Sports, Action and Press Photography is a branch of photography that deals with the photo documentation of sports and sporting activities on the field of play, and the siting of public figures and celebrities. SOP conduct Adv. Certification in Sports, Action & Press Photography in Delhi
OBJECTIVE
The Sports, Action and Press photography course in Delhi would teach students how to effectively take pictures on the field of play and also take pictures of celebrities that can be used in blogs, magazines and ezines
COURSE OUTLINE
- The basics of Photography
- Cameras and Camera settings
- Natural light photography
- Artificial light photography
- Photo capture set up
- Picture Framing and composition
- Tricks of Sports and action photography
- Picture Processing with Adobe Photoshop
COURSE BREAKDOWN
MODULE 1
The basics of Photography
- Understanding the basics of digital photography
- The difference between all the major branches of photography
- File types (RAW and JPEG)
- White balance
- The exposure triangle – Aperture, shutter speed and ISO
MODULE 2
Cameras and Camera settings
- Digital Cameras
- Lenses and Focal Lengths
- Tripods and Accessories
- Camera Modes- Auto mode, aperture priority and shutter priority
MODULE 3
Natural light photography
- Hard Light vs Soft light
- Diffusers and Reflectors
- Natural light sources
- Use of light in storytelling
- Front, back and side lights
MODULE 4
Artificial light photography
- Lighting Modifiers and Accessories
- Lighting gear and studio lighting kits
- Equipment setups- Studio lights and umbrellas
- Remote Flash and Radio Wave
- Standing Light and softboxes
MODULE 5
Photo capture set up
- Photography work area establishment
- Photo background selection
- Shot Plan
- Scene Creation
- Use of props, backgrounds, surfaces and linens
MODULE 6
Picture Framing and composition
- Model Placement and pose setting
- Rule of Thirds
- Focus
- Depth of Field
- Perspective and Angle
- Focal length, Lens compression and depth of field
- Shapes, lines and colors
MODULE 7
Tricks of Sports and action photography
- Photographing water sports
- Photographing celebrities in public
- Photographing track and field sports
- Creating a storyboard.
MODULE 8
Picture Processing with Adobe Photoshop
- File compatibility
- Color corrections and image adjustments
- Color space
- Photo manipulation and photo effects
- Tricks and tips used in Adobe Photoshop for photo editing
- Back up and storage
- Copyrighting
- Understanding the Sports, Action and Press photography business
BY THE END OF THE Sports, Action and Press Photography COURSE, STUDENTS WOULD BE ABLE TO
- Carry out internationally standard product shoots for online stores, magazines, ezines and billboards.
SOFTWARE/ MATERIALS USED
- Adobe Photoshop
- A DSLR Camera
CAREER OPTIONS AFTER COURSE
Students who complete this course have the following career options
- Sports, Action and Press Photographer
