Photography and Set Design for Creative Visual Worlds

A course by Tabea Mathern , Photographer and Visual Artist

Photographer and Visual Artist. Berlin, Germany.
Joined May 2020

Learn to develop creative visual concepts and transform them into set designs for product photography or social media

92% positive reviews (13)
363 students
Audio: German
German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to develop creative visual concepts and transform them into set designs for product photography or social media

Are you familiar with the creative process for turning an idea into an image? Whether addressing an important topic or sharing her artistic vision, there's nothing photographer and visual artist Tabea Mathern loves more than rising to the challenge that each project brings. In this online course, she teaches the foundations of conceptual photography and set design.

With Tabea as your guide, learn to harness your inspiration and let your creative eye lead you to your final image. Develop a visual concept, prepare your set, and snap your photos. By the end, you'll be able to depict almost anything you can imagine through conceptual photography, from real products to abstract themes like emotions.

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What will you learn in this online course?

13 lessons & 25 downloads

Materials
8 minutes, 30 seconds
Gathering Inspiration
3 minutes, 21 seconds
Sketching and Preparing the Set
3 minutes, 48 seconds
Camera Set-up
3 minutes, 42 seconds
  • 92% positive reviews (13)
  • 363 students
  • 13 lessons (1h 44m)
  • 25 additional resources (6 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: German
  • German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Elegirás un producto (imaginario o real) o una temática que quieras representar en imágenes, desarrollarás un concepto a partir de un mood board, diseñarás un set con medios sencillos, fotografiarás tus ideas y editarás las imágenes para utilizarlas, por ejemplo, en redes sociales.

Who is this online course for?

Beginners as well as anyone with experience wanting to sharpen their artistic eye with conceptual photography who is also interested in the best ways to put products, businesses, and organizations on the map.

Requirements and materials

An interest in design, art, and photography is the only must for this course, along with an open mind ready to have new ideas and see new perspectives. Some basic experience using a DSLR camera or smartphone as well as knowledge of fashion and architecture would be useful although by no means essential.

For materials you need a smartphone with either a good stationary source of light or natural light, or a DSLR with flash and a fixed light. You also need a few things to build your set that your teacher specifies throughout the course and a computer installed with Adobe Photoshop and, if possible, Capture One Pro.


Reviews

363 Students
13 Reviews
92% Positive ratings

Tabea Mathern

A course by Tabea Mathern

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Photographer and Visual Artist

Tabea Mathern is a visual artist and freelance photographer. She brings her ideas to life by combining art direction, conceptualization, and set design. Her comprehensive and conceptual focus allows her to depict almost anything, from products to abstract emotions.

Her client list includes names like Adobe, Refinery29, Foodspring, Art Toronto, Etsy, Der Spiegel and Stern. Her images, collections, and exhibitions tackle topics close to her heart and sometimes involve collaborations with other artists and designers.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Inspirations
  • U2

    Preparation and Brainstorming

    • Materials
    • Gathering Inspiration
    • Conceiving an Idea and Developing a Mood Board
    • Sketching and Preparing the Set
  • U3

    Production

    • Preparing and Setting up Props and Set
    • Camera Set-up
    • Configuring the Light
    • The Photo Shoot
  • U4

    Post-production and Other Uses

    • Exporting the Photo from Capture One
    • Retouching the Photo in Photoshop
    • Further Processing of the Photo and Posting on Social Media
  • FP

    Final project

    • Photography and Set Design for Creative Visual Worlds

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

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    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

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Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

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The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Photography and Set Design for Creative Visual Worlds. Photography, and Video course by Tabea Mathern

Photography and Set Design for Creative Visual Worlds

A course by Tabea Mathern
Photographer and Visual Artist. Berlin, Germany.
Joined May 2020
  • 92% positive reviews (13)
  • 363 students