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Fotografía de retrato
Fotografía y retoque compuestos para publicidad
Learn how to use color theory, composition, and post-processing techniques to improve your photography skills
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57 lessons
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29h 20m runtime
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50 assets included
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EN closed captions
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ES subtitles
Overview
APRENDE EL POR QUÉ Y EL CÓMO
APRENDE DE UN MAESTRO EN SU Oficio
6:38
7:12What you’ll learn
- 01 Plan and pre-produce a four-shoot advertising composite campaign
- 02 Scout and shoot backplates that match your subject's light
- 03 Apply practical colour theory and composition to commercial concepts
- 04 Process in Capture One and assemble composites in Photoshop
- 05 Fine-tune subject elements and backplates to a finished advertising frame
Curriculum
57 lessons · 29h 20m·8 chapters
01 Trailers & Extras
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01
Composite Photography Trailer
7m
Explore the creation of four major composite photo shoots with commercial photographer Erik Almas in this tutorial.
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02
Erik Almas | Commercial Photographer
7m
Meet one of the most successful professional photographers in the world and get inspired to make some amazing images.
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03
Where Will Photography Take You?
2m
Erik demonstrates his unique photoshoot approach, takes you inside his Vista Photoshoot, and discusses what might come next.
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04
Composite Photography From Start To Finish
1m
Erik Almas has come with a comprehensive guide on composite photography, colour, and composition in his course.
02 1 - Pre-Requisites
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01
Welcome
5m
Learn about the emotional content that helps you produce great images from Erik Almas - An expert retoucher and photographer.
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02
Finding Your Voice
9m
Watch this tutorial and learn about the Erik process of becoming an excellent photographer. Learn from his experince.
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03
Gear & Lenses Prerequisite
5m
The necessary equipment is discussed by Erick Almas. He takes amazing pictures with a Canon 5D Mark 3 and various 35, 50, and 85 mm lenses.
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04
Compositing Prerequisite
11m
Learn how finding the right light quality and perspective can help you build two images together and make quality composite work.
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05
Color Prerequisite
16m
Here you will learn about tones, adding light, and styling. Explore the colors that nature has given you and utilize them mindfully.
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06
Composition Prerequisite
10m
The tutorial focuses on acquainting you with crucial prerequisites that improve the image’s appeal and persuasiveness.
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07
Capture One Retouching Prerequisite
12m
In this video, the excellent Retoucher and Photographer Erick Almas instruct the prerequisites of retouching in Capture One.
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08
Photoshop Tools and Methods Prerequisite
27m
Watch the tutorial to see the specific steps Erik takes to make the photographs truly shine and bring out their best qualities.
03 2 - Conversations
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Pre-Production
10m
In this video, the expert photographer and retoucher Erik Almas talks about the first image, Conversations, which holds a story.
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02
Photo Shoot Part I
1h 24m
In this tutorial, Erik Almas will take you to a shoot location to click the first round of photos for the conversation series.
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03
Photo Shoot Part II
38m
Erick Almas continues the earlier home photo session. In order to portray a story, he also describes rooms, camera angles, and takes images.
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04
Retouching Intro
5m
Erick Almas presents the previously clicked image and manipulates the distortion to produce very stunning visuals.
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05
Retouching Capture One
7m
Erik allows you to view the settings he uses to take a shot while also displaying the frames he took. Master the craft of photo editing.
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06
Retouching The Backplate
20m
Watch the Retouching the Backplate Tutorial to learn about the background plate and how to correct the distorted perspectives on the image.
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07
Retouching Composite Elements Part I
57m
Erik Almas sets the right tone for all image elements. Learn the nuances of retouching to become an expert retoucher from him.
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08
Retouching Composite Elements Part II
1h 1m
Here you will learn about color theory and composition so that your final image has the perfect tone for your project.
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09
Retouching Composite Elements Part III
1h 36m
Discover the issues that nag Erik and the solutions that are presented. It ends by outlining the various facets of retouching.
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10
Retouching Fine Tuning
1h 14m
Watch Erik Almas’ Retouching Tuning Tutorial. With a variety of tactics, he guides you through the conversation image’s final walkthrough.
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Retouching The Assignment
6m
It’s time to use your newly acquired retouching talents by doing the assignment Erik Almas recommended in this tutorial.
04 3 - The Crash
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Pre-Production Intro
11m
Erik discusses the picture of the car accident. He looks at two images for reference and discusses the arrangements of the photo shoot.
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02
Location Scout
6m
Erik Almas, the commercial photographer, takes you to a beautiful park for the amazing captures in this Location Scout Tutorial.
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03
Photo Shoot Part I
31m
In this video, Erik will help you shoot amazing images all the elements in the room to make a perfect composite.
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04
Photo Shoot Part II
32m
Erik took a picture of a car accident. As the strobe produces harsh light and a smoky effect, he lowers it for a subtle image.
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05
Photo Shoot Part III
43m
In this video, observe the crash scene photo shoot by Erik Almas and understand the subtleties of pre-production from him.
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06
Retouching Intro
2m
See the image that Erik will be retouching in the next tutorial and learn about upcoming retouching sessions in the first session video.
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07
Retouching Capture One
15m
In this part of the composite photography & retouching, learn how to create some astonishing images with the help of Capture One
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08
Retouching The Backplate
42m
The expert photographer and retoucher - Erik Almas, share his ideas for building the background for the car crash sequence.
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09
Retouching Subject Elements Part I
1h 6m
Here, retoucher Erik Almas takes you through the many tools and techniques he used to change the whole picture.
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10
Retouching Subject Elements Part II
1h 43m
Here, you will see the many effects Erik tries on the image and what modifications he makes using various Photoshop CC tools and techniques.
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11
Retouching The Backplate II
18m
Photoshop backplate retouching lesson. Use some retouching best practises and tips from Erik to complete the process.
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12
Retouching Retouching Assignment
7m
Learn to get background items and capture the subjects to fit the lighting, and by sharing the assignment with your peers to help them grow.
05 4 - The Open Vista
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Pre-Production Intro
18m
Erik Almas presents three images, from which you must choose one to be your own and share different theme ideas.
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02
Bishop Location Scout
21m
In Bishop Location Scout, stick with Erik. To learn how to photograph in familiar surroundings, using emotions, stories, and challenges.
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03
Photo Shoot
56m
The video includes pre-production guidance as well as an on-location photo shoot with Erik before sunrise to ensure more directional light.
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04
Retouching Intro
3m
Erik Almas shares in this tutorial what he wants to edit in the third image to eliminate the shortcomings in the image and make it stunning.
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05
Retouching Capture One
5m
Watch the tutorial, get introduced to Capture One, and learn how it helps create some astonishing images with Erik Almas.
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06
Retouching The Backplate
43m
Erik retouches the images with different Photoshop tools and highlights the best elements of the images to create the best background image.
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07
Retouching Subject Elements
2h 19m
In this video, we will see composting work of a railway track, a wise older man, and a hill picture. Learn how to blend all the things.
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08
Retouching The Warm Backplate
1h 12m
To detect the color issues in an image, warm retouch it. Use layers, contrast, and tones to change the foreground-background significantly.
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09
The Retouching Assignment
6m
The assignments assist you in applying your knowledge in real-world situations so that you can study more extensively.
06 5 - The Wise Old Man
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Pre-Production Intro
8m
Watch the pre-production introduction of The Wise Old Man series and information about the theme with Erik Almas.
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Building The Backplate Part I
21m
Check out this video of Erik’s photoshoot. Then, learn the techniques and tips from him to capture warmer photos.
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03
Railroad Location Scout Part II
9m
Here in this video, Erik Almas shares his ideas of taking pictures of the railway track for his compositing work.
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04
Photo Shoot
41m
Check out the approach of Erik while shooting for the composite. Erik will put all these images together to create a beautiful piece.
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05
Retouching Intro
4m
Erik retouches the photo by exploring the sun’s moving light and capture a cowboy riding a horse. Finally, he creates an super image.
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06
Retouching Capture One
7m
Check the approach of finalizing the images for the composite work. Learn also minute works of retouching from Erik Almas.
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07
Retouching The Backplate
1h 11m
By retouching The Wise Old Man photograph in the early sunrise, retouch the backplate and learn many retouching intricacies.
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08
Retouching Subject Elements
2h 16m
Watch the tutorial of Erik Almas to learn the finer points of retouching the subject elements to enhance the images.
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09
Retouching Fine Tuning
43m
Erik prepares the image of the conversation for the final polish and walkthrough while utilising various approaches to optimise the image.
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10
The Retouching Assignment
9m
It’s time for an assignment video with Erik. He gives you a task for The Wise Old Man image as a knowledge check.
07 6 - Final Thoughts
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Wrap Up Final Words For Erik
5m
Erik talks about the inspiration and creative approach while describing the photographs he took throughout the shoot.
08 7 - Interviews
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Interview With Erik Almas
1h 10m
You will learn about the best business photography from Erik Almas and Rob Grimm, as well as Erik’s process for taking stunning pictures.
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02
Marketing Interview WIth Erik
26m
Erik Almas explains his persistent marketing strategy and his conviction in creating a brand and providing it with a long-term push.
Before & after
Your instructor
Erik Almås
Commercial Photographer
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