Introduction to Digital Photography

90 Minutes run time PLUS Facts & Tips booklet
for your camera bag.

• Creative Composition
  By just applying some basic photography composition techniques your photographs can leap from the ordinary to simply outstanding!
• Understanding Light
  Discover a whole new world of photographic possibilities by actually understanding the main types of light and their impact on your photography.
• Apertures & Shutter Speeds
  If this has slowed you down in the past, worry no more. Karl walks you through these core controls of your SLR camera replacing any confusion you may have with an enthusiasm to get out there and begin experimenting in manual mode!
• How Cameras Work
  Cameras, no matter how much they cost all work in roughly the same way. The great news is you really don't have to spend more on your equipment to achieve better photographs. Understanding the simple mechanics of how cameras work will help you realize how similar they all are and how you can get the best out of yours.
• Landscape Photography
  Probably the most popular photographic theme, but what actually contributes to the perfect landscape photograph? Karl reveals all!
• Capturing Action
  Keep the action alive in your photographs, it's not all about freezing the action. Applying some simple settings and a few professional photography tips will make all the difference.
• Optics, Lenses & Focus
  Have you ever stopped to think about how your camera's lens affects your photographs? Discover how different lenses change the angle of view and how the resulting perspective can absolutely transform photography results.
• Depth of Field
  If the photography text books have confused this for you in the past then prepare to get excited. Karl's clear teaching makes depth of field completely understandable demonstrating the crucial link between apertures and shutter speeds. This fundamental knowledge will get you exploring your creativity every time you take a photo.
• Using Your Camera in Manual
  It's just like learning anything really! When you put all the building blocks together and with some practice, your photography will blossom and your skills as a photographer will quickly move onwards and upwards to the next level. Learn to ride that bicycle without the stabilizers!
• ISO and Resolution
  It actually isn't that complicated. As you become more in tune with using your camera in manual mode, a basic understanding of ISO and photographic resolution will aid your understanding of capturing the best results in any given situation.

Travel & Landscape Photography

85 Minutes run time

• Cityscapes
  Make capturing inspiring cityscapes second nature! With a few simple techniques you will be able to create images that are more eye-catching than you had imagined.
• Neutral Density Graduated Filters
  Learn about the pro photographers secret weapon. See as Karl demonstrates exactly how, why and when to use these image enhancing essentials!
• Planning your Images
  Getting that great shot is not all about point and shoot, Karl explains how planning and researching your location can help you get that winning shot.
• Waiting for the Right Light
  Timing is everything, too early and the light is not right, too late and the light has gone. Discover the magic moment for a range of different photographic situations that will help give your shots that professional edge!
• Night Cityscapes
  Capturing night scenes requires a different discipline and knowledge. In this program Karl tackles several night scene situations and shows you how to capture an incredible shot every time. Discover the necessary tools and tips to help you get that shot.
• Landscape Photography
  Karl goes head to head in a shoot out with international and award winning landscape photographer Nick Després. See how their varied shooting styles yield different results from the same location. Plus, Karl takes you step by step through his techniques for shooting inspiring landscapes.
• Polarizing Filters
  What are they, and what are they good for? This essential piece of kit for the pro-photographer can transform an image but you have to know when and how to use them.
• Long Exposures
  Add mystery and depth to your images with this simple technique. Discover how capturing extended periods of time will give your images an enchanted quality.
• Photojournalistic Style
  Black and white, street and city photography! Learn how being quick on your feet and ready to grab that spontaneous moment is essential to this particular genre.
• Gallery Critique
  Learn from the Pros as Karl and Nick discuss and look through some of Nick¹s award winning work and discover what makes a really eye-catching shot.

Advanced Digital SLR Photography

85 Minutes run time

• Painting with Light
  Just like an artist you can actually use light to paint your scene! Karl takes you step by step through this fascinating process of turning night into day with simply stunning results.
• Macro and Extreme Close Up
  With today’s reduced chip size DSLR's it’s possible to capture great macro shots in minutes! Discover how a few extra pieces of economic equipment can take your macro shots even further.
• Capturing Action
  It’s all about timing! If you are trying to freeze the action or add a sense of motion to your picture this fantastic chapter shows you how to use different lenses and shutter speeds for the best effect. Also learn the essential tips on focus and planning.
• Nightscapes and Light Trails
  Expand your shooting skills beyond the magic hour by applying these simple rules to your night photography.
• Flash in the Day
  When to use it and why! Discover how the professionals make the best of the light by adding more.
• A Fashion Shoot with Models
  Working with models requires communication and direction. See how Karl works with the model to find the best shot.
• The Essential Pro Equipment
  What kit do you really need to get that great shot? Take a look at what the Pros are using to get those stunning images!
• Remote Capture Techniques
  Ever wondered how to capture those elusive wildlife images? Discover the equipment and techniques to get an incredible wildlife shot not too far from home!
• Outdoor Natural Portraits
  Beautiful outdoor light and choosing the right time of day go a long way toward the perfect portrait. This essential knowledge will guide you to getting great pictures of people with natural light and professional reflectors and shows you how it compares to fill in flash.

Advanced Digital SLR Photography 2

Over two and half hours of inspirational training

• HDR Photography
  To create realistic or abstract HDR images in colour or black and white, you must consider exposure, Karl takes you through the techniques step by step
• Merging to HDR
  The best HDR images are a result of good blending and understanding the EV. Watch and learn with a meticulous explanation to arrive at a stunning HDR image.
• Panoramic Images
  Create super sized wall art and canvases with panoramic stitching techniques. In this section Karl shows you how to capture these images and tips for merging images for the best results.
• Landscape Flash
  A touch of flash in high speed sync mode is all that is needed to add a splash of colour and lift your image above the ordinary. Follow Karl to Lands End in Cornwall to capture a stunning landscape with this simple but effective technique.
• Twilight and Night Photography
  We delve further into the twilight zone and night photography with several examples of serene, spectacular night images. Find out why the twilight period will make or break your image.
• Fashion Photography
  Unpack your flash guns and emualte Karl’s techniques for dynamic fashion shoots on a budget. With four completely different hot shoots Karl shows you how to do it with the latest Pro Gear but also how to do it on a budget with simple non brand strobes.
• Scrims and the Midday Sun
  Don’t have any lights? Don’t worry, Karl takes us into the dessert for some stunning fashion shots using just sunlight and reveals how to overcome the lighting problems of harsh sunlight.
• Opportunity Photography
  Karl hits the streets of New York to capture opportunity images, he shows you his eye for spotting an image and the right light and then how to add extra elements to make the scene a superb photograph.
• Night Skies
  Modern cameras come into their own for some stunning results. Capture the Milkway and distand starfields in brilliant detail with spectacular ease to create surreal night landscapes.
• Flowing Water
  Make water dream like and magical, follow Karl into the forest for some idylic flowing rivers photography.
• Car shoot
  Bolt your camera to a car with ease and capture dynamic images with a few simple accessories that will leave people gobsmaked with the results.
• Photography Knowledge Review
  Karl reviews each image for an overview to ensure you have understood exactly how to achieve the top results for professional photography.

HD-DSLR Movie Making

Learn how to use your DSLR kit to make pro
HD Movies

• The Essentials
  So what pieces of kit do you need, which lenses will give the desired effect and how do you decide when to use it? Find out as Karl tests the options.
• The Approach
  Film making whether it’s for a pop video, a corporate video or a short film all require planning and a thoughtful approach. Learn how as we go behind the scenes on the making of “No Regrets” and follow the decision making process.
• Camera Angles and Achieving a Multi Camera Look
  Most of us will be filming with just one camera, but with the right technique you can make your production look like it’s filmed from several camera angles, find out how.
• Lighting and Colour Temperature
  Learn the essentials of colour temperature settings and how the choice of lighting will affect the mood of your shot.
• Time Lapse
  Time lapse photography creates an enigmatic addition to your productions and it can be very easy to achieve with just a few simple pieces of kit. We also take a look at the more complex but fascinating effect of motion time lapse and show you exactly how it’s done.
• Slow Motion
  Ever wondered how you create slow motion footage, find out how in this simple demonstration explaining frame rates and resolution.
• Night Filming
  DSLR cameras can be great for filming in low light, Karl shows us behind the scenes on “No Regrets” to demonstrate a variety of low light sequences.
• Post Production & Editing
  What we do after the filming is just as important and the editing process can make or break your entire project. Karl talks us through the editing decisions on “No Regrets” and shows us how he cut this short film.
• Sound Editing & Recording
  Get some tips for sound fixes as well as good advice on how to record good sound on a budget.

Better Photos with your Compact Camera

How to take stunning pictures hassle free!

• Overview
  Work your way around your camera and become confident using each setting, plus learn what all the jargon really means!
• Creative Composition
  By just applying some basic photography composition techniques your photographs can leap from the ordinary to simply outstanding!
• Focus & Exposure
  Get the photos you have always hoped for by learning how to focus and expose your shots correctly using both the manual and pre-set functions.
• Professional Style Portraits
  Get great portraits in your own home and learn top tips on how to improve the lighting you have available - Great for Facebook & your social media!
• Abstract Still Life Art
  Produce striking still life photographs that will be good enough to hang on your wall -That will really impress your friends!
• Achieve excellent holiday photos
  Come home from your holiday with more than just memories.  Karl explains what to look out for and how to capture great photographs of architecture, landscapes, groups and individual portraits - Perfect for family holidays!
• Night Time Photography
  Avoid blurred landscapes and portraits as Karl shows you how to use night and manual modes to full effect.  Plus helpful tips to capture great indoor shots in low light.
• Party Pictures
  Capture photos with atmosphere and ambiance. Get memorable images from a night out with friends if you follow these few simple tricks!
• Macro Mode
  You don’t need professional equipment to get impressive close up shots.  Learn to take detailed shots of wildlife and nature with these simple techniques.
• Photographing Kids
  Capture fantastic portraits of children (even the most energetic ones! ) with Karl’s top tips for the best light and locations.
• Landscapes at Sunset
  Learn to use preset and manual settings to capture beautiful landscapes as the sun sets.  Combine this knowledge with our tips on composition to make photographs that are nothing like you have taken before!
• Editing and Storing
  Find out how to upload, store and backup your favourite memories, plus give your images an extra boost using simple editing software.

Fashion & Beauty Lighting Secrets

Set Your Photographs Apart with These Incredible Pro-Lighting Techniques

• Beauty Studio Lighting
  Get the inside information on how to create those incredible beauty shots with
  step-by-step instruction on the precise lighting setups.
• Soft Light on Location
  Easily create a large softbox or bank light effect on location and get that great studio effect outdoors.
• Lighting Panels
  This lighting technique and home-made equipment is probably the best kept secret in the industry, find out exactly why!
• Soft Dish Techniques
  Add sparkle to your beauty shots with this simple accessory but discover what you need with it to add that magic to the shot.
• Fashion Lighting
  Hard light or soft light? What makes the best light for fashion shoots? Incredible location and studio lighting in minutes.
• Mixed Lighting Sources for Drama
  How to create cinematic atmosphere in a model shot by combining several types of light and getting the balance right.
• Fashion Lighting on Location
  Working on location adds a whole host of extra problems but also creates a wealth of creative opportunities. Watch as Karl demonstrates his lighting techniques on several location fashion shoots.
• Beauty Dish and Backgrounds
  Enhance your image with the right balance of background lighting and see how it transforms your shot.

Professional Retouching Secrets

Master the essentials required for high-end

industry retouching

• Perfect Skin Techniques
  Forget smudge and blur techniques! We show you the professional industry techniques for making that skin look flawless
• Retaining Skin Texture
  Ever wondered how to retain that skin texture when undertaking an extensive retouch. We show you how.
• Light Shaping and Enhancement
  This takes studio lighting to a whole new level. This incredible technique can literally transform the look of your image into that of the fashion professionals.
• Retouching Fine Detail
  Discover several techniques for dealing with those tricky areas of fine detail and how to speed up your workflow.
• Contrast and Sharpening
  Don’t let your images look flat. Discover how to add that professional sparkle and brilliance to your final image.
• Image Impact
  Deciding on the goals will give you a clearer understanding of how to get to the end result of that perfect flawless shot.
• Burn and Dodge Layers
  Burning and dodging were the mainstay technique of the traditional darkroom. Find out why they are still one of the most important aspects of today’s digital darkroom.
• Healing and Cloning
  A close look at two of the most commonly used tools and find out how they can give you more.
• Airbrush
  Often overlooked this simple tool can help save time when used correctly.
• Liquify and Warp
  Reshape the pixel mesh and learn how to protect it. But what do you choose to shape and why? See as Karl shows you his techniques and choices.

Product and Still Life Lighting Secrets

The professionals tool kit for advertising images

• Luxury Jewellery Photography
  How do professional advertising photographers achieve those pristine images of luxury brands such as, Rolex, Omega or Diamonds? See behind the scenes step by step as Karl shoots and explains the perfect jewellery image
• Bottle Shots
  Glass and bottle shots such as wine and whiskeys are notoriously difficult to execute to perfection. Karl has shot for some of the world's leading brands and will demonstrate in this shoot how to create a dynamic, atmospheric and striking bottle shot.
• The Perfect Pint
  How to make the glass of liquid look desirable and thirst quenching, with top tips for the bubbles plus the secret formula for condensation effects on glass.
• Car Shoot
  Car shoots are usually big budget and dependent on masses of lighting kit. On this classic car shoot Karl shows you how we can do it in an empty warehouse on a budget using the most general studio equipment.
• Cosmetics and Perfume
  On a model or in the bottle the advertising images need to be perfect and the product has to look sexy and desirable. Karl demonstrates three shoots covering beauty and make up and the product shots.
• Moving Liquids
  Flying liquids make for some of the most spectacular and sought after images, but controlling the liquid and freezing the action is key. Karl shows you how to achieve this and how to prepare and plan the shot, from liquid in motion to tank shots, get the inside knowledge.
• Designer Shades
  For the last 10 years Karl Taylor has photographed images for the worlds leading brands in designer eyewear. In this shoot he shows you the lighting techniques and the product positioning to create stunning advertising images that will wow your clients
• The Perfect Pack Shot
  The packshot is a great way to make money if you can provide a simple cost effective set up for your clients. In this example Karl shows you his top tips for simple, quick and effective pack shots with most common lighting kit and some simple accessories.
• High Gloss and Chrome
  Glossy stuff looks great but can be a nightmare to shoot and light tents just don’t cut if for professional results. Find out how Karl lights chrome and glossy objects for images with lighting impact.
• Body Shots
  Hands and the human form are often used in advertising images for product, cosmetic or fashion images. Watch step by step as Karl delivers a stunning product and combined model shot with all the details on how it’s done