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Sports Photography
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Sports Photography & Retouching w/ Tim Tadder
In the world of advertising, visual artists are at a constant battle to maintain relevancy. The relentless pursuit of self-improvement and self-motivation is something that is built from within. Tim Tadder will admit that even if somebody is more talented than him, they will never outwork his hustle. Not only do you get a glimpse of how to manage a crew, a set, lighting, athletes, you learn how to push yourself as an individual further. Prepare to be inspired and observe how one of the most successful names in advertising stays ahead of the game as this tutorial will do just that and so much more.
Staying on top in a competitive industry is an incredible achievement as there's no way to go except down. There's no question Tim has the motivation and drive, however things were never easy and he turned a passion into a living. An athlete growing up, he developed an eye on how to shoot his subjects in addition to directing them to create more impact. He lives and breaths what he does and viewers will see exactly how he does what he does and how he does it so well. Tim paved his own path and his direction may be the catalyst that pushes you where you were meant to go.
General Overview
- English Closed Caption Subtitles Included
- RAW Files Included For You to Follow Along in Retouching
- 21+ Hours of HD Video Content Immediately Available for Download
- 49 Videos Included
- Prerequisites Cover the Basics and Necessary Gear to Get Started
- 7 Extensive Shoots with 7 Different Activities
- Photoshoots in both Studio and On Location Indoors & Outdoors
- Post-Production in Lightroom & Photoshop
- Retouching w/ Professional Athlete Retoucher Sef McCullough
- Mobile Ready (iTunes Friendly)
- Videos Cover Pre-Production, Photo Shoots, & Retouching
- Learn From the Master Sports Advertising Photographer, Tim Tadder
- Learn How to Shoot In Studio and On Location
- Learn How to Direct and Pose Your Subjects
- Learn How to Use Color Blocking
- Learn How to Use Strip Boxes, Octos, Standard Reflectors, Scrims, and More
- Learn How to Tone, Smooth, and Retouch Skin
- Learn How to Utilize Your Shutter (Rear/First Curtain Sync)
- Learn How to Utilize Natural Light and When to Introduce Strobes
- Learn How to Build a Team
- Step-by-Step Instructions on Retouching Athletes
- Step-by-Step Instructions on Basic & Advanced Lighting
- Advanced Retouching w/ Composites
Preview Our Trailers
Retouching Workflow
Open the included RAW files and follow along with Tim's professional retoucher, Sef McCullough, as he walks you through step-by-step of post-production in every shoot. Watch how he translates Tim's style and executes retouching to match the vision of his client. From toning to compositing, Sef covers the basics and demonstrates his entire image-editing process from beginning to end. Nothing is held back.
Included with Purchase
Introduction
Tim Tadder, His Gear, & His Team
Photoshoots
In Studio and On Location
Retouching
Post-Processing w/ Sef McCullough
Free Video: Ungear Section
Who is Tim Tadder
Video Chapter List
UnGear
Video Chapter List
- 01 - "Untitled"
- 02 - What it Takes
- 03 - My Team
- 04 - My Work
- 05 - My Style
- 01 - The UnGear Section
- 02 - Lighting the Human Form
Free Video: Swimming Part 1 of 3
Boxing
Video Chapter List
Swimming
Video Chapter List
Fitness
Video Chapter List
CrossFit
Video Chapter List
Volleyball
Video Chapter List
Heptathlon
Video Chapter List
- 01 - Biography - Baltimore
- 02 - Boxing Part I
- 03 - Boxing Part II
- 01 - Biography - Self Discovery
- 02 - Introduction
- 03 - Swimming w/ Natural Light
- 04 - Swimming w/ Strobe
- 05 - Diving Shoot
- 01 - Biography - Getting Serious
- 02 - Fitness Look 1
- 03 - Fitness Look 2
- 04 - Fitness w/ Smoke
- 01 - Biography - Work Book
- 02 - Introduction
- 03 - Crossfit w/ Natural Light
- 04 - Crossfit w/ Strobes - Part I
- 05 - Crossfit w/ Strobes - Part II
- 06 - Crossfit w/ Smoke
- 01 - Biography - Day to Day
- 02 - Introduction
- 03 - Volleyball w/ Natural Light I
- 04 - Volleyball w/ Natural Light II
- 05 - Volleyball w/ Strobes
- 01 - Biography - Water Wigs
- 02 - Introduction
- 03 - Sprinting - Part I
- 04 - Sprinting - Part II
- 05 - Sprinting - Part III
- 06 - Javelin Portraiture
- 07 - Starting Block w/ Strobe
Free Video: Retouching
Boxing
Video Chapter List
Swimming
Video Chapter List
Fitness
Video Chapter List
CrossFit
Video Chapter List
Volleyball
Video Chapter List
Heptathlon
Video Chapter List
- 01 - Biography - Sports
- 02 - Retouching
- 01 - Biography - Growth
- 02 - Retouching
- 01 - Biography - Advertising
- 02 - Retouching
- 01 - Biography - Blend Out
- 02 - Retouching
- 01 - Biography - Family
- 02 - Retouching
- 01 - Retouching
- 02 - Biography - Different
Before and After
Use the sliders below to view before and after photos on your computer or mobile device of a few images created within this tutorial. These are composite images, so multiple files are used to create one final image.
About the Instructor
Tim Tadder
Commercial Photographer
Tim Tadder is an internationally acclaimed photographic artist. In 2015 Epson, the world leader in photographic printing technology recognized Tadder as one of the top influential photographers, producing a TV commercial and worldwide ad campaign featuring Tadder and his work. Most recognized for his highly inventive conceptual advertising photography Tadder has been ranked in the top 200 photographers worldwide by the prestigious Luezer Archive Magazine 8 years running.
