Perfect Image Photography Academy
Introduction to DSLR Photography
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Karlo Gesner/Matthew Thomas
This Introductory course is designed to get you more familiar with your DSLR camera.Most likely, there are ton of buttons, dials, and features that you are unfamiliar with. The difference between a pro level camera and a point & shoot is control. A DSLR has many features to help you fine-tune your images to achieve more control over light, color, and focus.
By the end of this course, you will learn:
• How to Properly Hold Your Camera
• The Different Scene Modes
• The functions of ISO & White Balance
• Understand Aperture, Depth of Field, & Aperture Priority (Av) Mode
• Understand Shutter Speed, Freezing/Blurring Action, & Shutter Speed Priority (Tv) Mode
• Exposure Compensation (Lighter/Darker)
• Flash Basics
• Basics of Composition
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Essentials of Composition and Posing
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Ole Hongvanthong
Often overshadowed by complicated lighting techniques or advanced post production tips, this class seeks to remind you that posing is import. We'll cover all the basics, how to emphasize a client's assets and downplay perceived flaws, how to create an engaging photo, how to use natural elements on location to enhance an image, and how to ensure that the result flatters the subject and adds the essential professional polish to an image.
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Introduction to Lighting
Skill Level: Beginner
Instructor: Matthew Thomas
Understanding the connection between light and photography.
Forget about your camera and all of your lenses, at least for now. Why you ask? Well, to put it bluntly, if you don't understand light and how it effects your subject, you'll never get the consistent, quality results you and your equipment are capable of.
Topics we'll cover:
Types of light
A minimalist approach
Light Modifiers
Understanding your flash
Adding an off camera flash/light source
Lighting Definitions
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