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Explore the world of the small with this guide to macro and close-up photography gear, lighting, and technique.

Expand your lighting options and get the most out of your flash by learning the concepts and theory behind flash exposure.

Introduces advanced features of the CINEMA 4D rendering and lighting toolsets.

Learn about shading and lighting realistic 3D renders with Cycles.

Describes the tools, creative options, and special considerations involved in shooting with a DSLR camera at night or in low-light conditions, such as sunset or candlelight.

Demonstrates the art and science behind shooting food and drink photographs.

Award-winning photographer Jim Sugar shows how to shoot outdoors during twilight, balancing strobe output with natural light.

Demonstrates the use of off-camera wireless strobes to light a product shot, and provides tips that apply to product shots of all kinds.

Shows how to master practical mental ray techniques for rendering models created in Maya.

Shows how to get dramatic lighting results by using just one or two detached strobes that are triggered remotely by a digital SLR.

Shows photographers how to use fill flash to take great shots in any kind of lighting.

George Maestri covers everything needed to texture, light, and render realistic scenes in 3ds max.