Photoshop black & white architecture course
159,00€
(132.50 Euros before tax)
- Rate for 1 person
- Course duration: 3 hours
- Prerequisites: basic knowledge of Photoshop
- Video summary provided
(see description below for more details)
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This course is available in English and French
Before giving a precise description, I'd like to point out that this course is certainly one of the flagship products among those offered here. I've been specializing in this particular black & white technique for several years now. I apply my own methods to produce these monochrome images with their distinctive rendering and interesting visual impact.
One point needs to be made clear here: all images are the result of daylight shots. Similarly, none of the basic images are the result of long exposures (the threading effects are therefore added during the image creation process).
This course will teach you how to create images in the style you can see in the portfolio (in the black & white architecture section). You can also click on the thumbnails to enlarge them.
Here, we'll look at techniques that go far beyond simple black & white conversion. This style of image requires a great deal of work on light and shadows. On the one hand, it calls for a great deal of manipulation of layers, and on the other, an artistic approach. It's all about finding the right balance of contrasts, and a certain realism in the coherence of light effects.
This course is aimed at Photoshop users who have already mastered the basics of the software (in particular, the use of layers and blending masks, the notions of selection and clipping, the use of the various selection tools, dynamic objects, etc.). If you have not fully mastered all the points, we can review some of them during the course. Please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss this.
Course structure and content :
- Introducing this image style: I'll briefly explain our technical and creative approach to these monochrome images.
- Shooting conditions: I'll give you tips on how to get the best possible images for initial retouching, starting off in the best possible conditions.
- Developing the file in Camera Raw: as the raw file is the most complete, since it is by definition unprocessed, it is from this that we will make the basic adjustments. In addition, we'll indicate here a few interface preference settings, concerning the opening of files in Photoshop in general.
- Opening the image in Photoshop: at this stage, a few additional adjustments will be made to the image.
- Interface settings: Here, too, we'll be making a few interface settings. These will be useful in general, but especially for working with the type of image we're interested in here. In particular, I'll explain image straightening techniques, often very useful in architectural photography.
- The tools you'll need: we'll review the main tools we'll be using to create (including selection tools, blend masks, adjustment layers, dynamic objects and filters). There are many possibilities and choices when using Photoshop, but here I'll suggest some simple and effective ones.
- Converting images to black & white: I'll show you two methods here, along with the necessary settings.
- Preparing selections: this is where the creative process begins. Here you'll learn how to make your choices, by selecting different areas of the image, and thus prepare it for the following stages.
- Creating lighting effects: you'll learn the different techniques for creating lighting effects for this style of image.
- Replacing the sky: if the sky is present in the composition (which is almost always the case), you'll learn how to replace it, and give it different effects (spun, etc.).
- Creating the overall mood: at this stage, we'll explain a number of techniques for creating the final mood of the image. We'll be working on contrasts in particular.
- Corrections and finalization: this is where you'll make any minor alterations. I'll also teach you two additional techniques for fine-tuning the lighting effects. Finally, I'll give you a few tips for improving certain aspects of the image.
- Image recording: choice of high-definition and web formats.
- Q& A: we'll review the concepts we've studied, and answer any questions you may have.
Remarks :
- This course consists of a theoretical part and a practical part. I will adapt and alternate these two parts according to the knowledge you have already acquired, and the techniques I will introduce to you.
- For the practical part, you will be guided through the image creation process.
- To optimize the duration of the course, please read the "How Photoshop courses work" section on the FAQ page.
For further information:
- A summary will be given to you after the course. It will be sent to your e-mail address the same day, in PDF format. This 14-page summary includes written explanations, as well as screenshots of the Photoshop interface. You'll be able to review every step of the image creation process.
Video summary:
This course is accompanied by a video summary.
It is recorded during the course and summarizes the key points. Also, depending on your specific needs, which will be assessed during the course, certain additional points may be added to the video.
The video summary will be sent to you in MP4 format, via WeTransfer, after the course.
27 avis pour Cours Photoshop architecture noir & blanc
A few examples
Judith Guenther (confirmed customer) -
Black and White Architecture was my third course with David and probably the most intensive. He is a master at making selections, working with levels and gradients on each section to turn a photograph into a work of fine art. His method of demonstrating some techniques followed by the student sharing their screen and trying out the techniques is superb. He watches, makes suggestions, corrects when necessary, and shows you amazing tools that will require you to get a "bigger tool bag"! I love David's creativity and technical prowess. If I can retain what I learned in the course (which is made possible by having a recording of the course), I'll be able to improve my own work tremendously.
Ed Orendorff (confirmed customer) -
I recently took David's B&W Architecture course. I can't say enough about his methodical teaching process and his patience in demonstrating his techniques for processing B&W architecture. David was very generous with his time with me which I truly appreciated. The follow-up video recordings reinforced the learning process. David is a great instructor, very patient and encouraging. I highly recommend this course. Thanks David!
Edward O.
Gilles Vavasseur (confirmed customer) -
I've just taken David's Photoshop Architecture Noir et Blanc course. Excellent in every way.
I appreciated his teaching skills, his competence and his availability. He knows how to adapt the pace of the course to the level of the participant. The whole course is done in small phases, after each one he gives you the hand to carry out the exercise.
As soon as the course was over, I received the video and PDFs.
It was a great experience and I'm looking forward to more.
I can't recommend this training enough.
catherine Godefroy (confirmed customer) -
I've already taken a lot of training courses (often American) which were very good, but with David I'm so happy because I've learned so much and I'm going to be able to put my artistic side into practice. What's more, David is very generous with his time, which I really appreciate. All your questions will be answered. And a pdf of the course is sent to you. In conclusion, I highly recommend this training course, which is nothing but positive.
Serge Noel BRULE (confirmed customer) -
Each of David's courses is a real treasure trove of learning. He teaches us, but more than that, he gives us all the keys and secrets we need to take our shared passion for beautiful photography to the next level.
The desire to always do well and to continue, to explore new avenues. It's also the work of a great master. Many thanks to you from the bottom of my heart.
CHRISTIAN DELCAMBRE (confirmed customer) -
I really appreciated David's teaching approach. Tips that are easy to reproduce. A video support that allows you to come back to what was said during the course at any time (lots of info...). I highly recommend it.
Joe LeGrand (confirmed customer) -
An amazing experience, David patiently demonstrated his tips and techniques with this process. The workflow he suggests is a great starting point which will evolve as more projects are started. The effect is illusionistic with a great sense of fine art styling. As always, the video recording is a great review. He plans to make the experience rewarding as every question will be answered sometimes with an added video.
Nelly Maury (confirmed customer) -
After several architectural photography courses with David, where he never spared his time or his knowledge, and always exchanged ideas in a friendly atmosphere, the Ps architecture Black & White course became an obvious way of finalizing my photos.
The fear of Ps, of layers that paralyze me just by seeing their names, and after various training sessions where I didn't understand much, David succeeded in making me want to go further without ever insisting.
David succeeded in making me want to go further without ever insisting, he gave me confidence.
David is a very good teacher, full of patience and encouragement, so you can progress step by step without fear.
The video recordings are a great plus
A course and a trainer that I highly recommend
Many thanks to you David
lazaro ordonez (confirmed customer) -
A course I'd recommend! This course is based on a demonstration, followed by practice under his supervision, and immediately gives you the technique and the right reflexes on Photoshop. This is my 2nd course with David, and I've learned in 3 hours what I've been trying to learn for several years... This course, which applies to architecture, will also be very useful for my street photography treatments. David's training courses in a few words... Professional, educational, efficient, attentive and available, What else! Don't hesitate!
giovanna picceri (confirmed customer) -
Trovo David un grande fotografo e fantastico insegnante di foto ritocco. Visitando il suo sito viene voglia di fare tutti corsi e ho iniziato con il B/N di architettura. Il corso è strutturato benissimo. David è un maestro molto generoso nei suoi consigli e suggerimenti. Ho apprezzato molto anche che non devi solo ascoltare ma anche fare. Questo essere presa per mano e guidata passo passo mentre fai per me è stato importantissimo. Ho riguardato più volte le registrazioni che mi ha inviato subito dopo le lezioni perché sono uno scrigno di informazioni. Creando un atmosfera amichevole David ti mette subito a tuo agio. Grazia David. Arrivederci.
Léa BADRAH (confirmed customer) -
What can I say about a course where you feel privileged to be taken completely by an expert and a professional!!!! Happiness, the course is complete and full of information, the methodology is just perfect, theory and practice as if face to face is real, very clear explanations and easy to remember, with the patience of a passionate and pedagogue.
Bravo David, and above all, thank you for sharing your knowledge and generosity, it was perfect.
Léa
Nicolas AGUILAR (confirmed customer) -
This course was exactly what I was looking for, i.e. the tools to create these magnificent black and whites. You can count on David for this, as he's a passionate trainer and a great teacher. I didn't see the time go by.
Now it's up to me to work on developing my style.
Many thanks David.
René ROUYER (confirmed customer) -
Great distance learning, individualized, over 3 hours, David is a very good trainer, very educational and attentive to the needs of the trainees. He gives a multitude of tips: tricks, shortcuts... very useful for using Photoshop in general. The accompanying materials - PDF file and video recording of the session - are top-quality and extremely useful for applying the various themes covered. In short, a top-notch course that I'd recommend if you're interested in architecture in black and white! Thanks David
Hamid SAIDI (confirmed customer) -
A great course! A trainer who takes his time, who adapts, who makes sure we understand, who gives everything in reserve. The training aids and materials are of the highest quality. Thank you David for sharing and I hope to see you soon for new exchanges.
Jean-Michel COIN (confirmed customer) -
David taught me a lot during his 3+ hours of training. You can tell he loves what he does, and his desire to share is clear.
The course is very well structured, you learn step by step until you reach the final result. You progress at your own pace, and David answers questions and goes back over things if necessary. At the end of the course, you receive a pdf summarizing the main steps and a video shot during the course.
In short, go for it!
Mitch Zoller (confirmed customer) -
David is a very professional trainer, very educational, who takes the time to explain everything in simple and effective terms. You can tell he knows his job, and above all he's one of those people who like to share his knowledge. If you want to develop your career, I recommend his training courses.
Guilhem Doublet (confirmed customer) -
I'll put it simply: a highly educational course in which David takes us step by step through the process of creating a black and white architectural image, sharing his recipes and tips without ever leading us astray into overly complicated techniques, and adapting to our level.
The skype course is highly interactive, alternating between observation and realization, so you never get lost.
What's more, David is very friendly, and from the moment we make contact to the end of the course (and even beyond) he's a very pleasant conversation companion.
didier.lanore (confirmed customer) -
Super interesting course! David is a great teacher, and his images are well chosen to illustrate his course. Sharing via Skype really makes it possible to learn and practice immediately. I learned lots of practical time-saving tips, and yet I've already been practicing PS for a while! Highly recommended
pnguyenphoto (confirmed customer) -
I was attracted by David's beautiful black & white photos of architecture, with sharp contrasts just the way I like them. After registering online, a pre-test with Skype to check that everything would be ok on the day, we set off for 3 hours of online lessons. The steps are progressive and David is a very good teacher, sparing no effort in his explanations and distilling numerous Photoshop tips along the way. We alternate between his explanations on our PC and their immediate application on our own version, to build our creative image on Photoshop. There isn't just one technique to achieve the result, and David gives us a few alternatives, to be adapted according to our tastes and preferences. It's very complete, and at the end there's a little pdf summary of the main steps. I highly recommend it: David masters his subject well and I didn't see the time pass, in his good company :) All that's left is to apply and practice...
muriel003 (confirmed customer) -
I'd been looking at David's images for a long time, and wondering how to process them, how to achieve such results.
I decided to take the course offered by David, and I don't regret it at all.
This course confirms that a beautiful black and white photo is not just a desaturation or simple conversion to black and white.
The trainer:
David masters his subject perfectly and adapts his discourse according to the skill level of his interlocutor.
He doesn't count the time spent (yes, there's extra because it's good :-) ).
Content:
the approach is progressive in terms of both methods and exercises. From opening the image and making the first adjustments to the finest retouching for a beautiful final result.
With clear explanations, you quickly understand what you need to do to get the best results.
Afterwards, you'll receive a very detailed guide that covers everything you've learned during the course, with the added bonus of keyboard shortcuts (which you'll need to learn if you want to save time).
Conclusion:
Quality training, passionate and very professional trainer. If you want to produce black-and-white images that stand out from a simple "B&W", then you shouldn't hesitate to take this course.
Thanks David and see you soon.
Muriel
p_ledenmat (confirmed customer) -
In addition to his talents as a photographer and retoucher, David is an extremely kind, patient and professional teacher. He's passionate about passing on his knowledge and giving us the very best throughout the course. At the end of these 3 hours (and more...), considerable progress has been made in terms of organizing work, understanding and using tools, appreciating renderings, and adding the little touches that will give the image that sparkle. It's all there, not to mention the many tips and tricks that will make workflow easier in the future. An undeniably successful experience beyond my wildest expectations! Thank you David! and see you soon...
michkaphotos (confirmed customer) -
A little burned by a previous experience, I admit that I was a little apprehensive at first, but this course really delighted me.
Very professional preparation: email exchange, phone call then Skype test with a good exchange to get to know each other.
The content fully met my expectations, and the interactive formula was a real plus: a one-to-one course, so necessarily customer-focused and based on exchanges.
In addition to his technical knowledge and teaching skills, I'd like to salute David's availability, as he's not a time-server at all, and what's more, he provides after-sales service :) I'd recommend him without hesitation.
oeiltordu (confirmed customer) -
For all those interested in this course, I'll try to give as complete an opinion as possible:
First of all, this course is run using Skype software. For someone like me, who has never used this software before, nor turned on my webcam, this may seem confusing.
But in the end I had a superb experience! Normally I pay for training in the form of downloadable videos, but this kind of training is really more human!
We have a highly competent trainer, who answers all our questions, not to mention all the little Photoshop tricks that really help us in our future retouching ...
I was able to learn quite a lot, and my first test on one of my shots confirms that this course is really what I needed.
If you want to make beautiful "black and white" images, go for it!
Michel.
fromentin.julien (confirmed customer) -
I had a very pleasant and instructive time.
David is very accessible, attentive and available. Alongside the training, he provides little tips that will come in very handy. I would recommend this course to anyone at 200%. After the course, black and white will hold no secrets for you :)
nbrechenmacher (confirmed customer) -
We had a great time with David, who is a great teacher and extremely patient. Everything is explained step by step, starting with a photo. Just enough time to understand the main principles, and we're off and running under David's watchful and rigorous eyes, who doesn't hesitate to repeat the explanations if necessary. I learned a lot and know I can count on David's advice afterwards when I produce my first photos.
A must for anyone who loves architecture!
otaguia (confirmed customer) -
Excellent! David is an enthusiast and as such doesn't count the hours lol.
I learned a lot of techniques. Not only did we spend over 3 hours together on the big day, but when I had a problem I called him and we spent about two hours more. I highly recommend his training courses.
Ouardi
yo-yos (confirmed customer) -
Very professional trainer, very educational, who takes the time to explain everything clearly and then to apply it. At the end of the course, the result is there! Don't hesitate, an architecture course with a competent photographer who doesn't count his hours :)