I really enjoy Zone System Bundle. It just doesn’t teach you technics, it let you know how it works. It is leading me to a world of upgraded photography.
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I can’t even begin to describe how awesome this course was. And it will have to be watched another couple of times. I am a very experienced photographer – and not clueless on Photoshop. Well so I thought. I however battled to get my vision carried over into my final product – and falling about trying this and that – with no structure to get to my end result. Which often worked – but that was just by accident! This course is a MUST for anyone interested in getting to the point where they understand how to shoot, they understand what they want out of the photo – but have no idea to work systematically to get there. And why you do what.
This course – and I have to say every course on f64, has changed my life in a way that pleases me no end. My output has improved exponentially. I now wonder what the hell I was thinking all these years! You simply can’t learn this stuff on YouTube. I know that as I watched everything I could lay my hands on. If you want to improve – there is no doubt – this is the place to be. Thank you Blake.
Very intensive information but the empowerment it gives me in better targeting the areas I want to enhance etc is amazing. Thrilled to have bought the app and lots of practice ahead. Blake, you are very clear, logical and spot on with your teaching, and I particularly appreciate it from the artistic point of view, where we learn the technical tricks as it relates to the the creative process rather than just learning the techniques in isolation. Love this product.
This is a very in depth, well put together program. Blake does an excellent job of explaining the theory and application of the system. I’m glad I decided to purchase and know it will help in improving the development of my post processing goals.
You have opened my eyes to new possibilities as I edit my images. I am now going back through the program for a second time to pick up the information and training I may have missed the first time through.
When do people get too old to learn? I just celebrated my 89th birthday and I find that I am not too old.
The Zone System Express 7 Education bundle is a great product. All sections of the product are very well done with very good explanations of all the settings in the ZSE panel. Blake gives some advices on when and how to use the different options. If you don’t want to follow him while watching the videos you can always look at PDF files included in each lesson and follow the instructions. There is so much information in this training course. Great job Blake. Thank you
Opened up ideas that I had previously overlooked
I was an Air Force photographer/photojournalist for twenty years. I studied Ansel Adams, Eugene Smith and David Douglas Duncan. I have shot literally thousands of rolls of Tri-X, Ektachrome and Kodachrome film. Transitioning from the mechanical/analog world of traditional photography to the digital world takes time and study. The zone system you have developed along with your videos can help anyone make that transition. (As an aside, in the world of photojournalism be careful how much you manipulate.)
The panel is excellent, well thought out, expertly crafted and functions flawlessly. Just as important—if not more so—the accompanying education is helpful beyond expectation and well presented. My only criticism is that Blake speaks quickly; I rectify this by setting my video playback speed between 0.75 and 0.8.
But all of the above is almost beside the point. For me, the most significant value of the package is Blake himself. My experience is that he is there with me every step of the way. Whenever I have a question, he is happy to provide his advice. Moreover, he is the most responsive tutor I have met; he answers with fantastic promptness and alacrity—oh yes, and typically with a helpful response.
I would also very much recommend that you consider subscribing to f.64 Elite. It is the best $20/month I have ever spent on photography; I find it invaluable. Also, note that every membership includes a supply of Kool-Aid every month!!
THIS ADVERTISEMENT HAS BEEN PAID FOR BY THE ELECT BLAKE RUDIS TO THE PHOTOGRAPHY GURU OF THE YEAR COMMITTEE. 😉
Very informative in a way we can remember. look forward to more.
Your Blend-If course is a game changer. I’ve used luminosity masking for a long time. The issue with it is the files become huge. You have made a tool that is easy to use and actually improve results. Thank you Blake.
Clear, thorough. Carefully made. I highly recommend!
I don’t have a lot of time, but I am enjoying learning as I work steadily through the bundle.
I am half way through the lessons and I can already see a big difference in my photos.
Hi Blake Excellent, I am only half way through since I have only just completed learning Palette Effects. Followed your advice , slow but sure making certain I could properly handle and understand each module. Importantly the knowledge of colour I am learning which is more important than just learning which buttons to press on the Palette, will bring my photos to a much higher level. As you have mention many times there are often multiple ways of achieving the results and at the moment I’m experimenting with different ways to get a better feel for the advantage/disadvantage of the different approaches. Your lessons are super clear and your ability as an instructor is outstanding. Thanks again for makin my programmes more affordable with your discount.
I took advantage of your ‘sale’ and they are waiting for me to finish the 30-day course. Based on monthly critiques I’m looking forward to adding them to my workflow.
So far, I was just browsing the plugin and videos. I can see that, as in the previous panels, there is a lot of helpful knowledge and learning. This is a very good buy. I recommend it to anyone who wants to develop as a photographer and show their pictures painted with light in better and better light.