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Specialty: Weddings, Off Camera Flash, AI implement

Mastering Shutter Drag: Crafting Cinematic Images with Motion and Drama (possibly sponsored by geekoto)

Speaker: David Scott Bowles (Website) (Social Media)

Live Demonstration   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Throughout the course, you’ll delve into a variety of topics, including:
Understanding Shutter Drag: Explore the principles behind shutter drag and learn how to use slow shutter speeds creatively to convey movement and emotion in your images.
Embracing Motion Blur: Discover the beauty of controlled motion blur and learn how to incorporate it into your photographs to evoke a sense of dynamism, rhythm, and atmosphere.
Creative Techniques: Experiment with a range of creative techniques, such as panning, zooming, and light painting, to push the boundaries of traditional photography and create truly unique cinematic effects.
Composition and Storytelling: Explore the role of composition and storytelling in cinematic photography, and learn how to use shutter drag to enhance the narrative and visual impact of your images.
Post-Processing Mastery: Dive into advanced post-processing techniques using software like Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and learn how to fine-tune your images to achieve a polished cinematic look that leaves a lasting impression.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to harness the power of shutter drag to create cinematic images that resonate with viewers on a profound level. Whether you’re a portrait photographer, a landscape enthusiast, or a creative visionary pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling, this course will empower you to take your photography to new heights and unlock a world of artistic possibilities.

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SKILL LEVELS

Beginner: Just starting out or relatively new to a given subject matter. Basics will be covered and the course will move at a slower pace. The instructor will spend a little more time trying to explain concepts to ensure everyone is following. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 1-3 on the given topic.

Intermediate: Has a grasp of some basic concepts. This course level will move at a faster pace and assume you have basic knowledge covered on the given subject matter. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 4-6 on the given topic.

Advanced: You have working knowledge of the given subject matter, but are looking for more fine-tuning and some advanced topics to take your work to that next level. DO NOT expect instructors to explain basic concepts in this course. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 7-10 on the given topic.

Class Types

Hands-On

These are shooting courses. You will be shooting and working. Bring your camera, gear, or whatever you need for the course and to create create images. Expect to have some level of shooting.

Live Demonstration

These are instructor-led courses where you will see a live demonstration of what the instructor is teaching. You can still bring your camera to these courses and you can photograph, but the goal of the course is NOT for you to shoot or to ensure you get a shot. The goal is for you to see how and why the instructor does what he/she does in order to get the final result.

Lecture

These are non-shooting courses. Typically classroom-based, bring your laptop and notepad and focus on learning!