How to Photograph & Process Nightscapes and Time-Lapses Book Reviews

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Greg. Night photography and time-lapse can be complicated. Especially if you are new to it. Having the right gear for your shoot, planning, creating/controlling numerous settings, framing, post processing, having the right software, timelapse, motion, multi-axis motion, image stacking, doing day to night transitions... its a lot to keep in mind. When you put all the factors together it can be overwhelming. Alan has created a critical resource for both new photographers and experienced folks looking to improve their craft. In this book, he lays out a clear and structured workflow that allows you to get your setup dialed so that you can focus on your shot and minimize the amount of time you spend on your gear. Most importantly, he does an incredible job of using text, photos, and videos to actually show you what to do during your shoot. This is a great book.

Best Guide to Night Photography. I've been taking astro-photos for over 10 years and this is the best guide to nightscape and time-lapse photography that I have seen. Highly recommended because it's explanations and recommendations are so detailed and specific.

An amazing resource. This is quite a piece of work. If you are interested in time lapse - this covers everything. What an amazing resource - thanks Mr Dyer for this piece of work!!

Indispensable!. If you are considering exploring the wonderful world of astrophotography, this is THE book, the only iBook you need! I’ve been a planetarium astronomy educator for 40 years, even longer photographing the night sky. Alan Dyer’s masterpiece is my “Go To” resource for all things related to astrophotography. I’ve taken classes in astrophotography and taught my own, and I always recommend Mr. Dyer’s book as one of the best resources available. Amazingly thorough, I appreciate the free updates that are periodically issued which follow advances in camera technology and image processing. I’ve invested thousands in cameras, lenses, tripods, and travel to enjoy and record the wonders of the night sky. This book, however, has provent to have been one of the best investments I could have ever made! Thanks and clear skies, Alan!

Excellent on Many Levels. My first after-hours time lapse was pretty bad. My daughter thought it was “neat” but I knew it could be so much better, so I came here for some education. As a subscriber to "Sky & Telescope" I was familiar with Mr. Dyer - he’s been writing about astronomy gear and taking astrophotos for a long time. Evidently he has motion time-lapses in his bag of tricks, as well. With nearly 400 pages of content, it’s safe to say nearly everyone will get their money’s worth from this book. Does it cover everything? Generally yes, although I would have preferred he not put so much emphasis on using Adobe software to process his images. I was hoping not to give them any more of my money, but perhaps that attitude will have to change. More importantly is the format, and the potential for enhanced learning, the author utilizes by making this an ibook, and he does it so well. Just about every page contains a picture you can zoom into, an interactive graphic, an actual movie, or a pop-up tip. My favorites are the side-by-side comparison pictures of differing techniques and the thumbnail-actuated screenshots of software programs illustrating the labeled process of manipulating images. Additionally you can highlight imortant passages and find them easily with the “notes” tool; the same is true of bookmarks. Sprinkled throughout are links to external websites of manufacturers and developers. Just press “Command+Tab” to return to the book. It’s just not possible to find this much pertinant information so easily using the old-fashioned way. If you’re really interested in the subject and want to learn more, then you need to put “Nightscapes and Timelapses” in your bag of tricks.

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Very well done. Wonderful/nicely detailed job on presenting on the timelapses and night photography process. Still going through all content — must say we are looking forward to warmer temperatures to go out and practice :)

A Benchmark Resource.. Alan Dyer has imparted years of experience and world class expertise into this essential book on Nightscapes and Time Lapse Photography. Everything from learning the night sky, gear requirements, shoot planning to post processing and more is included in comprehensive detail often with video clips to demonstrate the subject material. It is a must have resource for anyone doing nightscapes and time lapse photography.

How to Photograph and Process Nightscapes and Timelapses. A great resource. Have been reading and using the information since the book became available. I think that the use of the e-book technology is superb. The interspersed tips are helpful indeed. There is so much understandable instructional material in this book that anyone that has an interest in photography will benefit immensely. I will be looking for more Alan Dyer books in the future. Well done indeed! Norm Baum

Outstanding Resource, Beautifully Presented. This is an unbelievably comprehensive yet concise presentation of everything one needs to know to recognize, plan, shoot and process a wide variety of nightscape images. That would be enough for me but the book goes on to show how to use that skill to compile and edit time lapse movies - hugely popular. Alan's decades of experience shine through and are complemented by current first hand knowledge of equipment and techniques. A real tour de force and practical reference.

How to Photograph & Process Nightscapes and Timelapses. This book is an "absolute must" for anyone interested in astronomy and photography and who wants to combine the two.

Comprehensive and Enjoyable. Alan Dyer’s “How to Photograph & Process NightScapes and TimeLapses” is an enjoyable read. It is quite comprehensive. Like “Harry Potter’s tent” it is larger on the inside than when initially viewed. There are numerous hints, comparisona and explanations that add valuable insight throughout.

Absolutey Stellar!. This e-book is simply amazing! Everything you need to get started in time-lapse photography and night sky captures is presented in this book. From hardware to software, it's all covered. Alan Dyer got it right!

A Super Great Book. Although I have been doing Timelapse for a number of years, this book taught me a thing a or two. The book is incredibly well put together and visually stunning. Great work!