By Ofcourse
Online
Can be taken anytime
Professional Training Course
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English
Course Overview
This online photography masterclass explores various areas from basic camera settngs, shooting styles and editing. This course will teach you the ins and outs of photography even if you have little to no experience.
For beginners to advanced, this course covers everything from specific styles to how to use products and taking stellar photographs.
Who should take this course
Below is a list of key learning objectives that we’ve covered in this course. Next to each objective are the sections that will help you learn those skills.
- I want to understand how a camera works: sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 10
- I want to become a professional photographer: sections 16, 17, 18
- I want to take better photos with my smartphone: section 12
- I want to edit photos: sections 13, 14, 15
- I want to take more beautiful photos: sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 11
Course content
Part 1. Introduction
What’s this course all about?
Who are we – the instructors?
What do you need to take this course?
How can you succeed in this course?
Photography Basics Intro – what will we cover in this section
A brief history of photography
Modern photography – where we are today
The basic photographers toolbox – from iPhone to $10k cameras
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Understanding the Camera & Different Types Intro – what will we cover in this section
Types of cameras
The Smartphone
Point and Shoot
DSLR
EVIL
How does a camera work?
Shutters, sensors, film & digital
File Formats
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Purchasing a Camera & Additional Equipment Intro – what will we cover in this section
How to purchase a camera – what’s your goal?
Where can you purchase a camera – online, or in-store?
What’s in our camera bag?
Memory cards
Lenses & filters
Batteries & chargers
Stabilization – tripods, monopods
Flash & lighting
Camera cases
Practice – put together your camera kit
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Camera Anatomy & Settings – What are all these buttons? Intro – what will we cover in this section
Overview of the general camera buttons
Detailed look at a DSLR camera
Detailed look at a smart phone & our favorite apps
Practice – play with your buttons
The camera menu – let’s go through it together – Nikon Info Buttons
Navigating the Nikon Menu
Navigating the Canon Menu
Selecting Image Quality – Nikon
Selecting Image Quality – Canon
Scene Modes – Canon
Image review – Nikon
Image Review – Canon
Formatting a Memory Card – Nikon
Formatting a Memory Card – Canon
Practice Settings
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Take better photos by learning the manual settings Intro – what will we cover in this section
What is exposure?
What is aperture – understanding f-stops
What is shutter speed
What is ISO
How the exposure triangle works
Practice – set your exposure for 3 scenarios
Why are my photos blurry!
What is focus? Depth of field explained
Getting in focus using manual mode
Using the Light Meter
Shooting fast objects
Practice – taking pictures of cars
Shooting in low light
Practice – taking pictures inside
Shooting at night
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Take better photos by using stabilization Intro – what will we cover in this section
Better handheld shooting
When to use a tripod
When to use a monopod
Other types of stabilization
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Take better photos with composition Intro & What is Composition
The rule of thirds
When to throw out the rule of thirds
Perspective – changing your angle
Creating a Mood
Wide Shots
Choosing a background
Panoramic compositions
How to position your subject
Focus on the details
Using depth of field creatively
Think about colours
Black & white photos – adding emotion by subtracting colour
Practice – photo walk/adventure
Phil’s Photo Walk
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Take better photos with better lighting Intro – what will we cover in this section
What is light?
What types of light sources can we use?
Understanding light temperatures
Setting your white balance properly
Using ambient light
Using the flash
Practice – use your flash
3 Point Lighting
Shooting silhouettes
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
All about lenses Intro – what will we cover in this section
What is our favourite lens?
What standard lenses should you have?
Depth of Field
Focal length & angle of view
Fisheye lenses
Tilt shift (aka swing shift) lenses
Polarising filters
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Situational photography Intro – what will we cover in this section
The basics of portrait photography
Guide to lighting your portraits
Taking pictures of your children
Practice – take pictures of your kid (or pet)
Wildlife & landscape photography
Practice – get outside! and take some pictures
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Modern Photography Intro – what will we cover in this section
Using our favourite smartphone apps
How to take better pictures with your smartphone
Composing better square images
Practice – take your best smart phone pic
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Photo Editing Intro – what will we cover in this section
What is photo editing, and why do we do it?
What programs do we like for editing?
How to get a free trial of Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
Editing in Lightroom – importing and organization
Practice – import & rate your photos
Fixing White Balance
Cropping
Sharpening
Brightness & contrast
Saturation & Vibrance
Vignettes & blurs
Exporting & saving
Practice – improve your photos in Lightroom
Stitching together a panorama
Editing RAW photos in Photoshop
Editing JPEG photos in Photoshop
Beyond editing photos in Photoshop – photo manipulation
Getting rid of blemishes in Lightroom
Hue, Saturation and Luminance in Lightroom
Importing photos to iPhoto
Quick fixes in iPhoto
Effects tab in iPhoto
Adjustment tab in iPhoto
Exporting photos from iPhoto
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Photography Careers Intro – what will we cover in this section
What jobs can you do with photography?
Branding yourself
Tips for branding
Tell everyone, everywhere
Where to share your photographs
What should you charge as a photographer?
Creating a portfolio
Website Must Haves
Finding freelance photography work
How much to charge
Unique Ways to Dive In!
Landing a full-time photography job
Conclusion – what did we learn in this section
Selling your photographs Introduction
Stock photography sites
15k in One Day!
Tips for selling your own photography
Understanding Licensing
Fair Use
Putting together your license
Conclusion
Wedding Photography Who Am I?
Why become a wedding photographer?
The Wedding Day Overview
Top 5 Tips
Travelling as a photographer Equipment Check
Backing up your photos whilst travelling
Where should you go?
How to travel safely
Journalling
Backgrounds
Be candid
Photographing Locals
Taking better sunsets
Depth of field
Conclusion Thank you for taking this course
Quiz Assessments How does the camera work?
Do you know your exposure triangle?
Do you know your basic composition?
Do you know your basic camera buttons and menu?
How do you get non-blurry photos?
Do you know your light?
Do you know your lenses?
About Course Provider
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