Photographic design

Host Brian Ratty explains and illustrates many tips about photographic design. He covers selecting the right tools, visualizing the best composition, and designing with light and colour.

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Credits

producer/director

Gary Adams

production company

Media West

Duration

01:30:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1986

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

304823

Language

English

Subject categories

Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography

Crafts & Visual Arts → Photography - Study and teaching

Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Photography - Study and teaching

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1986

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