Beginning Digital Continuing Studies
Class Description
If you're interested in an in depth program from Beginning DSLR through Digital Printing, this series of 12 evening sessions in photography education is for you. You’ll learn camera settings, exposure, depth of field, capturing motion, composition principles, image editing using Lightroom, and finish with digital printing. Through handouts, visual displays, hands-on exercises in class and weekly assignments these principles and techniques will be explained and reviewed.Camera Settings
We begin discussing the main functions of your digital camera, how and why to change them. Bring your camera and fully charged batteries.
Topics Covered:Camera Modes •Shooting Modes •Sensor Size •Metering Modes •Megapixels •Resolution •Digital Media •Focusing •Zoom & Fixed Lenses •White Balance •Flash •ISO
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Exposure
An introduction to exposing an image correctly. We will discover how to take control of the camera and achieve desired and predictable results. Be prepared to print 5 -7 images for review.
Topics Covered:Metering Modes •Aperture Priority Mode •Shutter Priority Mode •Manual Mode •Exposure Triangle •Shutter Speeds •Apertures •ISO •Histograms •Exposure Lock •Exposure Compensation •Problematic Scenes
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Camera Control
We will continue to take control of our camera to achieve the desired depth of field and and subject sharpness using aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Be prepared to print 5 -7 images for review.
Topics Covered:Aperture Priority Mode •Shutter Priority Mode •Manual Mode •Shutter Speeds •Apertures •Depth of Field •Subject Sharpness/Blur •Lenses
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Composition
A discussion of what makes a good image, basic composition elements and how to incorporate them into an image. We will introduce additional tools to make your creative vision of a scene, a reality. As a group, we will critique selected images each week.
Topics Covered:Compositional Elements •Defining the focal point•Creative use of the properties of light •Removing distractions from an image•Critique •Vision •Interest •Energy •Emotion •Gesture ______________________________________
Image Editing
An introduction into digital workflow using Lightroom. We will rename, edit, keyword, tag and rate images to easily identify the best and make locating files in the future easy. We will cover a basic workflow for processing your images and how to locally and globally edit your image.
Topics Covered:Raw vs. Jpeg •Digital workflow •Color balance •Editing tools and controls •Sharpening
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Digital Printing
An introduction into preparing your digital files for printing. Each student will be able to print five images.
Topics Covered:Page setup •Sheet vs. Roll •ICC paper profiles •Print dialogue box •Final critique
Topics that will be discussed and demonstrated:
- See Above
Class Requirements
Digital SLR Camera
Memory cards
Charged batteries
Class Schedule
Date |
Start Time |
End Time |
Location |
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Tuesday, September 30th, 2014 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Digital Learning Center |
Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Digital Learning Center |
Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Digital Learning Center |
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Digital Learning Center |
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Digital Learning Center |
Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Digital Learning Center |
Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Digital Learning Center |
Tuesday, November 18th, 2014 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Digital Learning Center |
Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Digital Learning Center |
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Digital Learning Center |
Tuesday, December 9th, 2014 | 6:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Digital Learning Center |
About the Instructor
Richard Guttman:
Richard Guttman is a practicing professional photographer and photography instructor. He has successfully taught this photography program to many beginning photographers. Wherever you are in your photographic journey, he can lead you down a path of a deeper understanding of the craft and increased confidence in creating images through knowledge of your camera, understanding of composition, and a proficient digital workflow.
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The cost of the "Beginning Digital Continuing Studies" class is: $695.00
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