Digital Camera 101
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Don’t be confused by all the buttons and menu selections on your brand new camera! Build a foundation in photography with an overview of camera options. Look into camera formats and settings, file formats, crop factor, the histogram, and focus modes, as well as a brief introduction to Photoshop. This class is designed for beginning users of digital cameras; however, it is open to all adults and teens regardless of experience.
Student Supply List:
- We will not be touching on Photoshop, except for a brief introduction to Photoshop during the final session. If you would like to learn more about digital editing, I have prepared a Photoshop/Camera Raw workflow document. If you want to purchase this, you can purchase a download of it directly from me for $20.00.
- A digital camera — preferably a dSLR, mirrorless, or high-end point-and-shot camera capable of RAW files. When students come to class the camera’s battery should be fully charged, and it should be loaded with an appropriate memory card.
- Pencil and paper to take notes. Students will receive downloadable copies of worksheet that they can print out and bring to class.
- A way of presenting assignments to the class: prints, iPad, USB Thumb Drive, Notebook or personal lap top computer. A smart phone is too small.
- While not a requirement, I would recommend four books: “Digital Photography for the Impatient” by Ed Snyder. Under $20.00 from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Photography-Impatient-Ed-Snyder/dp/1448648270 “The Adobe Photoshop CC Book for Digital Photographers (2014 release) (Voices That Matter)” by Scott Kelby. Used copies start at about $7.00 from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Photoshop-Digital-Photographers-release-Voices/dp/0133900851/ref=sr_1_1 s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1450396715&sr=1-1&keywords=scott+kelby+photoshop+cc+2015 “How Do I Do That In Photoshop?” by Scott Kelby: Used paperback copies start at around $2.00 from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-That-Photoshop-Quickest/dp/1681980797 “In Camera: Perfect Pictures Straight Out of the Camera” by Gordon Laing. About $12.00 at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=thephobl-20&url=search-alias%3daps&field-keywords=gordon+laing+in+camera&sprefix=gordon+laing%27%2caps%2c125&crid=HNMUG7CWSGP7&linkCode=sl2&linkId=9df3b5b004680cc5a1d237fef6a9423f
