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  • 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.

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    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

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    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

  • Backing up Lightroom and Your Photos
    Matt Kloskowski

    Lightroom has become the total package for photographers right? We can import, sort and organize our photos. We use it to develop and process, and we can print or create websites. However, as important as our photos are, Lightroom doesn't really offer an out-of-the-box backup solution. That's exactly what we'll cover in this class.

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    1. Introduction (01:52)
    2. How Lightroom Works: 2 Main Things to Backup (04:08)
    3. Your Photos: Why They Need to Be Backed Up (02:51)
    4. Your Photos: Backing Them up Automatically (05:33)
    5. Your Photos: Keeping Backups Up to Date (04:33)
    6. Your Photos: Backing Up the Backup (03:07)
    7. Your Catalog: Why It Needs to Be Backed Up (02:55)
    8. Your Catalog: Backing It Up Automatically (05:09)
    9. Lightroom Catastrophe 1: Restoring the Catalog (03:35)
    10. Lightroom Catastrophe 2: Restoring Your Photos (03:14)
    11. Lightroom Semi-Catastrophe 3: Switching Computers (05:23)
    12. Backing Up Your Lightroom Presets and Preferences (03:59)
    13. Archiving Old Projects (08:01)
    14. Backup Storage Devices (05:13)
    15. Conclusion (00:45)
    16. Total: 01:00:18

  • 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.

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    1. Introduction (01:55)
    2. Zebra Print (08:24)
    3. CD Wall (01:55)
    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: 00:55:25

  • 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!

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    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

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    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

  • 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

  • Fireworks CS4 and Dreamweaver CS4: The Killer Combination
    Rafael "RC" Concepcion

    A down-to-basics course on how to use Fireworks CS4 and Dreamweaver CS4 to build a website.

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    1. Introduction (00:26)
    2. Getting Around the Program (05:33)
    3. Using Vector Shape Tools (06:55)
    4. Using the Line and Pen Tool (05:38)
    5. Aligning and Spacing (08:32)
    6. Working with Colors and Gradients (09:35)
    7. Type for Layout (12:38)
    8. Using Styles on Shapes (10:18)
    9. Using Fireworks Raster Tools (14:16)
    10. Using the Common Library (12:50)
    11. Putting It Together (14:24)
    12. Master Pages (10:27)
    13. Exporting the Graphic Comp (11:25)
    14. Creating a Layout for CSS Export (13:53)
    15. Moving from Table to CSS - Fireworks to Dreamweaver (09:12)
    16. Finishing with Templates (15:25)
    17. Conclusion (01:00)
    18. Total: 02:42:27

  • 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
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