From the course: Designing a Photo Book
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Cropping images for maximum impact
From the course: Designing a Photo Book
Cropping images for maximum impact
An effective crop can transform a photograph. Unless you're a purist who believes that all cropping should be done in camera. Most images will benefit from being cropped. Here are some things to consider. Crop non-destructively. Programs like Photoshop and Lightroom allow you to crop images by hiding, rather than permanently deleting, the cropped portion. Your photographs may be used again in different scenarios. A crop that works for one situation may not be suitable for another, so you'll want to be able to return to the uncropped original. You can combine your crop tool with an overlay like a rule of thirds overlay which can aid you in composing the crop. The rule of thirds is a compositional technique that predates photography. It divides an image into three rows and three columns. By aligning the subject of your image with the points of intersection of the rows and columns. You create more tension, more energy, and more interest. It may sound overly formulaic, but it really does…
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Cropping images for maximum impact2m 20s
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Adjusting tone and color2m 53s
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Sharpening your photos1m 16s
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Printing duotones1m 24s
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When and how to use a bleed1m 54s
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Creating a cross-over1m 37s
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Adding frames and borders1m 24s
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Breaking the grid1m 33s
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Adding text1m 57s
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Choosing type2m 1s
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Designing the cover2m 35s
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