1. Beyond the Basic Camera Settings
Foundations of composition and staging
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Foundations of ISO, aperture, and shutter speed
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Camera Raw: What? when? why?
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How bracketing can save your exposure
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Understanding key tones
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What is dynamic range?
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Reading and understanding histograms
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Creating striking images with contrast
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Shooting crafts in black and white
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Metering light to get it right
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Minimizing and maximizing shadows
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Getting awesome shots in low-light settings
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Crafting moods with light
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2. Advanced Composition and Staging Techniques
Understanding the golden section: ratio, triangles, and spirals
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Using vanishing points in craft photography
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Establishing the temperature of an image
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Angling for the wow factor
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Handy tools for staging
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Hinting at motion in a static image
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Creating simple animations with still images
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Lenses: Choosing the right one for the job
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Project: Shooting a highly reflective handmade craft
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Project: Shooting an extremely fibrous handmade craft
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3. Image Editing in Photoshop and Lightroom
Removing skin imperfections
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Using layer masks to improve backgrounds
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Adding watermarks and copyright info
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4. Next Steps
Shooting for a client
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Caring for your gear
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Forecasting challenges
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Respecting spaces
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Keeping it simple
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EX_Files_Advanced_Craft_Photography.zip
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