Discover Your DSLR | say goodbye to auto for good
What you'll learn
- Feel empowered to take control of your camera
- Make stunning photos that impress your friends & family
- Become a confident photographer & realise your potential!
Requirements
- You need either a DSLR camera (e.g. Canon or Nikon) or a mirror-less model (e.g. Sony A6000).
Description
Quickly get to grips with your camera, be it a DSLR or mirror-less model.
In this course, you will learn:
- How your camera works, plus fundamentals such as how to hold and carry a DSLR.
- Photography basics, such as the Exposure Triangle, Depth of Field & Exposure Reprocity.
- When to use your Viewfinder, LCD Display, or Live View
- How to customize your camera settings
Warning: this course isn't just a Talking Head monologue - YOU are required to apply what you've learned in 6 practical exercises.
Good News: the videos are illustrated with sample photos, digital animations of key concepts, and closeups of a range of DSLRs. [Canon, Nikon & Sony models are shown.]
These practice shoots will teach you:
- How to use Exposure Compensation, as well as the Metering Modes
- What Aperture range is available on your lenses
- How to use a narrow Depth of Field to blur the background of your shots
- How to freeze and blur movement using Shutter Priority
- How to use Auto-Focus Points to determine what's in focus
- How to find the Sweet Spot on your lens
Plus... you get BONUS PDFs to download for reference:
- 12 X Cheat Sheets for each Exercise - designed so you can print out instructions.
- 6 X Professionally-designed PDF guides on each topic.
- 7 X Quizzes to test your new-found knowledge
Note: This is a serious course for serious-minded enthusiasts. It requires some dedication and practical application on your behalf, if you wish to succeed, and say goodbye to Auto - for good.
Who this course is for:
- Beginning photographers, or those new to using DSLRs.
- Those who are serious about improving their photography
Course content
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Instructor
![Ray Salisbury](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 64 64"%3E%3C/svg%3E){kind=avatar}
- 4.2 Instructor Rating
- 3,110 Reviews
- 52,153 Students
- 7 Courses
A keen landscape photographer for over 40 years, Ray has also inspired thousands of students as a qualified teacher. His bachelor degree in Graphic Design included two year's training in photography, and he now sells images to calendars, stock libraries and magazines.
Ray is passionate about sharing his success secrets with those of you who are not satisfied with your photos.