How to start in Photography & Editing

This path is for anyone starting photography and editing from scratch. It begins with camera basics and photo editing, moves on to shooting video, and then covers video editing, audio processing and color correction.

  1. 1

    Why here: It is the foundation for everything that follows, since it explains the camera, its settings, and the rules of composition and lighting.

    After it you can: You will be able to set up your camera and capture high-quality photos with correct composition.

  2. 2

    Why here: Once you have taken photos you need to edit them, and this course teaches that in Lightroom Classic.

    After it you can: You will be able to improve the lighting and color of your photos and prepare them for publishing or print.

  3. 3

    Cinematography

    Intermediate

    Why here: It moves you from still images to video, building on your understanding of composition and lighting.

    After it you can: You will be able to compose cinematic shots and use lighting to improve your video footage.

  4. 4

    Why here: Once you have video footage you need an editing program, and here you learn the essentials in Premiere Pro.

    After it you can: You will be able to edit a complete video, add text and animated elements, and export it for different platforms.

  5. 5

    Why here: Sound is a key part of video quality, and this course completes your picture editing with audio processing.

    After it you can: You will be able to improve audio quality, remove noise and edit audio files.

  6. 6

    Why here: It comes last because it adds color correction to the editing skills you have already built.

    After it you can: You will be able to edit video and color-correct it in DaVinci Resolve, then export it with settings that suit each platform.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need prior experience?
No. The Photography course starts with using a digital camera and its technical foundations. Each course after it builds on the one before.
If I already have some photography basics, where should I start?
Start with the Cinematic Photography course if you want video, or Premiere Pro if you want to go straight to editing. If you want to edit photos, start with Lightroom Classic.
What will I be able to do at the end of the path?
You will be able to shoot photos and video, edit them, process audio, correct color, and export the final work for different platforms.

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