The 2018 Vanity Fair Hollywood Portfolio: 12 Extraordinary Stars. 過往四分之一世紀,浮華世界雜誌於每年交替之際,均會推出群星團照當封面.入列諸星,不用說都是經該刊精挑細選的當年鋒頭最健的影視紅星.(等於是當紅巨星的歷史年鑑,25年下來每年哪位明星正在浪頭上隨翻一目了然).
Lighting is a game of light and shadows, drama is caused by shadows not light. That is exactly what most photographers failed to realize. If you’re stuck in a light setup, then stop, backtrack and start reducing the amount of light by taking away strobes, you’ll see an increase in shadows and perhaps the dramatic image you’re seeking.
好萊塢明星照(英文說法:hollywood glomour photography of golden era)是泛稱上世紀二十年代至五十年代的好萊塢明星宣傳照. 時間剛好與黑色電影(film noir)流行期重疊----基本上都是受了德奧表現主義劇場影響的產物. (這兩者是有密切相關,但在此先聊前者.) 在傳媒全仰仗平面報刊的上世紀初,明星照的重要性遠非今日影迷所能想像---幾乎可這麼說:那些照片的重要性,甚至遠逾影片本身---是型塑明星魅力,甚至用以辨識影片風格與品質的唯一工具....