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Introduction to Digital Photography

Short course

In Blackpool ()

£ 79 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Duration

    1 Day

This course is design to introduce you to concepts that will allow you to control the images that you take so that instead of having a snap shot you'll be able to create a piece of art. The course covers basic photographic techniques such as depth of field (controlling what is in focus) to ensuring that romantic sunset is as red as you remembered.

About this course

To obtain the most from this course delegates should be proficient in using their computer to be able to copy files, operate a mouse or other pointing device.
The delagates are required to bring with them their own compact digital, or digital SLR camera along with its instruction manual if they are not fully aware of all of its functions and menus

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Teachers and trainers (1)

Phill Armstrong

Phill Armstrong

Adobe Certified Creative suite master

Course programme

Introduction to Digital Photography

The course covers basic photographic techniques such as depth of field (controlling what is in focus) to ensuring that romantic sunset is as red as you remembered. Along with these skills the course also takes you into the realm of the Digital dark room. Learn to fix photographs that did not turn out the way you wanted.

Course Syllabus:

Introduction

  • Different Cameras
  • Lighting
  • Exposure
  • Exposure Modes
  • The Zone Systemm
  • Colour Temperature

The Digital Darkroom

  • Introduction
  • Image Editing Software
  • Printers
  • Design for On-Line

Basic Techniques

  • Controlling the image
  • Depth of Field
  • Shutter speed
  • Composition
  • Grouping Elements

The Organizer - Windows Only

  • Importing Images
  • Catalogues
  • Meta Data
  • Finding Images

Practical Experiences

  • The location
  • Putting it into practice

The Editor

  • The workspace
  • Zooming and Navigation
  • History Palette
  • Saving and File Formats

Image Corrections

  • The Histogram
  • Exposure Corrections
  • Colour Corrections
  • Cropping
  • Sharpening

** This course is available for both Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows users. A short introduction to Photoshop Elements Organiser (Windows only) is also provided.

Introduction to Digital Photography

£ 79 + VAT