The Beginner Photographer’s Crash Course

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The Beginner Photographer’s Crash Course provided by CreativeLive is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 5-6 hours worth of material. The Beginner Photographer’s Crash Course is taught by Khara Plicanic. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from CreativeLive. The course is taught in Englishand is $49.00. Visit the course page at CreativeLive for detailed price information.

Overview

  • A new camera is an adventure waiting to happen. It’s an invitation to explore and a tool that opens doors to awesome experiences. Learning your way around a DSLR for the first time doesn’t have to be daunting. With a little guidance, you’ll be confidently calling the shots in no time.

    Pro photographer and educator Khara Plicanic will help you understand your camera like never before (whether a dSLR, compact point-and-shoot, or even a phone! ) and get you taking better photos fresh out of the box. Join Khara for this class, and you’ll learn:

    • How exposure works and how each setting creates a different effect
    • The basics of different shooting modes (Auto, Program, Shutter/Aperture Priority, Manual, etc.)
    • How to make use of your camera’s functions - flash, white balance, exposure compensation, timer, and focus points.
    • How image size and resolution work, and why it matters (or doesn't)
    • How to choose and use different lenses.
    • The best resources to download, backup, and share your images. 

Syllabus
    • Class Introduction
    • Exposure Triangle: Shutter Speed
    • Exposure Triangle: Aperture
    • Exposure Triangle: ISO
    • Exposure Q&A
    • Shooting Modes and Scenes
    • Shooting Mode: Auto
    • Shooting Mode: Program
    • Shooting Scenes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Nighttime, & Sports
    • Shooting Modes: Shutter & Aperture Priority
    • Shooting Mode: Manual
    • Flash
    • White Balance
    • Exposure Compensation
    • Metering Modes & Remote Control Options
    • Focus Points
    • What is a Pixel?
    • Print Vs On-Screen Resolution
    • Cropping
    • Image Size & File Settings
    • Lens Considerations: Focal Length
    • Lens Considerations: Maximum Aperture
    • Lens Considerations: Minimum Focus Distance
    • Resources for Download and Organization