Course Introduction
The term "私寫真" (personal photography) was coined by the renowned Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki, inspired by the 20th-century Japanese literary genre "I-Novel" (私小說). Araki's first "私寫真" work was "Sentimental Journey," documenting his honeymoon trip with his wife, Yoko. "私寫真" refers to private documentary photography, with family photos being its most important component.
Nowadays, most family photos are taken with mobile phones. The iPhone (and certain other smartphones) offers exceptional optical image stabilization and high-definition video recording capabilities. Therefore, this center has specially designed this course to help participants more effectively utilize the various advantages of the iPhone to capture portrait photos and short films for family and friends.
(Note: Participants using other smartphones are also welcome to enroll, but the classes will use the iPhone and iPhone apps for demonstration.)
Course Details
- Equipment: The center uses the "Mac computer system."
- Course Feature: Small group practical sessions with a maximum model-to-student ratio of 1:5.
- Class Size: 15 people.
- Duration: 24 hours (8 sessions).
- Fee: MOP 4,400 (tuition includes model and makeup artist fees).
- Certificate & Subsidy: Participants with 70% attendance will receive a certificate and a 60% tuition subsidy. This course is NOT part of the Continuing Education Development Plan (DSEDJ).
- Non-Macao Residents: Must pay the full tuition fee and are not eligible for the tuition subsidy.
Course Objective
To enable all participants to use the iPhone as a creative tool for shooting portrait photos and short films.
Target Audience
- Individuals who wish to use the iPhone to take portrait photos and create short films for family and friends.
- The course is taught in Cantonese. The software interface is in English, so participants must possess English reading skills and basic computer knowledge.
Course Outline
- Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phone photography.
- Aesthetics, lighting, and shooting techniques for portrait photography.
- Outdoor (daylight) portrait shooting practice (photos).
- Using mobile apps to edit photos.
- Conceptualizing and scene allocation for personal films.
- Viewpoint, composition, and camera movement techniques.
- Key points of mobile app operation (manual focus, exposure, and white balance control).
- Operating a handheld 3-axis gimbal stabilizer.
- Outdoor (daylight) personal film shooting practice.
- Using mobile apps for editing and adding music.
- Discussion and analysis of student work.
Important Notes
- Full tuition of MOP 4,400 must be paid in cash upon registration. Upon course completion with 70% attendance, MOP 2,640 will be refunded.
- The final course start date and time are subject to the information on the official website.
- This course is NOT part of the Continuing Education Development Plan.
