Digital Camera - Camera Skills, Functions and Basic Photo Manipulation

Digital Camera - Camera Skills, Functions and Basic Photo Manipulation

At: Myerscough College, Preston

Fees: £40

Course Length:
1 Day

Times:
10.00am - 4.00pm

Dates Available
Start Sat 07 May 2016 ENROL & PAY

Have you bought or received a digital camera as a present? Not sure how to use it? If you are left wondering what all the buttons do, or what W+T stands for on your zoom button then this is the course for you!

This introductory level short course is designed as a guide to your digital camera, its functions, taking and producing better photographs. During the course the following will be covered:

· How to take better composed photographs

· Basic camera button functions

· Location photography workshop session

· Downloading and importing photographs

· Basic Photoshop techniques e.g. Cropping, rotation, enlarging, changing colour photographs to Black and White.

Additional Information

Please bring with you your own digital camera, instruction manual, pen, paper, memory cards, USB pen (4GB), spare batteries (if needed)

We appreciate that some cameras no longer have a paper version of the instruction manual. In this case, please plan to print off if possible and bring the following sections from the instruction CD:

• White balance
• Shutter speed & Aperture (may depend on camera type)
• ISO settings
• Metering modes
• Flash settings
• Formatting
• Image quality and/or image size

If possible please bring the instructions CD too as it may be useful as reference

Progression

Digital Camera – Basic Lighting Principles & Intermediate Camera Functions

An Introduction to Photoshop Skills

Candidate Quote

"Learned a lot - hope I'll be able to take better pictures"

SC - Preston, Lancashire

How To Apply or Enquire Enrol and pay by phone: Tel: 01995 642255

Enquire online, using the 'Enquire' button at the top of this page

Enquire by email: shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk

Enquire by phone: 01995 642255

Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.