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Commercial Photography and Video

ISBN 7-04-017206-2 (2005)
This is textbook accredited by department of higher education. The book has two parts. The first part talks about commercial photography, which not only covers the characteristics, methodologies, equipment, picture setup, and related digital technologies of commercial photography, but also answers many technical questions concerning camera operation, light measuring, exposure, light setup and depth of field control. The book also introduces many tricks and skills to photograph light-adsorbent objects, reflective objects, transparent objects, foods, jewelry, leather, fashion, portrait, landscape and buildings. The second part covers commercial video. Besides an introduction to different type of camcorders, basics of image control, still objects and moving objects video-typing, it also discusses the expression techniques used in creating commercial video. "Commercial Photography and Video" is a very practical course. This book not only gives you the theory, it is also a practical guide.

 
  Black & White Photography

ISBN 978-7-308-05150-7 (2007)
This book teaches black and white photography for beginners and above. Based on more than 10 years of experiences on black and white photography, the author discusses equipment and Black & White film selection, dark room setup, film development, printing and touch up techniques. The author also talks about some more advanced topics such as expression rules for Black & White photography, tone, contrast, granularity control; super-size enlargement, special treatment for long-lasting photos, dark room special techniques as well as infrared Black & White photography.

High Quality Landscape Photography

ISBN 7-80686-232-3/J·037 (2004)
This book is a reflection of the author’s ten plus years of experience in landscape photography. Landscape photography may seem easy, but actually it is one of the most difficult photographic subjects. It requires the photographer has not only solid technical skills, but also unique aesthetic taste and adequate cultural background. This book analyzes the essence of high quality landscape photography from various aspects, such as equipment, techniques, observation and expression, as well as environment and weather. About a hundred of high quality landscape photos by the author are included in the book.

 
  The Impression of West Lake

ISBN 7-308-03958-7/J·072 (2004)
This is an album about the West Lake in HanZhou, the city where the author lives and works. The photos in this book span 18 years. In this book, the author resisted the temptation of color, and used simple and plain black, white and gray to express his feeling of the West Lake, creating rational beauty from the aesthetic distance between black-and-white images and colorful real world. 'The Impression of West Lake' is the first published album by the author, which is also one of the milestones in his journey of black and white photography.

The Techniques of Professional Photography

ISBN 7-8060-539-3/J.352 (2003)
This book thoroughly covers the various concepts, technologies, and techniques of professional photography. Besides introducing the techniques to operate small to medium format cameras, a great part of this book is devoted to the operation techniques for large format cameras, such as perspective, distortion and depth of field control with large format cameras from professional photography perspective. You can find answers to many technical questions related to professional photography, such as light measurement, exposure, light and depth of field control. The book also introduces many tricks and skills to photograph transparent objects, half-transparent objects, metallic objects, foods, jewelry, leather, buildings, automobile, fashion, portrait and airplanes. It is a valuable practical reference book for anyone interested in professional photograph.

 
  High Quality Black & White Photography

ISBN 7-80686-040-1/J.590 (2002)
This book is a monograph on high quality black & white photography, based on the author's ten plus years of experience on black & white photography. This book not only describes in great detail the techniques to achieve best quality black & white photos in exposure, developing, and printing stages, it goes beyond the technical level to the aesthetic aspect of the visual art, with discussion on shadow, clarity, picture element, texture, space, lines, visual attractions, and etc. Readers can get a glimpse of the secrets to high quality BW photography at ease with lots of examples in the book. Based on its scope and depth of discussion, this book is a great reference for anyone who is interested in BW photography.

Introduction to Major Photograph Exhibitions around the World

ISBN 7-80580-634-9/J.595 (2000)
This book is a monograph on international photograph exhibitions. Being an active participant and many-time award-winner of various international photograph exhibitions, the author not only introduces, but also analyzes various international photograph exhibitions, especially those recognized by PSA and FIAP. The author also makes some valuable suggestions on how to participate in these events.

 
  Commercial Photography

ISBN 7-80606-267-X/J.149 (1999)
This is a practical reference book on commercial photography. It introduces the common equipment and the techniques used in commercial photography. The author also outlines some general rules to make a good commercial photograph for various categories of products.

Basic Course on Photography

ISBN 7-80606-136-3 (1997)
This is a tutorial that will teach you the basic knowledge and techniques on photography. It begins with a detailed introduction of cameras, films, lens and other equipment, and then teaches you some essential techniques to make a good picture.

 
  Creative Camera Control

ISBN 7-80536-892-9/J.505 (2002)
This book teaches you how to use cameras creatively. It discusses the structure and the operation of various types of cameras and lens, use and control of lights, mechanism and ways to measure light, exposure control and adjustment, and techniques to photographing under severe condition and weak light. The book also has a brief discussion on digital cameras. About 131 photos by the author are included in the book.

Available Light Photography

ISBN 7-80536-671-3/T.11 (2000)
This book focuses on photographing using available light, which is translated from the English version by Lou Jacobs, Jr., the famous American photographer. The book introduces many techniques to take black-white and color photos under various conditions, such as indoors, outdoors, under weak light or night. It clarifies many common misconceptions. Many art works from many internationally recognized photographers are included in the book.

 

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