[ 04 Lessons / Approx. 2 Hours ]

Start by understanding the foundations behind cinematic miniature photography. In this chapter, I’ll introduce the core principles that help scale models feel believable and life-sized, from choosing the right models and scales to building convincing scenes and backgrounds that support the illusion.

[ 05 Lessons / Approx. 2 Hours ]

Learn how to choose the right tools for your creative goals without overspending on unnecessary gear. In this chapter, I'll walk you through cameras, lenses, lighting options, software, and essential accessories, helping you build a workflow that fits your projects, budget, and preferred way of creating.

[ 04 Lessons / Approx. 4 Hours ]

Master the techniques that create the illusion of scale and realism. You'll learn how to control depth of field both in-camera and digitally, work with focus stacking, and use light intentionally to guide the viewer's eye, shape mood, and strengthen the story behind your images.

[ 07 Lessons / Approx. 3 Hours ]

Follow a complete studio production from start to finish. In this chapter, you'll learn how to build a simple yet convincing scene using a printed backdrop, design cinematic lighting, photograph the setup, and enhance the final image through digital compositing and color grading.

[ 11 Lessons / Approx. 6 Hours ]

Learn the post-production techniques that bring cinematic images to life. From RAW processing, selections, masking, and compositing to digital lighting, weathering, color grading, and AI-assisted workflows, this chapter provides a solid foundation for transforming simple captures into polished visual stories.

We will cover this in Photoshop and in Affinity Studio (Which is free)

[ 07 Lessons / Approx. 3 Hours ]

Discover how to create dynamic action scenes that feel full of movement and energy. In this production, you'll learn how to work with studio flashes to freeze motion, build a flexible studio setup, and combine practical photography with digital compositing to create a polished, action-packed final image.

[ 07 Lessons / Approx. 4 Hours ]

Explore one of my favorite techniques for creating dramatic and cinematic lighting. In this chapter, you'll learn how to use light painting to shape mood, highlight details, and build atmosphere directly in-camera. We'll capture multiple exposures and combine them in postproduction to create a final image with a level of control and realism that's difficult to achieve with traditional lighting alone.

[ 06 Lessons / Approx. 6 Hours ]

Take your creativity beyond photography and learn how to build the elements that make your images unique. In this chapter, you'll create a miniature scene from scratch, customize a scale model, and explore the materials, techniques, and creative possibilities behind miniature craftsmanship. You'll also get an introduction to 3D modeling and 3D printing as powerful tools for expanding your creative toolkit.

[ 06 Lessons / Approx. 4 Hours ]

Learn one of the most powerful techniques for creating believable scale and visual impact. In this chapter, we'll combine models of different sizes, work on location, and use forced perspective to create scenes that challenge the viewer's perception. You'll follow the complete process from planning and photography to compositing, color grading, and final output.

[ 07 Lessons / Approx. 4 Hours ]

Discover how to use smoke and atmospheric effects to add scale, depth, and drama to your images. In this chapter, we'll combine continuous lighting, light painting, and multiple exposures to create a cinematic scene filled with mood and atmosphere. You'll follow the complete process from capture to compositing, color grading, and final artwork.

[ 07 Lessons / Approx. 4 Hours ]

In this chapter, we'll combine practical water setup, continuous lighting, light painting, and multiple exposures to capture a dynamic scene that would be difficult to achieve in a single shot. You'll then bring everything together through compositing, color grading, and final image refinement.

[ 07 Lessons / Approx. 5 Hours ]

Take your images beyond a single frame and bring them to life through motion. In this chapter, you'll learn how to plan, capture, and composite multiple photographs to create a cinematic stills animation, combining visual effects, subtle movement, and sound design to produce engaging content for social media, advertising, and digital storytelling.

[ End of Season One ]

Every creative journey benefits from reflection and feedback. In this final chapter, we'll revisit the key lessons from the course, answer student questions during a live Q&A session, and review selected portfolios to help you identify strengths, opportunities, and next steps in your creative development. Q&A will be host once a year and you will get notified.

[ 06 Lessons / Approx. 4 Hours ]

Expand your creative toolkit into the world of video production using practical effects. In this chapter, you'll learn the Dry-for-Wet technique, a filmmaking approach used to simulate underwater scenes without shooting underwater. From lighting and camera setup to practical effects, editing, and digital enhancements, you'll discover how to create cinematic video content with maximum control and minimal resources.