter for artists. In Drawing Animals; author and illustrator Peter Gray guides you through the stages of capturing animal shapes; behaviour and expression to create accomplished artworks. Whether you are a complete beginner or a more experienced draughtsman; the tailored step-by-step exercises and practical tips will help you get the most out of your animal subjects.This is another title in Arcturus successful range of Artists Workbooks; which also includes titles on: Portraits; Figures; Manga; Techniques; Landscape; Animals and Still Life.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This book is filled with practical and easy to understand specific lighting techniques which can be used ...By SirenaThis book is filled with practical and easy to understand specific lighting techniques which can be used in a variety of real life shooting situations. It explains the technique in detail with corresponding images and actual technical info (ISO; lens; metering; etc.) and each set up has a schematic for those of us that are more visual learners. The set ups and techniques given are easily adaptable to varied situations and handy creative suggestions are given. More then just lighting; helpful snippets into running an actual photography business are thrown in to sweeten the deal. Every photographer should have this book as a reference for standard and creative lighting. Since the techniques are easy and incorporate equipment I already own; I have decided I need to get more creative with lighting in my own professional wedding and event work. Great book!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great Resource for Studio LightingBy 4thWallPhoto.comAs a photography instructor; I found this book to be a great resource for students or anyone interested in learning about studio lighting. The book is geared towards photographers who already have a basic working knowledge of the principles of photography including manual exposure. The book covers different types of light modifiers and how each can affect an image. The vital piece of information that I believe is very helpful to photographers at any skill level are the lighting diagrams included in each example. When learning how to design a lighting setup for a shot; these diagrams definitely give the readers insight behind the process. To this day; I either mentally or physically draw these diagrams before setting up for a lighting situation. The book covers a wide array of portrait setups from headshot to full body and single to multiple subjects. It also covers shooting in outdoor conditions combining the use of strobes with natural light. It is concise and it is easily a book you would want on your reference shelf as you will find yourself going back to it when starting out.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book is Fantastic!! I think that photographers at many different ...By AZThis book is Fantastic!! I think that photographers at many different levels can benefit by reading and following the well written instructions in the book. I have worked as a photographers assistant in the past having both positive and negative experiences. I love the way that Jennifer Emery breaks down all aspects of the job. While lighting is the primary focus; the book also delves into how to act professionally and organize a shoot. I have seen first hand many technically good photographers who communicate poorly with clients or models. Leaving a job with only a mediocre pictures as a result of poor organization from the start. This book gives you clear instructions on how to organize a job before you take your first picture and communicate clearly with everyone involved. And of course set up your lighting to create the exact look you are after. This will result in a better experience for the client; models and photographer as well as repeat business due to the positive environment that you created!The book has easy to follow lighting diagrams with pictures to demonstrate the results. After reading the book I have a lot of lighting scenarios to try out and experiment with. While many photography books can be intimidating if you dont know the jargon this one is not. It is straightforward letting you know what equipment you need. Breaks the lighting down into repeatable steps. If you follow the instructions you will be able to re-create each technique that is covered. Overall I think that my own photographs will improve and have a more professional look to them. I highly recommend this book!