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Subject: Books vs Magazines

PeeWee05 opened this issue on Apr 25, 2006 · 10 posts
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PeeWee05 ( ) posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 2:37 AM · edited Sun, 12 January 2025 at 7:43 PM

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So what do you guys think you get the most knowledge about of? Books or Magazines, I've been buying book lately but for that price I can buy 3 or 4 magazines. I just wanted to know what you uys thought.

And this is the last book I brought on the weekend, gonna start it on the weekend...

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gwfa ( ) posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 3:13 AM

I'm sceptical about learning the non-technical aspects of photography from a book or magazine. for technical basics (like shutter speed, aperture, film types, colour management, lense types and characteristics etc.) books are necessary and good reference (e.g. Andreas Feininger, The Complete Photographer ). for the more artistic aspects it is good to join a local class or workshop with a "good" photographer (in Germany at least there are now also plenty of local photo clubs sharing knowledge and equipment at fair prices...)


Gerald


PeeWee05 ( ) posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 3:28 AM

That's the problem here there aren't enough photo clubs and classes, hell we don't even have community colleges... Everything comes at a high price nothing cheap or for free... It's a bummer!

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gwfa ( ) posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 4:39 AM

perhaps you have a co-enthusiast to do things together, f.i. sharing a model or a studio - but if  even this doesn't work you have to stick to good books (magazines follow to much the waves of fashion, I even do not trust test reports....)


Gerald


PeeWee05 ( ) posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 4:59 AM

Tx for your input! I'll stick to the books then!

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azy ( ) posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 6:15 AM

That book you got there by Lee Frost is an excellent start (I have the same book), most magazines cover the same subjects as the book and then recycle them 12 month later. 

Eggiwegs! I would like... to smash them!

TwoPynts ( ) posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 8:09 AM

Books are great resources for info, and magazines are good for keeping up with the latest tips and techniques, but as mentioned, human interaction can provide the best learning environment.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

danob ( ) posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 9:42 AM

Yeah I  agree with the above comments and there is no doubt that the human element is by far the best way to learn.. But also the internet should not be forgotten and most of the advice is free, and here in the forum as well..

Danny O'Byrne  http://www.digitalartzone.co.uk/

"All the technique in the world doesn't compensate for the inability to notice" Eliott Erwitt

TwoPynts ( ) posted Tue, 25 April 2006 at 11:38 AM

Very good point Danny, there is certainly a wealth of knowlege on the WWW, and lots of tutorials. Plus feedback from nice people like us! ;^]

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations

PeeWee05 ( ) posted Tue, 02 May 2006 at 2:01 AM

lovely lovely nice ppl! Tx!!!

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