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COURSE FEATURES
QUALITY CONTENT
40+ lessons video including 8 Modules, for desktop and mobile. (English & German subtitles)
RAW FOOTAGE
Download images to simultaneously edit during the Editing Module.
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“The decision to sign up for Max’ masterclass has been one of the most important decisions I have made in recent times – from a professional and personal point of view. Both on the creative level and on the topic of business making – especially in the social media area, this course has brought me extremely forward. Max is not only a brilliant creative, an incredibly good guy, but also someone who knows how to convey his valuable knowledge perfectly. Thank you so much for sharing!”
MODULES & LECTURES
M°1 THE INTRODUCTION
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MASTERCLASS
INTRODUCTION
Intro about the Masterclass, where Max gives you an overview of the entire course.
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CONCEPT BEHIND
FOLLOW THE TRACKS
As there is nothing comparable, Max shares his vision and the idea behind the Follow The Tracks project.
FREE EPISODE M°1, L°03
THE
ROUTE
During the masterclass, you will virtually travel together through Mongolia. Here’s an overview of the photo stops that you can also visit during the optional self-drive tour.
M°2 THE PREPARATION
LOCATION
SCOUTING
Preparation is everything – learn what matters when selecting the shooting location.
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EQUIPMENT
CHECK
Get an insight into Max’s equipment as he explains why he packs each item.
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CAMERA
SETTINGS
If you’ve never shot in manual mode, this will be the real beginning of your journey through photography.
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USEFULL
APPS
There’s an app for everything. Max shows you his favorite apps for photography and travel.
M°3 OUT IN THE FIELD
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IMAGE
COMPOSITION
It’s always about composition – study the general rules before breaking them.
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STORYTELLING
What’s behind a picture by Max? Learn more about the backgrounds and why it’s important to tell stories instead of just taking pictures.
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SMARTPHONE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Your always-with-you camera is an incredibly powerful tool when you know how to use it correctly. Max shows you some of his favorite techniques.
FREIE EPISODE M°3, L°04
DRONE
PHOTOGRAPHY
Drones allow you to see the world from entirely new angles. But before taking off, there are some things to consider.
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DEVELOP
YOUR OWN STYLE
Max shares his thoughts on creating your own style and how to stand out from the crowd.
M°4 GETTING CREATIVE
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SUNRISE AT THE
WHITE STUPA
Get up early and join Max for a sunrise shoot at the edge of the Gobi Desert. This is also the first stop of your optional self-drive tour.
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DOCUMENTING
NOMADIC LIFE
Mongolia is the least populated country in the world. Accompany Max to the middle of a nomadic family and learn more about their culture and, of course, portrait photography.
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THE
EAGLE HUNTER
Meet Bazarbai, the legendary eagle hunter. As it’s not always about the perfect shot, this episode focuses on storytelling and background knowledge.
FREE EPISODE M°4, L°04
SANDSTORM IN THE
GOBI DESERT
It was supposed to be a relaxed sunset shoot. Ultimately, it became a lesson on the unpredictability of nature – and one must learn to work in such extreme conditions. The sound is sometimes a bit affected, and Max apologizes for that.
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THE
BLUE HOUR
Most people leave after sunset. Join Max for a shoot at his favorite time of day.
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THE
MILKY WAY
The sky above Mongolia is one of the darkest in the world – and one of the brightest when it comes to the number of stars. Learn step by step how to capture the Milky Way best.
M°5 THE EDITING
FREE EPISODE M°5, L°01
FILE
MANAGEMENT
Organization is half the battle. Max shows you his approach to file management on the desktop, on his server, and in Lightroom.
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MY
IMAGE EDITING
Look over Max’s shoulder as he dissects an image editing process and guides you through all options step by step.
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EDITING
SESSIONS
Regular live editing sessions with Max in the private Facebook group for maximum insights and direct feedback!
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EDITING
PANORAMAS
Learn how to merge multiple images into a large file if you didn’t have the right lens for the shoot.
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MY
PRESETS
Max’s presets were a bestseller, and even Adobe had secured the rights to them. Now he’s launching his 2020 NOMADS Preset Pack exclusively in this masterclass!
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LIGHTROOM
MOBILE
Lightroom Mobile is not only a great editing tool, but an absolute must-have for any travel photographer.
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LIGHTROOM
ESSENTIALS
Max’s favorite keyboard shortcuts and hidden tools in Lightroom.
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EXPORTING
IMAGES
It may sound trivial, but exporting images correctly is essential to appear as a professional photographer.
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INSTAGRAM
ADJUSTMENTS
Before Max posts an image on Instagram, it undergoes a few small quality-enhancing changes.
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FILE
PRESENTATION
If you want to work with clients as a professional, you should know how to present your work best.
M°6 THE BIZ
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MY
PHOTOGRAPHY CAREER
How it all started. Sit down with Max by the fire and get inspired for your own plans.
FREE EPISODE M°6, L°02
MY 10
BIGGEST MISTAKES
Every beginning is difficult. But some mistakes are definitely avoidable.
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CREATING
A PORTFOLIO
Max shares his thoughts on what a good portfolio should look like with you.
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CREATING
A MEDIAKIT
Get exclusive access to Max’s personal media kit and go through it step by step to gather inspiration for your own.
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PITCHING
AN IDEA
Here, too, you’ll get exclusive access to one of Max’s client pitches and be explained what a pitch should include.
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SPECIAL: INTERVIEW TOURISM BOARD
Have you ever wanted to know the criteria that a tourism board uses to choose its photographers? Florian Castlunger from IDM South Tyrol answers the most important questions and might help you get a job.
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WORKING
WITH CLIENTS
Just because you can take great photos doesn’t mean you can make a successful business out of it. Let Max tell you how he works with his clients.
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BUILDING
YOUR OWN BRAND
Standing out from the crowd is essential if you want to be successful. How did Max achieve that?
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INCOME
SOURCES
Running a creative business isn’t that easy and requires a stable income to be able to focus on your passion projects. Max provides valuable tips here.
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INSTAGRAM
GROWTH
Is it really just about the numbers? You have an idea, Max has some critical thoughts on this.
M°7 PHOTO CHALLENGES
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PHOTO
CHALLENGES
Win prizes in regularly held photo challenges!
M°8 THE OUTRO
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CONCLUSION
That’s it for today. But the journey is just beginning for you!
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