This is Strobist Info: Your Setup Guide to Flash Photography
By: Dustin Diaz
Publisher: Peachpit Press
Pub. Date: December 15, 2011
Print ISBN-10: 0-321-80354-X
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-321-80354-2
Web ISBN-10: 0-13-285296-9
Web ISBN-13: 978-0-13-285296-8
Pages in Print Edition: 144
Subscriber Rating:
4 [2 Ratings] Subscriber Reviews
Overview
In 2009, photographer Dustin Diaz began a “365
project,” the goal of which is to shoot and share one picture
per day for a year. Not only did Diaz actually complete the
project–an achievement in and of itself–he consistently
shared both the final image and the behind-the-scenes setup shot
for that image, allowing the viewer to see how the shot was
arranged. He also included information about exposure, flash power,
distance, and light modifiers. The project was a huge hit that
attracted thousands of followers. This Is Strobist® Info
recreates and expands upon this approach by featuring an image
alongside a setup shot that helpfully explains how that image was
created. By showing the finished pictures as well as the setup
shots for 50 of Diaz’s images, you’ll gain tons of
knowledge about the basics–and beyond–of flash
photography, including everything from simple one-light shots to
images created with five lights and numerous gels, clamps,
umbrellas, softboxes, and grids. Additionally, This Is
Strobist® Info includes two chapters that guide you through
the basics of starting your own lighting kit and explain the
important but often-misunderstood inverse square law.
Subscriber Reviews
Average Rating: 
Based on 2 Ratings
"Awesome Book" - by Rico Dude on 18-APR-2012
Reviewer Rating:
Why did I give this book five stars?
1. Look at the images. They are superb!
2. It is not centered on your camera but your lighting equipment.
3. I've been looking how Diaz managed to pull off these shots for a long time. The focal length, iso and all other settings are included.
If you want to take terrible pictures this book is not for you! hehe.
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"Strobist Setup - OK info - bad puns" - by Anonymous on 08-JAN-2012
Reviewer Rating:
Does everyone have to write as though they're writing for the "Dummies" series. The incessant attempt at humor gets in the way of the information presented.
Was the editor sleeping? Was there an editor at all?
Other than that, basic clear info presented for a strobist photographer - emphasis on small battery powered portable strobes and street setups. Some of the samples are embarrassingly out of focus.
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