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DSLR Photography Fundamentals
Make Your Pictures Say a Thousand Words
DSLR Photography Fundamentals
Make Your Pictures Say a Thousand Words
Duration
8 Days(24 Hours)
Course Fee
588 SGD
Course Description
Welcome to the DSLR Photography for Beginners course! Over the next two days, we will explore the exciting world of digital photography with DSLR cameras. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refresh your skills, this course will provide you with the foundational knowledge and techniques to take stunning photographs.
Apply NowCourse Objectives
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the basic principles of photography.
- Learn how to use your DSLR camera effectively.
- Master essential camera settings and controls.
- Explore composition techniques for captivating images.
- Develop your creative vision and photographic style.
Course Outline
Day 1: Understanding Your DSLR
- Overview of the course objectives and structure
- Introduction to DSLR cameras and their capabilities
- Understanding camera parts and functions
- Overview of shooting modes: Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual
- Exploring basic camera settings: ISO, aperture, and shutter speed
- Introduction to the exposure triangle: ISO, aperture, and shutter speed
- Understanding exposure metering and histograms
- Practicing exposure compensation and metering modes
- Practical exercises to apply camera controls and exposure techniques
- Understanding autofocus modes and focus points
- Using manual focus for precision
- Exploring depth of field and its creative effects
- Rule of thirds and other composition guidelines
- Understanding framing and perspective
- Exploring leading lines, symmetry, and patterns
- Understanding natural and artificial light
- Exploring the quality and direction of light
- Introduction to color temperature and white balance
- Review of the day’s topics
- Answering any questions
Day 2: Practical Application and Creative Techniques
- Quick recap of key points from Day 1
- Addressing any questions or issues
- Exploring advanced shooting modes: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual
- Using exposure bracketing and HDR photography
- Understanding the benefits of shooting in RAW format
- Understanding long exposure photography
- Exploring techniques for capturing motion blur and light trails
- Introduction to night photography and astrophotography
- Exploring advanced composition techniques: framing, layering, and juxtaposition
- Understanding visual storytelling and narrative in photography
- Practicing composition exercises in different environments
- Introduction to portrait photography: posing, lighting, and composition
- Exploring landscape photography: finding the right location and capturing the scene
- Overview of other photography genres: macro, street, and wildlife photography
- Overview of photo editing software and apps
- Basic editing techniques: cropping, exposure adjustments, and color correction
- Preserving image quality and file management
- Guided photo walk in a local area to apply learned techniques
- Instructor assistance and feedback during the walk
- Review of the day’s topics
- Answering final questions
- Resources for further learning
- Course feedback and certificates distribution