Portrait Photographic with Scale Models
A course by Felix Hernandez Dreamphography , Photographer and Creative Director
Joined June 2015
Learn advanced techniques to create realistic images with scale models
Learn advanced techniques to create realistic images with scale models
Joined June 2015
Although the final appearance of all his photographs is exceptional, Félix Hernández stands out for his work with scale models. Working with miniatures allows you to create any imaginable world without limitations, something that has captivated clients such as Audi, Volkswagen, and Mattel, among others.
In the course Creative Studio Photography with Scale Models, Félix taught you how to create incredible action scenes with toy objects. In this online course, he goes a step further, using scale models to create realistic portraits in intricate detail through the use of advanced focus stacking and photo stitching techniques.
What will you learn in this online course?
30 lessons & 10 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (136)
- 3,414 students
- 30 lessons (7h 12m)
- 10 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Intermediate
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create and photograph a scene with a scale model, obtaining a realistic result full of details.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Photographers and creatives, whether professional or amateur, as well as anyone looking for new ways to bring their ideas to life.
Requirements and materials
You must have previous knowledge of photography and digital editing to take this course. In terms of materials, you need a 35mm digital camera, a 24-70mm lens, a tripod, a light source, a computer, a scale model, and materials to build your set.
Reviews
A course by Felix Hernandez Dreamphography
Félix Hernández is a photographer, graphic designer, and digital artist whos knows how to stand out in the industry thanks to his photographic work with scale models. His work has been published in magazines such as Retouched Magazine, Docma Alemania, Digital Camera, Digital Photo, DSLR Photography, Good Light Magazine, A Diseño, and Cuartoscuro, among others, as well as in digital media like Wired, Fstoppers, Petapixel, 500px, DIY Photography, Retouching Academy, Daily Mail, El País, Bored Panda, Adobe Magazine, Capture One, and RGG EDU.
In addition, he is the director of the creative agency Proyecto Matatema and the photography studio Hernandez Dreamphography, where he carries out creative projects for national and international brands including Audi Germany, Audi Middle East, Volkswagen, Nickelodeon, Wilson México, and Jungle Island Miami. He has also participated as a judge at the Handam International Photography Awards in Dubai and at the Art Directors Club in New York, which go hand in hand with conferences and workshops that he gives in different parts of the world.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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Introduction to Focus Stacking (stacking focus)
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Lenses (objectives) - Part 1
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Lenses (objectives) - Part 2
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U2
Preproduction
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Creation of the concept
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Our model
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Materials for the scene
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Photo stitch
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Lighting design - Part 1
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Lighting design - Part 2
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U3
Production
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Our scenario
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Lighting the scene
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Photo shooting - Part 1
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Photo shooting - Part 2
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Material review
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U4
Postproduction
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Selection of images
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Focus stacking postprocess
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RAW revealed
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Photo stitch postprocess
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Composite - Part 1
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Composite - Part 2
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Composite - Part 3
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Composite - Part 4
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Composite - Part 5
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Composite - Part 6
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Color grading - Part 1
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Color grading - Part 2
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Digital output
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Comparative
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FP
Final project
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Photographic portrait with scale models
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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herbert.celis
PlusEs un curso excelente, la tecnica que enseña es muy util, me encanto!!
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norismaurizio82
ottimo corso che spiega nei dettagli ogni singolo passaggio. dalla progettazione, allo scatto, alla PP sino alla pubblicazione/stampa. per chi è alle prime armi è un must, per chi già è pratico della materia è utile per confrontare il proprio processo di lavoro.
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peppepausa
Ottimo corso per principianti
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ronboyton
Plusvery good explanation of complete process...
krislelann15
vraiment pas incroyable. j'ai perdu 7euros
Beaucoup de blabla et pas beaucoup de concret
Dommage l'intervenant est intéressant
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