
Explore exposure as the amount of light that falls on the digital sensor, controlled by shutter speed and aperture.
Discover how focal length shapes lens perspective beyond field of view, using wide angles to enhance depth and telephotos to enlarge background subjects for flattering portraits.
Explain how ISO affects sensor sensitivity and exposure, tradeoffs between light and noise, and why keeping ISO at 400 or lower yields cleaner images.
Apply the scientific method to troubleshoot blurry photos by observing, questioning, hypothesizing, testing (checking lens focus, autofocus, shutter speed, exif data), and deriving theories.
Master three-dimensionality on a two-dimensional medium by framing subjects from one side, then at 45 degrees to reveal two or three faces, bringing depth to wedding cake photography.
Learn how angle of attack—varying the camera angle—changes how the subject appears, from eye level to ground or sky level, producing dramatically different images.
Explore how to create a sense of depth by using leading lines and subtle position changes to project into the background, making environments feel more three-dimensional and life-like.
Always scan the background before pressing the shutter to spot distractions, then adjust your angle or subject to cover them; only use Photoshop as a last resort.
Mount the Canon R7 on a tripod, install the battery and memory cards, and attach lenses to the RF mount. Master essential controls and basic setup for stills and video.
Master landscape photography by using a sturdy tripod, wide angle lens (15 to 30 millimetres), timer, rule of thirds, f8, manual focus with live view, and in-camera hdr.
Master focus bracketing and stacking to maximize depth of field in macro and product photography, using manual technique or camera built-in bracketing to create sharp, edge-to-edge images.
Master Godox TT685 settings for on-location shooting, including ETL, manual and multi strobe modes, master/slave operation, channel and group controls, high speed sync, and distance-based flash power.
Master painting with light by using long exposure—five to six seconds—capturing flame movement in a dark gym, then refine with ISO, aperture, and optional flash or strobe.
Explore how sliders and micro sliders deliver ultra-smooth camera moves on tracks, with ball heads and manual tension controls, and affordable Rhino sliders for ground or countertop setups.
Use solid nd filters for outdoor video to control exposure and color, then pair a three-stop nd filter with a polarizer and adjust ISO to maintain 1/60s at 30fps.
Navigate the Canon R7 video menu across modes, with 4k fine and crop options, c log 3, 10-bit 4:2:2, zebra, view assist, and high frame rate recording.
In this course, award winning instructor, camera tester & professional wedding photographer Michael Andrew takes us on a step-by-step tour of the amazing Canon R7! This course is designed to take any photographer of any level, including pure beginners and get them up to speed as quickly as possible, and then push forward to high-level, advanced techniques. (And this particular course is absolutely loaded)
When Michael started in 2003, before the youtube age, he learned by trial and error. It took him 2 years to fully master his camera. In 2008, after many years of shooting weddings, Michael was convinced he could develop a teaching system to help new students learn their cameras over a weekend. He's been teaching new photographers ever since! Michael's unique approach focuses on simplicity, clarity, and synthesis, which has helped thousands of beginning students learn their cameras in just a few hours.
If you own a Canon R7 and are looking to improve your photographic skills or aren’t exactly sure how everything works….this is the tutorial for you!
Included Lessons:
Part 1 - Camera Fundementals
The Basics of Digital Photography Crash Course, including:
Exposure Lesson
Shutter Speed Lessons
Aperture Lessons
Depth of Field Lessons
ISO
Complete Composition Lessons- 11 in all
Digital Greenhouse
Compression
Encryption
Histograms
Lens Crash Course
What to do if not enough light
Lighting Crash Course.
Portrait Crash course
Sensor Cleaning
Basic Controls & Operation of the Cameras
Part 2-Camera Operations:
Symbols & Icons
Shooting Modes
Exposure Control
Focusing Systems
Drive Modes
White Balance
Metering Modes
Part 3- Advanced Shooting Techniques, including:
Wildlife Video Shooting
AEB - Exposure Bracketing
Portrait Crash Course, Lighting, Lenses, Lens Selection, Demonstrations
Focus Stacking
Multiple Exposure Mode
Sports Shooting with the Canon R7 - Settings, Clusters
Canon R7 Sunset Shooting Techniques, Stills and Video, Filters,
Time lapse & Intervalometer Shooting
Focus Trouble Shooting
Introduction to Flash & Strobes
Flash Settings
3 Rules of Lighting
Film History, & Terms
Film Like Look
Pro Audio Tips
Pro Lighting Recommendations
Pulling Focus Using the Touch Screen
Manual Foucs In Empty Spots
Gimbals, Slow Motion and Examples
Fluid Heads
Shooting for Documentaries
Removing Background Noise
Sliders
Video Workflow
Storytelling / Commercial Hollywood Scene Example, Final Examples
Part 4- Deep Menu Systems