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The Fundamentals of Photography
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The Fundamentals of Photography

Take better pictures every time by understanding the four foundational principles of every photograph.
Created byLarry J Foster, M. Photog., CPP
Last updated 3/2018
English

What you'll learn

  • By the end of the course, you will understand how to improve your photography through the application of the fundamental elements.

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Course content

4 sections • 6 lectures • 1h 15m total length

  • Exposure Part 1: What is exposure?12:33

    Every camera - from the simplest to the most sophisticated - have two controls that control exposure. In this segment, you will learn what exposure is and what those controls are.

  • Exposure Part 2: Setting correct exposure.12:05

    A camera in auto exposure will be fooled by certain situations. In this segment you will learn how to set correct exposure and color (white) balance using an inexpensive exposure aid.

  • Exposure Part 3: The best kept secret on a digital camera11:07

    We all like to look at the picture on the back of our digital cameras. But there is a better way to determine whether or not you exposed the image correctly. In this segment you will learn how to read a histogram and how to use that information to make adjustments in your exposure.

Requirements

  • Digital camera, preferably a DSLR. Most point-and-shoot cameras will work. If the camera cannot be set in manual exposure, the course will still be of benefit, but the student will not be able to apply the information in the exposure segment.

Description

Every photograph - whether taken on the simplest camera or the most advanced - rely on four foundational principles. They are Exposure and Color Balance, Focus and Depth-of-Field, Composition and Lighting. In this course, you will learn how to master these foundational elements and how to create better pictures every time.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone interested in improving their photography

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