photography
Photography is an art form and a way of seeing the world; it’s also the most popular hobby on the planet. But great art can only be created through the vision of an artist who has mastered the broad technical and aesthetic challenges that require every photographer to make dozens of split-second decisions.
The Northeastern School of Photography & Design provides many avenues for individuals interested in photography to cultivate their passion, learn the fundamentals, and decide if pursuing a career in photography is right for them. To accommodate the many different types of Career opportunities out there, we offer a range of full-time, part-time programs and photography workshops for prospective students.
In an effort to fill the vacuum in high-level education in visual arts in India, Northeastern School of Photography & Design brings its diploma courses for those opting to take photography as their career.
Powered by a vastly experienced faculty of professional photographers and the latest state-of-the-art teaching techniques, the course will combine a sound understanding of the fundamentals and theory of photography with hands-on practical assignments in real-time situations that will prepare students for the real, ever-changing professional world, thus making a unique and most comprehensive learning programs available in the country.
The Diploma in Commercial Photography is a total immersion experience designed to equip students with the practical skills to become working professionals. Whether for an advertising campaign or a personal portfolio, being able to shoot glamour photos can help you expand your photographic career. There’s far more to glamour
photography than just lighting and poses.
In this guide, students will build ground root understanding of aesthetics of glamour photography, including to choose good locations, pick great outfits and makeup styles for your models and take amazing glamour photographs It uniquely provides instruction and intensive hands-on experience in the technology, aesthetics, business of glamour and fashion photography. The course aims to make the aspirant photographer competent to face challenges in the professional world, from the skills of photography to handling newest technology and managing people. And most important, it gives a personal interface with the industry, which is much needed to get the initial break in the industry.
Duration: 1 year (2 semesters)
Fee: 37,500/- per sem + GST*
* GST @ 18% as per govt. norms
Eligibility: Not Applicable
Equipment: Basic dSLR and Tripod
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INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
In this fundamental course, the students will investigate the impact of photography as a medium of visual communication. History of photography with emphasis placed on materials, processes and techniques. Difference between analog & digital photography.
CAMERA WORKFLOW
Fundamentals of digital photography. Working with your DSLR. Components of a camera, Understanding light and exposure. Controlling exposure with Shutter, Aperture and ISO, Using camera to capture mood and emotions and as a tool to tell stories. Understanding photography as a profession – commercial, editorial, wildlife, travel etc. Learning and exploiting all the tools available for correct exposure.
ADVANCE EXPOSURE TECHNIQUES
Understanding exposure, DSLR’s built-in exposure meter and its various patterns such as average, centre-weighted and spot reading. Hand held external exposure meters. Exposure bracketing. Incident light reading, grey card reading, understanding of dynamic range, creating HDR.
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND COMPOSITION
Basics color principles, including line, shape, hue, texture, form, value and intensity are studied. Students investigate color as seen in black and white and its relationship to composition through harmony and contrast in a variety of formats and media. Students will also learn the usage of classical rules of composition to make a visual statement.
LIGHT THEORY
Advanced understanding of light. Handling difficult light situations. Understanding light and shade. Understanding light direction, throw of light, soft light, contrast or hard light, the Light cage, etc. In-depth understanding of artificial lights i.e. studio flashlights, halogen, tungsten, etc. Understanding color temperature light quality, advantages and problems.
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
In depth study of studio equipment, their uses and management. Technical mastery of complex equipment. In-depth understanding of types of lights and light modifiers Reflectors, Wide light sources, Light banks, Umbrellas, soft boxes, honeycombs, snoots, etc. Understanding and setting up your own studio.
Event & Wedding Photography
Introduction to event photography. Capturing the key moments of any occasion- from a family wedding to a corporate event. Lighting setups and modifiers for event photography. Learn the ins and outs of event photography including technical, artistic, and all important pricing considerations. understanding & importance of community specific rituals, managing & handling guests, creative visualization, digital imaging techniques, print making, Business practices & ethics, presentation.
PORTRAITURE
Concept of Portrait photography. Tools and requirement: Studio, camera, lenses, film etc. Natural light portraiture vs artificial light portraiture. Basic Portrait lighting: Main light, fill, hair, background light. Light ratio. Studio and/or location photography. Outdoor Fashion and Portrait Lighting using Diffuser, Reflector, Mirror etc
Outdoor Lighting
Introduction to Natural and artifical lighting for on location shoots. Working with bounce lights. Working with flashes as fill in lights. Understand TTL flash and flash modifiers. Outdoor portrait shoot. Lighting setups for outdoor fashion and glamour photography.
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
An overview of the fashion photography industry. Corrective and glamorous make-up. Classical lighting set ups. Fashion lighting set ups, Film Noir Lighting. Use of various backgrounds. Posing and creative techniques. Directing and working among a design team (Models, Costume and makeup artists) for understanding a professional working environment.
PHOTOGRAPHING FASHION ACCESSORIES
Students will be taught the lighting and professional techniques to creatively and accurately shoot fashion accessories like purses, cosmetics, perfumes belts, etc. Product photography lighting techniques. Live product shoots.
SPECIAL EFFECTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Shooting Complex photographic elements – water, smoke, fire, Lightning etc. Time lapse Photography, Light painting, slow shutter photography, Tilt shift photography, Levitation photography, Forced perspective photography. Custom Aperture photography.
IMAGE MANAGEMENT AND EDITING
In depth hands on training on the practical usage of Digital Imaging software. Tethering Techniques. Linking your dslr with your computer. Capturing images using digital softwares. Analysing photographs for flaws and areas of improvement. Working with raw and compressed image format. Organizing and Cataloging photographs in lightroom.
Photo Retouching and Manipulation
Adobe Light Room Interface. Preparing the image for editing. Understanding the histogram. Working with the develop module. Global image correction techniques: Cropping, lens correction, white balance and tonal changes, noise reduction and sharpening, hue and saturation and curves panel. Local adjustment tools available in lightroom.
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Productively utilizing the photoshop environment, including the use of layers, panels, channels, paths and the toolbox. Methods of creating and saving selections. Creating masks. Applying painting, retouching, filters and adjustment methods. Local editing to photographs using selection methods. Image compositing methods in photoshop. Photo retouching for commercial photographs. Image manipulation to create stunning surreal images. Creating black and white photographs with lightroom and photoshop.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Understanding the commercial photography industry. Working with people (Art directors/clients/modelling agencies/etc). Studio management. Copyright laws. General business protocol. Understanding professional goals, business plans, marketing tools and photography markets.
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The Diploma in Glamour Photography is a total immersion experience designed to equip students with the practical skills to become working professionals. It uniquely provides instruction and intensive hands-on experience in the technology, aesthetics, business, history and theory of still photography, as well as the use of the moving image from a
photographer’s perspective. The course aims to make the aspirant photographer competent to face challenges in the professional world, from the skills of photography to handling newest technology and managing people. And most important, it gives a personal interface with the industry, which is much needed to get the initial break in the industry.
Its an ambitious learning programme, that brings all aspects of commercial photography, from people to product, into a single course. The curriculum is comprehensive and industry-relevant, constantly evolving to keep pace with changing trends in the world of photography, even as the course is in progress.
Duration: 6 Months
Fee: 42,500/- + GST*
* GST @ 18% as per govt. norms
Eligibility: Not Applicable
Equipment: Basic dSLR and Tripod
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INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
In this fundamental course, the students will investigate the impact of photography as a medium of visual communication. History of photography with emphasis placed on materials, processes and techniques. Difference between analog & digital photography.
CAMERA WORKFLOW
Fundamentals of digital photography. Working with your DSLR. Components of a camera, Understanding light and exposure. Controlling exposure with Shutter, Aperture and ISO, Using camera to capture mood and emotions and as a tool to tell stories. Understanding photography as a profession – commercial, editorial, wildlife, travel etc. Learning and exploiting all the tools available for correct exposure.
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND COMPOSITION
Basics color principles, including line, shape, hue, texture, form, value and intensity are studied. Students investigate color as seen in black and white and its relationship to composition through harmony and contrast in a variety of formats and media.
Light Theory
Advanced understanding of light. Handling difficult light situations. Understanding light and shade. Understanding light direction, throw of light, soft light, contrast or hard light, the Light cage, etc. In-depth understanding of artificial lights i.e. studio flashlights, halogen, tungsten, etc. Understanding color temperature light quality, advantages and problems.
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
In depth study of studio equipment, their uses and management. Technical mastery of complex equipment. In-depth understanding of types of lights and light modifiers Reflectors, Wide light sources, Light banks, Umbrellas, soft boxes, honeycombs, snoots, etc. Understanding and setting up your own studio.
PORTRAITURE
Concept of Portrait photography. Tools and requirement: Studio, camera, lenses, film etc. Natural light portraiture vs artificial light portraiture. Basic Portrait lighting: Main light, fill, hair, background light. Light ratio. Studio and/or location photography. Outdoor Fashion and Portrait Lighting using Diffuser, Reflector, Mirror etc
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Introduction to Natural and artifical lighting for on location shoots. Working with bounce lights. Working with flashes as fill in lights. Understand TTL flash and flash modifiers. Outdoor portrait shoot. Lighting setups for outdoor fashion and glamour photography.
GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
An overview of the fashion photography industry. Corrective and glamorous make-up. Classical lighting set ups. Fashion lighting set ups, Film Noir Lighting. Use of various backgrounds. Posing and creative techniques. Directing and working among a design team (Models, Costume and makeup artists) for understanding a professional working environment.
PHOTOGRAPHING FASHION ACCESSORIES
Students will be taught the lighting and professional techniques to creatively and accurately shoot fashion accessories like purses, cosmetics, perfumes belts, etc.
IMAGE MANAGEMENT AND EDITING
In depth hands on training on the practical usage of Digital Imaging software. Photo Cataloging and editing using Adobe lightroom. Working with RAW format. Image manipulation, retouching and Special effects for commercial shoots.
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Wedding photographers work with couples to capture special moments on their wedding day. This competitive field requires workers to be both creative and technically proficient. The Diploma in Wedding Photography designed to impart students with the practical skills to become working professionals and skilled wedding photographers. It uniquely provides
instruction and intensive hands-on experience in the technology, aesthetics, business, history and theory of still photography, as well as the use of the moving image from a photographer’s perspective. The course aims to make the aspirant photographer competent to face challenges in the professional world, from the skills of photography to handling newest technology and managing people, the most important aspect of wedding photography and it gives a personal interface with the industry, which is much needed to get the initial break in the industry.
The curriculum is comprehensive and industry-relevant, constantly evolving to keep pace with changing trends in the world of photography, even as the course is in progress.
Duration: 6 Months
Fee: 36,500/- + GST*
* GST @ 18% as per govt. norms
Eligibility: Not Applicable
Equipment: Basic dSLR and Tripod
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INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
In this fundamental course, the students will investigate the impact of photography as a medium of visual communication. History of photography with emphasis placed on materials, processes and techniques. Difference between analog & digital photography.
CAMERA WORKFLOW
Fundamentals of digital photography. Working with your DSLR. Components of a camera, Understanding light and exposure. Controlling exposure with Shutter, Aperture and ISO, Using camera to capture mood and emotions and as a tool to tell stories. Understanding photography as a profession – commercial, editorial, wildlife, travel etc. Learning and exploiting all the tools available for correct exposure.
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND COMPOSITION
Basics color principles, including line, shape, hue, texture, form, value and intensity are studied. Students investigate color as seen in black and white and its relationship to composition through harmony and contrast in a variety of formats and media. Students will also learn the usage of classical rules of composition to make a visual statement.
Light Theory
Advanced understanding of light. Handling difficult light situations. Understanding light and shade. Understanding light direction, throw of light, soft light, contrast or hard light, the Light cage, etc. In-depth understanding of artificial lights i.e. studio flashlights, halogen, tungsten, etc. Understanding color temperature light quality, advantages and problems.
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
In depth study of studio equipment, their uses and management. Technical mastery of complex equipment. In-depth understanding of types of lights and light modifiers Reflectors, Wide light sources, Umbrellas, soft boxes, honeycombs, snoots, etc. Understanding and setting up your own studio.
WEDDING & EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY
Introduction to event photography. Capturing the key moments of any occasion- from a family wedding to a corporate event. Lighting setups and modifiers for event photography. Learn the ins and outs of event photography including technical, artistic, and all important pricing considerations. understanding & importance of community specific rituals, managing & handling guests, creative visualization, digital imaging techniques, print making, Business practices & ethics, presentation.
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
Introduction to Natural and artifical lighting for on location shoots. Working with bounce lights. Working with flashes as fill in lights. Understand TTL flash and flash modifiers. Outdoor portrait shoot.
PRE-WEDDING/POST WEDDING SHOOT
Introduction to pre/ post wedding shoots. Concept development. lighting setup for outdoor couple shoot. Interacting with the clients to capture the depth of their emotions. Business aspects of pre / Post wedding shoots.
PHOTO RETOUCHING & MANIPULATIONS
Adobe Light Room Interface. Preparing the image for editing. Working with the develop module. Global image correction techniques: Cropping, lens correction, white balance and tonal changes, noise reduction and sharpening, hue and saturation and curves panel. Local adjustment tools available in lightroom.
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Productively utilizing the photoshop environment. Local editing to photographs using selection methods. Image compositing methods in photoshop. Photo retouching for commercial photographs.
PRINTING WORKFLOW
Understanding printing techniques. Preparing the photographs for print. Thumbnail selection process. Album design. Print pricing modules.
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NSPD’s Diploma in Photojournalism is a highly specialized and pristine course, perhaps the only course of its kind in India. It is a rare combination of techniques and art of Photography and the aesthetics,concepts and understanding of journalism/ mass communication. Photojournalists often travel to take pictures for news
articles and magazines that either tell stories or provide visual images that accompany an article. This inclusive course will also train students for an abundant career opportunities in photojournalism. NSPD offers student with the remarkable opportunity to study under professionals who remain active in many genres of photojournalism, from fashion to spot news photography.
The course will help the student to compete in the professional world confidently and also make them able to create their own place in industry. People who want to upgrade their skills in journalism will receive in-depth and diverse education in sports, fashion, crime and travel photography.
Duration: 6 Months
Fee: 42,500/- + GST*
* GST @ 18% as per govt. norms
Eligibility: Not Applicable
Equipment: Basic dSLR and Tripod
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INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
In this fundamental course, the students will investigate the impact of photography as a medium of visual communication. History of photography with emphasis placed on materials, processes and techniques. Difference between analog & digital photography.
CAMERA WORKFLOW
Fundamentals of digital photography. Working with your DSLR. Components of a camera, Understanding light and exposure. Controlling exposure with Shutter, Aperture and ISO, Using camera to capture mood and emotions and as a tool to tell stories. Learning and exploiting all the tools available for correct exposure.
PHOTO JOURNALISM
Basics of journalism. Introduction and importance of photojournalism. Specialization in photography crime/ sport/ fashion/ wild/ travel/ web based/ war/ spot news). Career opportunities as a NORTHEASTERN SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN CONFIDENTIAL photojournalist. Life as a photojournalist. What it needs to be a successful photojournalist. History of photojournalism and the roots of printing press in the world as well as in India. Different phases and variations occurs in the process of printing with time.
MASS COMMUNICATION
In this course the student will be introduced to communication its concept, nature, process and development of human communication. Communication theories and models. The overview of 7 c’, barriers and function of communication. Development communication. International and intercultural communication.
ADVANCE EXPOSURE TECHNIQUES
Understanding exposure, DSLR’s built-in exposure meter and its various patterns such as average, centre-weighted and spot reading. Hand held external exposure meters. Exposure bracketing. Incident light reading, grey card reading, understanding of dynamic range, creating HDR.
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND COMPOSITION
Basics color principles, including line, shape, hue, texture, form, value and intensity are studied. Students investigate color as seen in black and white and its relationship to composition through harmony and contrast in a variety of formats and media. Students will also learn the usage of classical rules of composition to make a visual statement.
MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS
Introduction to law. Norms of photography.Cinematography act: 1953, IPC, PIL, freedom of speech 19(1). History of press laws in India. Ethical problems of media including privacy, right to reply, communal writing and sensational and yellow journalism. Ethical issues related with ownership. Press Council of India and its broad guidelines for the press.
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The short term courses designed by Northeastern School of Photography & Design, are perfect for aspiring photographers who want to take their first step into professional photography or go beyond the basics and explores more creative options.
The courses are comprehensive enough for even those seasoned professionals who want to consolidate their knowledge of the Foundations and learn more advanced techniques in photography and digital editing. The intensive practical curriculum of our short term courses is a perfect stepping-stone for those creative among you, looking for that final-cut to become a true professional.
‘Foundation’ is an intensive preparatory course aimed at photography enthusiasts. This course is designed to help you get a grip on the essentials, in fun to learn and interactive sessions conducted in small groups. The program brings everyone to the same level very quickly, beginning with the fundamentals and filling the inevitable gaps in the
understanding of those who have some experience.
This Course will teach you how to take those good pictures and turn them into great photographs, and how to get the most out of your digital camera. If your goal is to take better photos as a hobby or a budding professional, this is the course for you.
Duration: 1 Month
Fee: 12,500/- + ST*
* Service Tax @ 15% as per govt. norms
Eligibility: Not Applicable
Equipment: Basic dSLR and Tripod
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Photography as an integral part of visual communication. Difference between analog & digital photography. Understanding digital photography. Components of digital Camera. Understanding light and exposure. Controlling exposure with Shutter. Aperture and ISO.
Creative use of ISO, shutter speed and aperture. Understanding Lenses. Focusing and Depth of Field. Light theory - Advanced understanding of light. Handling difficult light situations. Low light and flash.
Composition principles for photography. Creative use of light and composition. How to take aesthetically pleasing photographs. Seeking the best perspective, texture, color, point of view etc. Genres of photography –portraiture, candid, environmental, studio portraits etc.
Image resolution - Raw vs Jpeg. Photo Cataloging Techniques. Advanced photo editing Techniques. Color correction, white balancing, local adjustments in lightroom.
The Certificate in Fashion Photography course is well designed to give emphasis on commercial photography and studio portraiture. Students are trained to know various lighting and advanced exposure techniques. It consists of many practical sessions of which are based on modelling, outdoor shooting under daylight and available light during night etc., but
most importantly photographing people in studio environment with controlled lighting.
The course aims to make the aspirant photographer competent to face challenges in the professional world - from the skills of photography to handling newest technology and managing people. The curriculum is designed to blanket an array of topics from lighting techniques to on image editing and other post processing workflows.
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: 26,500/- + GST*
* GST @ 18% as per govt. norms
Eligibility: Not Applicable
Equipment: Basic dSLR and Tripod
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DIGITAL WORKFLOW
Understanding digital photography. Know your camera thoroughly. Components of digital Camera. Understanding light and exposure. Introduction to fashion photography industry. Photographic equipment of a commercial photographer. Setting up a studio. Handling lights and accessories.
NATURAL LIGHT PORTRAITURES
Natural lighting vs artificial lighting. Understanding light and shade. Introduction to Outdoor Fashion and Portrait Lighting using Diffuser, Reflector, Mirror etc. Handling difficult light situations. Using flash as fill-in light.
LIGHT SOURCES
Using light creatively. Creating different moods with lighting. In-depth understanding of artificial lights i.e. studio flashlights, halogen, tungsten, etc. understanding color temperature light quality, advantages and problems.
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
Fashion / glamour photography. Working with models. Art of posing. Understanding Make-up and hair style. Team of professionals demonstrate the making of various kinds of glamour and beauty pictures with professional model. Students practice sessions with models.
IMAGE MANAGEMENT AND EDITING
In depth hands on training on the practical usage of Digital Imaging software. Photo Cataloging and editing using Adobe lightroom. Working with RAW format. Image manipulation, retouching and Special effects for commercial shoots.
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Special Effects Photography is one of the most elusive and exciting aspects of photography. It allows the photographer to let their imagination run free and create stunning surreal images using a simple dslr and a basic editing program. The Certificate in Special effects photography course offers the photographers an array of tricks and
techniques of creating their masterpieces alongside laying strong emphasis on the basics of photography and editing techniques as well.
This is a comprehensive course for both hobbyist and commercial photographers to venture into the new and uncharted territories of photography.
Duration: 2 Months
Fee: 17,500/- + GST*
* GST @ 18% as per govt. norms
Eligibility: Not Applicable
Equipment: Basic dSLR
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CAMERA WORKFLOW
Fundamentals of digital photography. Working with your DSLR. Components of a camera, Understanding light and exposure. Controlling exposure with Shutter, Aperture and ISO, Using camera to capture mood and emotions and as a tool to tell stories. Understanding photography as a profession – commercial, editorial, wildlife, Travel etc. Learning and exploiting all the tools available for correct exposure.
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND COMPOSITION
Basics color principles, including line, shape, hue, texture, form, value and intensity are studied. Students investigate color as seen in black and white and its relationship to composition through harmony and contrast in a variety of formats and media. Students will also learn the usage of classical rules of composition to make a visual statement.
ADVANCED EXPOSURE TECHNIQUES
Understanding exposure, DSLR’s built-in exposure meter and its various patterns such as average, centre-weighted and spot reading. Hand held external exposure meters. Exposure bracketing. Incident light reading, grey card reading, understanding of dynamic range, creating HDR.
GENRES OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Understanding popular genres of photography based on the subject. Shooting landscape photography. Portrait Photography: What is portrait, principle of portrait lighting. Outdoor and studio Portraits. Wildlife Photography. Macro Photography: Getting close to the action. Still life, table top photography methods. Introduction to fashion photography.
SPECIAL EFFECTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Shooting Complex photographic elements – water, smoke, fire, Lightning etc. Time lapse Photography, Light painting, slow shutter photography, Tilt shift photography, Levitation photography, Forced perspective photography. Custom Aperture photography.
IMAGE MANAGEMENT AND EDITING
In depth hands on training on the practical usage of Digital Imaging software. Photo Cataloging and editing using Adobe lightroom. Working with RAW format. Image manipulation and photo retouching.
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While photography has always been intrinsically tied to technology, the image-makers of today cannot afford to call themselves just photographers. They must also be digital imaging experts, and capable of working confidently with digital post-production.This course will teach you the photo editing and post-production techniques used by
professional photographers to improve their photos. It introduces Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop as the premiere editing software used by commercial photographers.
The course has been especially designed to give the participants practical knowledge of processing their images.
Duration: 2 Month
Fee: 17,500/- + GST*
* GST @ 18% as per govt. norms
Eligibility: Not Applicable
Equipment: Basic dSLR and Tripod
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In depth hands on training on the practical usage of Digital Imaging software. Linking your dslr with your computer. Capturing images using digital softwares. Analysing photographs for flaws and areas of improvement. Working with raw and compressed image format. Importing photographs using lightroom’s import panel. Converting proprietary camera raw format to .dng. Applying develop setting and metadata to imported images.
Organizing and Cataloging photographs in lightroom. Working with the library module. Selecting photographs using flag, color coding and star rankings. Creating smart previews for offline editing.
Preparing the image for editing. Understanding the histogram. Working with the develop module. Global image correction techniques: Cropping, lens correction, white balance and tonal changes, noise reduction and sharpening, hue and saturation and curves panel. Local adjustment tools available in lightroom.
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Productively utilizing the photoshop environment, including the use of layers, panels, channels, paths and the toolbox. Methods of creating and saving selections. Creating masks. Applying painting, retouching, airbrushing, filters and adjustment methods. Introduction to advanced theories including masking, alpha channel and clipping path.
Setting up photoshop and lightroom for smooth integration. Understanding photoshop’s camera raw workflow for raw editing. Synchronizing metadata between lightroom and photoshop. Stitching photographs to create panoramic images and HDRI.
The part time weekend courses are a comprehensive package of intensive learning and hands-on training. They are designed for those individuals unable to commit themselves to one of our full-time programs. Keeping in mind the packed schedules of working professionals and students, the courses are designed to tackle the hurdles that has always kept you away from learning and exploring the art of Photography.
Students can also opt for morning or evening batches, as per their convenience. It’s a journey of picking up the camera, to confidently taking steps into the world of professional photography.
‘Foundation’ is an intensive preparatory course aimed at photography enthusiasts. This course is designed to help you get a grip on the essentials, in fun to learn and interactive sessions conducted in small groups. The program brings everyone to the same level very quickly,beginning with the fundamentals and filling the inevitable gaps in
the understanding of those who have some experience.
This Course will teach you how to take those good pictures and turn them into great photographs, and how to get the most out of your digital camera. If your goal is to take better photos as a hobby or a budding professional, this is the course for you.
Duration: 1 Month
Fee: 12,500/- + GST*
* GST @ 18% as per govt. norms
Eligibility: Not Applicable
Equipment: Basic dSLR and Tripod
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Photography as an integral part of visual communication. Difference between analog & digital photography. Understanding digital photography. Components of digital Camera. Understanding light and exposure. Controlling exposure with Shutter. Aperture and ISO.
Creative use of ISO, shutter speed and aperture. Understanding Lenses. Focusing and Depth of Field. Light theory - Advanced understanding of light. Handling difficult light situations. Low light and flash.
Composition principles for photography. Creative use of light and composition. How to take aesthetically pleasing photographs. Seeking the best perspective, texture, color, point of view etc. Genres of photography –portraiture, candid, environmental, studio portraits etc.
Image resolution - Raw vs Jpeg. Photo Cataloging Techniques. Advanced photo editing Techniques. Color correction, white balancing, local adjustments in lightroom.
he Certificate in Fashion Photography course is well designed to give emphasis on commercial photography and studio portraiture. Students are trained to know various lighting and advanced exposure techniques. It consists of many practical sessions of which are based on modelling, outdoor shooting under daylight and available light during night etc., but
most importantly photographing people in studio environment with controlled lighting.
The course aims to make the aspirant photographer competent to face challenges in the professional world - from the skills of photography to handling newest technology and managing people. The curriculum is designed to blanket an array of topics from lighting techniques to on image editing and other post processing workflows.
Duration: 3 Months
Fee: 26,500/- + GST*
* GST @ 18% as per govt. norms
Eligibility: Not Applicable
Equipment: Basic dSLR and Tripod
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DIGITAL WORKFLOW
Understanding digital photography. Know your camera thoroughly. Components of digital Camera. Understanding light and exposure. Introduction to fashion photography industry. Photographic equipment of a commercial photographer. Setting up a studio. Handling lights and accessories.
NATURAL LIGHT PORTRAITURES
Natural lighting vs artificial lighting. Understanding light and shade. Introduction to Outdoor Fashion and Portrait Lighting using Diffuser, Reflector, Mirror etc. Handling difficult light situations. Using flash as fill-in light.
LIGHT SOURCES
Using light creatively. Creating different moods with lighting. In-depth understanding of artificial lights i.e. studio flashlights, halogen, tungsten, etc. understanding color temperature light quality, advantages and problems.
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
Fashion / glamour photography. Working with models. Art of posing. Understanding Make-up and hair style. Team of professionals demonstrate the making of various kinds of glamour and beauty pictures with professional model. Students practice sessions with models.
IMAGE MANAGEMENT AND EDITING
In depth hands on training on the practical usage of Digital Imaging software. Photo Cataloging and editing using Adobe lightroom. Working with RAW format. Image manipulation, retouching and Special effects for commercial shoots.
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While photography has always been intrinsically tied to technology, the image-makers of today cannot afford to call themselves just photographers. They must also be digital imaging experts, and capable of working confidently with digital post-production.This course will teach you the photo editing and post-production techniques used by
professional photographers to improve their photos. It introduces Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop as the premiere editing software used by commercial photographers.
The course has been especially designed to give the participants practical knowledge of processing their images.
Duration: 2 Month
Fee: 17,500/- + GST*
* GST @ 18% as per govt. norms
Eligibility: Not Applicable
Equipment: Basic dSLR and Tripod
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In depth hands on training on the practical usage of Digital Imaging software. Linking your dslr with your computer. Capturing images using digital softwares. Analysing photographs for flaws and areas of improvement. Working with raw and compressed image format. Importing photographs using lightroom’s import panel. Converting proprietary camera raw format to .dng. Applying develop setting and metadata to imported images.
Organizing and Cataloging photographs in lightroom. Working with the library module. Selecting photographs using flag, color coding and star rankings. Creating smart previews for offline editing.
Preparing the image for editing. Understanding the histogram. Working with the develop module. Global image correction techniques: Cropping, lens correction, white balance and tonal changes, noise reduction and sharpening, hue and saturation and curves panel. Local adjustment tools available in lightroom.
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop. Productively utilizing the photoshop environment, including the use of layers, panels, channels, paths and the toolbox. Methods of creating and saving selections. Creating masks. Applying painting, retouching, airbrushing, filters and adjustment methods. Introduction to advanced theories including masking, alpha channel and clipping path.
Setting up photoshop and lightroom for smooth integration. Understanding photoshop’s camera raw workflow for raw editing. Synchronizing metadata between lightroom and photoshop. Stitching photographs to create panoramic images and HDRI.
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