Photography Basics

By Joshua Samson
This course takes you through the fundamentals of good photography.
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Course info
Rating
(222)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Jan 21, 2015
Duration
1h 40m
Table of contents
Composition
Angle 4m Composition and Framing 5m Leading Lines 3m Masking 2m Rule of Thirds 3m
Using Light
Added Light/3-Point Lighting 3m Aspects of Light 4m Available Light 3m Exposure and Contrast 5m Lighting Tools 3m
Choosing the Subject
Action 2m Experimental 3m Landscape 3m Macro 3m Object 3m Portrait 3m Wildlife 3m
Manual Camera Functions
Aperture 2m Focus 2m ISO 2m Lenses 3m Shutter 3m White Balance 2m
Capturing the Moment
Continuous Shooting 4m Patience 3m Planning 3m Timing 3m
Treating Your Photos
Color Fixes 4m Cropping & Orientation 4m Exposure & Contrast Fixes 4m Other Common Tools 6m
Description
Course info
Rating
(222)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Jan 21, 2015
Duration
1h 40m
Description

This course takes you through all of the basic considerations that make up good photography. Topics covered range from choosing your subject to treating your final photos. After completing this course, you will be well on your way towards becoming a great photographer.

About the author
Joshua Samson
About the author

Joshua Samson is a filmmaker and mentor and earned a B.S. of Film Studies from Missouri State University and an M.F.A. in Film Studies from the University of Utah. He works in all aspects of film, and his work as a director, cinematographer, and editor have screened around the globe.

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