Picture
Research
WC10
2 Days: 10:30am - 3:30pm
May be subject to minor time alterations
CPD Accredited Advanced Certificate
£670
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Course Overview
The 2-Day Picture Research course is recognised as being the UK’s leading training 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 envionments, picture libraries, picture agencies and museums.
Course Details
- The role of the picture researcher and industry overview
- The importance of visuals
- Responding and Interpreting Briefs
- Image sourcing
- 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, video
RESPONDING AND INTERPRETING BRIEFS
- 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 IP
- 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 development
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.
LSPR Professional Development Advanced Certificate. The Diploma is recognised by the: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service: http://www.cpduk.co.uk
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I very much enjoyed this course. It included everything I wanted to know… I only wish it lasted longer!
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