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154
The Journal of the Association of Cine-Technicians
Recent Publications
Feb. -March, 1937
Kanera-Neister
Portrait Photography, by Franz Feidler. George Newnes. 10/6 net. With an introduction by Dr. W. Warstat. This book should interest many professionals. It certainly will prove of great value to all serious students of portrait photography, and at the same time it is not beyond
PAINTER-LIKE AkKANGEMENT.
The whole composition of the })icture is worked out with forethought, strongly empliasising the pictorial aspect. The i)hotograph has all the (jualities wiiich characterise a beautiful picture ; graceful beauty and distinction of pose are given pre-eminence. The final effect is that of a painting. At the moment when we pass to a pictorial description of personality, the representation becomes subjective. The producer endeavours to reproduce the impression he obtains from nature subjectively, in pictorial form, in accordance with his own im])ressions. Pictorial representation is, therefore, something (]uite different from the purely external snapshot pictures of objective rei)resentation.
The two figures are intimately interwoven by se\'eral crossi and connections of the lines. The eye follows the figure-ei composition and always returns to the heads. The group was spontaneous. It was merely quickly seen and seized w the expressions remained lifelike. 9 by 12 mirror reflex cam
with 20 cm.
Imagon.
tlie comprehension of amateurs and beginners. After giving some useful information on the choice of camera, etc., the author has happily appealed to the intelligence of his readers. He has not permitted himself to be led away into a sea of technicalities, the knowledge of which can only come to the student by trial and error, and which by reading in bulk only confuses. Herr Feidler has never lost sight of the real essentials to make a successful portrait, and these he ably and interestingly elucidates.
Dr. Warstat in his introduction remarks of the author : — "He has often proved that he knows how to explain his views and hjs practical experience by means of his pen. He is a master of diction as well as a master of the camera." There is much truth in this statement, as students will discover for themselves when reading what Herr Feidler has to say on that often very involved subject (to the beginner), the correct use of lenses and the laws of optics, in order to obtain the effect for which one has set out. Or again, perhaps not so involved for some, the psychology of the subject to the photographed : personality, use of hands as a key to character, or the help one can obtain from the knowledge of physiognomy, and many such subjects. All these are discussed with a simplicity of thought and exposition which makes most interesting reading.
Reproductions of studies made by the author illustrate all the })oints which he raises and discusses. There are over 250 of these, two of which are reproduced liere. Personally, I found them very interesting, they ha\e such a wide range of subject, treatment and thought behind them. Diagrams and illustrations are also used to show the right and wrong way to light a subject in order to get certain desired effects.