The Wildlife Photographer's Guide to High-Speed Tripwire Photography Using the Phototrap.

This book is an economical alternative to attending the workshops. All the theory and tricks that are covered in the lecture portion of the workshop are included here. Purchase of the manual entitles the client to technical support by telephone (long distance fees may apply) Also, clients who have bought the book and decide to attend the workshop at later date will receive a $75CDN rebate.

The Book
  • English version35 pages, spiral bound: $75USD plus shipping
  • French VersionFrench Version(COMING SOON), 35 pages, spiral bound: $75USD plus shipping
  • Contents
    • 1Lighting

    • 1.1creative flash positioning
    • 1.2directional lighting
    • 1.3duration considerations for action
    • 1.4color temperature
    • 1.4.1white balance
    • 1.4.2blue sky and mixed color temperatures
    • 1.5light modifiers
    • 1.6water reflections
    • 1.7supporting hardware suggestions

    • 2Setting

    • 2.1artificial backgrounds
    • 2.2mixing artificial and natural background elements for depths
    • 2.3natural lighting
    • 2.4mixed lighting considerations
    • 2.5geographic accuracy

    • 3Sensor Placement and Calibration

    • 3.1direct versus Reflect mode
    • 3.2angular orientation’s effect on sensitivity
    • 3.3focus calibration and the pendulum method
    • 3.4the ‘black cotton’ trick

    • 4Set-up examples

    • 4.1“A to B” subjects: the Basilisk
    • 4.2insects in flight
    • 4.3hummingbird at flower
    • 4.4saw whet leaving cavitys