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Lesson 4: Mastering Lighting and Composition

30 mins

Techniques for dictating camera angles, depth of field, time of day, and professional lighting setups (e.g., cinematic, softbox).

Outline:

Lesson 1: Anatomy of an Image Prompt

20 mins

Understand the key elements: Subject, Style, Medium, and Technical Parameters (Aspect Ratio, Seeds).

Lesson 1: Anatomy of an Image Prompt

20 mins

Understand the key elements: Subject, Style, Medium, and Technical Parameters (Aspect Ratio, Seeds).

Lesson 2: Introduction to Leading AI Tools

15 mins

A comparative overview of major image generation platforms and their unique strengths and weaknesses.

Lesson 2: Introduction to Leading AI Tools

15 mins

A comparative overview of major image generation platforms and their unique strengths and weaknesses.

Lesson 3: Controlling Style and Aesthetics

25 mins

Use keywords to invoke specific art movements, famous artists, rendering engines, and artistic aesthetics.

Lesson 3: Controlling Style and Aesthetics

25 mins

Use keywords to invoke specific art movements, famous artists, rendering engines, and artistic aesthetics.

Lesson 4: Mastering Lighting and Composition

30 mins

Techniques for dictating camera angles, depth of field, time of day, and professional lighting setups (e.g., cinematic, softbox).

Lesson 4: Mastering Lighting and Composition

30 mins

Techniques for dictating camera angles, depth of field, time of day, and professional lighting setups (e.g., cinematic, softbox).

Lesson 5: Image-to-Image and Inpainting/Outpainting

20 mins

Learn to edit, expand, and use existing images as a starting point for new generative creations.

Lesson 5: Image-to-Image and Inpainting/Outpainting

20 mins

Learn to edit, expand, and use existing images as a starting point for new generative creations.

Lesson 6: Ethical and Commercial Use

15 mins

Navigate copyrights, model usage rights, and best practices for commercial application of AI-generated art.

Lesson 6: Ethical and Commercial Use

15 mins

Navigate copyrights, model usage rights, and best practices for commercial application of AI-generated art.

General Info

Date Released

May 13, 2025

Total Lessons

Total Duration

1 hr 45 mins

Students Enrolled

90+

Course files

Composition guide

Editing workflow guide

Image styles sheet

Instructor

About the instructor

Maya Chen

Maya is a celebrated Creative Director and Visual Artist who has successfully merged traditional art with new AI technology. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), her work has been featured in major digital art galleries and commercial campaigns. Maya specializes in photorealistic rendering, complex composition, and advanced aesthetic control within generative models. She is passionate about teaching creators how to use AI tools to achieve a consistent, professional, and commercially viable visual style.