New England Color: Field Techniques for Great Pictures

$39.99

Learn Photography from a top Pro in the field!

Learn photography with master photographer Jim Zuckerman as he photographs New England in autumn. This area offers a variety of historic locations from the lighthouses of Maine to classic churches and cemeteries in Massachusetts. The fall foliage provides surprising splashes of color around every country road. In this photography DVD, Jim shoots in a variety of lighting conditions from sunrise to sunset and is faced with the challenges every outdoor photographer encounters. With over 40 years experience as a professional photographer, Jim Zuckerman shares a wealth of photo tips, tricks, and experience from the field.

Disc ONE is set throughout New England and gives the viewer a chance to see some iconic locations as well as some typical settings that you may find in your own home town.

On disc TWO, Jim takes his work back into the studio to show some of his favorite photoshop techniques. The lessons include correcting perspective, creating reflections, and compositing a moon. Jim then reviews an extensive portfolio of some of his most challenging photographs, describing the technical and logistical obstacles he overcame to capture some of his favorite and most enduring pictures. It’s a great way to learn photography from a true master photographer at the top of his game.
Take a look at the Galleries to see images Jim created in this program!

Check out some Sample Video from this DVD:

Hidden Color Abstracts.

Challenges in capturing Jim’s favorite shots.

Dealing with unwanted lens flare.

Program Chapters:

Sunrise at Portland Head Light:
Sunrise Exposure
Leading Fence Line
Classic Landscape Technique
Late Morning Light
One Last Shot
Hidden Color Abstracts

The Classic New England Church:
Right Subject, Wrong Light
Framing With Color
Working the Scene

Fall Foliage Water Scenics:
Ideal Foliage Conditions
Reflected Fall Color
Changing the Angle

The Historic Cemetery:
Dealing with Lens Flair
Metering in High Contrast
Choosing a Composition
Back Lit Composition
Detail Close-up
Blown Highlights
Simplified Composition
Telephoto Composition
Patchy Lighting
Even Lighting
Fish Eye

Sunset at “Nubble” Light:
The Iconic Shot

Photoshop Tips:
Creating Action Buttons
Creating a Reflection
Correcting Perspective
Compositing a Moon

Portfolio Review: The challenges behind Jim’s favorite images

Photography DVDs are a great way to learn photography because you can easily review more challenging or interesting segments until the techniques become a part of your own photography!

REVIEWS:

Photoshoot & Photoshop®, April 24, 2010

New England Color DVD by Jim Zuckerman is an awesome DVD. The two DVD package is a complete workshop. The “In The Field” DVD takes you on five photoshoots in the New England area. He shares his knowledge with you so that you can improve you next shoot. The shoots he chooses are excellent.

The second DVD is “In The Studio.” Here he illustrates how to perform post processing to make those shots “POP!” His Photoshop® tips are precise and to the point emphasizing an understanding of Photoshop® rather than just trying to remember a bunch of steps. I have purchased many other works dedicated for Digital Photographers that contain far less practical information than this DVD.

You can’t go wrong with any of Jim’s works and I highly recommend this one.

Jim has done it again!, December 15, 2009

In my opinion, every DVD that Jim Zuckerman has created has helped students of digital photography become better photographers, and this DVD is no exception. He shares his techniques, use of equipment with students who can incorporate the hints into their own work.

I now have 3 of his DVDs and find them very helpful. This enhances the knowledge received with classes and books.

Next Best Thing To Private Instruction, November 18, 2009

This is a great DVD. Jim really goes in depth on what he is thinking and on why he chooses to shoot a subject this way or that way over another he could do. Though this is done in New England the areas covered are things you can find almost anywhere you live, so going right out to try some of the techniques is not difficult. Things like a church, river and cemetery. Okay, I don’t have a lighthouse I can get to easily in Idaho, but the same ideas could be used on other things.

On Disk two Jim goes through a portfolio and shows some Photoshop techniques. Some of you may or may not be interested and other may already know this stuff, but I really found it invaluable. Another thing I like is Jim does not come across like he is doing a DVD, he goes through the whole thing as if you were there and he was talking to you specifically. Though he uses Canon he never really seems to endorse it. Some people seem to go really into the brand they use as if they were trying to sell you the products they use. Jim of course states what he is using but only to let you know, so you can use your equivalent, or same gear. At least that’s what it seemed like to me. Sounds weird I know.

I would highly recommend this DVD to anyone looking for tips and help to improve their photography. I also have another one in this series with Tony Sweet and though it’s great, Jim seems to go into a bit more detail. I would buy this one first.

Running Time:

210 minutes

DVD Regions:

All Regions

Number of Discs:

2 Discs

Skill Level:

Advanced Amateur