Picture
Research
WC10
2 Days: 10:30am - 3:30pm
May be subject to minor time alterations
CPD Accredited Advanced Certificate
£670
Contact us for group rates
Course Overview
The 2-Day Picture Research course is recognised as being the UK’s leading short course in this subject and is accredited by the Continuing Professional Development Accreditation body (CPD).
The course will help you develop your skills in sourcing images, interpreting briefs, managing projects, commissioning photographers, handling copyright and legal issues. The skills are implementable within publishing environments, picture libraries, picture agencies and museums.
Course Details
- The role of the picture researcher and industry overview
- The importance of visuals
- Responding and interpreting briefsÂ
- Image sourcingÂ
- Copyright law
- Captions, Credits and Copyright issues
- Deadlines and Budgets
DAY ONE – COURSE AND INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
- Introduction to the Picture Research industry and career development
- Working in Picture Research in magazines, newspapers, books, and picture libraries
- Digital: websites, apps, social media, videoÂ
RESPONDING AND INTERPRETING BRIEFSÂ
- Different types of briefs and how to interpret them
IMAGE SOURCING
- Picture libraries, museums, galleries and archives
- Picture research online – new developments
- Resolution and watermarks transmission methods
COMMISSIONING AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF COPYRIGHT AND IPÂ
- Viewing portfolios and commissioning
- Managing photoshoots
- Legal: photographers’ rights, model release, contracts
DAY 2 – PICTURE EDITING AND SELECTION
- The language of pictures
- Picture editing and selection
PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1: DEADLINES AND BUDGETS
- Budgeting a project and negotiating fees
- Managing the workload and projects
PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2: CAPTIONS, CREDITS AND COPYRIGHT ISSUES
- Identifying and acknowledging images
- Legal: Royalty-Free, Rights Managed, DACS, Copyright and Artists’ Estates
- Rights clearance
- Maintaining records and databases
DIGITAL ASPECTS OF PICTURE RESEARCH
- Imagery for websites and apps
INDUSTRY NEWS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- The evolving role of the picture researcher/editor
- The future of picture research
- Your career developmentÂ
The course is suitable for those interested in pursuing a career in picture research and picture editing, those in the early stages of their career or those who require refresher training to keep up-to-date with any changes affecting the industry. The training is packed full of practical skills to see you succeed in your career as a picture researcher.Â
LSPR Professional Development Advanced Certificate. The Diploma is recognised by the: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service: http://www.cpduk.co.uk
Booking Form
Course Dates
- Thursday 7th December 2023 (Online)
- Thursday 18th January 2024 (In-Person)
- Thursday 1st February 2024 (Online)
- Thursday 15th February 2024 (In-Person)
- Thursday 29th February 2024 (Online)
Offers and Concessions
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The charity rate is a 15% discount.
Use code CHARITY15 to get 15% off your booking.
The group rate is a 15% discount for groups of 3.
Use code GROUP15 to get 15% off your booking.
If your group is more than 3,
Contact us at info@lspr-education.com for our special rates.
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Course Options
All of our short courses are designed to be flexible to your needs and demands
Online and In-Person
All of our short courses can be taken live online or in-person at our Notting Hill centre.
Team Training
Book your team onto one of our scheduled short courses where they will learn alongside other professionals, or book a customised private course with our assistance.
Tailored Programs
Need a course specific to your needs? We can tailor our short courses to fit with your specifications.
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I very much enjoyed this course. It included everything I wanted to know… I only wish it lasted longer!
Makenzie Dougall
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The course has grounded me in a better understanding of the industry processes and interdependencies.
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