The acoustic quality of a concert hall has frequently posed a mysterious puzzle, namely, what physical aspects of the sound field can produce superior sound for the listener. The author has been probing for more than adecade into the subjective qualities preferred for musical and speech sounds. The result of his extensive investigations - the discovery that four and only four independent parameters contribute effectively to good acoustics - is summarized in the present book. The capability of calculating acoustical quality at any seat in a proposed concert hall is a unique and quite useful aspect of Ando's design method. Alternative architectural schemes can be compared based on the number of seats which exceeds a previously accepted minimum standard of acoustical quality.

A wedding personalization guide by a Modern Bride top-named industry trendsetter outlines ten wedding plans set in a variety of locations and styles, counseling prospective brides on how to apply creative touches to all wedding elements from flowers and cakes to invitations and gowns. First serial, Modern Bride.

Featuring more than two hundred full-color photographs, a richly illustrated guide to home design and decorating pays tribute to the world of modern Southern style in a tour of thirty beautiful private homes that represent the full spectrum of Southern living, from the simple to the luxurious, traditional to contemporary. 20,000 first printing.

Product Description: Every picture featured in "Still Life and Special Effects Photography" is accompanied by a description of how the lighting was achieved, while clear illustrations showing each lighting set-up help readers achieve the same effect. The first section is dedicated to shooting conventional still-life subjects (such as food, product shots and natural flora), and the second to the more challenging field of special-effect photography (montage, multiexposure, mirrors and props, constructing simple room sets, etc)...read more

In their familiar easy-to-read style, the authors (who have earned their living by taking pictures all over the world) provide a wealth of information on the theory and practice of exposure, whether on location or in the studio; information which is always applicable, regardless of the size of the reader's budget.

The decorating and style guru shares his own innovative approach to cooking and entertaining with helpful advice and how-to instructions for creating the perfect party for any occasion, with thirteen themed 'tablescapes,' accompanied by matching menus, shopping tips, and easy-to-make recipes for dazzling party dishes. 40,000 first printing.

Product Description: Make your own darkroom prints, even without access to a darkroom. Makeshift or dual-purpose spaces will work, if you follow these basics of black-and-white developing techniques. Diagrams and specially-commissioned photos simplify the use of developers, fixers, graduates, timers, and thermometers...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This authoritative and easy-to-follow guide provides a thorough grounding in producing studio shots that are both technically competent and aesthetically pleasing. After a comprehensive survey of studio equipment and lighting techniques, the authors examine the full range of studio subjects, from portraits and nudes to still lifes and macro work...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: 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...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Black-and-white photography possesses a unique ability to capture moods. Here are the latest advances in monochrome film, advice from world-famous photographers, new developing processes, and information on buying equipment and materials. Master settings and filters and set up a darkroom. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Book by Hicks, Roger, Schultz, Frances

Product Description: Make your own darkroom prints, even without access to a darkroom. Makeshift or dual-purpose spaces will work, if you follow the basics of black-and-white developing techniques shown here. Diagrams and photos simplify the use of developers, fixers, graduates, timers, and thermometers...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Photographers looking to put the stamp of excellence on their work will find just the help they need in this excellent, comprehensive instructional book that shows through clear, practical, jargon-free text and outstanding and varied photography how a combination of technical skill, art, theory, and practice can produce quality pictures...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Packed with hints, tips and ideas for producing and selling travel photographs. From organizing a trip abroad and choosing what equipment to take, to researching the markets for publication and selling your work, this book is an excellent start-up guide for serious amateurs and travelers alike...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Details the basics of photographic lighting with step-by-step instructions on lighting setups, choosing equipment, setting up a studio, and lighting techniques (view table of contents)

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Product Description: From the inside cover flap:Portraits explains the techniques behind a successful portrait shot. It will invariably depend on the lighting methods employed which in turn depend on the nature of the photograph -- is it a family portrait, a character shot, an executive study? The photograph must capture the subject's significance, whether it is the naivety of a child, the importance of a self-made man or the well-known personality of a celebrity...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Will inspire readers to create their own unforgettable events and show them how to live with style: with unique table settings, flower arrangements, ways to celebrate holidays, dining menus, and more.

Product Description: With examples of photographs taken with all kinds of lenses - from ultra-wides to ultra-telephotos, via macro, soft-focus and zooms - this book describes their performance and applications. It is aimed at all photographers from the absolute beginner to the semi-professional...read more

Product Description: Are faster films better than slow ones? Is there really much difference between "professional" and "amateur" films? How do you select a film to create the required kind of image? Describing the way in which professional photographers choose their film, this book explains the good and bad points of different types of film, and which one to use...read more

Product Description: Supper under the stars. Summer weeding. Al fresco elegance. Dinner in highlands

Product Description: Boudoir photography has experienced a phenomenal rise in popularity in the last few years, with boudoir studios opening in shopping malls across the country. This book teaches photographers how to use lighting to create a seductive atmosphere for glamorous lingerie shots...read more