Sony A7RII Crash Course

Name: Sony A7RII Crash Course
Rating: 4.6 (56 reviews)

Made for Beginners!

Created byMichael Andrew

Last updated 3/2020

English

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you will understand the basic principles of photography.
By the end of this course, you will be able to comfortably use the Sony A7RII

Course content

6 sections • 20 lectures • 4h 22m total length

Introduction3:00
Welcome to the course! Here, I explain to you what you can expect from this course and how you'll learn over time. Be sure to check the course list to see the full structure of this course!

Photography Basics-part116:22
We'll start our curriculum by covering some basics – all the way up to focal lengths and Controling Depth of Feild.
Photography Basics-part215:17
This section covers Lens Perspective and some lens recommendations.
Photography Basics-part319:35
In this section we will cover ISO, F-Stops and the scientific method. We will also explore compositional elements, or what you need to make your shots aesthetically appealing.
Photography Basics-part410:02
This section continues where we left off with compositional elements.
Photography Basics-part515:10
This section you will learn how a pixel gets it color, the histogram and compression.

Working With The A7RII-part117:53
Starting with this section, we're jumping into using the A7RII specifically.
Working With The A7RII-part212:57
Here, we continue to explore the features and functions of the A7RII.
Working With The A7RII-part312:10
Here, we look at the focusing system of the A7RII.
Working With The A7RII-part414:59
In this section, we will finish off with the features and functions of the A7RII.
Working With The A7RII-part517:23
The A7RII is a splendid camera for general photography. In this section, we cover how to take several kinds of photographs using it.
ND Filters5:00

Deep Menu System-part18:40
The deep menu of the A7RII is quite thorough, so this section covers it in-depth. We start with the first tab and go over the first 5 sub-menu sections.
Deep Menu System-part213:56
Here, we continue with the first tab and go over the last 4 sub-menu sections
Deep Menu System-part317:54
In this section we will have a look at tabs 2, 3 and 4 and their sub-menus.
Deep Menu System-part411:13
In this section we will finish off the deep menu system with the menu tabs 5 and 6 and their sub-menus.

Maven Mini Mic8:29
Video With The A7RII-part119:32
The A7RII is also phenomenal for videography, especially because of its ability to shoot 4K natively. Here, we begin with the history of video and how it relates to your camera.
Video With The A7RII-part219:37
The A7RII is also phenomenal for videography, especially because of its ability to shoot 4K natively. Here, we cover several topics, such as video workflow.

Requirements

This course is best when followed along with the A7RII, so it is best that you have this camera to try the techniques shown in the course.
You may need to know some basic photographic terms, such as "shoot," "light," and "video." If you don't, these terms are still covered in the course.

Description

If you have recently purchased or plan to use the Sony A7RII as your primary camera, this is the course for you. Even if you've never used a DSLR before, or are brand new to photography, this course will work to build your understanding of both the camera and general photography from the ground up.

This is a relatively short course – about four and a half hours is all it takes to become a master with this camera. Lectures are 100% easy-to-follow videos, with plenty of clear diagrams that will construct your understanding of the camera dynamically. Topics include understanding the basics of photography and then building up to using the camera, menus, special features, video and Michael's recommendations.

Who this course is for:

This course is designed for all competency levels – from complete beginners to industry professionals.

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Introduction - Learning from the start.1 lecture • 3min

Photography Basics5 lectures • 1hr 16min

Working With The A7RII6 lectures • 1hr 20min

Deep Menu System4 lectures • 52min

Video With The A7RII3 lectures • 48min

Conclusion1 lecture • 3min

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