Tertiary Catalogue

In the last two episodes of the series, Bob combines all the lessons of the course as we join him though an entire wedding shoot. Starting with a thorough walkthrough of his preparation, we then join him as he documents the early events of the couple's special day. Show Less

Companies and other organisations rely on logos to convey information and create brand recognition. Their design is critical – time, creativity, expertise and often, vast sums of money, are invested into their creation – but what are the principles and elements of excellent logo design? This program explores various aspects of logo design including the various purposes for which logos are required, how they might be used and the different places they might be displayed, the logo design process and the importance of excellent communication with clients. Expert comments come from Deakin University lecturer Dr Meghan Kelly, commercial designers Stephen Davey and Chelsea Koetsveld, and one of her clients, business owner Nick McEwan-Hall. Show Less

Websites are the primary means of communication with the world for businesses and other organisations, governments, groups and individuals. They perform a range of functions and many considerations go into their design. This programme explores the importance of effective and functional website design and the design process, including establishing a brief, creating base templates and style sheets, constructing and populating a site, testing and launch. Expert comments are provided by commercial designer Stephen Davey from Pagination, and Dr Meghan Kelly from Deakin University. Show Less

Understanding the effect of different lighting conditions on a subject and knowing how to compose a balanced image are key skills for any photographer. How these elements work together can be complex, but learning how to achieve different outcomes will make your photography more interesting and fun. This programme explores how lighting, composition and shooting techniques are combined to create the final image. Show Less

Learning to take great pictures begins with a solid understanding of camera settings and the effects they produce. This introduction to how a digital camera works looks at lens types, focus, aperture, depth of field, shutter speed and exposure. Follow along as our photographer provides helpful explanations and visual examples of these camera basics. Show Less

Photoshop has been described as a digital darkroom. Its range of brushes, palettes, filters and tools can be overwhelming, and taking time to experiment and get familiar with its interface is important if you are to get the most out of it. Here we explore some of the fundamental techniques of Photoshop. Show Less

In a typical wedding reception style setup, Jerry shows how to get great results every time just using on-camera flash. He then moves on to working with a light meter and shooting in available light, before finishing with a series of examples shooting with the versatile 'Ice Light'. Show Less

As we commence the course, Jerry Ghionis asks us to define what it means to 'wow' with your photography. He gives us his recipe for creating photos that will blow away your audience, be they clients, friends, or family, before giving a thorough break-down of lighting techniques to enhance your 'wow' factor for either male or female subjects. Show Less