Basic Photographic Materials and Processes, Third Edition [Paperback]

Nanette L. Salvaggio (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 10, 2008 | ISBN-10: 024080984X | ISBN-13: 978-0240809847 | Edition: 3

In order to develop your artistic skills to the best of your ability, you first must understand the science and the fundamentals of photography. Whether you are a student of photography or a seasoned professional, this thoroughly updated edition of the classic text Basic Photographic Materials and Processes will provide all of the scientific information that you need. Full color throughout for the first time, this third edition covers new topics including digital resolution, digital sensor technology, scanner technology, color management, and tone reproduction.

* The most comprehensive treatment of the science of photography available
* Completely updated and revised to include digital processes
* Full color throughout for the first time
* New topics covered include digital resolution (sensors, printers, printer paper), digital sensor technology, scanner technology, color management, and tone reproduction

Editorial Reviews

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"This is the most understandable broad coverage of the material on the market... I will continue using this title until next edition or if another publisher comes out with a better title (but I doubt that)."

"No question, content wise this one tops most pubs on the subject."

"Having taken the "Materials and Processes" class at RIT and having read this book several times, I can say without hesitation that if you are a professional working in the technical side of photography, you need this book. This is the most complete, yet concise explaination of photographic principles you can find in one book...I am a technical specialist for a major film manufacturer and not only does this book reside on my desk, it is used as a reference more than any other I own."

"BPMP covers the gamut of chemistry but also has sections devoted to optics, printing, camera design, and lots of other topics in between. It's much more informative than the Hedgecoe or Kodak "basic manuals" but not so advanced as to read like an advanced physics text. It's the ONE book I use for referencing the nuts and bolts of the photographic process. Readable and insightful."

About the Author

Nanette L. Salvaggio is an Image Scientist by training and has concentrated most of her career on image quality and image chain analysis while working for companies such as Eastman Kodak Company, TASC, MRJ and as a private consultant. Nanette graduated from the Imaging and Photographic Technology program at RIT in 1987 and returned to teach in the College of Imaging Arts and Sciences in 2005. She is also currently pursuing a graduate degree in Color Science at RIT. Nanette enjoys life with her husband of 23 years Carl and son Philip in Rochester New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition (November 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 024080984X
• ISBN-13: 978-0240809847
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,436 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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