Fundamentals of Photography
John Greengo
efficient and effective retouching techniques to use again and again.
There are countless ways to edit every image, but there are some specific techniques you can use that will guarantee you are always retouching efficiently and effectively.
In Bring Out the Best in Every Image with Photoshop, Chris Orwig will introduce a range of photographic case studies and discuss changes that will make each photograph stronger. Each project will begin with a raw file and an evaluation of what needs to be done to make the image better. You will explore which tools can be used to accomplish that vision and add polish to the project. You’ll consider new methods of retouching, improving light, enhancing color, selections, selective adjustments, and sharpening.
Software Used: Adobe Photoshop CC 2014.2.2
Chris assumes you can keep up - excellent! All to often the pace is dragged down by needless spoon-feeding of very basic ideas and techniques, Whenever Chris introduces something which may be new to the viewer he reiterates it later without dwelling. As a result you learn more in a shorter time frame. If you didn't understand or want to go over it again - just re-watch! One of the very best classes I've seen on Creative Live or anywhere else - Highly recommended!
Chris is brilliant in the depth of his knowledge as well as his teaching skill. He can talk sliders and deep emotions in the same sentence. So many photo teachers are "self-taught" with giant holes in what they know, or they think that 7 years of experience is a lot. Chris is one of those pros that just gets better and better, with skill and with heart. This particular course goes fast and you have to pay attention to the arrows to see what he is doing. But listen up - it's Chris - what he says can go deep instantly, or be a big terrific new skill.
Chris is cool. Total chill and knowledgeable dude who wants you to make something awesome.
Great class as usual by Chris Orwig, a gentle mix of useful teachings (it goes fast, be prepared to take notes or rewatch video) and wise guidance. I particularly appreciated how practical the course is, you get to learn things you can apply right away versus a general Lightroom or Photoshop class. If - like me - you know your way around a little bit the editing tools but want real life exemples on improving the edit of your images, plus appreciate it coming from a great teacher, definitely watch this course.
"Bring Out The Best In Every Image With Photoshop". We're in Lightroom. What am I missing?
In the first class we were asked, How do you know when you are done? My answer was you're never really done. There are so many options in the tools provided that it is like infinite. But I must tell you, I was working on my granddaughter's pic/portrait that i snapped and while editing and getting the image to look what i considered awesome to me, the image brought tears to my eyes and I knew that I was close to being done. I guess I get into my images a bit much. :0)
Chris Orwig has long been near the top of my most admired photographers list. I own his books, have watched almost all his courses, and naturally purchased this course from CreativeLive. As always, in a short time Chris covers new and unique material in his wonderful professorial manner that is always easy to understand. Great material, great class, great Orwig, and highly recommended. But I must add a short addendum for other Orwig followers who may be considering this course. Chris is easily the most philosophical, metaphysical, feeling photographer I know. He is a poet with words and images, and he teaches that you should produce images that resonate with your own higher self. Great! But I almost fell off my chair when this class started and Chris now has a very long beard. Okay Chris, I am a follower! You are not only my favorite instructor, but my guru of all things photographic!
Loved this class. Chris's instruction is clear, as well as inspiring and gentle
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