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Today's age of lockdowns and self-isolation might not be great for travel snapping, but it is the perfect opportunity for beginners to learn
and developers recognizing that there are millions of potential photographers stuck at home, there's been something of a surge in free
Whether you use a smartphone or DSLR, these could be the perfect way to give yourself a little photographic firmware upgrade over the next
few months.Some of these free offers are based on extended free trials, so you'll simply need to set yourself a reminder to avoid being
But many are simply free photography courses or YouTube channels that we've long rated as a great way to boost your camera knowhow
All you've needed was enough spare time at home to give them a good crackBest free photography coursesThese free photography courses will
level up your photographic skills no matter where you're starting fromDigital Photography Exposed(Image credit: Harvard)This free, 12-part
course from Harvard University might be a few years old now, but it's long been one of our top recommendations for beginners (or
intermediates) who are looking to get a solid grounding in the photographic fundamentals.It starts at the very beginning with how digital
cameras work, but then quickly moves through lenses, histograms and image artifacts
There are project ideas too, and while you might be five years too late to submit entries, they're good exercises to follow and many can be
fairly pricey paid-for classes, which you can rewatch whenever you like, there are also free, live broadcasts that are on 24-hours a
day.This does mean it's a slight case of pot luck, but at the time of writing there were interesting classes on portrait photography and
Photoshop layer tips scheduled
All you need to do is sign up for a free account and RSVP to the class you want to tune into
Photographers of America(Image credit: PPA)The Professional Photographers of America hit the headlines this week by announcing that its
catalogue of over one thousand online photography courses will be free for the next two weeks, ending on 4 April.As their name suggests, a
lot of the courses are aimed at pro photographers and cover exciting subjects like navigating contract cancellations
But there are few educational gems for aspiring snappers, like an introduction to Capture One and some Lightroom tutorials.Go to the
offers are a great way to dip your toes into image tinkering watersAffinity Photo(Image credit: Serif)One of the more popular alternatives
to Adobe's Photoshop, Affinity Photo has announced a lengthy 90-day free trial of its desktop software for Mac and Windows.That gives you a
generous window to get familiar with the photo editing app, which we once described as "a fabulous program that really does rival the best
professional and enthusiast-level image-editing packages on the market", to see if it's for you.And if you do decide it's the editing
program for you, there's also a 50% off deal on the Mac, Windows and iPad versions of Affinity Photo, which brings it down to impulse buy
Unlike Adobe creative Cloud, there's no subscription needed either.Go to Affinity Photo's free 90-day trialAdobe Creative Cloud(Image
credit: Adobe)Shortly after Adobe announced that is was providing free home Creative Cloud access for students, a broader offer for all CC
AU$155.It's not the first time Adobe has run this cancellation offer, but for those who were considering cancelling to make some savings in
tough times, it's a welcome bonus that could give you the opportunity to delve deeper into apps like Lightroom and Photoshop.Find out how to
editing skills then it's well worth checking out Apple's new extended trial for Final Cut Pro X, which has recently been boosted from 30
more basic iMovie than comes installed on most Macs
While that price tag sounds hefty, it's great value considering the editing tools and AI-driven skills Final Cut Pro X brings to the
table.Read our full review of Apple Final Cut Pro XBest photography YouTube channelsLooking for some video-based photography inspiration?
These YouTube channels will inspire you to level up your skillsSean Tucker(Image credit: YouTube)Sometimes it's good to take a step back and
Sean Tucker's polished, thoughtful channel.While he does offer some excellent technique guidance on subjects like shooting in manual or
discovering your own style, finding time to shoot when you're busy, and overcoming creative block.Subscribe to Sean Tucker's YouTube
processing your shots, then the chances are good that Mango Street has an insightful video covering it.Produced by Los Angeles-based couple
Rachel Gulotta and Daniel Inskeep, the prolific channel carries the tagline "photography tutorials that don't waste your time" and covers
everything from underwater portraits to mastering Lightroom Classic.Subscribe to Mango Street's YouTube channelXXzzjwTtb8dq9TEwMEsuwP.jpg?#
