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Manual Mode Made Simple

via CreativeLive

Overview

For consistency and control over your images, nothing beats shooting in manual mode. Join Khara Plicanic for Manual Mode Made Simple and take control of your images.

Learn how to expertly dial in aperture, shutter speed, and ISO; and learn the tricks of the pros for making this part of your workflow, so that you barely even have to think about it. Learning this is a key step towards opening up your camera's potential and taking better photos.  

In this easy-to-follow class, Khara will walk you through the basics of using your camera in manual mode. You’ll learn about the mistakes most beginners make and get a head-start on shifting your dials and controlling your settings. By the end of this class, you’ll feel more confident holding your camera and be inspired to go out and shoot – in manual mode!   

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • Manual Mode Overview
  • Shutter Speed: Time & Motion
  • Aperture: Quality of Light & Depth of Field
  • ISO: Sensitivity to Light
  • Understand the Light Meter
  • The Process of Shooting in Manual

Taught by

Khara Plicanic

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