You don’t need to visit an exotic location to stage a wonderful photo shoot. In this video you will see how to set up a photography session in your own backyard with a few simple props. Professional photographer Layne Kennedy shows you how easy it is to vary the scene just by moving a few feet. He also explains why some colors and lighting situations will produce better results than others.
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9:49Processing the Root Cell
What’s it like to work from a single image in HDR? In this video, Processing the Root Cell, post-production instructor, Tony Sweet, will show you how to process an HDR file using a single photograph. Tony imports his best image into Aperture, makes exposure adjustments, and drops the RAW file into the Photomatix HDR software.…
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11:50Processing the Tower Window
How do you go about processing the tower window, given the difficult lighting? In this video, post-production instructor, Tony Sweet, explains, “This is the classic, high dynamic range situation.” The tower window glows with bright, diffused light, while the cell block falls to deep shadows. You will learn Photomatix software and how Tony goes about…
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2:34HDR Photography Tips for Shooting a Cell Block
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8:05HDR Photography Tips for Post Processing
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