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A Photographer's Guide to Light

Envato Tuts+ via YouTube

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Explore the fundamentals of light in photography through this comprehensive one-hour course. Delve into the visible light spectrum and electromagnetic radiation, mastering the crucial aspects of brightness, color, and contrast. Examine light's interactions with matter, including absorption, transmission, and reflection. Investigate diffuse, direct, and polarized reflection types. Gain valuable insights to enhance your ability to control light, predict its behavior, and transform your creative vision into stunning photographic images.

Syllabus

1.1 Introduction
2.1 The Part You Can See
2.2 Brightness
2.3 Color
2.4 Contrast
3.1 Absorption and Reflection
3.2 Transmission
4.1 Diffuse Reflection
4.2 Direct Reflection
4.3 Polarized Reflections
5.1 Conclusion

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