Online Training Classes

Photography

  • Online Photo Portfolios with Lightroom 2 and Dreamweaver CS4
    Rafael "RC" Concepcion

    In this course, RC explains the process of creating an online Photo Portfolio site using Lightroom 2 and Dreamweaver CS4

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    1. Introduction (00:37)
    2. Using Collections and Collection Sets (08:39)
    3. Module Specific Collections (04:31)
    4. Creating an HTML Gallery (05:36)
    5. FTP Overview, and FTP Inside of Lightroom 2 (09:00)
    6. Project Structure and Website Definition in Dreamweaver CS4 (07:37)
    7. Using CSS for the Site Layout (07:45)
    8. Using Templates in Dreamweaver CS4 (07:42)
    9. Creating a Flash Gallery in Lightroom 2 (07:47)
    10. Applying the Template to a Lightroom 2 Gallery (07:19)
    11. Adding Pages and Creating Links (10:58)
    12. Modifying the Site Using More CSS (12:07)
    13. Changing the Photo Gallery and Upgrading Simpleviewer (07:34)
    14. Publishing Your Website (02:05)
    15. Conclusion (00:41)
    16. Total: 01:39:58

  • Wedding Portraits - Getting the Perfect Shot at Tricky Locations
    David Ziser

    Wedding photographer David Ziser takes viewers along with him to three location shoots as he sets up wedding portraits at a park, church, and a beach

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    1. Welcome (11:46)
    2. Background Clouds Behind the Groom (02:05)
    3. Camera and Flash Adjustments (04:00)
    4. High Key Bridal Shot (05:53)
    5. Direction of Light (05:26)
    6. Under a Canopy (06:21)
    7. Stone Steps (06:11)
    8. New Park Location (12:45)
    9. Twirls and Swirls (00:49)
    10. Natural Light (08:33)
    11. Bride and Groom on the Bridge (03:27)
    12. Sacred Heart Church (06:36)
    13. Bride Near the Back Pews (07:07)
    14. Groom at Second Location (04:26)
    15. Repeat of the Pews (04:56)
    16. Low Angles (06:13)
    17. Stained Glass Window (01:57)
    18. Rays and Pillars (02:55)
    19. Repeating Arches (02:18)
    20. Bride at the Front of the Church (04:26)
    21. Spiral Staircase (03:44)
    22. Above the Head (02:06)
    23. Outside the Front of the Church (09:25)
    24. Sunset at the Beach (08:53)
    25. Backlighting as the Sun Fades (05:51)
    26. Total: 02:18:09

  • Mastering Camera Raw in Photoshop CS4
    Scott Kelby

    Scott Kelby covers the features and tools in Camera Raw CS4 and he also demonstrates specific workflows to help his viewers practice and retain the information from the course

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    1. Introduction (01:37)
    2. Opening Different File Formats (04:57)
    3. Camera Profiles (07:58)
    4. White Balance, Part 1 (07:50)
    5. White Balance, Part 2 (07:49)
    6. Exposure Essentials (07:39)
    7. Camera Raw Workflow #1 (07:22)
    8. Fill Light (03:54)
    9. Clarity, Saturation and Vibrance (07:10)
    10. Adding Contrast (04:51)
    11. Camera Raw Workflow #2 (04:54)
    12. Sharpening (11:02)
    13. Softening in Camera Raw (02:42)
    14. The Adjustment Brush (10:07)
    15. The Gradient Filter (05:43)
    16. The Spot Removal Brush (10:06)
    17. Camera Raw to Pano (08:33)
    18. Camera Raw Workflow #3 (12:25)
    19. Cropping (02:34)
    20. Straightening Images (00:52)
    21. Color Adjustments Using The Targeted Adjustment Tool (04:21)
    22. Removing (or adding) Lens Vignetting (06:07)
    23. Black and White and Duotones (07:56)
    24. Double Processing (09:22)
    25. Saving Your Raw Files and More Workflow (10:09)
    26. High Contrast Portrait Effect (07:18)
    27. Expanded Touch Up (07:18)
    28. Camera Raw Workflow #4 (07:46)
    29. Conclusion (00:40)
    30. Total: 03:11:02

  • Yellowstone Big Game Photography
    Moose Peterson

    Yellowstone National Park in the fall is the best place to photograph big game. Join wildlife photographer Moose Peterson as he explores Yellowstone and captures amazing images from this national treasure

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    1. Welcome (01:42)
    2. Practical Tips (06:37)
    3. Do Not Be Afraid of Bad Weather (02:51)
    4. Time is Everything (06:56)
    5. Creating the Photo (03:58)
    6. Composing the Scene (03:46)
    7. Lone Bison (12:48)
    8. Bull Elk, Testing, and Teleconverter (11:23)
    9. Break the Jinx (03:38)
    10. Scouting After Dark (01:29)
    11. Working the Background (07:04)
    12. Bad Boy Number 6 (06:04)
    13. Camera Bag (03:41)
    14. Classic Shots (03:07)
    15. Hand Holding and Panning Techniques (04:23)
    16. Hop Scotch (07:20)
    17. Total: 01:26:47

  • Real World HDR
    Matt Kloskowski

    HDR is one of the hottest trends in digital photography right now and we're going to dive in head first during this online training course.

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    1. Introduction (03:57)
    2. What is HDR? (03:53)
    3. How to Shoot for HDR (08:09)
    4. Using Photoshops Built-in HDR tools (07:17)
    5. Starting with Photomatix (06:46)
    6. Tone Mapping Detail Enhancer (10:59)
    7. Tone Mapping Tone Compressors (04:37)
    8. Quick Tip (03:17)
    9. Saving Your Image (04:34)
    10. Post Processing in Lightroom (09:19)
    11. Post Processing in Camera Raw (09:06)
    12. Adding Photoshop (07:54)
    13. The Surreal Fantasy Style (10:20)
    14. Photomatix Batching and HDR Panoramas (10:32)
    15. Pseudo-HDR from One Photo (07:33)
    16. Quick Tip 2 (02:06)
    17. HDR Workflow with Lightroom (10:25)
    18. HDR Workflow with Bridge and Photoshop (09:43)
    19. Conclusion (00:32)
    20. Total: 02:10:59

  • Beauty and Portrait Retouching Kit
    David Cuerdon

    Digital Artist David Cuerdon provides downloads and lessons in this course that are designed to help photographers improve the look and quality of their portrait images

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    1. Introduction (02:09)
    2. Color Space (05:11)
    3. Downloads Folder (09:23)
    4. Eye Retouching, Part 1 (12:06)
    5. Eye Retouching, Part 2 (03:00)
    6. Eye Retouching, Part 3 (04:14)
    7. Eye Retouching, Part 4 (04:58)
    8. Eye Retouching, Part 5 (11:02)
    9. Eye Retouching, Part 6 (04:28)
    10. Advanced Eye Retouching (08:40)
    11. Working on Eye Brows (10:39)
    12. Eye Lashes and Eye Liner (04:58)
    13. Color Swatches (13:18)
    14. Adjusting Skin Tones (10:35)
    15. Retouching Skin (06:36)
    16. Skin Blurring (15:29)
    17. Adding Blush (04:55)
    18. Facial Contouring (04:43)
    19. Full Lips (07:51)
    20. Whitening Teeth (05:22)
    21. Digital Tattoos (08:07)
    22. Conclusion (01:56)
    23. Total: 02:39:40

  • Wedding Portraits - Classical Lighting and Posing Techniques
    David Ziser

    In this video series, wedding photographer David Ziser goes over the standard poses and lighting setups for wedding portrait photography.

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    1. Introduction (03:09)
    2. Two-Thirds View (06:20)
    3. Two-Thirds to Profile (02:59)
    4. Profile View (05:11)
    5. Posing the Body (03:28)
    6. Butterfly Lighting Pattern (02:16)
    7. Loop Lighting Pattern (02:17)
    8. Rembrandt Lighting Pattern (01:59)
    9. Split Lighting Pattern (00:44)
    10. Rim Lighting Pattern (02:05)
    11. Review of the Lighting Patterns (02:00)
    12. Broad Lighting (01:40)
    13. Putting It Together (04:38)
    14. Window Lighting (03:15)
    15. Loop Lighting with Profile View (01:55)
    16. Shooting the Groom (02:11)
    17. Vantage Point (01:01)
    18. Posing the Bride and Groom (04:30)
    19. Home Location (10:52)
    20. The Groom (05:52)
    21. Explore the Pose (03:33)
    22. Using the Surroundings (05:21)
    23. Lines, Lines, Lines (05:30)
    24. Hollywood Lighting Technique (04:11)
    25. Light Settings (03:01)
    26. Three-Quarter Portrait (03:19)
    27. Moving Back Outside (02:39)
    28. Archways (04:56)
    29. Flash Outside (02:10)
    30. Summary (03:46)
    31. Total: 01:46:48

  • Working with Nikon SB-900 Flashes
    Joe McNally

    Join Joe McNally as he explores the creative possibilities of Nikon's new SB-900 flash, and teaches you how to get professional results with your photography each and every time. Learn to take full advantage of the SB-900's portability, versatility, and advanced features and settings.

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    1. Introduction (10:14)
    2. Interface (01:32)
    3. Exposure Value and Master Flash (04:07)
    4. Versatility (03:39)
    5. Zoom Function (03:06)
    6. Get the Job Done (06:09)
    7. Simple Setup (03:37)
    8. Improvised Diffusion (05:16)
    9. Modes of Light (13:36)
    10. Remote Flash (05:00)
    11. Flash Through an Umbrella (04:30)
    12. Light Through a Window (04:13)
    13. Experimenting (07:36)
    14. New Shoot (05:03)
    15. Adjusting the Light (06:08)
    16. Changing Things Up (09:07)
    17. Two-Light Shot (03:04)
    18. Changing Lenses (01:59)
    19. Lace Shadow Pattern (06:19)
    20. Accent Light (04:04)
    21. Location Shooting (07:12)
    22. Racing Against the Sun (06:14)
    23. Total: 02:01:45

  • Light Shaping Tools, Part 2
    Joe McNally

    Photographer Joe McNally vocalizes his thought process as he lights and shoots a mix of indoor and outdoor locations in New Mexico

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    1. The Penitentiary Prop (01:51)
    2. CD Cover (01:21)
    3. Picking Location (02:05)
    4. Zero Out Camera (03:33)
    5. Lens and Light (06:45)
    6. Adjusting the Light (02:04)
    7. First Shots (01:43)
    8. Lighting Ratios and Exposures (04:21)
    9. Changing Light Sources (02:13)
    10. Evolving During the Shoot (02:23)
    11. Key Lighting (07:53)
    12. Improvisation (09:38)
    13. New Location (07:43)
    14. Assessing the Gear (10:20)
    15. Octa Light Bank and Batteries (07:58)
    16. Picture Depth and Fill Lighting (04:01)
    17. Battling the Light (05:54)
    18. Laying Out Saloon Setup (05:01)
    19. Playing With Light (09:59)
    20. Strip Light (04:39)
    21. Listen to the Location (09:05)
    22. Working with Harsh Light (03:33)
    23. Total: 01:54:03

  • Corporate Photography
    Joe McNally

    Photographer Joe McNally has some advice on getting through some of the common obstacles that get in the way when working in corporate photography.

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    1. What to Expect (03:40)
    2. The Miracle of Photography (02:29)
    3. Setting Up (03:12)
    4. Thinking Through the Shot (06:59)
    5. Working Through Problems (09:15)
    6. Building Blocks (09:58)
    7. Making the Picture (09:04)
    8. Second Office Portrait (16:03)
    9. Outdoor Portrait (11:31)
    10. Total: 01:12:11
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