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Commercial Car Photography & Retouching

Transform your photos into jaw dropping masterpieces with this tutorial from one of the world's leading car photographers.

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  • 76 lessons
  • 22h 16m runtime
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This course is for anyone who wants to take their car photography to the professional level. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, Easton Chang will show how he creates his amazing shots with step-by-step instruction. You'll learn simple and advanced techniques to add speed and drama to your shots, resulting in images that are sure to impress!
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Easton Chang is one of the world's leading car photographers with millions of social media followers. He has captured images that will leave your viewers breathless and impressed with his unique techniques! In this tutorial, you'll learn how to capture a vehicle in its essence with his lighting techniques.
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What you’ll learn

  1. 01 Shoot static, panning, tracking and action automotive frames
  2. 02 Light paint vehicles with strobe, modelling light and ice light
  3. 03 Build the illusion of speed with a rig and remove it
  4. 04 Assemble multi-exposure car images through raw processing and stacking
  5. 05 Retouch reflections, rigs and colour to commercial automotive standard

Curriculum

76 lessons · 22h 17m·6 chapters

01 Trailers & Extras 4 lessons · 9m
  1. 01 Commercial Car Photography Trailer 4m

    In this tutorial, learn about Easton’s methods, like light painting techniques for making car pictures look fabulous.

  2. 02 Easton Chang | Commercial Auto Photographer 3m

    Find out how Easton Chang’s car passion made him a full-time photographer and learn some best photography practices from him in this video.

  3. 03 Can You Light Paint? 1m

    From light painting to full-action car shots Easton Chang can do it all. Learn from one of the best Car Photographers on the planet!

  4. 04 How Do The Best Photograph Cars? 1m

    Watch this trailer to know what Easton Chang will cover in his tutorials about car photography and retouching.

02 1 - Introduction 6 lessons · 41m
  1. 01 Car Photography Introduction 3m

    In this tutorial, learn the tools and techniques, the basics, and the specialized techniques of car photography.

  2. 02 Easton Chang Ethos 15m

    Learn about visual psychology and how it contributes to giving distinctive elements to an image. Catch Easton’s interesting perspectives.

  3. 03 There is No Secret Formula 4m

    Watch the video to learn from Easton why there is no secret formula to perfect car photography and how to become successful despite that.

  4. 04 Searching for Light 6m

    In this video, learn the basics of lighting, like how light works, bounces, reflects, shapes, and interacts with the environment.

  5. 05 Car Intro Post Production 2m

    Easton shows some techniques with retouching and how he manipulates and plays with colors to create interesting and impactful shots.

  6. 06 Car Intro The Gear 11m

    Watch the tutorial to learn what equipment is best for car photography from Easton Chang, the skilled commercial car photographer.

03 2 - Shape & Form 19 lessons · 5h 47m
  1. 01 Shape & Form: Static Shot One 28m

    Understand how to take stunning car pictures by observing Easton Chang’s photoshoot process and tips in this video.

  2. 02 Shape & Form: Static Shot Two 8m

    Easton has defined photo shoot’s compression, aperture & basic exposures to create an eye-catching image. Watch the tutorial & learn more.

  3. 03 Shape & Form: Panning Shot 21m

    Panning shot is fundamental to car photography. This video helps you learn how to capture panning shots for car photography.

  4. 04 Shape & Form: Tracking Shot 17m

    Watch this video to learn from Easton Chang how to check and alter the camera settings and other basics of tracking shots.

  5. 05 Shape & Form: Action Shot 19m

    Learn the particulars of the action shot and aerial photography from Easton Chang, a pro car photographer, in this video.

  6. 06 Static Shot One-RAW Processing and Assembly 25m

    Here, we can see the rear of a Porsche being touched up in a dry lake bed. Learn about retouching techniques using Adobe.

  7. 07 Static Shot One-Adjustments 22m

    Observe in this tutorial the static shot one adjustments, which Easton Chang makes using photoshop to turn it into a compelling shot.

  8. 08 Static Shot One-Color Toning 19m

    Following this tutorial, you can learn about color tone, shape, and form in Photoshop from an expert retoucher.

  9. 09 Static Shot Two-RAW Processing and Assembly 11m

    Watch the tutorial and observe the retouching of the rear of Porsche in the dry lake bed by an expert retoucher.

  10. 10 Static Shot Two-Adjustments 14m

    Retoucher does some cleaning on rear side with healing brush. The retoucher takes references from car’s front & rear side & merge changes.

  11. 11 Static Shot Two-Color Toning 12m

    This video will teach you how to use the exposures, adjustments, and light modes. Also, learn the overall color grading of the shot.

  12. 12 Panning Shot-Full Edit 28m

    In this tutorial, Chang demonstrates his retouching process of the panning shot. Watch the full tutorial to learn his unique tricks.

  13. 13 Tracking Shot-Full Edit 46m

    Learn the process of isolation and elimination to select a clean and simple tracking shot. Watch the tutorial & learn car photography.

  14. 14 Action Shot One-RAW Processing 23m

    This video will teach fundamental cleanup, saturation, color, and other effects for the Raw Processing of motion shots.

  15. 15 Action Shot One-Adjustments 11m

    In this video, you will learn about the adjustments from Easton Chang. Get insights as he approaches a shot for retouching.

  16. 16 Action Shot One-Color Toning 8m

    In this video, Easton Chang explains the nuances of color grading and final color grading when retouching the short for creating a series.

  17. 17 Action Shot Two-RAW Processing 15m

    Watch how Easton chooses an image that shows the shot’s motion quality by finding the ideal balance between the car and the smoke trail.

  18. 18 Action Shot Two-Adjustments 14m

    Watch in this tutorial what changes Easton Chang makes while processing the raw materials to improve the aesthetics of the image.

  19. 19 Action Shot Two-Color Toning 7m

    In this final action shot car photography video retouching, Easton Chang takes you to his mindset of color grading.

04 3 - Light Painting 15 lessons · 6h 22m
  1. 01 Car Shoot With Strobe 36m

    In this tutorial, Easton Chang talks about the significance and fundamentals of light painting in car photography.

  2. 02 With Modeling Light 29m

    In this video, Easton Chang reveals the techniques for modeling light in light painting in this video tutorial.

  3. 03 With Ice Light 17m

    Watch the tutorial to understand the nuances of shooting car images using an ice light which ensures more control and finesse.

  4. 04 Image 1-RAW Processing and Assembly 25m

    Here, you will discover how to use flash to combine the exposures for light painting. Check out the full potential of Photoshop.

  5. 05 Image 1-Adjustments 34m

    Notice the commercial car photographer, Easton Chang, exploring the nuances of retouching and playing with colors simultaneously.

  6. 06 Image 1-Color Toning 12m

    The colour tone significantly impacts the image and may make or ruin it. So, learn how to balance colour tones from Easton in this video.

  7. 07 Image 2-RAW Processing and Assembly 52m

    The stunning GT supercar will be retouched in this video. Observe the video thoroughly to learn amazing tips and tricks from the retoucher.

  8. 08 Image 2-Adjustments 40m

    Catch the commercial car photographer, Easton Chang, exploring the nuances of retouching and playing with colors in Photoshop.

  9. 09 Image 2-Color Toning 16m

    Watch the tutorial to understand what corrections the retoucher makes in the image to make it look more astonishing.

  10. 10 Image 3-RAW Processing and Assembly 20m

    The retoucher exploits the white balance and saturation to produce a color balance that emphasizes the top of the GT supercar.

  11. 11 Image 3-Adjustments and Color Toning 24m

    In this final action shot car photography video retouching, Easton Chang takes you to his mindset of color grading.

  12. 12 Image 3-Additional Clean Up 17m

    The retoucher works in background area & removes reflections using clone brush. The retoucher makes the changes for flattery background.

  13. 13 Image 4-RAW Processing and Assembly 30m

    In this video, the retoucher works on the final image of the light painting session. He tries to soften the image to make it look amazing.

  14. 14 Image 4-Adjustments 20m

    Four light painting modifications are visible in image. In this phase, we’ll work over changes. To begin, retoucher will muffle the colors.

  15. 15 Image 4-Color Toning 10m

    In this tutorial, you will learn about the overall colour grade using Photoshop to make a picture look stunning.

05 4 - Ice & Fire 15 lessons · 3h 41m
  1. 01 Ice and Fire Cover Shot Part I 20m

    In this tutorial, Chang demonstrates fire rope for light painting photography. Watch the full video to learn how to use it professionally.

  2. 02 Ice and Fire Cover Shot Part II 14m

    This video shows how Easton Chang, an expert car photographer clicks spectacular car shots using fire rope with different motions.

  3. 03 Ice and Fire Engine Bay Shot 6m

    Photographer Easton Chang will use a fire rope in this video to light up the car engine and click stunning pictures.

  4. 04 Ice and Fire Ice and Fire Interior Shot 10m

    Check out the video and learn about the photographer’s approach to capturing the car’s interiors with the help of fire rope and ice lights.

  5. 05 Ice and Fire Cover Image-Exposure 14m

    Observe the editing process of a professional retoucher in this video working on the super street magazine cover shot.

  6. 06 Ice and Fire Cover Image-Adjustments 11m

    Watch in this video what adjustments the retoucher makes in the Ice and Fire Cover Image to improve its appearance.

  7. 07 Ice and Fire Cover Image-Color Toning 4m

    In this tutorial, you will learn how to complete the overall color grading and final touches from an expert retoucher.

  8. 08 Ice and Fire Cover Alternative-Full Edit 23m

    This tutorial demonstrates the complete retouching process in photoshop for the Ice and Fire cover alternative shot.

  9. 09 Ice and Fire Image 2-Exposure 11m

    Learn to use the mask and brush to make the image more opaque. These tools assist in making a considerable improvement to the image.

  10. 10 Ice and Fire Image 2-Adjustments 15m

    This retouching tutorial guides you on adjusting the curves and using other photoshop tools and give a dramatic feel to the image.

  11. 11 Ice and Fire Image 2-Color Toning 3m

    This tutorial teaches you how to combine the exposures and do masking of the car image to make it look more appealing and interesting.

  12. 12 Ice and Fire Image 3-Full Edit 26m

    Observe in this tutorial how the retoucher mixes the two images, makes significant adjustments, and creates a stunning image.

  13. 13 Ice and Fire Image 4-Full Edit 12m

    Here the retoucher applies a bit of shadow and blues, adding little warmth and clarity. Check out the deailted retouching

  14. 14 Ice and Fire Image 5-Full Edit 17m

    The tutorial shows the editing process of the retoucher to Ice and Fire Image 5. Watch to observe his whole editing workflow.

  15. 15 Ice and Fire Image 6-Full Edit 35m

    In this interior shot, the retoucher tries to lessen the exposures and then works on hue saturation to get nice-looking interiors.

06 5 - Illusion Of Speed 17 lessons · 5h 37m
  1. 01 Illusion of Speed Rig Setup 27m

    Chang takes rig pictures after Andrew demonstrates how to use suction cups on the front and back of the rig before attaching them to a boom.

  2. 02 Illusion of Speed Rig Shoot with Lotus 33m

    Watch Lotus’s speed illusion with rig shoot tutorial. Placing stabalization cable helps Easton to capture pictures from various angles.

  3. 03 Illusion of Speed Rig Shoot with Porsche 27m

    Watch in this tutorial how Easton Chang captures the distinctive bump in the rig photoshoot of the new Porsche 911 Turbo s.

  4. 04 Illusion of Speed Image 1-RAW Processing and Assembly 20m

    Here the retoucher works on the light reflections and talks about the rig. Then he worked in the grille area; he removed the toe cable.

  5. 05 Illusion of Speed Image 1-Background Rig Removal 23m

    In this tutorial, learn about rig removal using photoshop by observing an expert retoucher’s complete rig removal process.

  6. 06 Illusion of Speed Image 1-Reflection Removal 14m

    Learn in this video about two methods for removing the reflection from glass, one of which uses a scalpel and the other a hammer.

  7. 07 Illusion of Speed Image 1-Roof Rig Removal 32m

    The retoucher will demonstrate expert rig removal techniques in this illusion of speed image 1 - roof rig removal tutorial.

  8. 08 Illusion of Speed Image 1-Adjustments 18m

    Learn about picture modifications in this retouching video. Here, the retoucher tinkers with brightness and contrast settings.

  9. 09 Illusion of Speed Image 1-Color Toning 12m

    Watch this tutorial to learn color grading in Photoshop, where the retoucher tries out several color combinations to get a great result.

  10. 10 Illusion of Speed Image 2-RAW Processing 5m

    This tutorial demonstrates how the retoucher uses many exposures and chooses the best among them in the rear image of the car.

  11. 11 Illusion of Speed Image 2-Rig Removal 12m

    In this tutorial, watch acclaimed automobile photographer and retoucher Easton Chang perform the rig removal using Photoshop.

  12. 12 Illusion of Speed Image 2-Rig Removal from Car 26m

    Watch the complete tutorial to learn about the car rig removal process from a skilful retoucher in this video.

  13. 13 Illusion of Speed Image 2-Adjustments and Color Toning 22m

    In this tutorial, Easton Chang concentrates on adjusting and color-toning the image of the car to enhance its beauty.

  14. 14 Illusion of Speed Image 3-RAW Processing and Rig Removal 30m

    Enhance the image of a car by learning about raw processing and rig removal from Easton Chang in this tutorial.

  15. 15 Illusion of Speed Image 3-Adjustments 15m

    Watch in this video what adjustments Easton Chang makes in the image of a speed car to turn it into a fascinating image using photoshop.

  16. 16 Illusion of Speed Image 3-Adding Lens Flare 11m

    Follow Easton Change and discover Photoshop features, library, and packs. You can use it to produce stunning images.

  17. 17 Illusion of Speed Image 3-Color Toning 10m

    Easton concentrates on colour toning in the third image of the illusion of speed tutorial to create an incredible outcome.

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Easton Chang

Commercial Car Photographer

Easton is a professional commercial photographer based out of Australia. Cars are his passion and the gateway drug which lured him into photography. Easton's work has earned him a fair share of accolades, with an expansive client list including Ford, Mercedes, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Audi. His images have been published worldwide and he has earned the coveted title of Australia’s Advertising Photographer of the Year three times. It is no wonder Easton is considered one of the automotive industry's top photographers.

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