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 6 months 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!
If you live in North Essex and would prefer personal tuition, ask for details or visit the 'PhotoFill' web site for a fun informative day! Fill the gaps in your photography knowledge fast with PhotoFill.