Stanislav Petera proudly introduces this exclusive new training series for professional photographers and anyone involved in the process of photo manipulation and image creation. Leading industry professionals lend their expertise to a journey that will take you far beyond existing how-to guides and deep into the techniques employed by the very best fashion and advertising professionals worldwide. You will discover how to work with light in and out of the studio, direct top models and confidently lead an entire team of artists and technicians on the most complex, demanding projects. You will gain the skills to select, refine and present your very best work. In short, you will gain the knowledge and develop your existing skills to transition from being a capable photographer to being an in-demand professional at the top of your game.

The photo post-production masterclass pays critical attention to the methodology and practice of photo post-production. Our DVD series will see you hone your skills with step-by-step tutorials from experienced, trend-setting industry professionals, who guide you through the complex elements of image manipulation. Master the techniques of processing RAW files, photo retouching, advanced matte painting and airbrushing, final grading and color correction.

Our series provides an unrivaled level of instruction, leaving no mystery unveiled along your path to becoming a more daring, confident and motivated photographer. In the end, you’ll discover that the only limit to your creativity is your own imagination.

The first in our Photo Post-production Masterclass series reveals the various methods of photo retouching. Stanislav Petera guides you through the tools and techniques used to achieve the most exciting, desired effects in fashion and advertising photography. Using only basic Adobe Photoshop? tools (software is not included), you will learn how to create flawless skin, make eyes gleam and hair glow. Two hours of combined explanation and animated screen captures faithfully reproduce the professional workflow in detail. Every step is demonstrated and thoroughly explained, putting the jealously guarded secrets of the world’s best post-production studios at your disposal.

You have seen fantastic images burned into your mind’s eye, but translating your fantasies to reality has always seemed an impossible task – until now. The second DVD in our Photo Post-production Masterclass series reveals the secrets of professional image manipulation. You will learn how to effortlessly place a model into your dreamscape while maintaining the illusion of reality. Under the guidance of the award-winning post-production professional Jaroslav Stehlik, you’ll experience how the most advanced compositions are brought to life by their creators and discover how to manipulate your photos to rival those you’ve seen in any magazine.