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Digital Photography Masterclass: The 200 Module Complete Guide


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Price
£199 inc VAT
Or £66.33/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
30 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

This online photography masterclass explores various areas from basic camera settings, shooting styles and editing. This course will teach you the ins and outs of photography even if you have little to no experience.

For beginners to advanced, this course covers everything from specific styles to how to use products and taking stellar photographs.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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Description

Course Highlights

  • 200 modules covering a host of photography areas
  • No prior experience required
  • Features classroom theory and practical demonstrations
  • Quizzes and assignments to put the theory into practice!
  • Covers manual settings, composition, lighting and smart phone photography
  • Take pictures in different scenarios: kids, landscapes, panoramas, wildlife and much more
  • Enjoy lifetime access so you can dip and out whenever you need!

Course Overview

Regardless of what your level of experience is or what type of camera you use, this in-depth course is designed to provide you with everything you need to take your photography skills to the next level.

Instructor Bio

Philip Ebiner is a creator, and his goal is to inspire others through my creations. Since graduating with a B.A. in Film and Television Production from Loyola Marymount University, He spends his days shooting and editing a variety of videos for large and small companies. His specialties include documentary work, video editing, motion graphics, and online education.

Course Curriculum

Part 1. Introduction

What’s this course all about?

Who are we – the instructors?

What do you need to take this course?

How can you succeed in this course?

  • Photography Basics

Intro – what will we cover in this section

A brief history of photography

Modern photography – where we are today

The basic photographers toolbox – from iPhone to $10k cameras

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • Understanding the Camera & Different Types

Intro – what will we cover in this section

Types of cameras

The Smartphone

Point and Shoot

DSLR

EVIL

How does a camera work?

Shutters, sensors, film & digital

File Formats

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • Purchasing a Camera & Additional Equipment

Intro – what will we cover in this section

How to purchase a camera – what’s your goal?

Where can you purchase a camera – online, or in-store?

What’s in our camera bag?

Memory cards

Lenses & filters

Batteries & chargers

Stabilization – tripods, monopods

Flash & lighting

Camera cases

Practice – put together your camera kit

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • Camera Anatomy & Settings – What are all these buttons?

Intro – what will we cover in this section

Overview of the general camera buttons

Detailed look at a DSLR camera

Detailed look at a smart phone & our favorite apps

Practice – play with your buttons

The camera menu – let’s go through it together – Nikon Info Buttons

Navigating the Nikon Menu

Navigating the Canon Menu

Selecting Image Quality – Nikon

Selecting Image Quality – Canon

Scene Modes – Canon

Image review – Nikon

Image Review – Canon

Formatting a Memory Card – Nikon

Formatting a Memory Card – Canon

Practice Settings

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • Take better photos by learning the manual settings

Intro – what will we cover in this section

What is exposure?

What is aperture – understanding f-stops

What is shutter speed

What is ISO

How the exposure triangle works

Practice – set your exposure for 3 scenarios

Why are my photos blurry!

What is focus? Depth of field explained

Getting in focus using manual mode

Using the Light Meter

Shooting fast objects

Practice – taking pictures of cars

Shooting in low light

Practice – taking pictures inside

Shooting at night

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • Take better photos by using stabilization

Intro – what will we cover in this section

Better handheld shooting

When to use a tripod

When to use a monopod

Other types of stabilization

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • Take better photos with composition

Intro & What is Composition

The rule of thirds

When to throw out the rule of thirds

Perspective – changing your angle

Creating a Mood

Wide Shots

Choosing a background

Panoramic compositions

How to position your subject

Focus on the details

Using depth of field creatively

Think about colours

Black & white photos – adding emotion by subtracting colour

Practice – photo walk/adventure

Phil’s Photo Walk

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • Take better photos with better lighting

Intro – what will we cover in this section

What is light?

What types of light sources can we use?

Understanding light temperatures

Setting your white balance properly

Using ambient light

Using the flash

Practice – use your flash

3 Point Lighting

Shooting silhouettes

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • All about lenses

Intro – what will we cover in this section

What is our favourite lens?

What standard lenses should you have?

Depth of Field

Focal length & angle of view

Fisheye lenses

Tilt shift (aka swing shift) lenses

Polarising filters

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • Situational photography

Intro – what will we cover in this section

The basics of portrait photography

Guide to lighting your portraits

Taking pictures of your children

Practice – take pictures of your kid (or pet)

Wildlife & landscape photography

Practice – get outside! and take some pictures

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • Modern Photography

Intro – what will we cover in this section

Using our favourite smartphone apps

How to take better pictures with your smartphone

Composing better square images

Practice – take your best smart phone pic

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • Photo Editing

Intro – what will we cover in this section

What is photo editing, and why do we do it?

What programs do we like for editing?

How to get a free trial of Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop

Editing in Lightroom – importing and organization

Practice – import & rate your photos

Fixing White Balance

Cropping

Sharpening

Brightness & contrast

Saturation & Vibrance

Vignettes & blurs

Exporting & saving

Practice – improve your photos in Lightroom

Stitching together a panorama

Editing RAW photos in Photoshop

Editing JPEG photos in Photoshop

Beyond editing photos in Photoshop – photo manipulation

Getting rid of blemishes in Lightroom

Hue, Saturation and Luminance in Lightroom

Importing photos to iPhoto

Quick fixes in iPhoto

Effects tab in iPhoto

Adjustment tab in iPhoto

Exporting photos from iPhoto

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • Photography Careers

Intro – what will we cover in this section

What jobs can you do with photography?

Branding yourself

Tips for branding

Tell everyone, everywhere

Where to share your photographs

What should you charge as a photographer?

Creating a portfolio

Website Must Haves

Finding freelance photography work

How much to charge

Unique Ways to Dive In!

Landing a full-time photography job

Conclusion – what did we learn in this section

  • Selling your photographs

Introduction

Stock photography sites

15k in One Day!

Tips for selling your own photography

Understanding Licensing

Fair Use

Putting together your license

Conclusion

  • Wedding Photography

Who Am I?

Why become a wedding photographer?

The Wedding Day Overview

Top 5 Tips

  • Travelling as a photographer

Equipment Check

Backing up your photos whilst travelling

Where should you go?

How to travel safely

Journalling

Backgrounds

Be candid

Photographing Locals

Taking better sunsets

Depth of field

  • Conclusion

Thank you for taking this course

  • Quiz Assessments

How does the camera work?

Do you know your exposure triangle?

Do you know your basic composition?

Do you know your basic camera buttons and menu?

How do you get non-blurry photos?

Do you know your light?

Do you know your lenses?

Who is this course for?

Below is a list of key learning objectives that we’ve covered in this course. Next to each objective are the sections that will help you learn those skills.

  • I want to understand how a camera works: sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 10
  • I want to become a professional photographer: sections 16, 17, 18
  • I want to take better photos with my smartphone: section 12
  • I want to edit photos: sections 13, 14, 15
  • I want to take more beautiful photos: sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 11

Of course, we tried to lay out the course in a way that builds on top of each previous section. But if you are just looking to jump right in, use the guide above!

Groups who might like the course include:

  • Beginners
  • Amateur photographers
  • Families or holidaymakers looking to take more beautiful photographs

Requirements

Requirements – a camera or smartphone; we’ll show you how to get free trials for editing software

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