Ä°SMAÄ°L HAMZA POLAT
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LIGHTROOM MASTERCLASS
8 Hours of Tutorials
From the foundations of Adobe Lightroom to the advanced techniques I use daily, this course covers everything you need to know to develop a unique style for your images by mastering your photo editing skills.
Series of Selected RAW Images
I’ve selected twenty of my favorite RAW images for you to practice with, along with exclusive course presets. These images capture a diverse range of shooting environments, from the magical landscapes of Cappadocia to the serene turquoise waters of Ölüdeniz, the dramatic cliffs of KaÅŸ, and the lush green plateaus of the Black Sea region.
25 Image Walkthroughs
With a detailed step-by-step breakdown of twenty-five different image edits, along with a lesson on color theory, you will leave these sessions with a thorough understanding of how to approach any editing scenario.
COURSE CURRICULUM
THE FOUNDATIONS
“Whether you’re a beginner to photo editing or a professional, there’s something for everyone to learn here. I’m going to reveal my tips on how I keep my Lightroom workflow optimized and organized, so you can speed up your own editing and stay ahead of the game.
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I’ll also give you a comprehensive overview of everything you can achieve within the Develop Panel, including a range of advanced techniques for producing dramatic and aesthetic photography.”
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Optimising Lightroom
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Understanding the library workspace
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Develop panel deep-dive
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Understanding each tool
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Efficiency shortcuts
COMPREHENSIVE EDITING TUTORIALS
In these sessions, I’m going to be sharing the complete end to end walkthroughs of a huge variety of image scenarios. I’ll show you how I create my signature matte green tones, as well as the cinematic blue grading and earthy images found in my portfolio.
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With a detailed start to finish breakdown of twenty different images and a lesson on colour theory, you will come away from these sessions with a thorough knowledge of how to approach any editing scenario, whether editing on Lightroom Desktop or Mobile.
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As well as landscapes, I’ve included several in-depth tutorials on editing low-light, wildlife, deserts, portrait, urban and commerical images and how best to work on these using some of the special techniques I teach you throughout the course.
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Introduction to colour theory
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Individual lessons for a wide variety of shooting scenarios
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Walkthroughs of various cinematic landscape edits, for earthy, desert, blue & matte green tones
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Sessions on low-light, portrait, wildlife, urban & commerical editing techniques
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25 complete start to finish image walkthroughs
KEEPING THINGS CONSISTENT
I’ll show you my secrets for maximising the sharpness of your images, as well as the tools I use for some important final touchups. This session will cover everything you need to know about keeping your colours and styling consistent throughout your portfolio in order to stand out from the crowd.
As a bonus, within the course, I’ve included a video tutorial on how to create your own personal Instagram story filter using Lightroom as a basis, to keep your aesthetic consistent even when sharing content on the go.
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Export settings to maximise quality
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Final touchups & the Orton Effect
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Creating your own Instagram filter
WANT TO LEARN HOW I CAPTURE
MY IMAGES IN THE FIELD?
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Do your photographs not quite match the vision in your head?
Have you been considering a photography business but need the skills to back up your passion?
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From the basic foundations of photography to the advanced techniques and camera gear that
I use in my daily workflow, this course will teach you everything you need to know to excel as a photographer, no matter the scenario you encounter in the field.”
PREMIERE PRO MASTERCLASS
“The Premiere Pro Masterclass is a comprehensive video course designed to help you master video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced videographer, this course will help you refine your editing skills and develop a unique style.
Through this Masterclass, I’ll guide you step-by-step, introducing tools and techniques to elevate your videography and create professional-quality videos, regardless of the shooting conditions.
Join me and unlock the secrets to creating visually stunning and impactful video edits.”
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About Me
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Hi there! I'm Ismail Hamza, a photographer and filmmaker specializing in lifestyle and travel storytelling. I’m available for hire for commercial projects and collaborations.
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As a professional lifestyle and adventure videographer, I’m passionate about crafting emotive and compelling stories through my work.
Over the years, I’ve honed my skills and gathered invaluable knowledge, which I aim to share to inspire you to create unique stories of your own. Through insights into my editing workflow, you’ll learn how I achieve dramatic and atmospheric storytelling in my videography. Additionally, I’ll teach you the techniques needed to edit your photos in a consistent and distinctive style, empowering you with the confidence to produce high-quality content independently.
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If you’d like to discuss a new project, image licensing, or have any other inquiries, feel free to reach out via e-mail:
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