Photography and Darkness: Create Cinematic Portraits
A course by Louis Dazy , Photographer
Learn to play with light and shadows to create stunning cinematic photos, from preparing the shoot to art direction and editing in Lightroom
Learn to play with light and shadows to create stunning cinematic photos, from preparing the shoot to art direction and editing in Lightroom
Hypnotic red neon, blurry motel lights, mysterious faces in the dark... The intimate quality of the night is conducive to wandering, introspection, and photography. The universe of photographer Louis Dazy gives pride of place to nocturnal urban atmospheres, with an undeniable cinematic influence from the likes of David Lynch and Nicolas Winding Refn.
In this online course, learn how to create low-light portraits with a dramatic look. Louis gives you his tips for shooting, managing light sources, and editing in Lightroom. Awaken your inner night owl and go hunting for mystical, sensual shots to honor the seventh art!
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 19 downloads
- 92% positive reviews (74)
- 4,376 students
- 14 lessons (1h 42m)
- 19 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe LightroomWhat is this course's project?
Create a series of photo portraits in the dark.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with a passion for photography, amateur or expert, who wants to improve their skills in a nighttime or low-light context (insomniacs welcome!).
Requirements and materials
To take the course, you need very little equipment: a camera, standing lights, and a computer with the Lightroom software.
Reviews
A course by Louis Dazy
Based in Paris, Louis Dazy originally worked in art direction in a communication agency. Bored with his job, he taught himself photography by immortalizing moments from everyday life. His dreamlike and hypnotic photographs were quickly spotted on Behance and Instagram. Little by little, projects started rolling in and he began working full time.
Since then, Louis has collaborated with major brands such as Yamaha and Adobe. His pictures have appeared in numerous exhibitions and publications. They also feature in the credits of the series Tell Me Your Secrets and gave birth to his book, Dreams in Technicolor.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Creative Inspirations
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U2
Atmosphere and Universe
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Cinematic Photography
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Image Theory
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Color Theory
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U3
Technique and Photography
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The Creative Process
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The Artistic Direction
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Equipment
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Taking a Picture
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U4
Editing in Adobe Lightroom
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The Basic Tools
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Removing Flaws and Shading
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Cropping and Adjusting Grain
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Presets and Exports
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Showcasing Your Work
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FP
Final project
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Photography and Darkness: Create Cinematic Portraits
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
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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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adriana_veiga
PlusMuito interessante, principalmente para quem gosta de trabalhar com uma luz mais dramática.
O curso é muito objetivo e claro. Excelente!
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memoriasdaialma
Acima das expectativas. Muito bom e didático.
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carvalpes
Um curso completo e didático, vale muito a pena.
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luis_060599
Plusun curso muy bueno y como los primeros pasos para obtener fotos de gran calidad y así poder destacar, excelente explicación y muy buenos ejemplos así como actividades
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emanuba2004
Le ispirazioni sono molte interessanti, adesso è il momento di provare e creare!!!
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