Lynda - Shooting on the Road: From Gear to Workflow

Author: Ben Long

Subject: Photography, Cameras + Gear, Photo Management

Software: Aperture 3, Photoshop Lightroom 3, 4, Lightroom 3, 4

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 3h 8m

Released date: Jun 29, 2012

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The course takes a look at the hardware and software issues behind field shooting: assessing storage and backup needs, evaluating GPS geotagging options, surveying power and charging issues, and more. After discussing each of the components, Ben shows how they fit together in different field setups, ranging from an extravagant laptop-based system to a no-computer setup that backs up photos to a compact digital wallet device. The course also spotlights some workflow strategies to consider when you get home, from transferring photos to merging them with a larger photo library.

Topics include:

Selecting the right gear, from cameras to bags

Bringing the right battery and storage equipment

Packing your camera bag

Getting to the destination with heavy equipment

Unpacking and setting up the gear

Geotagging photos on location

Downloading manuals for convenient access in the field

Wrapping up a shoot

Unpacking and transferring images to an editing workstation