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想要隨心所欲地創造出您需要的光線，到達爐火純青的境界，無疑是項艱鉅的挑戰。無論您是剛接觸閃燈攝影，一頭霧水的菜鳥，還是已經飽受挫敗而心灰意冷，這本書絕對能夠帶您突破現狀。攝影師賽爾．亞瑞納將帶您一探光線與色彩的世界，鉅細靡遺地探討閃燈使用的奧祕，以及適合Speedlite玩家的各式配件與器材，最後再教您如何拍出一張又一張燈光美、氣氛佳的精彩照片。不管您有志於傳統人像攝影，還是打算替活動留下記錄，或者只是單純地希望運用補光拍出精美產品照片，這本書都是您不可錯過的最佳指南。
藉由500多幅照片進行深入剖析，本書涵蓋以下重點：
．如何洞悉光線的特徵與屬性，以及了解相機與人眼之間的差異
．詳細解說Canon Speedlite家族成員的所有按鈕與撥盤
．概述機上閃燈…以及把閃燈移開相機的必要性
．如何運用高速同步抗衡陽光或任何明亮光源
．使用E-TTL閃燈與手動閃燈的方法與時機
．運用彩色濾片平衡色彩及製造戲劇效果
．介紹Speedlite閃燈攝影不可或缺的器材
．如何完美融合閃燈光線與現場環境光
．如何使用一盞Speedlite拍出絕美照片
．以及更多精彩內容
無論您打算從事人像、活動或運動攝影，本書都能滿足您的需求，教您如何因應各種拍攝類型創造合宜光線。
Getting your Canon Speedlite to produce the light you need can be a real challenge. For those new to flash photography—or for anyone who has previously given up out of frustration—Speedliter’s Handbook is a revelation. Photographer Syl Arena takes you on a journey that begins with an exploration of light and color, moves through a comprehensive discussion of the Canon Speedlite family and all of the accessories and equipment available to the Speedliter, then settles down to crafting great light in one photo shoot after another. Whether you want to create a classical portrait, shoot an event, or simply add a little fill light to a product shot, Speedliter’s Handbook shows you how.
A fantastic in-depth resource illustrated with over 500 images, Speedliter’s Handbook covers:
how to see the various characteristics and properties of light itself, as well as the differences between how your camera sees versus how you see
all the buttons and dials of the entire Canon Speedlite family
the basics of on-camera flash…and the necessity of getting your flash off the camera
how to beautifully balance flash with the existing ambient light
all the equipment necessary for great Speedlite shots
how to get amazing shots with just one Speedlite
how and when to use E-TTL versus manual flash
the use of color gels to balance color, as well as create dramatic effects
how to tame the sun—or any really bright light—with hi-speed sync and much, much more
Whether you’re shooting portraits, events, or sports, Speedliter’s Handbook is an essential resource that teaches you how to craft the light you need for any type of shot you want.
★本書中譯版《Canon Speedlite閃燈終極玩家指南》由碁峰出版。
作者簡介
Syl Arena
畢業於布魯克斯攝影學院，主攻商業攝影與極致藝術攝影。這些年來，賽爾全心投入報章雜誌與型錄攝影。他見長於色彩關鍵流程，並因能同時使用12盞Speedlite將中午變成夜晚而聲名大噪。賽爾透過他的部落格 - PixSylated.com與Speedliting.com - 披露攝影世界的最新消息，他目前擔任Paso Robles Workshops的總監。
Syl Arena studied commercial photography at Brooks Institute and fine art photography at the University of Arizona. Over the years, Syl has shot for newspapers, magazines, and catalogs. He has been recognized for his expertise on color-critical workflow and his ability to turn noon to night by firing off a dozen Speedlites simultaneously. Syl covers the world of photography on his blogs, PixSylated.com and Speedliting.com, and he serves as the Director of the Paso Robles Workshops.
