Camera Control

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Camera Control

This course is part of Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR Specialization

Instructors: Peter Glendinning

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

1,873 reviews

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

96%

Most learners liked this course

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There are 4 modules in this course

Welcome to Course Two of Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR! Now that you have a broad understanding of the various types of cameras, the importance of setting up Menus and Functions to gain control in your photography, and the difference between Auto and Program exposure modes, you are ready to move into even greater Camera Control!

In these 4 Modules we will concentrate on gaining the knowledge necessary to make use of Exposure Modes, Light Metering, Effects of various ISO settings, Lens options, using Shutter Speeds to convey aspects of Time in both documentary and creative ways, and exploring the controlled focus effects that Depth of Field Principles make possible. You will also continue to make new photographs and, if you are a subscriber to the specialization, continue interacting with your fellow learners as you share photographs for Peer Review. You will also confirm your knowledge through completion of quizzes and written responses. Let's get started with Module One!

Welcome to Course TWO! From previous lessons, you have learned to set your camera menus and functions so your camera is ready to use. Beginning with Module 1, we'll add to the camera knowledge you gained in Course ONE to increase your understanding of critical exposure factors so you can create predictable results through confident control. If you are fully participating in the Course, you will also have the opportunity to test your knowledge through Quiz questions, and share your photographs in Peer Review and learn from the photographs of fellow Learners. As you learn about different exposure options, the concept and effects of Depth of Field, and begin to study the visual elements in a more concentrated manner, you will be developing the skills to "put it all together," to create pictures you will be proud to share that go beyond the snapshot to more fulfilling expression.

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7 videos1 reading5 assignments1 peer review

7 videos Total 50 minutes

MEET MSU and THE SPECIALIZATION 4 minutes
MEET THE PROFESSORS: Peter Glendinning and Mark Sullivan 13 minutes
MEET THE COURSE: an overview by Peter and Mark 4 minutes
Under Exposure and Over Eposure 5 minutes
Reflected Light Meter & Meter Modes 7 minutes
Equivalent Exposure Combinations & MAPS-prob 9 minutes
Stop Action and Blur 9 minutes

1 reading Total 10 minutes

About Peer Review 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 150 minutes

Exposure Quiz 30 minutes
Equivalent Exposure Comb & Shooting Modes - MAPS -Quiz 30 minutes
Stop Action, Camera Blur - Quiz 30 minutes
Exposure - Summative Quiz 30 minutes
Reflected Light Meter & Meter Modes - Quiz 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 120 minutes

Picture Your World in STOP-ACTION-TIME! 120 minutes

In Module 2 you will learn how changes in focal length of the camera lens can have dramatic effects on both the ways that perspective is rendered, and the ways that content of a scene can be altered.

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12 videos4 assignments

12 videos Total 89 minutes

Focal Length:"Normal," sensors, and angle of view 9 minutes
Focal Length: Perspective effects 7 minutes
Peter discusses Focal Length Pictures 4 minutes
Focal Length Series from a Single Vantage Point 10 minutes
Focal Lengths: Fixed or Zoom 11 minutes
Special Lenses: Macro 6 minutes
Special lenses: Fisheye 7 minutes
Special Lenses: Tilt-Shift 11 minutes
Smartphone Specialties 6 minutes
Protecting the Lens: shades and filters 6 minutes
Polarizing and Specialty Filters 9 minutes
Lens Adapters 3 minutes

4 assignments Total 120 minutes

Focal Length Basics 30 minutes
Focal Length Effects 30 minutes
Lens Specialties 30 minutes
Lens Summative Quiz 30 minutes

In Module 3 you will learn about the meaning of "Depth of Field," and how it can be controlled to create areas of focus that are perfect for the type of content you wish to convey in your photographs, whether they are for business or pleasure, art or industry.

What's included

3 videos2 readings4 assignments1 peer review

3 videos Total 9 minutes

Successful use of Depth of Field 1 minute
Depth of Field and Aperture, Focal Length, & Focal Distance 6 minutes
Mark discusses DOF in a photograph 2 minutes

2 readings Total 20 minutes

Depth of Field - Further Notes 10 minutes
About Peer Review 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 120 minutes

Aperture and Depth of Field - Quiz 30 minutes
Focal Length and Depth of Field - Quiz 30 minutes
Focus Distance and Depth of field - Quiz 30 minutes
Depth of Field Summative QUIZ 30 minutes

1 peer review Total 120 minutes

Shoot & Share: Depth of Field Control 120 minutes

In Module 4 we return to studying concepts related to the way photographs look, and how practical decisions that are unique to photography can have dramatic effect in terms of what their objective or creative content might be. We examine the aspect of Time as an essential choice that must be made by photographers no matter what their ultimate goal for image-making. We continue the Peer Review process for paid-Learners.

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 peer review

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Peter Glendinning

Michigan State University

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Reviewed on Aug 2, 2022

Lots of great info to help us learn. Be helpful to put more photos to some of the abstract concepts as examples. All in all, been a great course so far and expect it to only get better!

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2016

Peter & Mark hit a home run with this course, very thorough , great advice,this was a course full of knowledge and at the same time I truly enjoyed their way of delivering the content.

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2016

I learned so much in this course, I would recommend this and the previous courses being offered in the specialization Photography Basics and Beyond from Smartphone to DSLR.

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