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Most experienced photographers who work with 35mm ask the same nagging question: If they changed to a larger format, would they get better pictures? In Medium and Large Format Photography, renowned professional photographers Roger Hicks and Frances Schultz provide all the practical and artistic guidance every aspiring photographer needs to master the world beyond 35mm. In clear, no-nonsense language, this valuable guide details all the possibilities and limitations of various film formats, as well as the best cameras and equipment to use with each. Indispensable, easy-to-read tables make it simple to compare film sizes, lens lengths, and other information at a glance. Plus, the guide is packed with over 200 stunning photos showing the merits of medium and large format photography in action. - A comprehensive introduction to the many cameras and film formats available beyond 35mm - Includes expert tips on buying equipment, darkroom supplies, and processing film

Divided into three parts, this brief, chronologically-organized, fully-integrated drama anthology offers a global emphasis and extensive critical and historical material of 23 indispensable plays. No other anthology offers such a richly varied selection from the traditional Western canon, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. This anthology contains many examples of rituals, ceremonies, and folk customs. The role of the storyteller is examined and chronicled to illustrate the impulses that have prompted humans to create theater. Center Stage Essays present dramatic descriptions of special performances, in many cases, the first performance of a well-known play. Spotlight Essays identify and discuss the wide variety of staging conventions of particular theaters. Forum Essays present important critical documents by critics, theoreticians, and theater artists. Lavish maps and annotated timelines familiarize the reader with different cultures and periods. Each play is introduced by a thorough headnote; each includes in-depth biographical information about the playwright and the historical context of the play. Photographs and illustrations help the reader visualize the performance of the play they are reading. For anyone interested in drama and theater.

Techniques for lighting all kinds of interior settings -- from an intimate cafe to a sports arena -- are demonstrated in this enlightening volume.

A practical volume for the home or business owner on landscaping with native, drought-tolerant plants in the Rocky Mountain West. Filled with color illustrations, photos, and design sketches, over 100 native species are described, while practical tips on landscape design, water-wise irrigation, and keeping down the weeds are provided. In this book you will learn how to use natural landscapes to inspire your own designed landscape around your business or home and yard. Included are design principles, practical ideas, and strong examples of what some homeowners have already done to convert traditional "bluegrass" landscapes into ones that are more expressive of theWest. Landscaping on the new Frontier also offers an approach to irrigation that minimizes the use of supplemental water yet ensures the survival of plants during unusually dry periods. You will learn how to combine ecological principles with design principles to create beautiful home landscapes that require only minimal resources to maintain.

Photographers striving for excellence in their work will find the help they need in this book's jargon-free text and varied photography, showing how a blend of technical skill, art, theory, and practice can produce top-quality pictures.

Learn the Lighting Secrets of Today's Top Photographers One of the most enduring images in art and photography, the nude continues to inspire photographers of all levels to explore the nuances of lighting. Now updated for the digital age, with more than 70 all-new images and lighting diagrams, Lighting the Nude, Revised Edition offers a behind-the-scenes look at how today's top photographers sculpt light across the human form to create stunning, unforgettable images. Inside you'll find: * Lighting and posing setups for more than 140 nudes. * A wide range of styles, from classical to fantasy, romantic to erotic. * Camera settings, tips, and techniques straight from the photographers. * A comlete introduction to gear, along with tips for working with models.