Digital Photography In A Day (Stage 1)
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If you are new to digital photography, or simply wish for a refresh on the ever important fundamentals then this course is ideal. And it is suitable for anyone with a digital SLR or advanced digital compact camera, regardless of the brand. Likewise for a wide range of different software packages on the market. It is designed to be fun, informative and hopefully inspirational too, and has been very well received. These are some of the areas we cover in a step-by-step way from the ground up…
Seminar 1:
Apertures, shutterspeeds and ISO – what they do and how to use them effectively
Understanding light measurement
Getting the right exposure
Using a histogram
Depth-of-field – what it is and how to use it creatively
Setting the right colour modes and white balance controls
Why shoot Jpegs & Raw files?
Lighting tips using natural light
Seminar 2:
Monitor Calibration what it is, how to do it and why its important
Popular post capture tools, why and how to use them
Mastering basic and some more advanced enhancements
How to achieve high quality printed output
The right workflow for the task at hand
Colour management and easy ways to achieve it
Storage and retrieval
What should I bring?
It is a good idea to bring your camera so you can follow and try many of the settings as we go.
What Will I get From The Seminars?
From these seminars attendees will leave with an understanding of the basic building blocks needed for good photography. Plus an idea of how and when to apply them. Camera features will be used more proficiently, and post capture time spent more productivley as a result. For those just getting to grips with photography the seminars will save lots of time spent on trial and error.
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New dates and venues to be confirmed soon.
Main Image: Photography should not leave you feeling like a fool. “Digital Photography In A day” is designed to help, as it saves countless hours learning through trial and error. Great for those starting their photographic journey, it is also a good reminder for those wanting to reassess the basics.
