Monte Zucker passed away on Mar. 15, 2007. He gave so much to professional photography with his education and seminars. We had a great experience producing this title with him. It is our great loss that we could not go on to make more as he intended. The last thing he says in this title is that he intended to create a whole line of new education on DVD.

Recently, Monte was honored in the United States Congressional Record by Senator Ted Kennedy for his contributions over 50 years to professional photography.

In memory of Monte Zucker, Software Cinema is giving a portion of the sales of this great title of Monte's to cancer research. We support CureSearch, the largest pediatric cancer research organization. CureSearch has a mission to cure and prevent childhood and adolescent cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care.

Product Contents:

DVD Video - Basic Lighting and Posing Techniques
Monte teaches simple lighting patterns that will enable you to make quality predictable portraits using one lighting pattern, two poses and three camera positions. He demonstrates this with both Studio & Window Light.

Time 56 min

• Introduction
• The Basic Pose Works on Everyone
• Two Ways of Bringing People Together
• Profiles are Always in the Feminine Pose
• A Word About Our Sponsor
• Window Light Portraits
• Another Look at the Studio Setup
• A Bonus Engagement Portrait
• Conclusion

CD-ROM - Photoshop Portrait Techniques for Everyone
Interactive CD-ROM with Monte’s Photoshop Portrait Optimizing Techniques.
Time 1hr, 3 min
Session 01 : Retouch & Optimize Cathy's Full Face Portrait
Learn Monte's process of retouching and building optimal contrast for the perfect print. See the easy technique for adding a vignette which forces attention to the face.
Session 02 : Retouch & Optimize Cathy's 2/3 View Portrait
Similar retouching and techniques are used for this second portrait plus a vignette finishes off this elegant portrait. Study and practice his system.
Session 03 : Retouch & Optimize Ashley's 2/3 View Portrait
Retouching the face and optimizing the hair and shadow density really take this portrait into a higher level.
Session 04 : Retouch & Convert Ben's Portrait to B&W
Watch how Monte changes this color portrait into a classic Black & White, embellishes with a vignette and uses strategic retouching.
Session 05 : Monte's Review of Lighting Patterns
Get the final review of the basic poses and lighting patterns.