New to DSLR cameras? Learn the basics to get the best photos you have ever taken! This introductory photography class lays out the fundamentals for shooting in manual mode. Taught by photographer Sian Morton, you’ll learn how to manually balance shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to achieve perfect exposure, every time. Easy-to-follow lessons include how to: Balance shutter speed, aperture, and ISO for perfect exposure (and conquer the fear of “manual” mode)Freeze and blur motion via shutter speedControl background blur via apertureTake stunning landscape images with correct composition and camera setupMaster portrait photography in ANY situationPlus, you’ll also learn Sian’s go-to camera settings and recommendations. By the end, you’ll know how to master your settings, shoot in manual mode for total control, and create the pro-level photos you’ve always imagined. Digital photography is so enjoyable but having the right skills for the right conditions can really help to take your photography to the next level. What You’ll LearnSian will go over the fundamentals of how to use your camera, discussing camera settings like ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. Understanding your DSLR. Youll learn exactly what happens when you click the button to take a photograph and dive deeper into what is really meant by the exposure pyramid and its three elements: Shutter speed. Youll learn how to represent shutter speed as a number and how different shutter speeds capture motion. Aperture. Youll learn how aperture settings can affect the amount of light let into your photograph and dictate a distinction between the foreground and background of your image. ISO. Youll see why Sian calls ISO the weapon of last resort and learn how to avoid digital noise in your photographs.
