An in-depth step by step approach to getting started in SLR photography. Master your camera in manual mode for full creative control. Learn about lenses, depth of field and shutter speeds. Follow Karl as he captures stunning landscape images and demonstrates the techniques step by step.
In this exciting programme Karl Taylor takes you on an incredible photographic tour of Paris and shows you the techniques applied to capture stunning travel images. Karl also goes head to head with international award winning landscape photographer Nick Després in a landscape shootout that shows you step by step techniques for capturing breathtaking images.
In this programme we help take your photography to the next level as we look at several specialised areas of capturing stunning images. See step by step how to paint a night scene with light on a 20 minute exposure. Learn the skills of working with models and using flash and reflectors in the day. Watch as Karl gives you his top tips for action shots and gives you an insight into essential pro equipment for Macro, Remote Capture and much, much more.
we push your photography boundaries even further with top pro techniques and further specialised areas for capturing stunning images. Karl takes you on location for several fashion shoots, including one with just natural light plus one for strobists. Also learn Karl’s top tips for night sky photography as we visit the deserts of California with some spectacular results, and fasten your seatbelt for a dynamic motion car shoot. With some new HDR photography plus a panoramic shoot you have more than two and a half hours of inspirational photography training.
Broaden your knowledge of studio and location lighting for Beauty Portraiture and Fashion Photography as Karl Taylor reveals some of his incredible lighting secrets. In this programme Karl shows you 9 incredible lighting set-ups and model shoots in an easy to understand format that will give your images that professional edge.
In this my most comprehensive pro level training package yet, I’ve dedicated 15 years of my Pro Studio photography secrets and knowledge into more than 10 hours of top-level training. Each chapter reveals something that most pro’s would prefer kept as a closely guarded secret, but I reveal all to help you create cutting edge images that knock the socks off art directors and businesses.
Photographers with HD video capable DSLR cameras can now enjoy the experience of movie making with cinematic style results. In this programme top british stills photographer Karl Taylor sets out to make a short film with just a DSLR camera and a few lenses. The resulting film “No Regrets” which took less than 3 days to make won best overall video in the Vzaar video festival which was supported and judged by respected Hollywood director Oliver Stone. In this special title we follow Karl behind the scenes on the making of “No Regrets” and look at some of the techniques used and the thought process behind them. We also take a look at accessories, post production, time lapse and many other techniques that will help give you inspiration and guidance for film making. Buy this DVD for you to expand your skill set and image making capabilties into whole new arenas.
* Beauty Studio Lighting – Get professional advice on how to achieve incredible beauty shots with step-by-step instruction on precisely how your lighting should be set up. * Soft Light on Location – Set your photography apart by learning how to create a large soft box or bank light effect on location to get that great studio effect outdoors. * Lighting Panels – This simple lighting technique using home-made equipment is probably the best kept secret in the industry. Learn how to set it up and what it can do for your lighting. * Soft Dish Techniques – A soft dish will add a professional touch to your photo, but using another simple accessory to complement the dish will really make your shot stand out. * Fashion Lighting – Hard light or soft light? Discover which type of light should be used by investigating various in studio and on location shoots. * Mixed Lighting Sources for Drama – Learn how to create mood and atmosphere in a shot by coordinating several different light sources. * Fashion Lighting on Location – Discover some of the problems with working on location and learn how to embrace these as creative opportunities. * Beauty Dish and Backgrounds – Learn how to transform your shot and focus the attention on your subject by adding some subtle background lighting.
* Sample Images Provided – This course includes 4 High Resolution Images from the DVD in “Before and After” states. This lets you practice the techniques on the same source images until you are confident you are getting the results you expect.
* Perfect Skin Techniques – Achieving flawless skin is a vital technique to master. Learn how the professionals accomplish this with great time saving tips. * Light Shaping and Enhancement – Improve your studio lighting and accomplish that high-end polished look by learning this incredible technique. * Retouching Fine Detail – Learn convenient techniques used to edit areas of fine detail and get great tips that will speed up your workflow. * Contrast and Sharpening – Discover how adjusting contrast and sharpening will give your images a dynamic quality synonymous with stand-out images. * Burn and Dodge Layers – Find out why burning and dodging, a process commonly used by professionals in the film era is an important technique still used by many professional digital photographers today. * Healing and Cloning – Get great tips for achieving that pixel perfect look. Discover how subtle adjustments with the Healing and Cloning Tools can make a striking difference to your final image. * Airbrush – Find out how mastering the airbrush tool can save you precious time in achieving a range of common editing tasks. * Liquify and Warp Tools – Get a grasp on why the Liquify and Warp Tools are vital to achieving a true to life final image.
* Studio Overview – Take a look at the basic setup required for advertising photography. Get valuable advice on the useful accessories and lighting essentials utilised in the most common advertising and product shoots. * Cameras & Workflow – Learn what consideration needs to be given to the way you approach a photo shoot. Gain knowledge on what simple things can be done during a shoot to improve your workflow and maximise efficiency. * Product Photography – Discover how to make a product look desirable for advertising. Solve common challenges such as lighting and product positioning for oddly shaped items. * Automotive Photography – Cars can be very difficult to shoot and normally involve a specialized studio and expensive lighting equipment. Follow Karl as he shoots a sports car in a shipping warehouse using only his standard studio gear.
* Shooting Glass and Liquids – Get handy tips for working with these difficult materials. Learn how the methods used here will help you overcome a variety of other similarly difficult lighting situations. * Shooting Paint Explosions – Spectacular results go hand in hand with phenomenal challenges. Learn how to overcome serious complications by getting creative with your execution. The paint explosion shoot will open your imagination and show you what it takes to achieve unique, eye-catching images. * Working with Reflections – It is not easy to photograph reflective items like jewellery or stainless steel and retain a subtle elegant mood. Learn to avoid unsightly reflections with tips from this shoot that you can apply to many other photographic scenarios. * Shooting a Cover – Learn how to shoot a glamour model for the cover of a magazine. Realise how lighting and composition is used in conjunction with Photoshop to achieve that flawless look.
* Turn Simple into Sexy – How do you turn a simple everyday item into a work of art? Discover the elements of a successful advertisement. Learn how to enhance appeal in an object using lighting and camera angle techniques. * Product Photography Fundamentals – If executed correctly, product shots can be a reliable source of income. Learn how to set up a professional quality shoot in minutes. Get a few simple tips that will save hours in Photoshop. * Art in Advertising – Educational and inspirational, learn how to blur the lines between art and fashion photography. Push the technical boundaries as you follow Karl through the process of his challenging ’Cloaked with Paint’ shoot. * Photoshop Retouching – These days, it’s a given that all high-end advertising images go through some sort of post-processing. Discover why Photoshop is an integral part of the process and get advice on the important considerations required to make your images succeed.
Take Better Photographs in 90 Minutes - Guaranteed! An in-depth step by step approach to getting started in SLR photography. Master your camera in manual mode for full creative control. Learn about lenses, depth of field and shutter speeds. Follow Karl as he captures stunning landscape images and demonstrates the techniques step by step.
Uncover the Techniques Professionals Rely On to Capture Stunning Scenes In this exciting program Karl Taylor takes you on an incredible photographic tour of Paris and shows you the techniques applied to capture stunning travel images. Karl also goes head to head with international award winning landscape photographer Nick Després in a landscape shootout that shows you step by step techniques for capturing breathtaking images.
Unlock Pro Secrets & Take Your Photography to the Next Level In this program we help take your photography to the next level as we look at several specialized areas of capturing stunning images. See step by step how to paint a night scene with light on a 20 minute exposure. Learn the skills of working with models and using flash and reflectors in the day. Watch as Karl gives you his top tips for action shots and gives you an insight into essential pro equipment for Macro, Remote Capture and much, much more.
