Ben Long
San Francisco, California, United States
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My dad built a darkroom in the upstairs bathroom when I was ten or eleven (this replaced…
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How To Short-circuit Your Internal Photo Editor
How To Short-circuit Your Internal Photo Editor
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There's still space in my AI imaging/storytelling workshop at Maine Media this Fall. Details here: https://lnkd.in/g2gFVhzf #workshop…
There's still space in my AI imaging/storytelling workshop at Maine Media this Fall. Details here: https://lnkd.in/g2gFVhzf #workshop…
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There's still room in my fine art inkjet printing workshop at Maine Media this Fall. Five days of printing in Maine in mid-September! Details here:…
There's still room in my fine art inkjet printing workshop at Maine Media this Fall. Five days of printing in Maine in mid-September! Details here:…
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Education
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Norman High School
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The Practicing Photographer
CDP Press
The Practicing Photographer is all about practice: why it is so important, how to get started with it, how to use practicing to improve your skills, and how to evaluate the results of your own practice over time. Ben’s goal is to help you build your own successful practice, one that you can own, and one that produces clear results over time.
This short book consists of 50 short essays split into seven sections, covering all aspects of the photographic process, from shooting to…The Practicing Photographer is all about practice: why it is so important, how to get started with it, how to use practicing to improve your skills, and how to evaluate the results of your own practice over time. Ben’s goal is to help you build your own successful practice, one that you can own, and one that produces clear results over time.
This short book consists of 50 short essays split into seven sections, covering all aspects of the photographic process, from shooting to post-production to building a portfolio of your best work. Ben also talks extensively about training your eye, not only to consistently see the world photographically, but as a route to discovering the unique characteristics of your way of seeing the world, so that you are expressing your own ideas rather than simply copying someone else’s. -
Complete Digital Photography, 9th Edition
CDP Press
In this thoroughly updated edition of Complete Digital Photography, popular photographer, writer, and teacher Ben Long guides you through the creative and challenging world of digital photography. In this book is everything you’ll need to know in order to create great digital photos, from how a camera works to all the details of shooting, image editing, output, and workflow. The step-by-step tutorials included here offer great tips and techniques on improving your processes from start to…
In this thoroughly updated edition of Complete Digital Photography, popular photographer, writer, and teacher Ben Long guides you through the creative and challenging world of digital photography. In this book is everything you’ll need to know in order to create great digital photos, from how a camera works to all the details of shooting, image editing, output, and workflow. The step-by-step tutorials included here offer great tips and techniques on improving your processes from start to finish. You’ll learn about exposure theory, composition, lighting, masking, image adjustment, and much more. No prior experience is needed or assumed, and by the end of the book you’ll be tackling complex photographic challenges with your own growing expertise—and the results will astound you. NOTE: This version has been updated to improve the print quality.
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The Digital Filmmaking Handbook, 5th Edition
Cengage Learning
THE DIGITAL FILMMAKING HANDBOOK, FIFTH EDITION is the one-stop resource to guide you in taking your digital film project from initial concept to finished project. Covering everything from writing and pre-production planning to shooting and post-production editing and effects, the book has been thoroughly updated to cover the latest hardware, software, and production processes. It also now includes coverage of the latest filmmaking-related apps and the shift toward digital distribution. You'll…
THE DIGITAL FILMMAKING HANDBOOK, FIFTH EDITION is the one-stop resource to guide you in taking your digital film project from initial concept to finished project. Covering everything from writing and pre-production planning to shooting and post-production editing and effects, the book has been thoroughly updated to cover the latest hardware, software, and production processes. It also now includes coverage of the latest filmmaking-related apps and the shift toward digital distribution. You'll learn the ins and outs of the craft and you'll pick up techniques for creating shots and effects that transcend typical "low-budget" productions. Whether your goal is to create an industrial project, a short subject for a website, or a feature-length movie for a film festival, THE DIGITAL FILMMAKING HANDBOOK, FIFTH EDITION will guide you every step of the way.
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One of the best ways to improve as a photographer is to study other photographers. On a recent trip to an enormous Ansel Adams exhibit in San…
One of the best ways to improve as a photographer is to study other photographers. On a recent trip to an enormous Ansel Adams exhibit in San…
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Tonight, via the McKeon Center for Creativity: AI and the Arts – What you need to know. We’re told that AI is going to bring big changes. What does…
Tonight, via the McKeon Center for Creativity: AI and the Arts – What you need to know. We’re told that AI is going to bring big changes. What does…
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As I've been working on a couple of AI-related courses for LinkedInLearning, I've had a lot of time to think about how it will impact the lives of…
As I've been working on a couple of AI-related courses for LinkedInLearning, I've had a lot of time to think about how it will impact the lives of…
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Everyone seems to be talking about AI these days - including me! If you’re a creative professional, check out my new course that explores how AI…
Everyone seems to be talking about AI these days - including me! If you’re a creative professional, check out my new course that explores how AI…
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This week on The Practicing Photographer: Collaboration. Sure, it may seem obvious that there are times when working with other people can spark new…
This week on The Practicing Photographer: Collaboration. Sure, it may seem obvious that there are times when working with other people can spark new…
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Like all creative endeavors, making a good photography is largely just a process of making a bunch of choices. Modern cameras offer an incredible…
Like all creative endeavors, making a good photography is largely just a process of making a bunch of choices. Modern cameras offer an incredible…
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