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    Telling stories with light: basic photographic lighting techniques
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    Telling stories with light: basic photographic lighting techniques

    Master the Light: Transform your Photos into Captivating Stories through Advanced Lighting and Composition Techniques. The role of light in photographic storytelling. Every photograph has an emotional tone, and it is light that dictates its "voice". Dramatic lighting can generate tension or mystery, while soft, diffused light conveys calm or intimacy. Similarly, the choice between natural or artificial light directly influences the viewer's perception: a window can create a melancholic mood, while a controlled LED panel allows to compose more cinematic scenes. Learning to "read" light is the first step to using it as a narrative tool, whether in portraits, landscapes or product photography. Types of light in photography. Natural light It is the most accessible and versatile source. Its variations according to the time of day offer multiple possibilities: - Golden hour (sunrise or sunset): warm tones, soft shadows, magical atmosphere. - Blue hour (just after sunset): cool tones and subtle contrast. Taking advantage of these moments enhances texture and color without the need for additional equipment. Artificial light. Ideal for controlling every detail. It can come from flashes, lamps or LED panels, and allows to reproduce specific conditions in interiors or night sessions. The trick is to combine it with modifiers (diffusers, reflectors or softboxes) to achieve natural effects. - Hard light vs. soft light. - Hard light: generates sharp shadows, high contrast and drama. - Soft light: blurs contours, adds subtlety and a sense of naturalness. Mastering both will allow you to adapt to the type of story you want to tell.

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joebarajas82

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joebarajas82

Artist, Animator, and Educator who seeks to learn and grow.

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  • Animating 3D Cartoon Characters in Blender. 3D, and Animation course by Ulises Cervantes

    Animating 3D Cartoon Characters in Blender

    A course by Ulises Cervantes

    3D, and Animation

  • Introduction to Autodesk Maya. 3D, and Animation course by Miguel Miranda
    Domestika Basics 6 courses

    Introduction to Autodesk Maya

    By Miguel Miranda

    3D, and Animation

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  • Joe Barajas Final Project & Character Lineup: Introduction to Design of Characters for Animation and Video Games. Traditional illustration, Animation, Character Design, Video Games, and Game Design project by joebarajas82 - 09.10.2022
  • Joe Barajas Final Project: Creative 3D Animation in Blender. 3D, 3D Animation, and 3D Design project by joebarajas82 - 08.29.1982
  • Joe Barajas Final project for course: Fantastic 3D illustration with Blender. 3D, Digital Illustration, and 3D Design project by joebarajas82 - 08.15.2022
  • Joe Barajas Final project for course: 3D Character Creation in Blender. 3D, Character Design, 3D Modeling, 3D Character Design, and 3D Design project by joebarajas82 - 08.01.2022
  • Short Film Project- "Back in My Day". 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Character Design, 3D Design, and Character Animation project by joebarajas82 - 07.15.2022

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  • joebarajas82 – @joebarajas82
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    • Traditional illustration
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    • Children's Illustration
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    • Character Design
    • Colored Pencil Drawing
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    • Digital Drawing
    • Ink Illustration
    • Manga
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    • Oil Painting
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    • Figure Drawing
    • Gouache Painting
    • Tattoo Design
    • Motion Graphics
    • VFX
    • Kinetic Typography
    • Pixel Art
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  • Joe Barajas Final Project & Character Lineup: Introduction to Design of Characters for Animation and Video Games. Traditional illustration, Animation, Character Design, Video Games, and Game Design project by joebarajas82 - 09.10.2022

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