Photography 201
Advanced Digital Photography
Genre: Graphics
  • 37 Videos
  • 2h 24m
  • Quiz Available
Dive deeper into digital photography! Learn important composition and professional techniques in this 2+ hour tips 'n tricks-filled course by expert Matt Vanacoro.
Matt Vanacoro is an A-List New York City based performer, composer and educator with deep experience in all aspects of production, synthesis, electronic keyboards and music technology...
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Matt starts the course by taking a close-up look at photo gear in the digital age. He gives you great pro tips on everything from the internal workings of a camera and how to maintain all the parts, to the best choices for external flashes and microphones for given situations.

Next, is a section on image composition which looks at both the technical side as well as the creative side of this fascinating visual art and craft. Learn how to reduce image noise and make time-saving adjustments to your images INSIDE the camera before even taking them out to photo editing software. Matt also explains graphic principles like the Rule of Thirds as well as how to make great use of optical phenomena like the Bokeh of certain lenses.

Next up is real-life tips and tricks. This is where you benefit from Matt's extensive professional experience as he shares the kind of wisdom which can only be obtained from shooting in a wide spectrum of scenarios and situations. He gives you invaluable professional tips on everything from how to be super clear with the client about the terms of what you are shooting and delivering, as well as protecting your images with watermarking until/unless they've been been paid for! You also learn the logistics of breaking down and planning the shots so you can even work with a partner to make sure you get all the shots you need to keep clients happy at the end of the project!

Matt concludes with an all important section about image management and storage. So be sure to watch this course, and all the others in this growing series, to learn how to be a more professional and SUCCESSFUL photographer!
Outline
Section 1: Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Section 2: Gear Explored
Section 3: Section 3: Image Composition
Section 4: Section 4: Shooting Scenarios
Section 5: Section 5: Event Photography
Section 6: Section 6: Cataloging and Storing Your Images
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