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Editing Techniques for Night Photography
Jim Nickelson
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1:29
- In-depth Instruction; over 115 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A

Processing Night Photographs
15:27
Meet your instructor, Jim Nickelson, and learn what makes a well-edited night photograph. Discover common issues you might face and start adjusting exposure and tone.

Basic Editing Techniques
17:47
Tackle the biggest challenge of editing night photographs: noise. Find out how to compensate for a high ISO and make adjustments to change the aesthetic of your photos.

Selective Editing Techniques
18:58
Perform selective edits using filter and brush tools to gain full creative control, minimize distractions, and make your skies the focus of the image.

Stars as Points
19:01
Tackle a new application: stars as points. Learn how to use multiple exposures and HDR techniques to enhance your photos, and make Milky Way shots more dramatic.

Star Trails
20:50
Get tips for capturing star trails, stacking your photos, and editing both single and multi-exposure images.

Printing Night Photographs
22:13
See how to print and share your photos with the world. Find out how to choose a paper, preview prints and troubleshoot for stunning final results.
Discover how to edit night photos and make your skies the focus with instruction from award-winning photographer Jim Nickelson. During class, you’ll learn the unique techniques and tools used to process, refine, enhance and prepare your night images for display.
Jim Nickelson
Jim Nickelson is a full-time photographer and Maine Media educator specializing in night photography. Before realizing his passion for photography, he worked as a NASA engineer and as a patent attorney. Jim has received numerous awards for his work, including being honored as an artist-in-residence at Acadia National Park and having his photos featured in multiple museums and galleries.
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