Become a Better Photographer Part II

Short course

Online

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    3 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The ultimate guide to DSLR and Mirrorless cameras’ features and settings. Today’s DSLR and Mirrorless cameras are fantastic aren’t they? The great thing is... they have an enormous number of features and settings. The problem is.........they have an enormous number of features and settings!! And it is a problem, because although there are some real hidden gems amongst all those features, they can seem confusing or intimidating, and so a lot of photographers simply ignore or shy away from them (you know who you are!!) This course, aimed at beginner and intermediate photographers, covers DSLR and Mirrorless basic settings, but also explains your camera’s more advanced features and settings. You probably already know about some of these settings but not entirely sure how and when to use them, and there may even be some that you’re not even aware of! Watch photos being taken and compared using different settings, Real life examples filmed in the real world, Clear, concise and effective photography training that works, See immediate improvements in your photos, Easy to follow and understand, with a fun teaching style, All boring bits removed (well, most of them anyway!).

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Start date

Online

Start date

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About this course

The course aims to enable understudies to: This course will give you a greater understanding of your camera’s features and settings. This greater understanding will allow you get more consistent exposures, better focussing and improved image quality. The real world examples provide best settings in typical scenarios, ensuring great results.

This course is specifically aimed at DSLR or Mirrorless cameras users and high end Compact and Bridge type cameras. This course is not suitable for owners of standard Compact or Bridge type cameras, sorry!!

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Subjects

  • Basic
  • IT
  • Basic IT training
  • Works
  • Flash
  • Basic IT
  • ISO
  • Camera
  • Image
  • Photographer

Course programme

This Course Consist of the following contents -1.Basic Settings -Use the Exposure Triangle to understand exposure and get out of the Auto mode, Lens apertures, learn about one of the most important camera settings, What’s a shutter and what is ’shutter speed’, The ISO setting, what is it and what’s it for?, Photos too dark or too light? Exposure Compensation explained. 2.Slightly more advanced features & settings -Understand and use Depth of Field. It’s time to get creative! Aperture vs Shutter Speed Priority, which should you use? Exposure metering modes explained. What’s the difference between full Auto and the ’P’ mode and which is better? 5 tips for tack sharp focusing when photographing stationary subjects. Keep moving subjects in focus using Continuous Focusing. 3.Advanced Exposure Techniques -Manual Exposure Mode is easy and useful- don’t be scared of it! Manual and Auto ISO - Introducing a third exposure mode! How using histograms can help you to take better photos. 4.Creativity and real world scenarios -Creative use of shutter speed Pt 1 - The Cyclist, Creative use of shutter speed Pt 2 - Running water, Camera and lens settings for portraits, Church interiors - What are the best exposure settings to use? Camera and lens settings for landscapes. 5.Image quality -RAW vs JPG image formats, which one should you use? Understand White Balance, and get better colours in your images. 6.Using flash -Basic camera settings for flash photography, My favourite settings when using flash indoors, Flash maximum sync speed and High Speed Sync, Brighten up your portraits with a little ’Fill Flash’.

Additional information

This Course is Made for students and You’re going to become a better photographer and learn how to make better use of your camera’s excellent features and settings.

Become a Better Photographer Part II

Price on request