Narrative Photo Essays with Models and Sets
A course by Samuka Marinho , Photographer, Illustrator, and Editor
Learn to use lighting, props, and characters in your photoshoots to tell inspiring stories with your camera
Learn to use lighting, props, and characters in your photoshoots to tell inspiring stories with your camera
It's been said time and again that an image is worth a thousand words. So can you imagine the visual impact of a project that compiles a series of them? Samuka Marinho is an illustrator, photographer, photo editor, and the creator of Corsários, a 192-page photographic narrative that tells the story of the so-called Golden Age of Piracy with more than 400 richly crafted scenes.
In this online course, learn to develop a visual narrative alongside Samuka, who walks you through the entire process involved in creating a photo essay that tells a powerful story, from the initial idea to the final editing in Adobe Photoshop. Combine images and words to depict original and captivating stories!
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (8)
- 235 students
- 14 lessons (1h 25m)
- 21 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create your own narrative photo essay or photo novel.
Who is this online course for?
Photographers, visual artists, and anyone interested in venturing out into the world of narrative photography.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of photography is recommended for this course.
As for materials, you need a DSLR camera capable of shooting in RAW mode, two or more flash devices, light modifiers, a tripod, colored cellophane sheets, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed.
Reviews
A course by Samuka Marinho
Samuka Marinho is an illustrator, photographer, and photo editor whose work has been featured on book and album covers, exhibited in galleries, and included in specialized publications. He has also collaborated on advertising campaigns awarded with the Cannes Gold Lion. But his most ambitious project to date is Corsários, a 192-page photographic narrative depicting the so-called Golden Age of Piracy in over 400 carefully crafted scenes.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Pre-production
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Project "Corsairs"
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Thematic
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Narrative
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From text to image
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Taking off paper
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Studio and equipment
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U3
Production
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Studio and lighting map
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Shoot scene objects
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The model
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U4
Post production
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Layout assembly
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Image editing
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Finalization of the image
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FP
Final project
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Narrative Photo Essays with Models and Sets
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tomperes
Curso espetacular e inspirador.
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trinley
Excellent et très inspirant. Merci.
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emilyrj90
Very knowledgeable and inspiring presenter. I have found many new artists to study and take inspiration from after watching this course. Enjoyable and well paced course. This is already helping me to improve my personal projects.
cuatrodemas
Excelente curso
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eversongermano
muito bom
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