This class is designed to give a deeper understanding of the controls and functions of a Digital SLR and full-feature point-and-shoot camera. Learn how these controls can be used to take control of the camera rather than just setting the camera on automatic and hoping for a “happy accident”.
First Class: Basic camera controls and their effects on the image
Shutter speed and motion
Lens aperture and depth-of-field
Exposure metering and use of the histogram
Correct use of auto focus
White balance
File size and image quality
Second Class: Seeing like a camera - basic two-dimensional design
The differences between "human vision" and "camera vision"
Using the elements of visual design for stronger photographs
Review of images from last week's assignment - group discussion of technical and compositional challenges presented by the work and suggestions for improvement
Assignment for next class
Third Class: Introduction to basic digital image editing
Exposure, curves and contrast, color balance, cropping, making selections, burning and dodging, sharpening
Review of images from last week's assignment - group discussion
*Students, please bring your Digital SLR or manually adjustable digital point-and-shoot camera to class (required).
