Beginner’s Photography: Basic Camera Use and Theory
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Course overview
- Provider
- Domestika
- Course type
- Paid course
- Level
- Beginner
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Lessons
- 18 lessons
- Certificate
- Available on completion
- Course author
- Giulia Candussi
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According to photojournalist and documentary filmmaker Giulia Candussi, there are two fundamental aspects to capturing a great shot; First, the passion you have for the story you want to tell; And a close second, mastering your equipment and its functions. With over a decade of experience in capturing photo reportages about human rights, international events, and cultural identity, Giulia will guide you through the ins and outs of your equipment and show you how to capture professional-looking images.
Discover how to take high-quality photos that convey your unique vision. Master your digital camera’s functions and see how to use each one effectively. Learn the fundamentals of photography and develop the essential skills you need to capture the perfect shot.
Description
Start the course with a warm welcome from Giulia and learn about her ongoing journey as a photojournalist and documentary filmmaker. Discover her passion for telling compelling stories through a lens and see those she considers to be the great masters of photography.
Discover the different types of cameras and lenses available. Discover their pros and cons and learn about how they differ according to what you need in your photography. Then, learn about what’s inside your camera: the sensor and pixel count. Complete the unit by learning how to take care of your material.
Study the basic composition principles by analyzing Giulia’s photos, learn about aperture and shutter speed, then move onto ISO and the exposure triangle.
In the fourth unit, learn all about light. Start with white balance, look at how different shooting modes affect the light in your photos, and see how to work with exposure compensation and light metering.
In the fifth unit, grab your camera and put to work what you’ve learned with Guilia’s practical exercises. Then get ready to start shooting your final project.
In the final unit, learn how to edit your images. See the differences between the software available and learn how to import, organize, and retouch your images in Adobe Lightroom. Finally, discover the best way to export your images depending on their end-use and see how to share them with the world!
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