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Capture the Moment: A Practical Guide to Sports Photography - London 2012 and Beyond

Capture the Moment: A Practical Guide to Sports Photography - London 2012 and Beyond


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A practical guide to taking gold-medal photos at London 2012 The anticipation of the 2012 Olympics in London is building at a frenzied pace and anyone fortunate enough to be in attendance will want to capture every breathtaking moment. With this essential book, award-winning photographer Andy Hooper delivers must-have information for taking the best photos possible in a variety of situations. You'll learn how to get amazing action photos, deal with a range of lighting and exposure challenges, and be prepared for unexpected surprises at both indoor and outdoor events. Packed with more than 120 full-color photos from the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing, Athens, and Sydney, this indispensible guide shares professional advice on troubleshooting and technical set up, and prepares you for exactly what you can and cannot do in each venue. Shows how to improve photography across the full range of Olympic and Paralympic sports as well as shots of the crowd, the city, the Torch Relay, Opening and Closing ceremonies, and Cultural Olympiad events Offers critical advice for taking photos of fast-moving sporting events, handling a variety of lighting situations, and dealing with restrictions on camera and access Features more than 120 award-winning color images from the most recent Olympic and Paralympic Games Shares tips for avoiding mistakes, dealing with unforeseen situations at both indoor and outdoor venues, and thinking on your feet Whether you're a novice or professional photographer, this must-have resource shows you how to capture everything at London 2012, from the heartache of an injured athlete to the elation of an Olympic medalist.

Table of Contents:
The Author xiIntroduction xiiiPART ONE The Chairs Role and Career Path1. In the Trenches 32. Preparing for the Chairs Role 143. Assessing What Kind of Department Chair You Are 234. Serving as an Untenured Department Chair 345. Coexisting with a Former Chair 416. Creating a Career Plan 497. Returning to the Faculty 588. Seeking Higher Administrative Positions 669. A Scenario Analysis on the Chairs Role and Career Path 75PART TWO Departmental Management and Politics10. Understanding Departmental Ethics and Politics 8511. Chairing Small Departments 9212. Chairing Large Departments 9913. Setting Course Rotations and Schedules 10814. Making Decisions 11415. Setting Annual Themes 12416. Creating Departmental Centers for Excellence in Teaching and Learning 13217. A Scenario Analysis on Departmental Management and Politics 142PART THREE The Chairs Role in Searches, Hiring, and Firing18. Writing Job Descriptions and Position Announcements 15719. Understanding the Chairs Role in the Search Process 16820. Interviewing Candidates 17621. Letting Someone Go 18822. A Scenario Analysis on Hiring and Firing 196PART FOUR Mentoring Challenges and Opportunities for Department Chairs23. Helping Faculty Members Sharpen Their Focus 20524. Coaching Faculty Members to Increase Productivity 21125. Promoting a More Collegial Department 21726. Coping with Passive-Aggressive Behavior 22427. Resolving Chronic Complaints 23128. Addressing Staff Conflicts 24029. Overcoming Conflicts 24730. A Scenario Analysis onMentoring Challenges 257PART FIVE The Chairs Role in Faculty Development31. Facilitating a Positive First-Year Faculty Experience 26732. Coaching Faculty in Writing Effective Resumes 27433. Creating an Effective Professional Development Plan 27934. Creating an Effective Teaching Portfolio 29035. Creating an Effective Course Syllabus 30236. Promoting Creativity in Teaching and Learning 30937. A Scenario Analysis on Faculty Development 317PART SIX Best Practices in Evaluation and Assessment38. Creating Written Evaluations 32739. Conducting Oral Evaluation Sessions 33740. Writing Letters of Recommendation 34341. Doing Assessment Effectively 35242. Conducting Program Reviews 36443. Conducting Posttenure Reviews 38044. A Scenario Analysis on Evaluation and Assessment 389PART SEVEN Essentials of Budgeting and Planning45. Strategic Planning 40146. Planning a Budget 41147. Implementing a Budget 41848. Fundraising 42549. Accounting for Sponsored Research 44050. A Scenario Analysis on Strategic Budgeting and Planning 449Epilogue: A Checklist for the Essential Department Chair 457Index 463TOCUpdater-Profile-3@1326755502628

About the Author :
Andy Hooper is Chief Sports Photographer at the Daily Mail , and one of the UK's most celebrated sports photographers. He has won Sports Photographer of the Year four times, most recently in 2010, as well as Royal Photographer of the Year and other awards. He has photographed the Olympic Games in Beijing, Sydney and Athens as well as Football and Rugby World Cups, the World Athletics Championships, Wimbledon, the Grand National and Cheltenham Festival and even Dragon Boat Racing in Hong Kong.

Review :
'...will tell anyone who managed to get tickets for the games how to take the perfect Olympics picture.' (Stylist, July 2011). 'This lavishly illustrated guide takes you through the techniques and skills needed to capture great sporting moments.' (Photography Monthly, August 2011). 'This practical book contains pretty much everything you'll need to get started shooting sports'. (Advanced Photographer, January 2012) '...a technical, but inspiring read -- Hooper's passion for his work is clear and makes me want to pick up a camera again.' (BA Highlife Magazine, January 2012) 'Designed to impress...this 288-page book is worth its weight in gold.' (Burton Mail, 10th March 1012) 'A really helpful and perfect preparation tool. It's something to definitely keep in your photography library and an absolute must for anyone going to the London Olympics wanting to get the best out of their experience.' (ephotozine, May 2012)


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781119973096
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Height: 228 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: A Practical Guide to Sports Photography - London 2012 and Beyond
  • Width: 151 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1119973090
  • Publisher Date: 01 Sep 2011
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 17 mm
  • Weight: 598 gr


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