Post Production and Workflow

Module #9 of “The Unstoppable Photographer” program is a comprehensive exploration of post-production techniques and workflow management. In this module, you’ll gain the skills and strategies needed to streamline your post-production process and achieve consistent and stunning results in your photography work.

Learning Outcome – By the end of Module #9, you’ll have a well-structured and efficient post-production workflow that allows you to bring out the best in your photographs while managing your time and costs effectively. You’ll also have a basic grasp of colour management and the tools necessary to achieve consistent and stunning results in your photography work.

CONTENTS
1. Introduction: Start by understanding the importance of post-production in photography and how it enhances the quality and impact of your images.
2. Letting Go and Outsourcing: Discover the benefits of delegating post-production tasks and the art of letting go to focus on your core creative and business strengths.
3. Digital File Types: Explore the different digital file types used in photography, such as RAW, JPEG, and TIFF, and understand when and why to use each.
4. Workflow Basics: Dive into the fundamentals of a well-structured post-production workflow, ensuring that your editing process is efficient and effective.
5. Workflow Flowcharts: Visualise your post-production process with our workflow flowcharts, helping you map out each step and identify opportunities for optimisation.
6. Workflow Breakdown of Time and Costs: Analyse the time and costs associated with Ben’s post-production workflow, ensuring that it aligns with your business goals and profitability.
7. Lightroom vs. Photoshop: Compare the advantages and use cases of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop in post-processing, helping you choose the right tool for your needs.
8. Step by Step Workflow Process: Follow a step-by-step guide to the post-production process, including tips for outsourcing and utilising AI tools to enhance efficiency.
9. The Workflow Folder System: We share a structured folder system for organising your digital assets, ensuring easy access, safety and retrieval of your files.
10. Folder Systems Breakdown: Explore the breakdown of each different folder in the system for sorting and storing your photos effectively.
11. Backing Up Your Files: Understand the critical importance of backing up your image files to prevent loss and ensure data security.
12. Colour Management: We very briefly touch on colour management, including why it’s necessary, the use of colour spaces and profiles to achieve consistent and accurate colour representation.
13. What Colour Spaces Are: Learn about colour spaces and how they impact colour accuracy and consistency in your photography work.
14. When & How to Use Each Colour Space: Understand when and how to use different colour spaces, such as sRGB, Adobe RGB, and ProPhoto RGB, to match your output requirements.
15. Setting Up Your Editing Space and Screen Calibration: Ensure that your editing environment is optimised for colour accuracy with screen calibration and proper lighting.