Overview
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Get a solid grounding in the skills and tools you'll need to explore the world of digital photography.
Syllabus
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Welcome
- Introduction
- Understanding the basics of a camera
- Exploring the basics of a DSLR
- Understanding mirrorless cameras
- Understanding lenses
- Exploring lens mount options
- Evaluating point-and-shoot and phone cameras
- Configuring your camera's storage options
- Understanding the essentials of camera configuration
- Understanding media
- Understanding exposure
- Understanding how your camera controls exposure
- Understanding the internal light meter
- Understanding the light meter in the camera
- Understanding what balance is in an image
- Composing using autofocus
- Metering and composition
- Understanding when to use image review
- Exploring basics of a good portrait
- Shooting a portrait in open shade
- Exploring camera positions and portraiture
- Understanding the basics of form and geometry
- Working the shot
- Exploring how exposure compensation works
- Understanding what clipping is in an image
- Reviewing other camera controls
- Reviewing three critical habits to adopt right away
- Exploring photo management and workflow
- Evaluating what you can do with an image editor
- Understanding output options for photographs
- Exploring the next steps in your photographic education
