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Introduction to Digital Photography
Learn how to compose the perfect shot using your digital camera with this free online photography course.
Description
With this free online Introduction to Digital Photography course you'll learn everything you need to unlock your camera. You’ll be introduced to the basic features of digital cameras so you can finally know what all those buttons actually do. Using simple language, the course explains the differences between full frame and crop sensors, and shows you how digital photos are processed into file formats such as RAW and jpeg. You will then learn how to identify the key parts of a DSLR and how to understand each of the settings on a DSLR.
You will then be guided through different styles and techniques of photography such as landscape photography, street photography, and wildlife photography, so that you can decide what style interests you most and start developing your own. To bring you to an even more professional level, you’ll learn about the works of key photographers and the early history of photography. You’ll then learn about the Rule of Thirds, the essential equipment needed for a photo shoot, and how to identify the key attributes of different types of image files.
Photography can be inspiring, and with photography skills you can capture those really wonderful moments forever. But more importantly, taking a cool photo is just good fun! And it really is less complicated than you think, this course can introduce you to so much in just 3 hours. These are skills you can use any day for the rest of your life, even to start your career as a professional photographer. So, start this course today and get beyond the automatic setting on your camera.
Start Course NowModules
Module 1: Introduction to Digital Photography
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Introduction to Digital Photography: Learning Outcomes
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The History of Photography
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Photographic Styles
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The Rule Of Thirds
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The SLR
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Basic DSLR settings
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File Management
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Creative Commons
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Necessary Gear
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The Sensor & Mirrors Within
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Full Frame vs Crop Sensor
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Bits and Bytes
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Introduction to Digital Photography: Lesson summary
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Having completed this course you will be able to:
- Discuss the origins and early history of photography
- Describe different photographic styles. Identify the works of key photographers
- Define the Rule of Thirds
- Identify the various parts of a DSLR
- Describe the function of each of the settings on a DSLR
- Discuss the importance of good file management and photo management systems
- List the meaning of the Creative Commons icons as applied to photography
- List key the equipment needed for a photo shoot
- Explain how the sensors work in a DSLR
- Discuss the difference between Full Frame and Crop Sensor
- Identify the key attributes of the various types of image files
Certification
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