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The Beginner Photographer’s Crash Course

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Overview

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A new camera is an adventure waiting to happen. It’s an invitation to explore and a tool that opens doors to awesome experiences. Learning your way around a DSLR for the first time doesn’t have to be daunting. With a little guidance, you’ll be confidently calling the shots in no time.

Pro photographer and educator Khara Plicanic will help you understand your camera like never before (whether a dSLR, compact point-and-shoot, or even a phone! ) and get you taking better photos fresh out of the box. Join Khara for this class, and you’ll learn:

  • How exposure works and how each setting creates a different effect
  • The basics of different shooting modes (Auto, Program, Shutter/Aperture Priority, Manual, etc.)
  • How to make use of your camera’s functions - flash, white balance, exposure compensation, timer, and focus points.
  • How image size and resolution work, and why it matters (or doesn't)
  • How to choose and use different lenses.
  • The best resources to download, backup, and share your images. 

Syllabus

  • Class Introduction
  • Exposure Triangle: Shutter Speed
  • Exposure Triangle: Aperture
  • Exposure Triangle: ISO
  • Exposure Q&A
  • Shooting Modes and Scenes
  • Shooting Mode: Auto
  • Shooting Mode: Program
  • Shooting Scenes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Nighttime, & Sports
  • Shooting Modes: Shutter & Aperture Priority
  • Shooting Mode: Manual
  • Flash
  • White Balance
  • Exposure Compensation
  • Metering Modes & Remote Control Options
  • Focus Points
  • What is a Pixel?
  • Print Vs On-Screen Resolution
  • Cropping
  • Image Size & File Settings
  • Lens Considerations: Focal Length
  • Lens Considerations: Maximum Aperture
  • Lens Considerations: Minimum Focus Distance
  • Resources for Download and Organization

Taught by

Khara Plicanic

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