Course details
The three modules are sent to you at one monthly intervals......
Module 1
- Camera basics, the structure and key features
- Types of memory and how to get the best from yours
- The mysteries of the sensory chip, file types, RAW verses JPEG
- Shutter speed, aperture, camera sensitivity and how to balance them
- Using your camera
- Focal length and types of lens
- Camera modes and when to use them
- Focus selection and control
- Exposure control
- Colour temperature
- Viewing your pictures
- Assignment 1
Module 2
- Taking photographs outside
- Composition
- Pattern and Symmetry
- Colour
- Depth of field
- Exposure and metering
- Locations and how to cope e.g. landscapes, seascapes, sport etc
- Kit choice and what to take
- Weddings and family occasions
- Nature photography
- Black and white
- Much more and then assignment 2
Module 3
- Taking photos indoors
- Using on-camera flash
- Photography of inanimate objects
- Portraiture using window light
- Off camera flash
- Adding additional flash guns
- Coping with red and white eye
- Build a mini studio
- Choice of equipment
- Using portable lights
- Placing a model and direction
- Posing, head and shoulders shots to full length
- Metering
- Posing groups
- Assignment 3
There are also musical slideshow presentations, quarterly competitions and with a year's E-mail support (so you can ask questions whenever you like), you have no excuse but to improve! Have fun, take your time and learn with Photo Start Out!