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Course Summary

Learn how to take better photos with your camera by understanding and mastering the different camera controls.

Key Learning Points

Understand the different camera controls and how they affect your photos
Master the exposure triangle and learn how to use it to take better photos
Learn how to use different camera modes to capture different types of photos

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

- USA: $31,000 - $91,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €40,000
- USA: $31,000 - $91,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €40,000
- USA: $33,000 - $81,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €35,000
- USA: $31,000 - $91,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €40,000
- USA: $33,000 - $81,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €35,000
- USA: $28,000 - $62,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 6,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €30,000

Learning Outcomes

Understand the different camera controls and how they affect your photos
Master the exposure triangle to take better photos
Be able to use different camera modes to capture different types of photos

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

A camera with manual controls
Basic understanding of photography

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Self-paced
Online

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Introduction to Photography
Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR

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Tony Northrup
Peter McKinnon

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Description

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!

Outline

WELCOME, OVERVIEW, and FUNDAMENTALS
MEET MSU and THE SPECIALIZATION
MEET THE PROFESSORS: Peter Glendinning and Mark Sullivan
MEET THE COURSE: an overview by Peter and Mark
Under Exposure and Over Eposure
Reflected Light Meter & Meter Modes
Equivalent Exposure Combinations & MAPS-prob
Stop Action and Blur
About Peer Review
Exposure Quiz
Reflected Light Meter & Meter Modes - Quiz
Equivalent Exposure Comb & Shooting Modes - MAPS -Quiz
Stop Action, Camera Blur - Quiz
Exposure - Summative Quiz

Elements of Camera Control 2.0: The Lens
Focal Length:"Normal," sensors, and angle of view
Focal Length: Perspective effects
Peter discusses Focal Length Pictures
Focal Length Series from a Single Vantage Point
Focal Lengths: Fixed or Zoom
Special Lenses: Macro
Special lenses: Fisheye
Special Lenses: Tilt-Shift
Smartphone Specialties
Protecting the Lens: shades and filters
Polarizing and Specialty Filters
Lens Adapters
Focal Length Basics
Focal Length Effects
Lens Specialties
Lens Summative Quiz

Elements of Camera Control 3.0: Depth of Field
Successful use of Depth of Field
Depth of Field and Aperture, Focal Length, & Focal Distance
Mark discusses DOF in a photograph
Depth of Field - Further Notes
About Peer Review
Aperture and Depth of Field - Quiz
Focal Length and Depth of Field - Quiz
Focus Distance and Depth of field - Quiz
Depth of Field Summative QUIZ

Picture Decisions:
Photographs and Time as Fact
Photographs and Time As Fiction-
Peter discusses Time and his photography
Time, Fact, and Fiction - Reading and Viewing
About Peer Review

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the art of capturing stunning images with Camera Control course on Coursera. Students have raved about this course, calling it an insightful, practical and engaging experience. The course has received excellent overall ratings from users.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course is praised for its practical and hands-on approach to teaching camera control.

Pros from User Reviews

Instructors provide clear and concise explanations
The course is well-structured and easy to navigate
The assignments are challenging and help reinforce the concepts taught
The course is suitable for both beginners and advanced learners
The course provides valuable insights for photographers of all levels

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic
The course focuses primarily on still photography, neglecting video techniques
The course may be too technical for those who prefer a more casual approach
Some users found the course to be too short and wished there was more content
The course doesn't cover advanced camera techniques

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