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Cinematic Portrait: The Art of Natural Light Hello! I’m Stefania. For me, photography is, first and foremost, about light. In this video course, I’ve distilled 14 years of my experience to teach you how to create cinematic portraits in an ordinary apartment or on the street. No studio equipment needed. Whether you shoot with a professional camera or a smartphone, we will learn to notice the aesthetic in simple things and use the light that is already around us. Who is this course for? — Beginners: Those who want to learn how to "see" light and build a solid foundation for confident shooting. — Pro Photographers: Those who want to structure their knowledge and learn how to create cinematic shots in everyday conditions. Format: The entire theory is condensed into one hour and divided into short episodes, with practical assignments after each lesson. You can complete the course as a week-long marathon: one day, one lesson, and one practical task. Language: Ukrainian Subtitles: English & Ukrainian Course Curriculum: 1. Introduction. The logic of the course and setting the creative mindset. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 2. Indoor Shooting. How to notice and use light even where there seems to be too little. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 3. Studio and Sun. Working with harsh sunlight and expressive shadows. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 4. Outdoor Shooting. How to work in overcast weather with soft, diffused light. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 5. Post-Production. My editing logic in Capture One: working with contrast to enhance the mood. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 6. Case Study Analysis. A detailed breakdown of my shots: why I chose specific lighting and what I see in the moment. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 7. Q&A. Insights on portraiture, inspiration, and observations that aid the creative process. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 8. Conclusion. Final advice on shaping your own unique vision. ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 9. Bonus: PDF Analysis. My curated collection of works, structured by lighting types (the foundation for Lesson 6).
