A Sports Photography Primer
Scott Markewitz
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- In-depth Instruction; over 101 mins
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Intro to Sports Photography
3:50
Meet your instructor, acclaimed sports photographer Scott Markewitz, as he shares the characteristics of a good sports photo and the essential equipment you'll need to take amazing shots.
Basics of Sports Photography
17:19
Learn how to use your camera's settings and the principles of focus and composition to capture compelling images of athletes.
Shooting Groups Outdoors
13:46
Master working with natural light from any direction and learn how to get the most out of flat light. See how framing gets more complicated and essential as you add players in your shot, and use depth of field to create dynamic compositions without distracting backgrounds.
Shooting Individuals Outdoors
14:56
Scott shares a study in horizon and perspective as he captures the action at a local skateboard park. Learn how lens selection can change a scene as Scott shoots with wide-angle and telephoto lenses. Scott also shows how strobes can add depth and dimension to photos -- even on a sunny day.
Shooting Indoors
24:34
Shooting indoors brings new challenges as well as some exciting options. Learn how to adjust your settings for indoors, add motion blur to photos, freeze the action and create dramatic images using strobes. Then, Scott leads a discussion on how to use those techniques outdoors as well.
Developing Your Vision
15:35
Sports photography isn't just about catching the action; it's also a powerful way to tell stories about the athlete and the sport. Learn how to find inspiration and develop your own style.
Workflow & Postproduction
10:52
Learn how using the photo software programs Adobe Bridge and Adobe Lightroom can make quick work of the often arduous process of organizing and color-correcting photos. Scott also shows you some simple yet stunning creative effects that will transform your photos.
Description
Get ready to turn your dream sports shots into reality! Join award-winning photographer Scott Markewitz and discover the techniques that have garnered him more than 450 magazine covers. Master exposure essentials and discover how to shoot individuals and teams to showcase every athlete at their best. Create dramatic, dynamic effects by panning or freezing action, and take control of challenging lighting situations –Â indoors and out. Explore wide-angle and telephoto lenses for diverse images, and switch up your depth of field for new perspectives. Find and frame creative, unexpected compositions, and step up your skills for action-packed shots that impress, inspire, and awe!
Scott Markewitz
Scott Markewitz is recognized as one of the most influential outdoor photographers in the industry. His images have appeared in campaigns for Adobe, Tag Heuer, J. Crew, Charles Schwab, Red Bull, Oakley and many more. Men's Journal featured him as one of the World's Greatest Adventure Photographers. He is the only photographer in Ski Magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential Skiers of All Time and the recipient of Ski Utah's Excellence in Journalism Award.
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