Learn the tricks of the trade in capturing good clean images in your camera for teaching and learning. Chris Mattia teaches you how to think about and look for good clean image compositions.
- The next thing to balance in your shot…is what I like to refer to as a clean composition.…You want your subject to clearly stand out…and be the focus of your image,…while reducing distractions whenever possible.…Now you can take this in several different directions…depending on your need,…but, again, begin by thinking…about how you intend to use the image…before you take the picture,…and make sure the image supports your story;…doesn't distract from it.…Let's start by looking at the first two pictures…that we just took in the last movie.…
Ask yourself, what catches your eye first?…And then, what draws your eye?…For these images, the first thing that caught your eye…was probably the fact that the moai is leaning.…That lean, combined with the horizon…has likely lead your eye…to the top of the head in this shot,…and the eyes, in this shot.…Both are minor things,…but the viewer has gone from focusing on the whole object…to having their eye pulled away to notice something else.…
Therefore, when you're taking your pictures,…
Author
Chris Mattia
Released
4/11/2018- Mastering the Photoshop user interface
- Making selective adjustments
- Using actions for repetitive tasks
- Fixing common image problems
- Repairing an image with masks
- Preparing images for use on the web
- Creating 360 VR panoramas
- Making an animated GIF
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 21s
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Exercise files2m 10s
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What you need to know1m 13s
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1. Getting Started with Photoshop
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Making selections6m 56s
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Masking basics4m 59s
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Making selective adjustments3m 44s
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Scaling images4m 33s
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Quickly exporting images2m 7s
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Working with Bridge4m 20s
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2. Image Basics for Teaching and Learning
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Creating clean compositions2m 57s
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Using leading lines2m 28s
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Understanding image types5m 55s
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Raster vs. vector images2m 20s
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3. Fixing Common Image Problems
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Cropping images4m 20s
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Straightening images1m 39s
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Repairing an image basics4m 42s
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Making editable adjustments3m 14s
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Removing objects from images3m 51s
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4. Preparing Images for Presentations
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Modifying slide backgrounds3m 18s
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Using vector masks4m 24s
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5. Creating Web Graphics
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Using artboards4m 30s
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Using Smart Objects4m 16s
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Working with type4m 21s
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Using layer styles3m 34s
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Using type in Smart Objects5m 59s
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Generating web graphics3m 42s
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6. Videos, Animations, and 360 Media
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Making an animated GIF3m 24s
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Making a time-lapse video4m 43s
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Creating 360 VR panoramas6m 24s
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7. Exporting Images
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Exporting images for the web4m 23s
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Using the Image Processor4m 12s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 58s
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