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Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Any good photographer, whether professional or amateur, should know how to handle shadows. Here, turn off your camera’s flash and learn how to find (or create) elegant lighting in shadowy scenes—whether it’s diffusing light or highlighting shadows to create dramatic, memorable backdrops..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Underwater photography is tricky, expensive, and often requires bulky special equipment. But there are certain strategies anyone can use to capture great photographs in aquatic environments. In this lesson, experiment with underwater shots (and have some fun!) using everyday tools like smartphones and a 10-gallon aquarium..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Discover what makes Antarctica such a visual wonderland for wildlife photographers. King penguins massed along an iceberg; wandering albatrosses in mid-flight; Mr. Laman reveals the trade secrets of how he manages to snag these and other dynamic shots in the midst of such a white, snowy environment.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
If you’re a recreational photographer, chances are you’ll be called upon to shoot a family social event or get-together. By photographing the goings-on at a summer solstice party, you’ll cultivate the skills you need to record special days and capture delightful memories—all while enjoying the party as well..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Colors abound in the natural world, so it's essential for landscape photographers to understand how they mix-and how people respond to them. Taking you to places like Acadia National Park and Adirondack State Park, Mr. Melford shows you how to play with color in your photos.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Continue your study of live-event photography with this lesson that takes you to a family fishing trip in Nebraska’s Bohemian Alps. How does an expert photojournalist use establishing shots, detail shots, and interesting lighting effects to tell the (sometimes hidden) stories behind all the fishing, cookouts, and family fun?.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
There are average, everyday portraits—and then there are unforgettable portraits. Focus here on candid, environmental portrait photographs outside the studio. You’ll learn professional tips that can allow you to create deeper connections between the portrait’s viewer and its subject..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
For a unique, cleaned-up view of the world, nothing beats an aerial shot. Whether you’re planning on photographing large crowds or vast landscapes, learn some tips for getting yourself up off the ground on the cheap (even a roof balcony provides a new view) and capturing fresh perspectives..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Continue learning how photographers use computer editing software to make sure photos look their best. You'll learn tips, tricks, and shortcuts for working with important development tools like the dehaze filter, hue saturation, the histogram, and color and contrast.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Start your photographic adventure by grounding yourself in the essence of great landscape photography. How is it like fly fishing? What artists and photographers have influenced Mr. Melford's own work? What three elements and tools do photographers need to capture breathtaking shots of the natural world?
11) Find the Picture
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Think of photography as visual problem solving. How do you find perfect shots in the midst of crowded “problem areas” like an historic mansion? How about in sparse environments like an abandoned farmhouse? Here, learn savvier ways to find the pictures you want—or may not have known you wanted..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Professor Sartore shows you how to effectively wield the small lights that come with basic cameras. What happens when you take the flash off your camera? Diffuse it with a tissue? Play around with shutter speeds? As you’ll discover, you can get big photographic results from these little lights..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
From dogs and snakes to ducks and zoo animals, discover the secrets of interesting animal photography—the kind that stands out from the boring pet pictures we’ve all seen before. As you’ll learn, the most important aspects of great animal photography are repeated access and plenty of time and patience..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Take a trip to a beautiful Nebraska Sandhills ranch and watch Professor Sartore overcome visual chaos to capture the drama and action of a day of cattle round ups and branding. Harsh light and fast-moving action challenge you to be at the top of your game..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
When you're traveling by car, boat, or plane, you're often not in control of what you can photograph. However, you can still use the photographer's expert eye to get interesting shots. Journey with Mr. Melford to fascinating international locales and learn how to turn impossible situations into rewarding challenges.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Aim your camera upwards with this lesson on shooting the sky during the day and at night. From sun-blocking clouds to the aurora borealis and star trails, you'll learn that shooting the sky (whether from the ground or up in the air) requires anticipation, perseverance, and patience.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Art photography can be lyrical, fun, dark, or surprising—but it’s always about going beyond the obvious. Follow Professor Sartore on several shoots and discover how to take photos with a more artistic eye, how to playfully deceive viewers—and how to do it all without the aid of digital post production..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Follow Mr. Laman as he documents birds and monkeys during a trip to the Amazon rainforest. This lecture on shooting with big lenses (essential tools of wildlife photography) also introduces you to specialized tripods, as well as image stabilizers that help photographers capture sharp pictures at low shutter speeds.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Landscape photographs often requires photographers to do their research. In this lecture, take a trip out to the stark majesty of Death Valley and learn how landscape photographers decipher where to find the best potential for images-while leaving themselves open to wandering and uncovering little-known gems.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Language
English
Description
Fall in love all over again with black-and-white photography, which looks great in just about any light and allows you to create compositions and moods you could never achieve with color photography. As Professor Sartore demonstrates, it’s a powerful way of getting to the essence of your subject..
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