Inhalt: How do you get better at photography? By challenging yourself every day. In this five-day photo challenge, Ben Long introduces five shooting techniques that, if you can master them, will lead to better compositions. Learn how to find good light, shoot with leading lines, frame a subject, "dirty up" your frame, and compose with black and white in mind-even when you're shooting in color. For each assignment, Ben offers his own solution, so you can see how a master photographer tackles the same challenge. Make sure to share your results with Ben and other fellow photographers on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook using the hashtag #5DayPhoto. Umfang: 00:21:24.00
Inhalt: The right kind of natural light casts an attractive, comforting glow over your shooting location. It's easy to favor this kind of lighting over flash, which, when used poorly, shines a harsh, unflattering light on your subjects. But with the right skills and equipment, you can use flash to artificially create any kind of lighting in nearly any location-instead of having to wait for Mother Nature to set the scene. In this course, Ben Long goes beyond the basics of flash, diving into the intricacies of studio lighting. Learn about the behavior of light, how to leverage modifiers like umbrellas and softboxes, and even how to shop for the right flash and studio strobe. Plus, Ben shares real-world shooting scenarios that can lend these concepts a real-world context. Umfang: 03:27:48.00
Inhalt: Over the last year or so, a new category of digital camera has appeared-the medium-format mirrorless camera. While medium format used to represent the pinnacle of digital image quality, over the years, technical breakthroughs have dramatically narrowed the quality gap between high-end SLRs and medium format. In this advanced photography course, Ben Long shares insights on what this new category is for, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this type of camera. He wraps up by analyzing who would benefit from making the switch to a medium-format camera. Throughout the course, Ben takes an agnostic approach to the subject, discussing the merits of the category rather than a particular model. Learn about medium-format lenses, noise and medium format, the medium-format look, and more. Umfang: 02:21:02.00
Inhalt: You can accomplish a lot of photographic goals without needing a photo studio. But for many types of shooting, a studio is essential. Fortunately, building one doesn''t have to be expensive. In this course, photographer and educator Ben Long details two scenarios for building an in-house photo studio. In the first scenario, he explores a professional studio. Ben explains how the business of a photography studio works, what you''ll need to consider when designing and outfitting a studio space, and what you can do to ease day-to-day use. In the second scenario, he shows how to turn a "found" space into a temporary studio. In this case, he takes over a conference room to shoot a collection of headshots and products. For each scenario, Ben details the gear you''ll want-from lighting to backdrops-as well as all the other technical and practical concerns that go into creating a studio. Umfang: 01:19:20.00
Inhalt: In this course, photographer and author Ben Long details the features, controls, and options in the Canon 5D Mark III digital SLR. The course begins with an overview of what a digital SLR is and takes a tour of the basic camera components. Ben then discusses the basic camera operation: changing lenses, navigating the menus, shooting in automatic mode, reviewing and managing photos on the LCD screen, and transferring photos to a computer. Next, the course introduces more advanced exposure options: program mode, exposure compensation, ISO adjustments, and more. After Ben briefly defines each option, he shows how to adjust it using the camera controls. Ben also discusses white balance options, advanced metering and autofocus controls, flash, live view, and video shooting. The course ends with a chapter on maintenance, including sensor- and camera-cleaning and care tips. Umfang: 05:30:32.00
Inhalt: This course details the features, controls, and options in the Canon EOS 60D camera. Author Ben Long provides an overview of a digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera and reviews the components and operation of the Canon 60D camera, including changing lenses, navigating the menus, shooting in Auto mode, and reviewing and managing photos on the camera's LCD screen. The course also covers white balance options, advanced metering and autofocus controls, flash, and shooting HD video, and includes a chapter on sensor and camera maintenance. Umfang: 03:29:40.00
Inhalt: Shooting with the Canon Rebel T3i (600D and Kiss X5) details the features, controls, and options in the Canon Rebel T3i camera. Author Ben Long provides an overview of a digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera and reviews the Canon Rebel T3i camera's components and basics of operation, including changing lenses, navigating the menus, shooting in Auto mode, and reviewing and managing photos on the camera's LCD screen. The course also covers white balance options, advanced metering and autofocus controls, flash, and shooting HD video, and includes a chapter on sensor and camera maintenance. Umfang: 03:16:32.00
Inhalt: In this course, photographer and teacher Ben Long shows how to use the Nikon Capture NX2 photo-editing software to perform nondestructive sharpening, white balancing, tonal and color corrections, and more. The course covers how to set preferences and define an efficient postproduction workflow, how to perform and automate a wide variety of image edits, how to work with RAW files, and how to get the best results when printing. Umfang: 05:38:57.00
Inhalt: The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. At one of those crossroads lies copyright. Many photographers aren't familiar with this important topic and are left struggling with questions like "How do I register my work?" and "What protections do my copyrights provide when I discover that my photos have been used without permission?" Carolyn Wright is a photographer and attorney who specializes in photographer's rights. She also publishes the popular Photo Attorney blog, where she writes about these issues. In this course, she sits down with Ben Long to discuss what copyright means to photographers and the correct steps to registering and defending their copyrights in the Internet age. Umfang: 00:50:54.00
Inhalt: The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. What are your rights as a photographer? Where and what are you permitted-and not permitted-to photograph? What should you do when you're told to leave an area or delete photos you've already shot? Photographer Ben Long and attorney Carolyn Wright discuss legal considerations ranging from where you can and can't take pictures to getting signed releases for people and property. Plus, learn about respecting trademarks when shooting commercial work, and your rights as a photographer when dealing with security and law-enforcement personnel. Umfang: 00:36:41.00
Inhalt: Photo superstar Ben Long is back, but this time he's focusing on the video capabilities of DSLR cameras. This project-oriented course follows Ben as he shoots, edits, and delivers a short promo video for friend and actor Stephen Kearin. He concentrates on creative composition during filming, and then returns to the editing booth to show how shot footage gets put together. The end product combines performance and interview footage (taken with multiple cameras) to tell a short, compelling story and help Stephen sell tickets, while illustrating important concepts like sense of space, passage of time, and the montage to aspiring filmmakers like you. Umfang: 01:59:54.00
Inhalt: The word "creativity" can conjure up images of groundbreaking stand-up routines and paintings that inspire awe hundreds of years after the artist's final brush stroke. But creativity isn't just possessed by a brilliant few. All of us-from accountants to event planners-regularly perform creative acts. It's what allows us to reorient a project gone awry or capture the perfect shot of our friend beaming at their birthday party. Our brains already have the built-in machinery to be wildly creative-some of us just need a bit of clarity on the process. This lively series provides you with precisely that. Get weekly tips that can help you nurture your spontaneous impulses, reignite dormant creative powers, and leverage your innate creativity in all areas of your life. New instructors will be introduced as the course unfolds, allowing you to access a variety of unique takes on the creative process. Tune in every week for a new tip. Note: Because this is an ongoing series, viewers will not receive a certificate of completion. Umfang: 04:39:22.00
Inhalt: Great landscape photographs capture the raw beauty of the wilderness-but in order to make these images shine, post-production work is often needed. In this course, Ben Long focuses on the post-production tools and techniques that can help you tackle the unique challenges of landscape photography. Ben begins by demonstrating how to make global adjustments, including how to crop and straighten your images and adjust the tone and color. He then shares how to make localized tone and color adjustments in both Lightroom and Photoshop, as well as how to enhance your photos by thinking like a painter. Umfang: 01:30:48.00
Inhalt: Every novice photographer hears "always shoot with the sun to your back." And every experienced photographer knows that this is bad advice. When you shoot into the sun-or any other light source-you expand your creative options dramatically. Backlighting can add drama to almost any subject, from leaves to hair, to smoke, to glassware. In this course, photographer, author, and educator Ben Long explores the creative options and exposure challenges behind backlighting in several difference scenarios, from landscapes to portraits, using both natural and artificial light sources. Umfang: 00:42:04.00
Inhalt: This in-depth exploration of exposure and dynamic range will help you understand how digital cameras capture images-and enable you to better deal with tricky lighting scenarios. Photographer and teacher Ben Long shows how to balance the three key parameters that dictate how your camera records light: aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. He'll review exactly what "good" exposure means and where dynamic range comes into play, and explain how you can manipulate exposure using in-camera aids such as Auto ISO and metering modes, and with post-processing software like Photoshop. These techniques will help you understand how your camera "sees" and give you more technical and creative options when shooting. Umfang: 01:40:49.00
Inhalt: You don't necessarily need a macro lens to do macro photography. By mounting a prime lens "backward"-with the front elements closest to the imaging sensor-you can turn it into a low-cost macro lens. All you need is an inexpensive adapter called a reversal ring. A sense of adventure helps, too, because your camera's normal metering and focusing features don't work when the lens is attached backward. In this course, photographer Ben Long details the tools and techniques of lens-reversal macro photography. After investigating reversal ring options, the course explores the focusing and exposure techniques involved when shooting with a reversed lens. Umfang: 00:32:32.00
Inhalt: You hear experienced photographers say it all the time: shoot raw format to get the best quality. But what does "raw" really mean? Does it guarantee better image quality? And where does the DNG format come into play? In this course, photographer and educator Ben Long shines a light on what it means to shoot in raw-and what it doesn't. Learn the benefits of shooting in raw, learn when your camera's RAW+JPEG mode makes more sense, and get insights into why some people prefer certain raw conversion software over others. Umfang: 01:35:48.00
Inhalt: Is accurate color important in photography? Accuracy is important for portraiture and product shots, but beyond that, all's fair in photography. A blue color cast could be just right in a photo of a winter snow scene or a dusk city skyline. And a yellow color cast might help convey the heat of a desert landscape. In this course, photographer, author, and educator Ben Long explores the art and science of white balance and color temperature. Ben explores how to adjust your camera's white-balance settings, and what to do when auto white balance goes wrong. He then surveys some optional aids for white balance, and scenarios where "inaccurate" color may well be the right stylistic choice. Umfang: 01:08:59.00
Inhalt: You're a graphic designer who often needs photography in your projects. What do you need to know to be able to generate photos yourself-or be able to effectively communicate to a photographer you've hired? In this course, photographer, author, and educator Ben Long details the concepts and techniques that graphic designers should know about in order to work with photography more effectively. The course begins with a look at logistical and legal considerations, from composing for a layout to budgeting to obtaining permissions and releases. Next, Ben tackles the kind of assignment you might find yourself taking on-shooting a variety of different types of photos that are required for a print piece. The course concludes with guidance on where to go next to further your photography skills. Umfang: 01:44:43.00
Inhalt: In this Foundations of Photography, Ben Long shows photographers how to develop a black and white vocabulary and explains the considerations to take into account when shooting for this medium. The course follows Ben as he goes on location and explains what makes good black and white subject matter and how to visualize the scene in terms of tonal values and contrast rather than color. Along the way, he demonstrates some exposure strategies for getting the best images. Back at the computer, Ben demonstrates techniques for converting the resulting photos into black and white using Photoshop and other imaging tools, and offers tips on printing and output. Umfang: 03:03:55.00
Inhalt: Composition can make an interesting subject bland or make an ordinary subject appear beautiful. In this course, photographer and author Ben Long explores the concepts of composition, from basics such as the rule of thirds to more advanced topics such as the way the eye travels through a photo. The course addresses how the camera differs from the eye and introduces composition fundamentals, such as balance and point of view. Ben also examines the importance of geometry, light, and color in composition, and looks at how composition can be improved with a variety of post-production techniques. Interspersed throughout the course are workshop sessions that capture the creative energy of a group of photography students; shooting assignments and exercises; and analyses of the work of photographers Paul Taggart and Connie Imboden. Umfang: 05:29:29.00
Inhalt: Arriving at the best exposure for a photo is part science and part art. Technology is on your side, but sometimes, to get the image you want, you have to override your camera's controls. In Photography Foundations: Exposure, Ben Long helps photographers expand their artistic options by giving them a deeper understanding of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and all the other critical aspects of exposure. Part one of this two-part series explores the basics: concepts such as tone, dynamic range, and reciprocity, and how they relate to the settings on your digital camera. You can learn how to use a light meter and your camera's histogram, adjust the brightness and detail in your photos, prevent blur, and understand exactly how the auto modes work. By the end of the course, you'll know how to develop an "exposure strategy" that you can employ in any shooting situation. Note: This course is designed to work with any digital camera, but it is easier to follow along using a digital SLR or mirrorless camera. Umfang: 02:25:21.00
Inhalt: Arriving at the best exposure for a photo is part science and part art. In this course-the second and final installment in the Photography Foundations: Exposure series-Ben Long helps photographers expand their artistic options by giving them a deeper understanding of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and other critical exposure practices. Here, Ben expands upon the basic concepts covered in the previous installment, taking an in-depth look at priority modes, manual mode, and depth of field. Learn how to assess your camera's high ISO options, how to shoot with post-production in mind, and more. By the end of the course, you'll know how to develop an exposure strategy that will allow you to effectively employ your exposure knowledge in any shooting situation. Umfang: 01:39:48.00
Inhalt: Harsh, unflattering lighting can ruin a photo-and with flash, it's easy to get harsh, unflattering lighting. But flash is a necessary part of a photographer's toolset-after all, the world doesn't always provide you with the best natural light. Fortunately, it isn't difficult to get great results from flash, and in this course, photographer, author, and teacher Ben Long details the concepts and techniques behind effective lighting with flash. Ben starts with the fundamentals, going over the anatomy of a flash and flash exposure. He shares tips for improving the results from a camera's built-in flash, and then focuses on creating great light with a handheld flash. The course also explores topics ranging from bouncing and syncing flash to shooting with one or more off-camera flash units. Umfang: 02:21:11.00
Inhalt: Many of the creative options available to a photographer hinge on an in-depth understanding of lenses. In Foundations of Photography: Lenses, Ben Long shows how to choose lenses and take full advantage of their creative options. The course covers fundamental concepts that apply to any camera, such as focal length and camera position, and shows how to evaluate and shop for DSLR lenses. The second half of the course focuses on shooting techniques: controlling autofocus, working with different focal lengths, and managing distortion and flare. The course also examines various filters and contains tips on cleaning and maintaining lenses. Umfang: 02:32:59.00
Inhalt: It's a small world, and capturing it with a photograph can be challenging. In this course, photographer, author, and teacher Ben Long takes you on a fantastic voyage into the realm of the tiny, detailing the gear and shooting techniques necessary to capture extreme close-ups of everything from products to posies. After touring the possibilities of macro photography, the course details essential gear at several price levels, including lenses, flashes, and other accessories. Next, Ben explores the special challenges of macro photography: dealing with moving subjects, working with extremely shallow depth of field, focusing, lighting, and more. The course also explores advanced close-up tools and post-processing techniques, such as using Adobe Photoshop to "stack" multiple shots to yield wider depth of field than a single shot can convey. Umfang: 04:14:27.00
Inhalt: Discover how to use any smartphone camera as a serious photographic instrument, leveraging built-in features, accessories, and apps designed to expand shooting power. Instructor Ben Long starts with an in-depth exploration of photography basics and how to adjust camera settings for the best results in different conditions. Next, he discusses ways to solve typical challenges faced in everyday shooting, such as fast motion, low or bright light, and framing. Plus, learn about using advanced camera capabilities such as white balance, HDR (high dynamic range), and RAW format. Umfang: 01:30:15.00
Inhalt: Join photographer and teacher Ben Long as he describes the tools, creative options, and special considerations involved in shooting with a DSLR camera at night or in low-light conditions, such as sunset or candlelight. The course addresses exposure decisions such as choice of aperture and shutter speed and how they impact depth of field and the camera's ability to freeze motion. Ben also shows how to obtain accurate color balance in tungsten and fluorescent lighting situations, and how to postprocess the images in Photoshop to remove noise caused by higher ISO settings. He also demonstrates accessories that can greatly expand your low-light photography options. Umfang: 04:00:44.00
Inhalt: Join photographer, author, and teacher Ben Long on location in San Francisco as he explores the creative options provided by the kinds of lenses and lens accessories that don't always make it into most camera bags. The course begins with a look at several common and inexpensive lens attachments, from polarizers to neutral density filters. The course then explores ultra-wide angle and fisheye lenses as well as ultra-long telephoto and macro lenses. The course concludes with a look at tilt-shift lenses, which are useful for architectural photography and special effects, and at offbeat lenses, such as Lensbaby and Holga attachments. The course also contains Photoshop postproduction advice and examples that illustrate the creative possibilities that an expanded lens collection provides. And because some specialty lenses are extremely expensive, the course also contains advice on renting gear. Umfang: 03:50:12.00
Inhalt: What makes a good photo? Understanding why a composition works-or why it doesn't-can be difficult. However, by analyzing images and taking apart the photographer's process, you can start to understand how framing, layers, light, geometry, and other compositional choices affect the viewer. Join Ben Long for this foundational course, which examines the theory, practice, and art of photographic composition. Review best practices and examine the work of successful professional photographers such as Susan Kae Grant, who reveals her set-building process. Along the way, Ben introduces practical exercises for training your compositional eye. Umfang: 02:35:36.00
Inhalt: The Fuji X-T1 is a mirrorless camera with a big viewfinder and compact, retro style. It's also packed with features that allow you to fine-tune everything from focus to exposure. The unique "modeless" design provides remarkable flexibility but also requires you to rethink how to approach some shooting scenarios. In this course, photographer and educator Ben Long demonstrates a set of customization strategies aimed at making the Fuji X-T1 far more responsive and effective. That way, you can focus on composition and creativity, and let your camera handle the rest. Umfang: 01:40:57.00
Inhalt: You've been using your Fujifilm X-T2 camera for a while-but are you using it efficiently? This camera is packed with customization features that allow you to fine-tune everything from focusing to exposure. Its unique modeless design provides remarkable flexibility, but also requires experienced shooters to rethink how they approach certain kinds of shooting scenarios. In this course, photographer and educator Ben Long demonstrates a set of customization strategies aimed at making your Fujifilm X-T2 far more responsive and effective. That way, you can focus on composition and artistic expression, and let your camera handle the rest. Umfang: 02:25:17.00
Inhalt: La composición puede hacer que un tema interesante se vuelva soso o que un tema ordinario se muestre hermoso. En este curso en tres partes, el fotógrafo y autor Ben Long explora conceptos de composición desde lo básico, como la regla de tercios; hasta temas más avanzados, como la forma en que el ojo viaja a través de una foto, y diversas técnicas de postproducción de nuestras tomas. En esta primera entrega, profundizamos en conceptos básicos, formas de observar, contenido y geometría en nuestra toma. Umfang: 01:40:15.00
Inhalt: Adentrarnos en el mundo de la luz, su dirección, la textura y sombras, así como la luz como sujeto de la misma fotografía, será una de las áreas a profundizar en esta segunda entrega de Fundamentos de la fotografía: Composición. Ben Long, fotógrafo y autor, nos enseña las bases las bases del color, las mejores prácticas de disparo y composición a través de tercios y formatos cuadrados. Umfang: 01:32:12.00
Inhalt: Cómo se guía la vista del espectador y se genera una narrativa visual con la composición de nuestras tomas a través del trabajo entre planos, es en lo que profundizaremos en esta tercera entrega de Fundamentos de la fotografía: Composición. El fotógrafo y autor Ben Long explora conceptos y nos enseña a componer nuestros planos con distintas técnicas además los consejos más importantes de la postproducción y formas de exhibir nuestra obra fotográfica. Umfang: 01:51:09.00
Inhalt: Arte y ciencia se necesitan para obtener la mejor exposición de una foto. En este curso, Ben Long ayuda a los fotógrafos a ampliar sus opciones artísticas, dándoles una comprensión profunda de la velocidad de obturación, apertura, ISO, y todas las demás prácticas críticas relacionadas a la exposición. Aprende a dominar los modos de medición de una cámara, cómo utilizar la compensación y reciprocidad de exposición, los controles de exposición básicos proporcionados por todas las cámaras réflex digitales, así como la mayoría de los modelos avanzados de "apuntar y disparar", y mucho más. Umfang: 03:21:32.00
Inhalt: No es difícil conseguir grandes resultados de un flash, y en este curso, el fotógrafo, autor y profesor Ben Long, detalla los conceptos y las técnicas que hay detrás de la iluminación efectiva con flash. Ben comienza con los fundamentos que se basan en los principios de exposición que todo fotógrafo debería dominar y muestra cómo una fotografía simple obtiene mucho mejores resultados al tener un flash incorporado a la cámara. Se ahonda, igualmente, en técnicas de flash de relleno y en el uso de flash como luz principal. El curso también explora temas como el rebotado y la sincronización de flash para disparar con una o más unidades de flash externas. Umfang: 03:09:13.00
Inhalt: Muchas de las opciones creativas disponibles para un fotógrafo se basan en una comprensión a profundidad de las lentes. En Fundamentos de la fotografía: Lentes, Ben Long muestra cómo elegir las lentes y aprovechar al máximo sus posibilidades creativas. El curso cubre los conceptos fundamentales que se aplican a cualquier cámara, como la distancia focal y la posición de la cámara, y muestra cómo evaluar y comprar lentes DSLR o réflex. La segunda mitad del curso se centra en las técnicas de disparo, el control de enfoque automático, que trabaja con diferentes distancias focales, y la gestión de la distorsión y los brillos. El curso también examina diversos filtros y contiene consejos sobre la limpieza y el mantenimiento de las lentes. Umfang: 02:33:00.00
Inhalt: In this course, photographer Ben Long describes the concepts and techniques behind high dynamic range (HDR) photography, a technique used to create images that have a wider range between the lightest and darkest areas of a scene than a digital camera can typically capture. The course begins with some background on dynamic range, on how camera sensors detect shadows, and on the kinds of subjects that benefit from HDR. Ben then describes and demonstrates several methods of generating HDR images, starting with single-shot HDR, which relies on masking to subtly enhance the dynamic range of a shot. Next, the course covers multi-exposure HDR, which involves shooting several photos of a scene, each at a different exposure, and then combining them using software tools. Ben demonstrates how to use Photoshop and the popular Photomatix software to process HDR images whose appearance ranges from subtle to surreal. Umfang: 04:58:38.00
Inhalt: The iPhone has become one of the most popular cameras in the world, and the iPhone 5s offers the best image quality of any iPhone to date. It is also filled with advanced features: two flashes, built-in high dynamic range (HDR) imaging, a burst mode, and a video mode that shoots 120 frames per second slow motion. In this course, photographer, author, and educator Ben Long explores the iPhone 5s as a serious photographic instrument, using its built-in features as well as a hand-selected collection of accessories and apps that will extend your iPhone power. He details the basics of shooting with the iPhone, and then delves into more advanced camera capabilities such as panoramas, HDR, and video. Ben also explores workflow issues, including editing, sharing, and printing photos and transferring them to a computer. Umfang: 02:46:25.00
Inhalt: In this course, photographer and author Ben Long explores the art and the craft of creating beautiful, archival-quality inkjet prints. The course looks at the anatomy of a print job: how a printer works, how to adjust and prepare your image to get the best results, and what happens to your photo in its journey from pixels to paper. After a discussion of how to choose a printer, the course covers the process of preparing both black and white and color images using Adobe Photoshop. Ben describes how to take images from looking good onscreen to being properly adjusted for best results on paper, covering details such as sizing, sharpening, and color management. With photographer and master framer Konrad Eek, Ben explores the creative decisions that photographers should address before printing. What size print? How does print size relate to the message of the photo and to the space where the photo will be displayed? What kinds of paper choices do you have, and how does your photo's content relate to the paper you choose? The course also describes how to properly evaluate a print and how to handle common challenges that crop up during the printing process. Umfang: 06:41:06.00
Inhalt: Making your own ink-jet prints is easy. Making great ink-jet prints isn't. It takes practice and experience to know how images that you're viewing on a computer screen will translate to the printed page. Along the way, you can spend a lot of money on wasted paper and ink. This course, from photographer and educator Ben Long, is designed to help you improve your printing "eye." Ben walks you through a variety of black-and-white and color images, explaining what he likes about them, and sharing insights on how to get the best print from it. Then it's your turn: using Ben's advice and Photoshop, you get to correct the images and print them on your own ink-jet printer. Then tune back in for Ben's solution to each challenge. This is a guided master class in the art of ink-jet printing. Umfang: 04:27:03.00
Inhalt: It takes more than a camera to be a good photographer. But with today's smart technology and training from lynda.com, it's easier than ever to learn how to take great pictures. This course, designed strictly for beginners, provides for a solid grounding in the skills and tools you'll need to explore the world of digital photography. Ben Long starts with a look at the different types of cameras on the market and guidelines for setting your camera up for success. He also introduces the theory behind exposure: controlling the amount of light that reaches the camera's sensor. Then it's time to take to the field and examine the rest of the factors that influence the quality of your photographs, including light metering, focus, composition, and flash. Ben also introduces techniques for shooting portraits and shows what you can do with an image editor in post. Last but not least, he'll provide a roadmap for learning more with the lynda.com extensive library of photography training. The path to becoming a better photographer begins with the first step. Start here! Umfang: 01:52:02.00
Inhalt: Your work (and play) as a photographer doesn't end when you press the shutter button. With software such as Adobe's high-powered Lightroom Classic CC and Photoshop apps, you can enhance and transform your photos to fix problems, improve composition and exposure, and so much more. Where to begin learning tools like these? Right here. In this course, photographer, author, and educator Ben Long introduces the concepts and creative options behind photographic post-processing. From fixing problems to retouching, Ben shows how to do it, without overdoing it, with Lightroom Classic CC, Photoshop, and the Adobe mobile apps. Umfang: 01:31:12.00
Inhalt: Le mot " créativité " évoque des sketchs qui font date dans l'histoire de l'humour ou des tableaux qui suscitent l'admiration plusieurs siècles encore après l'ultime coup de pinceau du peintre. Mais la créativité n'est pas l'apanage d'une poignée d'élus. Nous tous (depuis les comptables jusqu'aux planificateurs d'évènements) réalisons régulièrement des actes créatifs. C'est ce qui nous permet de réorienter un projet qui a pris une mauvaise tournure ou de photographier le plus beau sourire de notre meilleur ami à sa fête d'anniversaire. Notre cerveau intègre déjà un mécanisme permettant une créativité débridée. Certains d'entre nous ont simplement besoin qu'on clarifie un peu le processus associé. C'est exactement le but de cette série de vidéos. Vous découvrirez chaque semaine des astuces pour cultiver vos impulsions spontanées, réveiller votre pouvoir créatif en sommeil et exploiter votre créativité innée dans tous les domaines de votre vie. Les formateurs se succéderont afin de vous exposer leurs divers points de vue sur le processus créatif. N.B. : Cette série étant continue, aucun certificat d'accomplissement de formation n'est délivré. Umfang: 00:09:47.00
Inhalt: Virtual reality can transport you across town or around the world. And it's easy and inexpensive to test the (virtual) waters-not only as someone who views VR content but also creates it. In this course, photographer, educator, and author Ben Long introduces the essential concepts and tools behind photographic- and video-based VR. After detailing a brief history of VR, Ben shows a sampling of inexpensive VR viewers (such as VR apps and VR goggles for your smartphone) and where to go to check out great VR content. He also reviews the tools and techniques for creating your own VR photos and videos, and dealing with challenges in post-production, such as moving media to the computer, stitching and mapping 360-degree images and video, playing back VR video, and sharing VR content online. Umfang: 00:56:12.00
Inhalt: Tout au long de cette formation, Ben Long, photographe et formateur, décrira les outils, les possibilités et les particularités de la prise de vue nocturne et en basse lumière avec un réflex numérique. Vous aborderez la problématique des réglages d'ouverture et de vitesse, ainsi que leur influence sur la profondeur de champ. Vous étudierez également la capacité à figer le mouvement et à obtenir des couleurs correctes avec des illuminants de type tungstène et fluorescent. Puis vous verrez de quelle manière Ben Long traite les images dans Photoshop pour réduire le bruit numérique. Enfin, votre formateur vous présentera des accessoires permettant d'aller plus loin en photographie basse lumière. Umfang: 03:49:46.00
Inhalt: En photo, obtenir la meilleure exposition possible tient à la fois de la science et de l'art. Dans cette formation de Ben Long, maîtrisez les modes d'exposition de l'appareil photo, la compensation d'exposition, et le bracketing, entre autres. La lumière et les ombres constituent les piliers d'une bonne image, et en apprenant à les maîtriser, vous commencerez à entrevoir tout le potentiel que vous ne réalisiez peut-être pas jusqu'ici. À la fin de la formation, vous serez en mesure de développer des méthodes de travail qui vous permettront de faire face à toute situation en cours de prise de vue. Umfang: 03:22:17.00
Inhalt: Intéressez-vous aux techniques de la composition en photographie. Apprenez à mettre en valeur un sujet ou à le rendre quelconque, aussi intéressant soit-il. Dans cette formation, Ben Long aborde les concepts de la composition, des principes de base tels que la règle des tiers, jusqu'aux notions les plus évoluées, comme la manière dont le regard parcourt une photo. Étudiez les différences entre l'?il et l'appareil photo. Puis, parcourez les éléments clés de la composition, comme l'équilibre et le point de vue. Penchez-vous également sur l'importance de la géométrie, de la lumière et de la couleur dans la composition, ainsi que sur la façon de l'améliorer en postproduction. Appuyez-vous enfin sur des ateliers mettant en lumière l'énergie créatrice d'un groupe d'étudiants en photographie, et sur des exercices et sessions de prise de vue. Umfang: 05:23:29.00
Inhalt: Vous souhaitez mieux gérer l'éclairage photo lors de prises de vue ? Le flash reste alors un élément indispensable et vous permet de disposer de conditions optimales à tout moment ! Ben Long, photographe, auteur et formateur, commence cette formation en abordant les principes essentiels de l'exposition. Ainsi, passez en revue les techniques simples permettant d'améliorer les images prises avec le flash intégré de l'appareil. Puis, faites le tour des techniques de débouchage et utilisez le flash comme source d'éclairage principale. Découvrez aussi d'autres thèmes tels que l'éclairage indirect, ou la synchronisation du flash et de l'appareil photo. Enfin, apprenez à gérer vos prises de vue avec un ou plusieurs flashs à la fois. Donc suivez cette formation, et vous obtiendrez des résultats concluants et une maîtrise parfaite de cet accessoire ! Umfang: 03:09:11.00
Inhalt: Une grande part de la création photographique s'appuie sur une bonne maîtrise des objectifs. Dans cette formation, Ben Long vous apprend à choisir et à utiliser judicieusement les bons objectifs. Abordez les notions fondamentales de la prise de vue, comme la focale et le placement de l'appareil photo. Apprenez également à définir vos besoins en vue de l'achat d'équipement spécialisé. Puis parcourez les techniques de prise de vue telles que la maîtrise de l'autofocus, des focales, de la distorsion et des reflets parasites, entre autres. Les filtres seront également étudiés, ainsi que le nettoyage et l'entretien des objectifs. Umfang: 02:31:59.00
Inhalt: In this course, photographer, author, and educator Ben Long details a variety of workflow strategies for raw-format photography and mobile devices. He demonstrates wireless and USB techniques you can use to transfer raw images from a camera to a mobile device, and then shows how to process and export the images using Lightroom for mobile. Workflows for iOS and for Android systems are each covered. Additionally, Ben shows how to organize image by taking advantage of features like catalog, ratings, and flags. Umfang: 04:02:08.00
Inhalt: This course details the features, controls, and options in the Nikon D5100 camera. Author Ben Long provides an overview of a digital single lens reflex (SLR) camera and reviews the Nikon D5100 camera's components and basics of operation, including changing lenses, navigating the menus, shooting in Auto mode, and reviewing and managing photos on the camera's LCD screen. The course also covers white balance options, advanced metering and autofocus controls, flash, and shooting HD video, and includes a chapter on sensor and camera maintenance. Umfang: 03:02:30.00
Inhalt: This course details the features, controls, and options in the Nikon D7000 camera. Author Ben Long provides an overview of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera and reviews the Nikon D7000 camera's components and basics of operation, including changing lenses, navigating the menus, shooting in Auto mode, and reviewing and managing photos on the camera's LCD screen. The course also covers white balance options, advanced metering and autofocus controls, flash, and shooting HD video, and includes a chapter on sensor and camera maintenance. Umfang: 03:33:39.00
Inhalt: In this course, photographer and author Ben Long details the features, controls, and options in the Nikon D800 digital SLR. The course begins with an overview of what a digital SLR is and a tour of the camera's basic components. Ben then discusses the camera's basic operation: changing lenses, navigating the menus, shooting in automatic mode, reviewing and managing photos on the camera's LCD screen, and transferring photos to a computer. Next, the course introduces more advanced exposure options: program mode, exposure compensation, ISO adjustments, and more. After Ben briefly defines each option, he shows how to adjust it using the camera's controls. Ben also discusses white balance options, advanced metering and autofocus controls, flash, live view, and video shooting. The course ends with a chapter on maintenance, including sensor- and camera-cleaning and care tips. Umfang: 05:04:10.00
Inhalt: Take the virtual reality plunge! The Ricoh Theta is an inexpensive camera that makes it easy to shoot 360-degree immersive still photographs and video. In this course, photographer, author, and educator Ben Long shares some tips for using the Theta and getting the best results from it, including post-processing stills and video with your smartphone or on the desktop. Umfang: 01:16:11.00
Inhalt: In The Practicing Photographer, photographer and teacher Ben Long shares a weekly serving of photographic instruction and inspiration. Each installment focuses on a photographic shooting scenario, a piece of gear, or a software technique. Each one concludes with a call to action designed to inspire you to pick up your camera (or your mouse or smartphone) to try the technique for yourself. Note: Because this is an ongoing series, viewers will not receive a certificate of completion. Umfang: 37:44:20.00
Inhalt: Every type of location presents its own photographic challenges. For the stark wilderness of Death Valley National Park, these can include harsh desert light, stark landscapes, and a vastness that can be daunting to capture in a single frame. In this course, travel along with author, teacher, and photographer Ben Long to Death Valley to learn about the challenges and techniques behind capturing the exotic beauty and surprising details of the desert. Umfang: 01:55:23.00
Inhalt: Shooting on the road, whether it's on vacation or on assignment, introduces a variety of considerations for photographers of all levels. How do you store the shots, back them up, edit and enhance images in the field, and then merge those images with your master library at home? In this course, Ben Long addresses these topics and more from the perspective of several field-shooting scenarios, including city vacationing and backcountry hiking. The course takes a look at the hardware and software issues behind field shooting: assessing storage and backup needs, evaluating GPS geotagging options, surveying power and charging issues, and more. After discussing each of the components, Ben shows how they fit together in different field setups, ranging from an extravagant laptop-based system to a no-computer setup that backs up photos to a compact digital wallet device. The course also spotlights some workflow strategies to consider when you get home, from transferring photos to merging them with a larger photo library. Umfang: 03:08:40.00
Inhalt: Photography is a great way to create a record of your travels, but it isn't the only way. Keeping a written journal as you travel is a time-honored way to keep track of your experiences, moods, and impressions. In this course, author and photographer Ben Long explores the tools and techniques behind modern-day travel journaling. Ben takes us on a road trip across the Southwest to detail a variety of methods for documenting the salient moments of a trip. Ben discusses and demonstrates software and hardware tools for capturing the notes, images, and location data from your trip, and assembling them into a journal that you can share with others or keep as a personal memento of your travels. He also shares tips on publishing your journal as a PDF or a printed book. Along the way, he provides insightful advice on establishing a balance between documenting your travels and experiencing them. Umfang: 01:40:50.00
Inhalt: Snow-covered landscapes introduce a variety of photographic opportunities and challenges. A blanket of brilliant white can do beautiful things with light, but it also complicates exposure. Crystal-blue winter skies are dramatic, but shooting in the cold can be cumbersome and hard on your gear. In this course, photographer, author, and educator Ben Long takes a trip to Lake Tahoe to explore winter shooting at various times of the day. He also shows techniques for post-processing winter scenes to make them look their best. Umfang: 02:27:31.00
Inhalt: Do you and your family have a favorite travel destination that you've always gone to for rest and relaxation? Or did you grow up with fond memories of family getaways like these? Maybe you're starting the tradition with your own kids. These places become touchstones in our lives, filled with memories and impressions that grow and change as the years go by. There are several layers to photographing trips to memorable destinations: you want to capture accurate depictions of the place and its surroundings, but you also want your photos to convey the notions of tradition and the passing of time. In this course, author and photographer Ben Long visits his family's New Mexico cabin. He shows how to create photos that not only capture the essence of the place and its surroundings, but also convey its significance as the backdrop for shared family experiences and traditions. Along the way, he shows how to recreate old photos to capture what has changed, shoot details that haven't been documented before, and explore the surrounding area, to capture the full essence of the place. Umfang: 00:56:45.00
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