The goal of the course is to understand the technical settings and work with lighting to understand how to realize any creative ideas. The course also includes a section on composition.
Course program
BRIGHTNESS
- Exposure;
- Brightness correction tools;
- Dynamic range of the camera;
- Contrast;
- Shutter speed;
- Effect of shutter speed on blur;
- ISO;
- HDR.
COLOR
- How to get real color in your shot;
- White balance during shooting;
- Working with color in applications;
- CRI;
- Creativity in working with color.
VIDEO RECORDING ON YOUR PHONE
- Video recording app;
- Frame rate;
- Aspect ratio;
- Resolution;
- Bit rate;
- Techniques of the operator.
VIDEO EDITING
- Layers;
- Masks;
- Program windows for editing;
- Labels;
- Key points;
- Transitions and butt fitting;
- Speed;
- Automation.
LIGHTING
- Light source rigidity;
- Control the depth of shadows in the frame;
- Reflexes;
- Manifestation of texture and shape;
- Light accent;
- Light from the window;
- Lighting devices in mobile photography.
WORKING IN PHOTO AND VIDEO APPLICATIONS
- Lightroom;
- SnapSeed;
- Touch Retouch;
- Lens Distortions;
- Apps for mobile video shooting and editing;
- App for Stories, Reels, Shorts.
COMPOSITION
- How to draw the viewer’s attention to your shot;
- How to evoke a reaction from the viewer;
- How to point out the semantic center;
- How to convey emotion or meaning;
- Style and symbol;
- Rhythm and rhyme;
- Introduction to still life.
CREATIVE TECHNIQUES
- Flat Lay;
- Zoom and angle in the perception of the frame;
- Close-ups in photos and videos;
- How to make a series of photos interesting;
- Volume in the frame;
- Shutter speed in dynamics and emotions of the frame;
- Color and light in creativity.
HOMEWORK
Each topic is practiced in the classroom. You will have homework assignments and tests. The teacher will comment on your homework in detail and answer all your questions.
SPECIALIZATION
At the end of the course (when all the homework is completed), you will have an interview with the teacher and learn how to develop in one of the specializations of your choice.