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  • Creative Lighting
    Joe McNally

    Joe McNally takes you to, what only can be called "not the prettiest of locations" to teach you just how far a little creative lighting can take your shot... and tell a story. Join him as he uses a lot of different lights in a lot of different ways to tell a story with a beautifully lit, if not so beautiful, ending.

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    1. Describing the Scene (03:11)
    2. Transforming Light Sources (08:55)
    3. Altering the Mood (06:28)
    4. Single SB900 Flash (10:22)
    5. Hard Light (05:51)
    6. Snapping Away (05:15)
    7. Lots of Drama (08:39)
    8. Creepy Color (04:38)
    9. Crime Scene Shoot (07:45)
    10. High Speed Synch (05:36)
    11. Skate Park Shoot (08:35)
    12. Action Shots (02:57)
    13. Bits and Pieces (07:48)
    14. Total: 01:26:00
  • 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.

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    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
  • A Photographers Guide to Avoiding Common Business Mistakes Through Better Paperwork
    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.

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    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.

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    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
  • Creating Interactive Documents with InDesign CS4
    Dave Cross

    Dave Cross introduces a course like no other at KelbyTraining.com. Learn how to advance your Adobe InDesign skills using interactive PDF features. With, a little, help from Photoshop you can transform an ordinary InDesign document into an extraordinary interactive masterpiece. Watch as Dave walks you, step-by-step, through the entire process.

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    1. Introduction (01:05)
    2. Planning (04:51)
    3. Interactivity Workspace (02:13)
    4. Document Structure (06:18)
    5. Table of Contents Links (06:21)
    6. Creating Buttons (05:16)
    7. Music and Movies (08:15)
    8. More Button Options (13:32)
    9. Hyperlinks (08:04)
    10. Adding Interactive to a Document (09:07)
    11. Export to SWF (03:14)
    12. Conclusion (00:26)
    13. Total: 01:08:42
  • 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.

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    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
  • Elements 8 for Digital Photographers
    Lesa Snider

    Lesa Snider guides you through everything you need to know about editing non-destructively in the new Elements 8. Learn practical editing techniques, how to adjust images in Camera Raw and Elements' QuickEdit mode, and three ways to use Levels in Full Edit mode. Discover how to make your prints look their very best!

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    1. Introduction (01:57)
    2. Fixing Images in Adobe Camera Raw, Part 1 (04:36)
    3. Fixing Images in Adobe Camera Raw, Part 2 (08:56)
    4. Cropping Images (07:21)
    5. Fixing Images in QuickEdit Mode (08:28)
    6. Fixing Color Using Levels, Part 1 (08:59)
    7. Fixing Color Using Levels, Part 2 (08:48)
    8. Zapping Blemishes (07:00)
    9. Zapping Dark Circles (bags) (05:16)
    10. Reducing Shiny and Shadowy Areas (10:10)
    11. Whitening Teeth and Eyes (07:10)
    12. Retouching Using the Smart Brush (09:52)
    13. Retouching Using the Detail Smart Brush (07:54)
    14. Fixing Red-Eye and Animal White-Eye (08:11)
    15. Selective Darkening and Lightening (07:54)
    16. Selective Softening and Sharpening (11:49)
    17. Converting Color Images to Beautiful Black and Whites (06:15)
    18. Partial Color Effects (09:32)
    19. Creating Sepias and Other Color Tints (03:59)
    20. Adding a Darkened Edge Vignette (03:22)
    21. Creative Collages, Part 1 (12:15)
    22. Creative Collages, Part 2 (08:29)
    23. Using Photomerge, Part 1 (10:31)
    24. Using Photomerge, Part 2 (04:48)
    25. Resizing Images Using Recompose (06:50)
    26. Tips for Getting Perfect Prints Every Time (13:28)
    27. Total: 03:23:50
  • 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!

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    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
  • Customizing Photoshop
    Dave Cross

    In this short course you'll earn how to customize Photoshop to your liking, and to work more efficiently. You'll find out about setting preferences, altering menus, using Tool Presets and Workspaces, and more.

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    1. Introduction (00:49)
    2. Preferences (12:06)
    3. Menus and Shortcuts (06:28)
    4. Workspaces (03:58)
    5. Tool Presets (07:50)
    6. Brushes and Shapes (05:49)
    7. Swatches and Styles (04:18)
    8. Preset Manager (04:20)
    9. Conclusion (00:26)
    10. Total: 00:46:04
  • Lightroom 3 Beta Power Session
    Matt Kloskowski

    As soon as we heard that Adobe was announcing a free public beta of Lightroom 3 in October we put Lightroom guru, Matt Kloskowski, to work going over its new features. Join Matt as he takes you through the new features in Lightroom 3, reveals some hidden tips, and shows you exactly how to start putting the latest in Lightroom to work for you today.

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    1. Introduction (01:55)
    2. The New Import Dialog (07:01)
    3. Web Publishing Services (04:03)
    4. Watermarking Your Photos (06:03)
    5. Library Tweaks and Enhancements (05:10)
    6. What is the New Process Version ? (01:46)
    7. Enhanced Noise Reduction (05:38)
    8. Improved Vignetting Options (03:35)
    9. The New Grain Effect (03:26)
    10. Develop Module Tweaks and Tips (03:40)
    11. Slideshow Music Improvements (01:55)
    12. Saving your Slideshow as a Video (with music too!) (01:50)
    13. Custom Print Templates (03:27)
    14. Changing Your Printing Background Color (01:35)
    15. Backing Up Your Catalog (01:39)
    16. Conclusion (00:57)
    17. Total: 00:53:40
 
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