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Photography Fundamentals

Offered By: Skillshare

Tags

Photography Courses ISO Certification Courses Shutter Speeds Courses Exposure Triangle Courses Camera Settings Courses Aperture Courses White Balance Courses

Course Description

Overview

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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