Course overview
- Provider
- Domestika
- Course type
- Paid course
- Level
- Beginner
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Lessons
- 16 lessons
- Certificate
- Available on completion
- Course author
- Cris Burmester
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Photography goes far beyond just imagery. It's capable of kick-starting debates and even reshaping reality. Photographer and documentary maker Cristiano Burmester, whose work has appeared in magazines like National Geographic, Photo Techniques, and Terra, specializes in socio-environmental projects to help raise public awareness of social issues.
In this course, learn to put together a professional photo series using your phone. Cristiano teaches socio-environmental photography concepts and techniques for getting the most out of your phone. By the end, you'll have developed a powerful narrative to help shed light on your chosen topic.
Description
Start by hearing about Cristiano Burmester's career so far in the world of photography and the influences present in his work. He talks about how he discovered documentary photography and became interested in the relationship between humankind and the environment.
Exploring everything your phone has to offer, learn photography concepts and how to effectively communicate through images. Then take a closer look at the narrative structure of a photo series, as well as how to look for reference materials to substantiate your project.
Next, Cristiano shows you some framing and direction techniques for photographing the spaces, situations, and people chosen for study. Continue by delving a little deeper into the nuances and fundamentally contrasting elements to help produce a documentary photo series that truly speaks to its audience.
Finish up with a little edition and post-production, seeing how to select your best shots and build a strong visual narrative. Cristiano teaches you to use editing tools to polish your work and give your theme a uniquely artistic touch.
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