
Explore lens perspectives by comparing focal lengths and field of view, showing how wide and telephoto lenses shape depth, background size, and portrait flattering effects.
Explore f-stop increments as units of light, detailing aperture scales, half and third stop adjustments, and how ISO stops and shutter speed relate to exposure.
Use the perspective shot as a compositional technique to control the relative distance between two subjects and the camera, emphasizing the bride and groom.
Learn to use aperture priority, shutter priority, program, and manual modes on Panasonic S1 / S1R, and master exposure compensation, shutter speed, ISO, and metering for proper exposure.
Explore silent shooting on the Panasonic S1 / S1R, compare electronic and mechanical shutters, and learn to mitigate rolling shutter artifacts and banding with shutter delay and curtain options.
Learn how to balance color with auto and custom white balance on Panasonic S1 / S1R, using scene icons, kelvin settings, and tips for mixed lighting and video.
Explore the six k and four k photo export features on the Panasonic S1/S1R, including six k burst, four k at 60/30 fps, and pre-burst buffering with start/stop options.
Learn sunset shooting for stills and video on Panasonic S1 / S1R, using aperture priority and bracketing with gradient filters to balance sky and foreground.
Master the Godox TT685 flash setup, including TTL and manual modes, high-speed sync, and master/slave radio control, with practical on-location guidance and channel/group management.
Learn the three rules for balancing ambient and reflected light in night shoots: adjust ISO and aperture, manage ambient with shutter speed, and control flash power and distance.
Explore the Panasonic S1/S1R menu system for video, mastering exposure, auto ISO, frame rates, codecs, and white balance while aligning video and stills controls for pro film-like results.
Award winning instructor, camera guru & professional wedding photographer Michael Andrew takes us on a step-by-step tour of the Panasonic S1/S1R in this training tutorial download video. Michael Andrew’s unique approach simplifies digital photography and shows students how to use simple techniques to take amazing photographs. Michael blends technical competence with artistic fundamentals in this truly unique training video.
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 Panasonic S1 / S1R and are looking to improve your photographic skills or aren’t exactly sure how everything works….this is the training video for you!
Included Lessons:
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 Courses
What to do if not enough light
Lighting Crash Course
Exposure
Aperture Lessons
Shutter speed
Shutter speed barriers
Shutter Speed Quiz
Depth of field
Modes and Settings Tips for beginners
ISO ratings
White balance
Metering
Focal Length
Complete Composition Lessons
Rule of Thirds
Shapes
Dimensions
Backgrounds
Textures
Angle Of Attack
Dutch Tilt
Contrast
Distance
Perspective
Encryption
Compression
Histograms
Lens Crash Course
Lens Perspectives
Portrait Crash course
Lighting Crash Course
The Digital Greenhouse Lesson
The Scientific Method of Photography
Panasonic S1/S1R Photography & Video Shooting Tutorial Lessons
Shooting Guide Summary
6K/4K Photo
Sports
Sunset Shooting
Portrait Crash Course
Intervalometer Shooting
Strobes
Flash Settings
Intro To Strobes
3 Rules of Lighting
Film History
Film Like Look
Two Microphones, One Jack
Pulling Focus
Manual Foucs In Empty Spots
Gimbals
Gimbal Examples
Hollywood Scene Exmple
Removing Background Noise
Video Workflow
Cleaning The Sensor
Menu System