Online Training Classes

Photography

  • Food Photography
    Joe Glyda

    Joe Glyda, former Digital Imaging Advisor for Kraft Foods in Glenview, Illinois, has put together a killer class to teach you his secrets. You'll learn all about editor photography, packaging photography and you'll pick up tips for styling and lighting food. If you're shooting food or ever had an interest in learning how, don't miss Joe's class

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    1. Let's Get Cookin' (04:20)
    2. Place Holding (02:03)
    3. Food Styling (04:19)
    4. Composition (06:48)
    5. Peas on a Spoon (10:57)
    6. Chicken Salad (10:21)
    7. Ear of Corn (04:58)
    8. Salad on Glass (08:02)
    9. Liquids and Ice (09:56)
    10. Building a Composition (07:06)
    11. Strawberry (04:56)
    12. Why Use a Food Stylist? (00:32)
    13. Cereal with Milk (04:06)
    14. Total: 01:18:24

  • Model Releases for Photographers
    Reznicki and Greenberg

    Photographers need to be in the habit of securing model releases anytime they are on a shoot. In this course, copyright attorney Ed Greenberg and photographer Jack Reznicki discuss how to execute model releases and provide 7 different types of releases for viewers to download and use for themselves

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    1. Why You Always Need a Release (13:13)
    2. There Is No Downside (10:54)
    3. Simplified Adult Release (13:19)
    4. Model Release Number 2 (11:30)
    5. Residual Model Release (05:19)
    6. Limited Model Release (02:19)
    7. Celebrity Release (02:49)
    8. Minor Release (10:20)
    9. Property Release (05:14)
    10. Wrap Up and Recommendations (01:44)
    11. Total: 01:16:41

  • Photographing with One Light
    Joe McNally

    Ever been told to work lighter, faster, better and with less gear? Well Joe McNally's latest class dives right in and shows you what's possible with just one single light. You'll learn how to take studio-quality lighting on location. When you're done, you'll be able to take one light and make it look like you had so much more at your disposal.

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    1. What Can You Do With One Light? (06:20)
    2. Going Through the Equipment (07:54)
    3. Getting Started on the Set (06:05)
    4. Adjusting Off That First Shot (07:25)
    5. Rolling with the First Setup (03:16)
    6. Keep Things Moving (10:35)
    7. Changing Lenses (05:25)
    8. Getting the Most Out of One Flash (06:33)
    9. Back to Basics (10:28)
    10. On Location (05:15)
    11. Close Up Portrait (07:03)
    12. Directional Light (08:52)
    13. Late Daylight Effect (06:09)
    14. Woodland Location with Bad Weather (06:02)
    15. Making the Best of the Situation (03:35)
    16. Making Sunlight (06:40)
    17. Creating Big Light (03:27)
    18. Race Against the Failing Light (04:52)
    19. Total: 01:55:56

  • Cleaning Your Digital SLR Camera Sensor
    Laurie Excell

    Join Laurie as she shows you, step-by-step, the right way to clean and care for your digital SLR camera sensor. Whether you shoot with a Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Sigma, or any other DSLR this is a must-see class for ensuring the cleanest, clearest shot possible each and every time.

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    1. Sometimes Self-Cleaning Cameras Are Not Enough (01:04)
    2. Don't Be Afraid (00:48)
    3. Cleaning Kit (01:03)
    4. Cleaning the Camera and Lens (01:37)
    5. Cleaning the Lens (02:18)
    6. Clearing the Camera's Mirror Box (02:05)
    7. The Image Sensor (03:46)
    8. The Dry Method (02:45)
    9. The Wet Cleaning System (02:58)
    10. Reviewing the Process (06:52)
    11. Total: 00:25:16

  • The Canon EOS 5D and 5D Mark II
    Rick Sammon

    Photographer and instructor Rick Sammon takes you on a tour of the Canon 5D and 5D Mark II digital SLR cameras

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    1. Introduction (03:12)
    2. Recipe for Cooking Digital Photos (15:56)
    3. Must Know Info, Part 1 (07:47)
    4. Must Know Info, Part 2 (04:59)
    5. Must Know Info, Part 3 (06:36)
    6. Shared and Unique Features of the 5D and 5D Mark II (08:48)
    7. 10 Tips for Shooting Video (06:24)
    8. Camera Tour, Part 1 (08:00)
    9. Camera Tour, Part 2 (11:54)
    10. Camera Tour, Part 3 (10:49)
    11. Picture Modes (02:53)
    12. Flash Modes (06:31)
    13. Custom Functions (03:51)
    14. Shooting Movies (03:11)
    15. Wrap Up (01:29)
    16. Total: 01:42:20

  • The Canon 40D and 50D
    Rick Sammon

    Learn how to shoot these two Canon DSLRs like a professional with the advice of photographer and instructor Rick Sammon

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    1. Introduction (02:44)
    2. Recipe for Digital Photographs (15:56)
    3. Must Know Info, Part 1 (07:47)
    4. Must Know Info, Part 2 (04:59)
    5. Must Know Info, Part 3 (05:31)
    6. Shared and Unique Features of 40D and 50D (05:20)
    7. Batteries, Memory Cards, and LCD Brightness (01:39)
    8. Camera Settings (01:09)
    9. Setting the ISO (02:40)
    10. Image Quality (01:54)
    11. White Balance (05:01)
    12. Exposure Modes (08:49)
    13. Drive, Focus, and Metering Modes (06:51)
    14. Exposure Compensation and Highlight Alert (02:21)
    15. Flash Photography (07:13)
    16. Custom Functions (04:59)
    17. Live View (02:03)
    18. Plugs and Connections (03:33)
    19. Going Through the Menus (06:33)
    20. Total: 01:37:02

  • The Nikon D90
    Laurie Excell

    Professional photographer Laurie Excell goes through the menus and options of the Nikon D90

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    1. Introduction (01:02)
    2. Key Features (00:48)
    3. Assembly (01:21)
    4. Front Side Buttons and Dials (08:57)
    5. Back Side Buttons and Dials (14:11)
    6. Last of the Buttons and Dials (05:02)
    7. Playback Menu (07:20)
    8. Shooting Menu (10:12)
    9. Custom Setting Menu (08:44)
    10. Metering Exposure (06:54)
    11. Shooting Display (07:11)
    12. Bracketing Flash Controls (09:19)
    13. Setup Menu (08:27)
    14. Retouch Menu (04:01)
    15. My Menu (03:09)
    16. Video Features (09:39)
    17. Total: 01:46:17

  • The Nikon D700
    Laurie Excell

    Professional photographer Laurie Excell goes through the menus and options of the Nikon D700

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    1. Introduction (00:39)
    2. Key Features (00:57)
    3. Buttons and Dials (03:03)
    4. Top of the Camera (06:25)
    5. Front of the Camera (05:59)
    6. Front Right of the Camera (02:21)
    7. Back of the Camera (05:08)
    8. Finishing Up with the Buttons and Dials (13:52)
    9. Connector Cover (02:12)
    10. Playback Menu (06:02)
    11. Shooting Menu (06:32)
    12. Shooting Menu: Image Area (04:05)
    13. Shooting Menu: Picture Control (07:16)
    14. ISO and Noise Reduction (05:04)
    15. Multiple Exposure (02:44)
    16. Custom Setting Menu (08:06)
    17. Custom Settings: B Series (03:52)
    18. Timer and AE Lock (02:20)
    19. Custom Settings: D Series (07:41)
    20. Bracketing and Flash (04:13)
    21. Setting Options with Flash and Bracketing (03:53)
    22. Controls (09:02)
    23. The Setup Menu (11:29)
    24. The Retouch Menu (01:40)
    25. My Menu (02:39)
    26. Bonus: The MBD10 (02:10)
    27. Total: 02:09:24

  • Successful Pre-Production for Location Shooting
    Richard Riley

    Avoid the pitfalls of location shooting by concentrating on pre-production before you reach your location

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    1. Three Golden Rules (04:06)
    2. Location Checklist (03:39)
    3. Do Not Assume (04:08)
    4. Location Scouting (04:33)
    5. Production Schedule (03:00)
    6. Production Book (07:00)
    7. Producers Kit (10:15)
    8. On Location (04:36)
    9. Wrap Up (02:24)
    10. Total: 00:43:41
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