Overview
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Learn the basics of photography, in this project-based course specifically crafted for graphic designers and other creative pros.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Welcome
- Getting the most out of this course
- Which cameras and when
- Accessories and equipment: What you need and what you don’t
- What to bring along—a sometimes surprising photo shoot take-along list
- A smash course in photography basics
- Shooting a window-light still life
- Lighting objects directly and with reflection
- Great portraits—all you need is your camera, a friend, and walking shoes
- Photographing in public, without irritating people or breaking laws
- A fresh point of view for your next downtown picture-taking field trip
- Shooting indoors: ISO, aperture, and other considerations
- Big picture: Outdoor photography
- The photo opportunities around you
- Finding themes in your photos
- You can never have enough photographic textures
- Ultra-quick photo solutions
- Capturing product shots for your clients
- Shooting natural-looking portraits without a studio
- No release forms needed
- Architectural and large object shots
- Making interior photos look great
- Capturing a feature photo: Landscapes and cityscapes
- Using detail shoots to fill the spaces in page layouts
- Getting it right by doing it wrong
- Adding photographic textures to layouts and illustrations
- Picking winners
- Post-production: Making the most of what you’ve shot
- Practicalities of web and print
- Your online portfolio
- Great ways to sharpen and expand your photographic know-how
