In a hands-on beginning photography workshop, gain an understanding of the basic camera operations of f/stops, shutter speeds, ISO, and white balance while using natural light. Using the HDSLR format, learn the controls and functions of your DSLR camera from in-class demonstrations on exposure, depth-of-field, composition, focusing, metering, motion, and image quality.
Weekly assignments--critiqued in class--will focus on specific technical information, then progress into more creative personal projects. A Digital Single Lens Reflex camera (DSLR) or Mirrorless camera with manual focus and exposure capabilities is required. Bring your camera and instruction manual to the first class.
Requirements: Equipment & Other ·
- DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) or a mirrorless camera with full manual controls (would be nice, but required of your camera’s functions),
- built in light meter, with a standard focal length lens (anywhere from 16-105mm depending on sensor size, zoom or fixed) with apertures from that includes f/4-f/16. I’m very loose on your lens “requirements,” so do not put too much thought into this.
- Some type of devise with internet connection that is consistent. You will need a computer with digital image viewing software or other software capable of re-naming your image files.
- Each camera manufacturer provides this type of software free. You will need internet access to transfer files for in-class review.
Note:
We’ll be discussing various optional items that would be helpful in producing specific shooting assignments or to maximize image quality as the class progresses.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
School Notes: You MUST have and input a valid California address and US phone number when signing up for Santa Monica College in-person courses, or you may be rejected from the course. If you do not have a valid US address and phone number, your enrollment will not be accepted.
Students with any valid US address may enroll in online/remote classes.
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