Create a Photobook
A course by Tommaso Parrillo , Publisher and Founder of Witty Books
Dive into photobook design! Learn to select images, create sequences and turn your photos into a captivating story.
Dive into photobook design! Learn to select images, create sequences and turn your photos into a captivating story.
Immerse yourself in a creative journey where you'll learn to transform a collection of images into a coherent and emotional visual narrative. Guided by Tommaso Parrillo, founder of Witty Books, a leading publishing house in the world of photography.
You'll discover how the careful selection of images, their sequencing, and the design all interact to turn a simple set of photographs into a deep and evocative reading experience.
Learn to create photo albums that not only document moments but also tell stories and convey emotions through a visually impactful medium.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 8 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (16)
- 1,083 students
- 16 lessons (3h 0m)
- 8 additional resources (0 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian, English
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project involves creating a thoughtful sequence of photographs ready to be presented to an editor.
This project will allow you to apply all the techniques you've learned to assemble a photobook that reflects your unique vision as an artist.
Who is this online course for?
Designed for photographers, visual artists, and anyone interested in delving deeper into the medium of photobooks.
It's perfect for those looking to explore new forms of expression through photography and who aim to communicate their projects more effectively and emotionally through editorial design.
Requirements and materials
You will need a selection of your own photographs to work on your photobook project.
It is advisable to have basic editorial design materials such as paper, pencils, and access to image editing software to create the necessary layouts and prototypes.
Reviews
A course by Tommaso Parrillo
Tommaso Parrillo is the founder of Witty Books, a renowned publishing house specializing in photobooks and visual arts. From the beginning, Tommaso has collaborated with numerous international artists, both emerging and established, and has actively participated in world-famous festivals.
His introspective and evocative approach to photography has reshaped the way photobooks are perceived and valued in the art world, championing works that not only capture images but also tell stories and evoke emotions.
Throughout his career, Witty Books’ publications have been frequently nominated and awarded at various international events, solidifying his vision of photography as a powerful expressive medium.
Content
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U1
Introduzione
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Presentation
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Reference models
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U2
Photobook with language
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Something in my cassette from my attrezzi
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I made a photobook and found if it differed from a simple background.
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L'editing: the scelta delle immagini
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The sequence: come into relation with the images of the parrot
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Il design per rafforare il messaggio
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U3
Photobook Creation: Selection and Layout
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Editing: authorial thoughts and first selection
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Editing: livelli narrativi and seconda selezione
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Sequenza of livelli narrativi and immagini
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I will finish the sequence
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Cartacean prototype
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Digital prototype 1
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Digital prototype 2
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U4
The Dummy and the diffusion
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The dummy
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What happens next?
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FP
Final project
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Create a Photobook
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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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giulia_galelli
PlusUn buon corso per affacciarsi al mondo dei libri fotografici. Lezioni chiare e ricche di spunti. Molto interessante!
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hku
Clear structured information and presentation! I enjoyed it a lot.
antonella.garreffa
Un ottimo corso per introdurre alla creazione di un fotolibro; capita a pennello. Chiaro, efficace e coinvolgente. Confido nel proseguimento di questo percorso fino ai livelli più avanzati. Grazie ☺️
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dmphoto1
Muito interessante, e boa dicas!!
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beatabernina
I have not finished the course yet but so far is very pleased with the content and the instructor.