lex_jenkins Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 <p>Greetings, all,</p> <p>We're getting a lot of requests that could best be answered through clearly illustrated online tutorials and even tutorials on CD/DVD. While photo.net has lots of good illustrated articles accessible via the "Learning" tab, we don't have all the bases covered. Let's put together a concise collection of links to such sources.</p> <p>A few ground rules:</p> <ul> <li>No spam. Spammers will get lumps of coal and sticks for HanuKwanzaMas.</li> <li>Please provide one-click hot links, clearly labeled. (The mods can fix 'em but we'd rather not.)</li> <li>No references to books, libraries, etc. Online or software based tutorials only. </li> <li>No text-only "old school" websites. We're visual people. Illustrations and concise explanations are preferable.</li> </ul> <p><br /> Examples of my personal favorites:</p> <p><a title="Photoflex Lighting School illustrated tutorials" href="http://www.photoflexlightingschool.com/sites/WebPhotoSchool/" title="Photoflex Lighting School illustrated tutorials">Photoflex Lighting School illustrated tutorials</a><br> Formerly known as the NY Web Photo School, this site offered some excellent free tutorials and paid tutorials. In 2011 the site was revamped and now all tutorials are free. Well worth a look. It covers everything from indoor product photography to studio portrait and outdoor portrait tutorials. <p></p> <p><a title="Studio Lighting website illustrated tutorials" href="http://www.studiolighting.net/" title="Studio Lighting website illustrated tutorials">Studio Lighting website</a><br> offers an excellent resource for illustrated tutorials demonstrating easy, inexpensive techniques for a variety of lighting challenges including headshots for actors and entertainers.</p> <p><em>Note: This thread will be edited to keep it strictly on topic.</em></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_clark___minnetonka_mi Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 <p>Does this qualify:<br> <a href="http://forum.montezucker.com/index.php?act=ST&f=11&t=8344">Monte Zucker</a><p> Or this:<br> <a href="http://jzportraits.home.att.net">JZ Portraits</a></p> <p>I find that many want to achieve the results but are unwilling to commit to the work & dedication necessary to achieve them. Work hard, practice, then more practice, all your life.</p> <p>This is a process of constant re-evaluation & improvement.<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles_Webster Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 <p>Chuck Gardner's <a href="http://super.nova.org/DPR/"> "Concepts for Lighting and Digital Photography"</a> tutorials on portraiture, flash, group photography, and Canon-based multi-strobe location photography are an excellent resource for beginners looking to learn portraiture and studio flash photography.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 <blockquote>I find that many want to achieve the results but are unwilling to commit to the work & dedication necessary to achieve them. Work hard, practice, then more practice, all your life.</blockquote> <p>Perhaps, Bill, but in the spirit of the Beginner forum we're hoping to encourage folks to explore for themselves by pointing out where the lessons can be learned. We'll provide a map to the oasis. It's up to them to drink.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangengeman Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 <p>From simple to advanced lighting: <a href="http://www.strobist.com">strobist.com</a></p> <p>Most simple photo editing techniques: <a href="http://www.popphoto.com">popphoto.com</a></p> <p>A decent, reliable source for lens comparisons: <a href="http://www.photozone.de">photozone.de</a></p> <p>Off the top of my head, those are some of my most valuable resources outside of this site (no butt kissing here).</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeljlawson Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 <p><br /> Photoshop Tutorials: <a href="http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tutorials.html">http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tutorials.html</a> <br /> Wild Photo Adventures Wildlife TV Episodes: <a href="http://www.wildphotoadventures.com/watch.html">http://www.wildphotoadventures.com/watch.html</a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted December 11, 2008 Author Share Posted December 11, 2008 <p>Thanks, Paulo, and while I agree those are all good sites (I visit Photozone fairly often), let's stick specifically to links to illustrated <em>tutorials</em> geared toward teaching lessons. Let's not digress too much into our personal favorite reference material websites.</p> <p>Another example: Did you know that many retailers, distributors and manufacturers offer online tutorials? Yes. Could I say that if it wasn't true? Yes! But in this case, it's mostly true.</p> <p><p><a title="Photoflex Lighting School illustrated tutorials" href="http://www.photoflexlightingschool.com/sites/WebPhotoSchool/" title="Photoflex Lighting School illustrated tutorials">Photoflex Lighting School illustrated tutorials</a><br> Formerly known as the NY Web Photo School, this site offered some excellent free tutorials and paid tutorials. In 2011 the site was revamped and now all tutorials are free. Well worth a look. It covers everything from indoor product photography to studio portrait and outdoor portrait tutorials.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangengeman Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 <p>Sorry if I misinterpreted the rules, Lex. Also, now that I think about it, Strobist does seem a wee bit too advanced for a beginner, unless he/she really wants/is desperate to explore that field. But I definitely feel the need to keep the PopPhoto link, since they do a good job of explaining a lot of beginner tips.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangengeman Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 <p>PS.</p> <p>Now that you mention the "<em>retailers, distributors and manufacturers offer online tutorials</em> " bit, Canon has a lot on their site (despite the gratuitous peddling involved). I can't search for the links right now (at work, must.. not.. get.. caught..) but I'll do so when I get home -- if someone hasn't posted already by then. Some of the more useful ones (sorry for the lack of links, if anyone can search for them, I would appreciate that):</p> <ul> <li>The DPP tutorial -- A great way to get started with the concept of workflow. </li> <li>The Speedlight tutorial -- more like a glorified brochure, but I think it can help. </li> <li>I remember watching some videos with a collaboration with some Sports Illustrated photogs that showed a lot of tips on sports and portraits -- if you're starting out, it's really great stuff.</li> </ul> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelChang Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 <p>YouTube is a rich resource for photograph tutorials suitable for both beginners and advanced users:</p> <p>General Photoshop tutorials:<br> <a title="General Photoshop tutorials" href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Photoshop+tutorial&search_type=&aq=f" title="General Photoshop tutorials">http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Photoshop+tutorial&search_type=&aq=f</a></p> <p>Photoshop Retouch tutorials:<br> <a title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+retouch&search_type=&aq=8&oq=Photoshop" href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+retouch&search_type=&aq=8&oq=Photoshop" title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+retouch&search_type=&aq=8&oq=Photoshop">http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+retouch&search_type=&aq=8&oq=Photoshop</a></p> <p>Photoshop Tricks:<br> <a title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+tricks&search_type=&aq=6&oq=photoshop++" href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+tricks&search_type=&aq=6&oq=photoshop++" title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+tricks&search_type=&aq=6&oq=photoshop++">http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+tricks&search_type=&aq=6&oq=photoshop++</a></p> <p>Portrait photography tutorials:<br> <a title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+portrait&search_type=&aq=2&oq=Photography+tutorial" href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+portrait&search_type=&aq=2&oq=Photography+tutorial" title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+portrait&search_type=&aq=2&oq=Photography+tutorial">http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+portrait&search_type=&aq=2&oq=Photography+tutorial</a></p> <p>Composition:<br> <a title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+composition&search_type=&aq=6&oq=photography+tutorial++" href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+composition&search_type=&aq=6&oq=photography+tutorial++" title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+composition&search_type=&aq=6&oq=photography+tutorial++">http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+composition&search_type=&aq=6&oq=photography+tutorial++</a></p> <p>Flash photography tutorials:<br> <a title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+flash&search_type=&aq=4&oq=photography+tutorial+" href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+flash&search_type=&aq=4&oq=photography+tutorial+" title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+flash&search_type=&aq=4&oq=photography+tutorial+">http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+flash&search_type=&aq=4&oq=photography+tutorial+</a></p> <p>Lighting tutorials:<br> <a title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+lighting&search_type=&aq=0&oq=photography+tutorial+++" href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+lighting&search_type=&aq=0&oq=photography+tutorial+++" title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+lighting&search_type=&aq=0&oq=photography+tutorial+++">http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+lighting&search_type=&aq=0&oq=photography+tutorial+++</a></p> <p>Wedding tutorials:<br> <a title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+wedding&search_type=&aq=5&oq=photography+tutorial++" href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+wedding&search_type=&aq=5&oq=photography+tutorial++" title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+wedding&search_type=&aq=5&oq=photography+tutorial++">http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photography+tutorial+wedding&search_type=&aq=5&oq=photography+tutorial++</a></p> <p>Camera reviews (refine search by adding camera model):<br> <a title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=camera+reviews&search_type=&aq=0&oq=camera+review" href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=camera+reviews&search_type=&aq=0&oq=camera+review" title="http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=camera+reviews&search_type=&aq=0&oq=camera+review">http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=camera+reviews&search_type=&aq=0&oq=camera+review</a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_stemberg Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 <p>There's a wealth of educational/instructional/advisory videos on Adobe products scattered all over this Adobe site:<br> <a href="http://tv.adobe.com">tv.adobe.com </a></p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_stemberg Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 <p>..and lots of Lightroom specific tips and tutorials here:<a href="http://www.lightroomkillertips.com/"> Adobe Lightroom Killer Tips</a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbauer Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 <p>A "virtual SLR camera" is available at Camera Interactive's site here:<br /> <br /> <a title="Cameras Interactive" href="http://www.camerasinteractive.com/home.php" title="Cameras Interactive">http://www.camerasinteractive.com/home.php</a> <br /> <a title="Cameras Interactive" href="http://www.camerasinteractive.com/home.php" title="Cameras Interactive"></a> <br /> This site lets you play with a virtual SLR camera to begin to understand the interrelationships between shutter speed, aperture and other settings. A pretty slick tool. Very graphically oriented.</p> <p>There is also the classic 'Sim Cam' that I played with quite a bit in the past. You can find that one here:</p> <p><a title="Sim Cam" href="http://www.photonhead.com/simcam/" title="Sim Cam">http://www.photonhead.com/simcam/</a></p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabesouza Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 <p>dpreview.com is not only a great site for reviews and testing, but their glossary of terms and descriptions is very clear and concise...</p> <p>link (<a href="http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Glossary/">http://www.dpreview.com/learn/?/Glossary/</a>)</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stsva Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 <p>Here are a couple on depth of field: <br /> http://www.photoxels.com/tutorial_dof.html<br /> http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/understanding-series/dof.shtml<br /> A link to all the Luminous Landscape tutorials:<br /> http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/<br> Sorry, but I don't know how to convert to hotlinks in this editor - I'll see if I can find a tutorial for that. :-)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_rauch Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 <p>I found this site to answer some simple questions. It has some good pictures to go with the talk.<br> <a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/portrait-photography-tips/">http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/portrait-photography-tips/</a><br> ~JR</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
znabal Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 <p>Pop Photo's HDR Tutorial:<br> http://www.popphoto.com/howto/3038/how-to-create-high-dynamic-range-images.html</p> <p>HDR Tutorial: How to create `High Dynamic Range` Images using Photomatix<br> http://www.vanilladays.com/hdr-guide/</p> <p>Adobe's Photoshop tutorials (I think they are all quicktime):<br> http://www.photoworkshop.com/adobe/index<br><P> for example, Katrina Eisman on Alpha Channel Advanced Masking:<br> http://www.photoworkshop.com/adobe/softwarecinema/Katrin_Eismann/index.html</p> <p>From some of the guys that did Radiant Vista tutorials:<br> MarK Johnson (Photoshop Workbench)<br> http://www.msjphotography.com/<br><P> i.e. drawing attention to your subject:<br> http://media.msjphotography.com/psw/PSW_155_Drawing_Attention_to_Your_Subject.mov<br><P> and The Mindful Eye (free membership required) has a section where they critique an image and also<br> has videos similar to the workbenches above.<br> http://www.tmelive.com/<br><P> i.e.simplifying a landscape image<br> http://tmelive.com/DigitalDarkroom/DD-120708-SimScenLndsc/DD-1207.html</p> <p>hope these are of some help -jeffl</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangengeman Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 <p>Sorry if it took too long, but:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetArticleAct&articleID=1228">The DPP Tutorial</a> -- in flash, chopped up in bits and pieces to suit your learning curve.</li> <li><a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=HomePageAct">Canon Digital Learning center</a> -- overall, a good starting point for beginners with Canon equipment (again, gratuitous peddling, and some exaggeration in the products can be found, you have been warned). </li> <li><a href="http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/specials/video_tips/">A series of videos for budding sports photographers </a> -- it used to be better, and I'll still scour around to see if I can find the better ones (these are good, but there used to be more photographers and more videos).</li> </ul> <p>Hope these help.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvanark Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 <p>http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm<br> Being a beginner myself constantly looking for tutorials on different topics I've landed on this site a number of times. The information seems good but I may not yet have the personal experience to be able to evaluate it properly.<br /> Oh, and as a beginner looking for information and wanting to DRINK ;-) -- THANKS!<br> -- jon</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_gillette Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 <p>Imaging Resource has a number of lessons and tutorials. While as mentioned above, they seem to lean heavily to "How to use" particular products, they cover a wide range of topics.</p> <p>http://ir.webphotoschool.com/</p> <p>I'd expect that many of the techniques can be applied or modified to use a variety of other makers' products as well.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chawn_crawley Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 <p>http://www.kelbytraining.com<br> It's a paid site, but the classes are great.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beartooth1 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 <p>Here's another set from You Tube..from a previous post by Ronald Moravec (sp) (sorry Ronald if I spelled it wrong)<br> http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?p=r&user=ranash1995&page=1</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakarichavanu Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 <p>David Ziser has done some really good video tutorials about using external flash in wedding photography. His video classes are on www.kelbytraining.com, and it's like $19 for a months worth of classes. It's a great deal for what you get. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connie_sheane Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 <p>Hi, I am also new to the amazing world of photography, and I also want to drink, and want to thank everyone who took the time to post these links... it's a wonderful resource for all us newbies!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelChang Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 <p><a href="http://www.scantips.com/">http://www.scantips.com/</a><br> As the name says, great tips on scanners and scanning in general. Use it for more than documents and photos or negatives. Be creative and scan flowers, leaves, jewlery, any object you can imagine.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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