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Michigan State University

Principles of Photo Composition and Digital Image Post-Production

Welcome to Course THREE! In the first two Modules you will gain a more professional-level understanding of the Design Elements that artists have used throughout history to create successful compositions. Arranging the Elements in ways that lead viewers through their compositions is an essential craft for photographers no matter whether their subject matter is pure documentary or vividly exotic personal expression. In Modules 3 & 4 we survey the essential elements of post-photography image management, using Adobe(tm) LIGHTROOM(tm). Image adjustment software designed for Smartphone photographers rounds out the Course. Since even photographers whose mainstay is a high-end DSLR also must admit to Smartphone use occasionally, and photographers who only use a Smartphone will usually admit that they want to step over to a "regular" camera at some point, there is something for everyone here! Let's get started with Module One!

Status: File Management
Status: Design Elements And Principles
Course19 hours

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Reviewed Sep 19, 2020

Very informative course, if the lightroom part was more in detail and better then this course would have been splendid.

Reviewed Feb 1, 2017

I absolutely love everything that I am able to learn and gain from these courses and using them in everyday photography

Reviewed Jan 30, 2017

I would have liked more guidance on the actual use of Lightroom for enhancing pictures.. all the slide controls on the right were covered much too fast for me!

Reviewed Dec 22, 2020

I enjoyed this course. All the lectures were so well very informative and helped me to gain more insight in the artistic aspect of the photography.

Reviewed Aug 4, 2018

Very good course, full of useful practical advice, but some info needs updating, as much newer versions of software presented are available.

Reviewed Jul 24, 2016

This was a very interesting and eye opening course for me. So many great techniques I found of such value. Peter & Mark left me with a great feeling of confidence after taken this course

Reviewed Jul 29, 2020

This course and the specialization have given me confidence that I can continue building my photography skills and possibly switch career paths in the future.

Reviewed Jan 28, 2020

Always used other editing software before this course. Learned much about how to use Lightroom, and now I don’t mind using it.

Reviewed Apr 14, 2021

There is a lot of good information in this course. However, technology has changed over the last 5-6 years and much of the information regarding cellphone capabilities and apps is out of date.

Reviewed Dec 27, 2020

i liked this course. I was not a fan of the peer graded assignments because people seemed to give one worded answers and really not constructive critizism

Reviewed Jun 29, 2020

Useful information we got, with fun and new experiences in every lesson. I would like to thank the teachers and the operators

Reviewed Aug 18, 2017

It has been a really skill developing course.. I have learnt how to make my photographs more appealing & full of expression..

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