Online Training Classes

Photography

  • Wordpress Basics for Photographers 2
    Rafael "RC" Concepcion

    Once you have a basic Wordpress site up to show your Photography, there are a few things you can do to spice it up and make it look more professional. RC Concepcion takes you through the things he likes to use to make the most of using Wordpress for Photography.

    Watch Now View Lessons
    1. Introduction (00:52)
    2. What is a Widget (08:40)
    3. Installing a Lightbox Plugin (09:07)
    4. Using a Flickr Gallery in A Post (04:43)
    5. Adding Video to a Post with Blip.TV (05:45)
    6. Installing The Shadowbox Plugin (04:50)
    7. Using Photoshop Zoomify with Shadowbox (13:54)
    8. Using Lightroom, Simpleviewer, and Your Blog (09:38)
    9. Using Photoshop, Simpleviewer and Your Blog (08:47)
    10. Purchasing and Downloading a Theme - Elegant Themes (08:55)
    11. Configuring Elegant Themes Thumbnails with Custom Fields (09:49)
    12. Modifying the Look and Feel of the Template (11:25)
    13. Using JQuery Based Gallery instead of Default Gallery (10:28)
    14. Adding Posts to Categories, Sub Categories and Multiple Categories (10:55)
    15. Moderating Comments and Changing the Theme (07:57)
    16. Conclusion (00:37)
    17. Total: 02:06:22

  • Photography Paperwork - Avoiding Business Mistakes
    Reznicki and Greenberg

    If you are in business, you will make a mistake. Nobody knows that better than Jack and Ed. Join them as they take you through the finer points of terms and conditions in invoices to help you avoid costly mistakes in your photography business.

    Watch Now View Lessons
    1. Mistakes (06:55)
    2. Assignment Invoice (03:00)
    3. Filling Out the Information (03:41)
    4. Product Information (02:21)
    5. Media Use (02:05)
    6. License Term (04:18)
    7. Fees (03:52)
    8. Interest on Late Payment (02:23)
    9. Paid To Information (04:36)
    10. Bottom of Front Side (06:02)
    11. Backside of Invoice (06:09)
    12. Postponements and Cancelations (06:43)
    13. Client Approval and Overtime (09:30)
    14. Rights Licensed, Damages, Payment and Collection (07:40)
    15. Tax, Releases, Electronic Rights, Enforcement of License (13:45)
    16. Wrapping It Up (02:42)
    17. Total: 01:25:42

  • Light it, Shoot it, Retouch it, Part 2: Beauty Head Shots
    Scott Kelby

    Scott Kelby returns for a second installment of his most comprehensive Photo to Photoshop workflow class yet. In part two of this series, Scott takes you from studio set up and shoot, to Lightroom and Photoshop to create a softer, more feminine, beauty head shot.

    Watch Now View Lessons
    1. Getting Started with the Background (03:55)
    2. Main Light and Camera Settings (06:52)
    3. Model and Test Shots (05:25)
    4. Isolating Each Light and Adding a Reflector (06:42)
    5. Tri-Light Reflector (05:40)
    6. New Lighting Setup (09:25)
    7. Select Files for Retouching (09:10)
    8. Lightroom Develop Module (06:17)
    9. Retouching Skin in Photoshop (14:13)
    10. Retouching Eyes in Photoshop (08:31)
    11. Skin Softening in Photoshop (06:52)
    12. Fixing the Hair and Shoulders (12:32)
    13. Final Images (16:43)
    14. Total: 01:52:17

  • Wedding Photography: Rapid-Fire Tips and Tricks
    David Ziser

    David Ziser is back with a brand new, rapid-fire learning session comprised of the many wedding photography tips and tricks he's discovered in his 25-year career. In the end, you'll come away with an arsenal of solid techniques that you can put to work right away for better photos and higher profits.

    Watch Now View Lessons
    1. Shooting in Natural Surroundings (03:12)
    2. Avoiding the Dappled Lighting (01:43)
    3. Building the Photograph (03:43)
    4. Longer Focal Length (02:32)
    5. Head and Shoulders Shot (07:38)
    6. Pampas Grass Background (06:21)
    7. Bright, Direct Sunlight (02:58)
    8. Checking for Blinkies (04:06)
    9. Brick Background (09:40)
    10. Working with Available Light (04:04)
    11. Leading Lines (04:29)
    12. Finding a Location (04:18)
    13. Classic Profile Views (03:41)
    14. Directional Light (02:43)
    15. Posing for the Final Shots (08:24)
    16. Total: 01:09:32

  • Wordpress Basics for Photographers
    Rafael "RC" Concepcion

    Learn all the steps. From purchasing a domain name and web space, to installing Wordpress, creating pages and posts, to adding images. You will be amazed by how easy it is to setup your own photography blog! RC Concepcion takes you through from start to finish!

    Watch Now View Lessons
    1. Introduction (00:38)
    2. An Introduction to Wordpress (06:29)
    3. Setting Up a Domain Name - Godaddy (10:00)
    4. Setting Up a Hosting Account - Godaddy (03:22)
    5. Attaching Your Host and Using CuteFTP (08:26)
    6. Installing WordPress (06:02)
    7. Logging Into the Wordpress App (04:24)
    8. Creating a Page and SubPage (06:45)
    9. Images For Your Website (08:08)
    10. Creating Categories (07:02)
    11. Using a Wordpress Theme (10:44)
    12. Blog Housekeeping (09:04)
    13. Installing a Plugin: Google Analytics (04:26)
    14. Using Bloglines to Get More Inspiration (03:46)
    15. Conclusion (00:51)
    16. Total: 01:30:07

  • Light It; Shoot It; Retouch It
    Scott Kelby

    Join Scott Kelby for his most comprehensive Photo to Photoshop workflow class yet. Start in a bare studio and build an entire lighting rig from the ground up. Next is the photo shoot where Scott covers everything, including proper makeup techniques for studio lighting. Finally, take the images to Lightroom for editing, then to Photoshop for the final retouch.

    Watch Now View Lessons
    1. Introduction (01:48)
    2. What We Are Using Today (07:46)
    3. The Software (04:22)
    4. Quick Test (02:57)
    5. One Light at a Time (07:55)
    6. Shooting Trial and Errors (06:18)
    7. Changing Things Up (07:50)
    8. Retouching, Part 1 (12:47)
    9. Retouching, Part 2 (22:31)
    10. Retouching, Part 3 (04:40)
    11. Wrapping It Up (00:34)
    12. Total: 01:19:28

  • Editing Your DSLR Video on a Mac
    Richard Harrington

    Your DSLR shoots video! Cool right!? Now what? You've probably got more video than you know what to do with. Richard Harrington created this course to help you with how to edit that video footage (using Mac software). Rich covers everything from in-the-field tips all the way to post-production techniques using Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express and iMovie

    Watch Now View Lessons
    1. Introduction (01:26)
    2. Production (08:15)
    3. Audio (04:57)
    4. Loading Footage (06:13)
    5. Hard Drives (03:42)
    6. Organizing Footage (04:52)
    7. Converting Formats (04:42)
    8. Compressor (17:46)
    9. MPEG Streamclip (07:08)
    10. Final Cut Pro, Part 1 (13:13)
    11. Final Cut Pro, Part 2 (06:05)
    12. Final Cut Pro, Part 3 (04:15)
    13. Final Cut Pro, Part 4 (08:12)
    14. iMovie, Part 1 (03:08)
    15. iMovie, Part 2 (06:44)
    16. Conclusion (02:39)
    17. Total: 01:43:17

  • Senior Portraits: Background, Props, and Shooting Ideas
    James Schmelzer

    Join portrait photographer James Schmelzer as he shares his cutting-edge ideas and concepts for creating and lighting unique backgrounds for studio portraits.

    Watch Now View Lessons
    1. Introduction (01:55)
    2. Zebra Print (08:24)
    3. CD Wall (02:35)
    4. Shag Rug (01:43)
    5. Beads and Hand-Painted Foam Core (04:34)
    6. Old Boards and Chipped Paint (03:12)
    7. Pillows and a White Background (07:38)
    8. Rose Petals (05:01)
    9. Frosted Tungsten Bulb (04:01)
    10. Black Couch, Tiled Floor (01:56)
    11. Painted SubFloor as Background (01:59)
    12. 3D Wall Paper (02:52)
    13. Antique Couch (02:54)
    14. Glitter Board (03:58)
    15. Ring Flash (02:19)
    16. Conclusion (01:04)
    17. Total: 00:56:05

  • Senior Portraits: Lighting Techniques
    James Schmelzer

    James has been photographing high school portraits for over 30 years. In this course, James shares his best techniques and hottest tricks that have made his style of photography an incredible success!

    Watch Now View Lessons
    1. Introduction (01:47)
    2. Diffusion versus Softness (03:00)
    3. Working with an Umbrella (04:29)
    4. The Soft Box (05:46)
    5. Positioning the Soft Box (06:13)
    6. Reflectors (02:46)
    7. Light Positions (19:25)
    8. Conclusion (01:04)
    9. Total: 00:44:30

  • Mastering Color in Photoshop CS4 (The Nuts and Bolts)
    Matt Kloskowski

    In this course you'll learn the main colors spaces that really matter (the ones you'll be working with the most), how to set up Photoshop for a color managed workflow, and the best ways to save your images for predictable results when it comes to printing and the web

    Watch Now View Lessons
    1. Introduction (01:46)
    2. The 3 Color Spaces that Really Matter (04:50)
    3. Setting up Color Settings in Photoshop (04:43)
    4. Dealing with Color Profile Mismatches (04:33)
    5. RGB vs. CMYK? (05:53)
    6. The ProPhoto Color Space with Camera Raw and Lightroom (05:23)
    7. Assigning or Converting Profiles (04:10)
    8. Monitor Calibration Using a Hardware Device (09:23)
    9. Your Viewing Environment (03:25)
    10. Soft Proofing 1: ICC Profiles (03:19)
    11. Soft Proofing 2: Rendering Intents (05:09)
    12. Soft Proofing 3: Getting a Good Color Match (05:46)
    13. Profiles, Color Spaces and Printing (04:19)
    14. Camera Profiles in Camera Raw and Lightroom (05:54)
    15. Using the DNG Profile Editor (06:03)
    16. Getting Colors to Look Good on the Web (07:36)
    17. Conclusion (00:55)
    18. Total: 01:23:07
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Enroll One MonthEnroll One Year