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Transform Your Photos: Mobile Image Editing Techniques with Snapseed & Canva

This is a 1-day course designed to equip participants with essential skills in mobile photo editing and design. Ideal for beginners and photo enthusiasts, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to photo editing and manipulation using mobile devices. Participants will learn how to use the Snapseed app to enhance and retouch their photos with professional-grade techniques. Additionally, the course will cover how to use Canva to create visually appealing posters and greeting cards, integrating their edited photos into polished, shareable designs. By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence and skills to transform ordinary photos into stunning visuals and create personalized designs.

Things to Bring for the Course:

• Smartphone with Internet Access
• Apple Devices: Requires iOS 14.0 or later / Android Devices: Requires Android OS 7.0 or later
• Chargers for your mobile devices
• Google Email Address to share work and images
• Download Snapseed on your smartphone
• Laptop for using the Canva application, able to connect to Wi-Fi

Objective

• Understand and apply photo editing techniques
• Apply advanced photo enhancing techniques
• Design and create Posters and Greeting

Outline

1. Basic Photo Editing Techniques (Snapseed)
• Brightness & Contrast: Adjusting light and dark areas to enhance photo clarity
• Saturation: Enhancing or muting colors for vibrant or subtle looks
• Highlights & Shadows: Balancing light and dark regions for depth
• Sharpening: Enhancing image details for a crisper look
• White Balance: Correcting color tones to ensure natural-looking images
• Save and Export: Saving edits and exporting photos in various formats

2. Advanced Photo Enhancement (Snapseed)
• Crop & Perspective: Framing the subject and correcting perspective distortions
• Selective Editing: Applying adjustments to specific areas of the photo
• Skin Retouch: Smoothing skin and removing blemishes for portrait perfection
• Noise Reduction: Reducing graininess for cleaner images
• Vignette: Adding soft edges to focus attention on the subject
• Save and Export: Saving edits and exporting photos in various formats

3. Creative Editing (Snapseed)
• Adding Filters and Effects: Applying artistic filters and effects for unique styles
• Double Exposure: Combining two images creatively
• Save and Export: Saving edits and exporting photos in various formats

4. Introduction to Canva
• Setting Up an Account: Creating and setting up a Canva account
• Navigating the Interface: Exploring Canva's tools and features
• Creating Your First Design: Selecting templates and customizing designs
• Importing Photos into Canva: Integrating edited photos into designs

5. Designing with Canva
• Creating Simple Posters: Designing posters with text, graphics, and photos
• Adding Text and Graphics: Enhancing designs with typography and illustrations
• Customizing Colors and Fonts: Personalizing designs with custom colors and fonts
• Designing Greeting Cards: Crafting personalized greeting cards with various elements
• Using Design Elements: Utilizing shapes, icons, and images effectively
• Exporting and Sharing Designs: Saving and sharing finished designs

Who should attend

This course is ideal for photography enthusiasts, social media influencers, small business owners, and anyone interested in improving their mobile photo editing skills. Whether you have some prior experience with photography or are a complete beginner, this course will help you enhance your photos and create visually appealing designs using Snapseed and Canva.

Methodology

This methodology balances theory with hands-on practice, ensuring participants leave with practical skills and confidence in mobile photo editing.

Profile of Kalarani Kavindran

Kalarani is a Microsoft and Adobe Certified Trainer with a BSc in Multimedia Technology and Design from Singapore University of Social Sciences. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Digital Marketing, enhancing her expertise in the field. Kalarani holds certifications such as the META Certified Digital Marketing Associate and Google Search Ad Certification. She is also proficient in advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2016, and is ICDL certified in Adobe Photoshop.

Kalarani is an accomplished professional with over 13 years of experience in training, specializing in digital marketing and AI. She conducts a wide range of courses, including Search Engine Optimization, Google Pay Per Click, Google Analytics, and innovative courses in AI tools for content creation. Her experience extends to practical applications of AI, managing effective digital marketing campaigns, and leveraging data analytics for strategic decisions.

As the Director and head photographer of a Media Services, Kalarani merges her technical skills with creative pursuits, specializing in wedding, event, and studio photography, as well as videography and design works. Her multifaceted career also encompasses significant roles in retail, sales, administration, and human resources, enriching her training programs with real-world insights and making her an adept leader and mentor in various professional settings. Kalarani has equipped herself with skills across industries over 10 years of working experience prior to being a professional trainer. She has experience and knowledge in various fields, ranging from sales, human resource, administration, and other business. She also runs her own photography, videography and graphic designing Business specialising in weddings and events.