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Created byChet Davis

Last updated 10/2017

English

What you'll learn

iPhone Camera App - Settings & Functions
iPhone Camera App - Managing Photos in the Camera Roll
iPhone Camera App - Sharing Photos in the Camera Roll
iPhone Apps - Popular Sharing Apps
iPhone Apps - Favorite Apps for Photo Capturing, Editing, & Special Effects
iPhone Photography Tips & Techniques - Building Your Creative Eye
Connecting iPhone & Computers for Sharing & Archiving

Course content

24 sections • 100 lectures • 8h 32m total length

Introduction to 'iPhone Photography Secrets'3:09
Chet Davis provides you with an introduction and overview for this new on-line course where you'll learn to create great iPhone Photographs.

Course Introduction7:25
Chet provides an overview of the course with suggestions for getting the most from these lessons.
Udemy Course Functions to Help You Maximize Your Learning4:16
In this short lesson you will learn how to use the Comments/Questions & Notes functions in the Udemy interface. These are great tools to contact the teacher and to keep your own personal notes of the most important new things you'll learn as you work through this and other Udemy classes.

iPhone Camera App - Introduction3:57
Chet introduces you to the Camera App found in every contemporary iPhone (iPod Touch and iPad)
iPhone Camera App - Video Mode1:39
Switch to video mode in the iPhone camera app using bottom right slider, notice red blinking light while recording, and slide back to the still camera icon to stop.
I Phone Camera App - Top Menu Options7:02
Explore the iPhone camera app's top menu options, including horizontal framing, flash settings (auto and on), front and rear cameras, grid (rule of thirds), and HDR to enhance photo quality.
iPhone Cam App - HDR Setting9:32
Chet explains and demonstrates the HDR or High Dynamic Range setting found in the top options of your iPhone Camera App. Suggestions are given when to use the HDR setting as well as it's limitations. Chet also introduces the PRO HDR Cam App.
iPhone Camera App - Focus and Zoom settings3:40
Learn to use the Focus and Zoom options found in the Camera App on your iOS device - both of these settings are critical to creating good photos but are not readily apparent in the App. Once you see this short lesson - you'll have no problem remembering where these functions are!
iPhone Camera App - Settings1:20
Open the iPhone settings, navigate to photos HDR, and learn how keeping natural photo on preserves the single image while HDR blends three shots into one.
iPhone Camera App - Editing: Rotate and Crop3:10
In this lesson Chet will teach you about the photo editing options available in the iOS camera app - from rotate and enhance to crop.
iPhone Camera App - Editing: Auto-Enhance and Red-Eye4:47
Master the iPhone photo app's editing tools by applying auto enhance to brighten and adjust images, then fix red eye with the red-eye function and save the enhanced version.
iPhone Camera App - Share Options10:22

Learn how to access and use the six different methods for sharing your photo/s right from the iOS camera roll. NOTE: Video re-edited 5/30/12. Please lecture 17 for additional/new functions enabled by the iOS 6 software on the iPhone
iPhone Camera App - Camera Roll & Photos Options6:26
Explore the camera roll and albums in the iPhone camera app, learn to zoom with a two‑finger pinch, view and scrub photos and videos, and use playback controls.
iPhone Camera App - Creating & Editing Albums2:49
In this short lesson you'll learn how to create new Photo Albums and add photos from your Camera Roll to these albums.
iPhone Camera App - Slideshow3:07
Chet shows you how to create a slide-show right on the spot to play from your iPhone (iPod Touch, or iPad). You can even select from several transition effects and add a song - right in your iOS device.
iPhone Camera App - Deleting Photos, How to Use the Places Setting4:12

New Camera App in iOS 74:58
Discover the iOS 7 camera app updates, including photo, video, and square modes with real-time filters, focus and exposure control, flash and HDR options, and front or rear camera switching.
New Photos functions in iOS 78:19
Discover how iOS 7's Photos app groups images by years, collections, and moments, then edit, crop, apply filters, and share photos across Messages, Mail, iCloud, and social apps.
New Photo functions in iOS 610:40
In this short lesson you'll learn about the new capabilities related to photography on your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad that are newly available in the iOS 6
New Photo Features & Functions in the iPhone 59:03
Chet provides an introduction to the new options and capabilities in the new iPhone 5 device that are specifically related to Photography

Creative iPhone Photo Composition - Part 14:32
Chet introduces the concept of Camera Composition and provides an understanding of the use of the Rule of Thirds in your iPhone Photography. You'll see several of Chet's iPhone photos with the Rule of Thirds Grid superimposed to give you a clear idea how to employ this simple creativity tool.
Creative iPhone Photo Composition - Part 218:09
In this lesson Chet continues his lesson on Creative Composition with several practical tips & ideas for creating iPhone photographs with even greater impact. Each concept Chet shares is explained with one or several of his iPhone photos so you can see exactly what and how you can apply these concepts to your own iPhone photos.

Using a Tripod with your iPhone4:27
Chet demonstrates how to use the Glyph to attach your iPhone to a camera tripod.
Using Professional Camera Tripods & A Travel Tripod1:34
Chet demonstrates the use of a professional level camera tripod with the iPhone and also a recommended mini-tripod that is perfect for those who photograph while traveling.
SlingShot - new Tripod/Mount for iPhone4:59
Chet shows you this new device called the 'SlingShot' that serves as a hand-held stabilizer (works good on the new Panoramic photo function in iOS 6) and a lightweight, portable tripod for your iPhone/iPod Touch

Camera Awesome App - Effects/Tools Reference Guide7:00
Camera Awesome App - Introduction & Settings Menu7:08
Camera Awesome App - Zoom, Focus, and Exposure Adjustments5:53
You will learn where to find and how to set the Exposure and Focus settings - and how to use the Zoom function on the Camera Awesome App. One of the great (and unique) options in this photography App is the ability to use separate exposure & focus targets - you'll learn that as well.
Camera Awesome App - Photo Composition Tools 4:22
Chet Davis teaches you where to access and provides a brief introduction to the five composition tools found in the Camera Awesome App:Horizon, Thirds, Golden (Rule), Trisec, and Square tools
Camera Awesome App - One Touch Awesome & One Touch Share Functions1:59
Chet shows you how to use the 9 effects available in the 1-touch Awesomize setting and the 1-touch Share settings, but points out how he does not prefer these (he does both effects editing & sharing but from the other manual options in the bottom menus of the Camera Awesome App)
Camera Awesome App - Gallery Menu & Share Options1:59
in this lesson you'll learn how to easily navigate the Camera Awesome App Gallery (not to be confused with your Camera Roll gallery), and the options for sharing the awesome photos you create with this app on your iOS device!
Camera Awesome App - Awesomize Tool 2:42
The Camera Awesome App contains a mighty powerful one button effects generator called the 'Awesomize' tool. Chet will show you how to use this, and how to fine tune the Awesomizer
Camera Awesome App - Transform Tool 4:33
Chet teaches you how to use the Transform in the Camera Awesome App to crop, rotate, and re-size your photo to conform to the specific aspect ratio you're desiring to display to the world.
Camera Awesome App - Presets Effects Menu4:43
In this lecture Chet introduces you to the variety of Processing Tools available in the Camera Awesome App, and shows you the difference between the included (free) sets of 9 tools and the purchase-able tools. In the accompanying PDF document Chet provides a screen shot of the included four sets of Processing Tools.
Camera Awesome App - Filter Effects & Texture Effects menus 2:27
Discover how the camera awesome app uses filter and texture menus to transform photos, with nine filters per menu, presets, textures, frames, and optional purchases for expanded sets.
Camera Awesome App - Frame Effects & Menu1:52
Explore how the Camera Awesome app applies frame effects, from sprocket holes to white-edged frames, and navigate its six edit menus to enhance your photos.
Camera Awesome App - Shooting Modes: Big Button1:40
Explore the camera awesome app's shooting modes in the field, using single shot and image stabilization to capture a stable image, and use big button as the shutter.
Camera Awesome App - Burst Shooting Modes3:06
Camera Awesome App - Timer Mode1:20
Master timer mode in the Camera Awesome app to capture solo shots with a 10-second countdown, including tripod setup for vacation photos.

Facebook Cam App7:31
In this lesson you'll learn the options available in the 'official' Facebook Camera App. This is different than loading photos using the mobile Facebook App (Chet teaches you how to use that as well in the next lesson). But this App is specifically and only designed to view and upload photos to your Facebook account/s. NOTE: If you are using the Facebook iPhone App released after November 30, 2012 please see the supplementary lectures below for additional functions).
Facebook App - Loading & Sharing Photos using the iOS Facebook App12:49
In this lesson you will learn how to not only upload your photos to your Facebook profile - but how to tag the photos with people and places (if you wish) and how to add a note or description with the photo. Chet will also detail how to upload the photo not only to the default Mobile Uploads Facebook Gallery but to any photo gallery in your Facebook profile...and you'll learn how to share a photo on your Facebook Page (for your business or organization).
New Facebook App Photo Features6:05
In this lecture you'll learn about the new features related to Photos in the Facebook iPhone App - (released November 30, 2012). You'll find the download link here: https://www.facebook.com/mobile
Facebook App Photo Sync Feature8:04
This new function in the Facebook iPhone App can be set to automatically sync or load photos from your iPhone Camera Roll to a 'private' folder on your Facebook account (requires iPhone with iOS 6 running the latest version of the Facebook iPhone App).

Instagram App - An Introduction2:50
Chet introduces you to the popular Instagram App for your iOS device.
Instagram App - Instagram Camera Functions 2:01
You'll learn the settings & functions for the Instagram Camera, which is part of the Instagram App (similar but different than the Apple iOS Camera App.
Instagram App - Applying Filters 3:21
In this lesson you'll learn how to apply the photo filters or pre-set effects in the Instagram App - it's these Filter effects that are really the 'trademark' of Instagram (folks have even created Instagram Filters for Adobe Photoshop and other photo editing applications for desktop computers). You'll also learn about the newer and less well known 'Lux' effect in the Instagram App.
Instagram App - Tilt Shift Effect 2:32
Learn to use the Tilt Shift Effect (sometimes called the Toy Camera Effect) that is part of the Instagram App. This allows you to create both Linear and Radial soft focus and forced depth of field effects with your Instagram photos.
Instagram App - Share Options 2:52
Chet will show you the different options for sharing your photos using the Instagram App - both within the Instagram community but outside as well (via Facebook, Twitter, Email, etc).
Instagram App - Using the Explore Function to Follow Other Instagrammers 2:10
With the Explore function in Instagram you can view the work of other photographers using the service - this can not only provide creative inspiration but also allow you to build a network with other like-minded photographers.
Instagram App - Instagram Photo Maps 1:45
In September 2012 Instagram added a new feature called 'Photo Maps'. This function allows you to take advantage of your geo-tagged Instagram photos and displays them on a world map for others to see your images referenced to by location - or where you can also see those Instagram photographers you are following and where their images were captured.
Instagram App - Adding Photos from your iPhone Camera Roll2:55
In this lesson you'll learn how to pull in photos you captured on your 'regular' iOS Camera App (or created with another photo app on your iOS device and then saved to your Camera Roll) and bring that image into Instagram for further editing or if you simply wish to share that photograph with the Instagram community.
Instagram App - Changes in Dec. 2012 App Update7:39
Chet Davis provides an overview of the changes in the Instagram App - which are part of the December 10, 2012 updated software. Instagram indicates the following improvements/changes in this new version: Faster Instagram Camera, Improved quality in Tilt/Shift Effect, New Filter: Willow, Auto sharing in iPhone Camera Roll, New Share Option: Foursquare. You can read more & access the Instagram App here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/instagram/id389801252?mt=8

Requirements

Familiarity with basic iPhone operation is helpful - though all operations to success in this class will be covered in the sessions. The instructor simply requests you come to each class session with a smile on your face, a desire to make beautiful photos that will satisfy your creative urges and impress your friends! The greatest photography options are realized using an iPhone 5, 4s, or 4 and the newer options like iCloud Sync require iOS 6 installed on your device.

Description

This is a thorough class where you'll learn the tools, techniques, and photography tips to create gorgeous iPhone photographs (using an iPod Touch or iPad as well).

With more than 80 short video lessons - which you can access and review anytime, forever... you will learn the information and techniques to take your mobile photography to the next level.

Learn to use 'the camera that's always with you' -- whether it's for travel, for business, for family, or just for fun with friends. View the short (3:00) video above for an overview & introduction to this course.

Comments from folks enjoying this class:

Very comprehensive, great pacing and instruction.

Seth

Love the enthusiasm & professionalism of Chet Davis already...can't wait to learn more.

Farnoosh

Chet has created a concise, easy to follow, set of lectures for the iPhone... To sum up, the course hits all bases and has taught me some new tricks, which makes using my new iPhone even more enjoyable!

Chris

As someone technologically challenged I appreciate how the viewer is walked through all the lessons. Very helpful and I highly recommend!

Annette

What You Will Learn in this iPhone Photography Course

We start with the the settings and options in the iPhone camera app. You'll see up close and personal the Apps (iPhone Applications) that will give you great results - both in capturing photos, and in processing & editing photos right on your iPhone.

Together we'll cover several techniques to improve your camera composition -- and hone your creative eye. And I'll share with you the easy ways to connect to a computer for sharing and archiving of your iPhone photographs.

You can participate in this class via your desktop or laptop computer, but you can also enjoy learning using the Udemy App on your iPad. This free App is available in the App Store here: Udemy free App for iPad

Comments from those who have learned from Chet Davis:

"I REALLY enjoyed your class. YOU make the class enjoyable and fun and you are so easy-going and an AMAZING teacher."

"Chet is an amazing teacher. His clarity, knowledge, patience and warm personality are such a gift to any person lucky to be learning from him"

"I wish I had you as a teacher in High School!"

Who this course is for:

Folks with an Apple iPhone who are eager to maximize the photographic potential with the 'camera that's always with you'. The course also applies to those using the iPod Touch (Gen4 and higher), and the iPad/iPad Mini.

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Course content

Introduction to 'iPhone Photography Secrets'1 lecture • 3min

Classsroom Welcome & Orientation2 lectures • 12min

iPhone Camera App13 lectures • 1hr 2min

New Photo Capabilities in iPhone 5 & iOS 64 lectures • 33min

iPhone Photography Tips1 lecture • 6min

Creative iPhotography2 lectures • 23min

Using a Tripod with your iPhone3 lectures • 11min

Capturing & Editing with the Camera Awesome App14 lectures • 51min

Sharing Photos on Facebook4 lectures • 34min

Instagram App9 lectures • 28min

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