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Module 7 · Level 1 — Beginner

First Edits

You make basic edits on a phone or in a free app without overdoing it.

5 lessons · 40 min video · Screen recording · · 5/5 in English
Recommended prerequisite:
M3 or M4
Apps:
Snapseed (free), Lightroom Mobile, your phone's built-in editor.
  1. 7.1Why editing is necessaryIn EnglishIs editing cheating?Editing is the continuation of the shot, not a trick.8 min
  2. 7.2Crop and straightenIn EnglishHow can a single crop save a photo?Crop to strengthen the subject, straighten the horizon.8 min
  3. 7.3Light and contrastIn EnglishHow do you rescue a dark photo?First brightness, then contrast, then shadows and highlights.8 min
  4. 7.4Color and temperatureIn EnglishWhy did my photo come out bright yellow?The temperature slider corrects the color cast.8 min
  5. 7.5Don't overdo it!In EnglishHow do photos that "reek of filter" happen?Don't push the slider all the way; stay natural.8 min

Module project · Level 1 portfolio

Choose your best 6 photos, edit them and upload them with their before/after versions.