Hard Light And Soft Light - A Recap Of The Basics

A Brief History Of Photography

Introduction To The Course (1:58)
Module Introduction (0:57)
Is It Art (7:31)
A Brief History Of Photography (5:56)
The Great Debate (9:25)
Module Activities (1:46)

The Art Of Seeing

Introduction (0:25)
The Ordered Universe (8:17)
Beauty Detector (4:14)
Let There Be Light (7:12)
The Photographers Playground (10:45)
Module Activities (1:23)

Seeing The Light

Introduction (0:24)
Seeing The Light (5:25)
Hard Light (8:51)
Soft Light (8:35)
Colour Temperature (2:44)
Module Activities (1:19)

Controlling The Light

Introduction (0:40)
Working The Scene (1:35)
Moving Your Feet (7:42)
Moving Your Subject (7:12)
Move Your Light (7:00)
Module Activities (1:03)

Capturing The Light

Introduction (0:29)
Your Camera (17:37)
The Three Levers (11:24)
ISO (5:21)
The Shutter (7:18)
The Aperture (12:31)
Module Activities (1:05)

Processing The Light

Introduction (0:48)
The Digital Darkroom (10:17)
Lightroom Edit (9:58)
Snapseed Edit (6:59)
Module Activities (0:44)

The Core Principles Of Composition

Introduction (0:43)
The Language Of Composition (1:41)
The Subject (8:02)
The Environment (6:07)
Leading The Eye (4:14)
Evoking Emotion (5:00)
Symmetry (5:54)
Module Activities (0:45)

The Basic Rules Of Composition

Introduction (0:43)
The Rule Of Thirds (8:48)
Leading Lines (6:50)
The Highest Point Of Contrast (13:25)
Module Activities (1:09)

Color Photography

Introduction (0:33)
Adventures In Color (5:45)
Hue Saturation Luminosity (3:08)
The Color Wheel (11:47)
Working With Color (10:16)
Simple Color Edit (9:25)
Module Activities (0:46)

Black And White Photography

Introduction (0:35)
Why Black And White (3:52)
King Luminosity (4:19)
A Zone System (4:38)
Seeing In Black And White (6:28)
A Simple Black And White Edit (6:31)
Module Activities (1:13)

Controlling The Frame

Introduction (0:28)
In The Frame (14:09)
Isolating The Subject (8:19)
Negative Space (5:28)
Framing Your Subject (7:17)
Module Activities (0:52)

Abstract And Geometric Composition

Introduction (0:26)
Abstract Images (5:54)
Seeing Like An Architect (5:29)
Strong Visual Elements (9:12)
Module Activities (0:44)

Creative Portraiture

Introduction (0:26)
The In Between Moments (4:59)
The Eyes (7:47)
Body Language And Gesture (12:03)
Module Activities (0:45)

Finding Your Identity As A Photographer

Introduction (0:21)
Creating An Image (6:40)
Creating A Style (7:44)
Creating A Series (2:11)
Sharing Your Work (5:35)

Natural Light Photography

Introduction To Natural Light Portrait Photography (0:54)
Finding Your Light (2:33)
Hard Light And Soft Light - A Recap Of The Basics (5:13)
Outside Soft Light (9:23)
Inside Soft Light (7:52)
Outside Hard Light (13:33)
Inside Hard Light (7:35)
Posing Your Subject A Refresher (4:00)
Finding Your Background - Simple Backdrops (4:27)
Finding Your Background - Complex Backdrops (6:21)
Projects - references student getting in touch (1:13)

Building A Home Based Studio

Introduction To Home Based Portrait Studio On A Budget (0:45)
Finding Your Studio Location (6:09)
Camera Choices (4:35)
Lens Choices (1:36)
Equipment List (9:24)
Additional Equipment (4:41)
Basic Lighting Set Up (5:56)
Recording Your Floor Plans (1:12)
Finding Clients For Your Business (5:43)
Dealing With The Public (3:21)
Activities For Home Based Photography Studio (1:23)

Classic Studio Portrait Photography

Introduction To Classic Studio Portrait Photography (1:19)
Open Loop Lighting (5:25)
Closed Loop Lighting (4:43)
Butterfly Lighting (5:56)
Split Lighting (5:56)
Short Lighting (3:45)
Broad Lighting (3:25)
Rembrandt Lighting (7:19)
Studio Backgrounds (3:23)
Preparing The Subject (5:58)
Choosing The Facial Angle (7:03)
Posing The Body (4:49)
Body Poses Posture (2:38)
Body Poses The Light Pose For Males (3:54)
Body Poses The Shadow Pose For Females (4:13)
Group Shots Basic Principles (2:56)
Couples Basic Principles (9:49)
Black And White Portrait Tips (1:16)
Lens Choices In The Studio (0:57)
Course Activities (1:13)

Modern Studio Portrait Photography

Introduction To Modern Studio Portrait Photography (0:51)
Studio Lighting Buying Tips (2:39)
Strobe Modifers Explained (5:24)
Standard One Light Techniques (8:45)
Non Standard One Light Techniques (8:03)
Two Light Techniques (7:17)
Three Light Techniques (8:19)
Four Light Techniques (8:18)
Hollywood Lighting - Advanced Lighting (7:58)
Modern Studio Photography Activities (1:04)

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