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Photography Fundamentals

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Overview

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You want to take better photos, right?

If terms like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and the exposure triangle aren't familiar - then this course is perfect for you.

Whether you have a DSLR, mirrorless, bridge, point and shoot, or even just a smartphone, you should learn these main settings and rules that all professional photographers use.

Understand how your camera actually works

After taking this course, you'll know:

  • Aperture - Adjusting your f-stop, and what this does creatively to your photo
  • Shutter Speed - How to prevent a common beginner mistake with this setting
  • ISO - Preventing photos with digital noise and grain
  • Exposure - How to use aperture, shutter speed, ISO, lights, and filters to take well-exposed photos
  • Composition - Basic rules to follow... and when to break them
  • White Balance - Make sure your photo's colors look natural
  • Photo Quality & File Types - Best scenarios to use different file types

Syllabus

  • Introduction to the Course
  • How does a camera work?
  • Aperture
  • Shutter Speed
  • ISO
  • Exposure Triangle
  • Lights & Filters
  • White Balance
  • File Types: JPEG vs. RAW
  • Photo Resolution & Quality
  • Composition
  • What's Next?

Taught by

Phil Ebiner

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