Here we are out at this interesting location. It's a brisk and…breezy morning and whenever I arrive at a location I try to make sense of it.…First of course, you take it in and then you say well, how I can I…compositionally make sense of this scene? And here in this initial movie I want…to talk about composition from a conceptual perspective.…Then in the next movie we will look at how we can use composition in order to…create interesting photographs.…Now composition is really about framing.…So how do we create an interesting frame?…Because sometimes there is too much in it, there is too much clutter.…
What we can do often is say put a subject in the middle of frame. That feels nice to us,…it's easy to look at, but sometimes it's too static.…It's not very interesting.…On the other hand, we can follow a rule or a guide, the rule of thirds. …I am sure you have heard about it.…The rule of thirds is based on this ratio. It's this number Phi and what…mathematicians call this number is an irrational number.…
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5/27/2011In this first installment, Chris lays the groundwork for the series. The course begins with a discussion of portraiture and the characteristics that make an effective, story-filled portrait. Chris then explains the importance of establishing a connection with a subject and identifying those details that will help tell his or her story. Next, he explores elements such as location, natural lighting, and composition. The course concludes with an exploration of gear: the creative options that various lenses and cameras provide, and techniques for shooting efficiently and unobtrusively.
- The elements of narrative portraiture
- Choosing locations and working with natural light
- Connecting with your subject to better tell a story
- Composition strategies
- Choosing lenses and selecting gear for a shoot
- Camera-handling tips
Skill Level Beginner
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Welcome
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Welcome1m 32s
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1. Looking at Portraiture
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The power of portraits1m 34s
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2. Stories and Subjects
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Connecting with your subject7m 54s
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Working with locations7m 6s
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3. Lighting Considerations
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Not all light is visible1m 7s
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Seizing golden opportunities1m 47s
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Shooting with window light1m 26s
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4. Composition Considerations
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Thinking about composition2m 18s
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Composition and the story7m 23s
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5. Gear Considerations
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Understanding camera bodies6m 23s
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Choosing lenses5m 18s
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Camera handling tips3m 12s
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Conclusion
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Further resources3m 27s
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Conclusion57s
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