Course Summary
Learn the fundamentals of exposure in photography, including how to adjust shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to create stunning images.Key Learning Points
- Understand the essential exposure settings in photography
- Learn how to adjust shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to create different effects
- Master the use of light metering and exposure compensation to get the perfect shot
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of exposure in photography
- Master the use of different exposure settings to create different effects
- Be able to adjust light metering and exposure compensation for the perfect shot
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of photography
- Access to a camera with manual controls
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Hands-on exercises
Similar Courses
- Mastering Exposure and the Zone System for Digital Photographers
- Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR
- Seeing Through Photographs
Related Education Paths
- Professional Certificate in Digital Photography
- Professional Certificate in Visual Design
- Professional Certificate in Graphic Design
Notable People in This Field
- Photographer
- Photographer, Author, Educator
- Photographer
Related Books
Description
Welcome to Course One of Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR! In these first 4 Modules you will gain the knowledge and the confidence that will help you make good choices as you consider qualities of the camera you own, and the qualities of the other types of digital cameras you might be considering. You will learn about the basic functions that most digital cameras have in common. You will also go beyond the "technical" matters and learn about how you can make exciting pictures by emphasizing the aspects of Frame and Vantage Point to interpret old subjects in new ways. Discovering accessories that photographers find useful, and the types of camera bags from mini to carry-on sized, is also in store for you. You will also make your first photographs and, if you are a subscriber to the specialization, upload pictures to the web gallery and start interacting with your fellow learners in our "Gallery." Let's get started with Module One!
Outline
- WELCOME, OVERVIEW, and FUNDAMENTALS
- MEET MSU and THE SPECIALIZATION: a welcome from College of Arts & Letters Dean, Dr. Chris Long
- MEET THE PROFESSORS: PETER Glendinning
- MEET THE PROFESSORS: MARK Sullivan
- MEET THE COURSE: an overview by Mark and Peter
- Basic Elements of Photography: CAMERA/LENS
- Basic Elements of Photography: SENSOR/SHUTTER
- Basic Elements of Photography: SHUTTER+APERTURE=EXPOSURE
- Workflow of Digital Photography step-by-step
- Full Auto Shooting Mode!
- Websites for your viewing pleasure: L'oeil de la photographie and ASMP and PDN!
- Peter Glendinning websites/Instagram
- Mark Valentine Sullivan - social media photography sites
- About the Peer Review Process
- Some additional info on the history of photography!
- Learn more about your professors!
- Private FACEBOOK group for our Learners!
- Camera/Lens
- Sensor/Shutter
- QUIZ 1.1.1
- Shutter/Aperture/Exposure
- Camera capabilities: differences and similarities
- Camera Capabilities and You
- A Basic Vocabulary of Capabilities
- Capabilities of Point & Shoot and Compact Cameras
- Capabilities of DSLR Cameras
- Capabilities of Mirrorless Cameras
- Apple iPhone 6 Camera
- Samsung Galaxy 6 Camera
- Three essential Smartphone accessories
- Program Mode and ISO settings for greater control
- "Working a Scene"
- About the Peer Review Process
- Point & Shoot and Compact Cameras
- DSLR Cameras
- QUIZ 1.2.1
- Mirrorless Cameras
- QUIZ 1.2.2
- Setting up yourself and your digital camera: Menus, Settings, and baggage!
- Setting Up the Camera by First Setting Up Yourself
- Setting Up the Camera - Part 2
- Setting Up a Digital Camera Part 3a 1.3.3
- Setting Up a Digital Camera Part 3b 1.3.4
- Camera Setup Four
- Camera Bags, from Mini to Carry-On Sizes
- What is in PG's BAG?
- Camera Set Up 2
- Quiz 1.3.1
- Camera Set Up 3
- QUIZ 1.3.2
- Picture Decisions: The Vantage Point and Frame
- What is "normal" Vantage Point?
- The effects of Vantage Point choices.
- Responding to Photographs
- The Frame: what to include, or exclude.
- The Frame and composition
- The Frame and Content
- Mark & Peter each discuss their own VP and Frame Photos 1.4.7
- About the Peer Review Process
- Garry Winogrand: Frame, Vantage Point, and Content
- The History of Photography in 5 Minutes
- Vantage Point
- QUIZ
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the secrets of exposure photography with this highly rated course on Coursera. Learn how to capture stunning photos in any lighting conditions and improve your photography skills with the help of expert instructors.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the course to be highly informative and helpful in improving their photography skills.Pros from User Reviews
- Expert instructors who provide clear and concise explanations
- Great course structure and pacing
- Hands-on assignments that help reinforce learning
- Wide range of topics covered, including exposure, lighting, and composition
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic for their level of expertise
- Lack of personalized feedback on assignments
- Some technical issues with the course platform
- Limited interaction with other students
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