"The On Assignment series is extremely well done and
production values are excellent. The information, images and graphics work well together
to optimize learning and enjoyment." PETERSENS PHOTOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE
On Assignment: Basic 35mm Photography: "Amiable professional photographer Brian Ratty
instructs viewers in the use of a single lens reflex camera as he moves from a camera
store to outdoors to a studio. Stressing familiarity with the camera's operation, Ratty
proceeds to demystify the f-stop, shutter speed, depth of field with effective use of
diagrams and meaningful images in the first section of this three part
program"…"Beginning photographers will draw inspiration as well as pick up
general techniques and useful advise effortlessly." BOOKLIST
"The studio, one of the tapes in the On Assignment series, features without d doubt,
the best short summary on how to use a view camera that I have ever seen. Brian Ratty
covers nearly everything you would normally learn in an entire course in view camera use,
and covers it well"…"Instead of a dry, classroom presentation, these tapes
are lively, with shifts from indoor to outdoor locations and plenty of color and action.
The graphic illustrations used are professionally done and the whole feel of the tapes is
of a competent, professional presentation." SHUTTERBUG MAGAZINE
"…The On Assignment series, from Media West, makes excellent use of video as a
medium for instruction and demonstration. Don't miss On Assignment." POPULAR
PHOTOGRAPHY MAGAZINE
On Assignment: Photographic Light: "…In this highly informational presentation
on light and lighting, Brian Ratty skillfully walks the viewer through a mini course on
the subject, starting out with the fundamentals and progressing, at the right pace and in
an appropriate order, through some fairly sophisticated techniques. The teaching style is
straightforward, the technical details correct, and most admirable, the emphasis is placed
upon learning the principles involved, rather than simply memorizing a set of
rules"…"Complete, easy to understand and well organized, the solid content
of "Photographic Light" pleasantly surprised me!" CAMERA & DARKROOM
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