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Introduction to Photography

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Photography Courses Photo Editing Courses Portrait Photography Courses Cameras Courses Exposure Courses Camera Control Courses Lenses Courses

Course Description

Overview

Get a solid grounding in the skills and tools you'll need to explore the world of digital photography.

Syllabus

Welcome
  • Introduction
1. Cameras and Lenses
  • Understanding the basics of a camera
  • Exploring the basics of a DSLR
  • Understanding mirrorless cameras
  • Understanding lenses
  • Exploring lens mount options
  • Evaluating point-and-shoot and phone cameras
2. Camera Media Cards and Configuration
  • Configuring your camera's storage options
  • Understanding the essentials of camera configuration
  • Understanding media
3. Exposure and Light Meters
  • Understanding exposure
  • Understanding how your camera controls exposure
  • Understanding the internal light meter
  • Understanding the light meter in the camera
4. Composition Basics
  • Understanding what balance is in an image
  • Composing using autofocus
  • Metering and composition
  • Understanding when to use image review
5. Portrait Basics
  • Exploring basics of a good portrait
  • Shooting a portrait in open shade
  • Exploring camera positions and portraiture
6. Additional Shoot Considerations
  • Understanding the basics of form and geometry
  • Working the shot
  • Exploring how exposure compensation works
  • Understanding what clipping is in an image
7. Camera Controls and Best Practices
  • Reviewing other camera controls
  • Reviewing three critical habits to adopt right away
8. Post Workflow and Output Basics
  • Exploring photo management and workflow
  • Evaluating what you can do with an image editor
  • Understanding output options for photographs
Conclusion
  • Exploring the next steps in your photographic education

Taught by

Ben Long

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