Learning to Use Stock Photos and Assets
28mBeginner2018-06-28
Authors

Kevin Stohlmeyer
Designer, Instructor
Course details
Stock images and illustrations are a great resource. You can acquire assets quickly and inexpensively, and gain access to a wide variety of subjects and styles. This course outlines the benefits of using stock photos and assets and shows how to find and purchase images from the most popular stock photography sites, including Adobe Stock, iStockphoto, and Shutterstock. Instructor Kevin Stohlmeyer covers important topics such as choosing a subscription plan, understanding the licensing terms, customizing images, and incorporating stock assets into your designs and documents.
Learning objectives
Reasons to use stock photography
Types of stock photography
Royalty agreements and licensing
Finding the right images
Buying stock images
Editing stock images
Using stock templates
Learning objectives
Reasons to use stock photography
Types of stock photography
Royalty agreements and licensing
Finding the right images
Buying stock images
Editing stock images
Using stock templates
Skills covered
StockAsset ManagementPhotographyGraphic DesignAdobeLearning
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
- 02 - Choosing and using stock photography
1. Why Use Stock Images
- 03 - Reasons to use stock photography
- 04 - Choosing the right stock solution
2. Types of Stock Imagery
- 05 - Stock illustration, photography, video, and templates
- 06 - Alternatives to stock photography
3. Royalty Agreements and Licensing
- 07 - Royalty agreements for personal vs. commercial use
- 08 - Common licensing agreements
- 09 - Enhanced extended licensing options
4. Finding the Right Image
- 10 - Choosing a stock site
- 11 - Searching and filters
- 12 - Using lightboxes
5. Purchasing Stock Images
- 13 - Downloading samples
- 14 - Purchasing stock assets
6. Editing Stock Images and Templates
- 15 - Simple edits to customize a stock image
- 16 - Using stock templates
Conclusion
- 17 - Next steps
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