Lynda.com Digital Photography Principles The Camera Even the simplest, most compact digital camera is capable of taking magazine-quality shots, once the user has a working knowledge of its features. In Digital Photography Principles: The Camera, Derrick Story shows how to master and take advantage of everything from basic resolution settings to the latest imaging technologies. He teaches even beginning digital photographers how to apply techniques that will have friends asking, How was that shot taken? Exercise files accompany the course. More than 3 Hours of Tutorials. For Mac and Windows. Beginners to Professionals. Each lynda.com CD/DVD course offers hours of training movies that you watch on your computer. The movies are recorded in pixel-perfect quality, and include the authors?narration and movements as they teach the subject matter. Courses include the same project files that the instructors use, so you can follow along at your own pace. lynda.com tutorials are great for visual learners and people who like to learn by doing. Topics include software applications, workflow optimization, tips and techniques, and much more. Play, fast-forward, and rewind for easy learning. Topics include: Understanding basic camera settings Controlling menu options for improved shots Exploring the latest technologies Making movies Shooting panoramas Using compact and DSLR cameras Building the perfect custom photo kit Derrick Story is a professional photographer, writer, and teacher. He has poured his passion for photography into authoring several books, including The Photoshop CS4 Companion for Photographers and The Digital Photography Companion (both O扲eilly Media). He is also a senior contributor for Macworld magazine, where he writes a digital photography column. Derrick is a member of the conference faculty for Macworld, and he speaks regularly at technology events. Introduction Welcome How I view photography 1. Foundations Camera sensors Depth of field Shutter speed Camera size 2. Choosing the Right Camera for the Job Your camera manual Anatomy of a compact camera Anatomy of a DSLR camera Anatomy of a mobile device 3. Compacts: Basic Features and Components The lens The shutter release The LCD and rear controls Power and memory 4. DSLRs: Basic Features and Components The lens: Prime vs. zoom The lens: Stabilization The lens: Maximum aperture Lens filters and hoods Shutter release Zoom Lenses Top panel controls LCD and rear controls Power and memory 5. Exposure Modes Core exposure modes Scene modes in compact cameras Zone exposure modes in DSLRs Exposure compensation Exposure bracketing 6. Lighting Controls Metering patterns ISO speed White balance Histograms 7. Focusing Modes Focusing options 8. Flash Modes Flash modes Flash compensation 9. Drive Modes Single shot drive mode Continuous drive mode Self-timer drive mode 10. Special Features Image stabilization Auto red-eye reduction mode Aspect ratios Panorama mode Macro mode Face detection Digital zoom Movie mode 11. Data Management Resolution and image quality File formats File numbering options Date and time Erasing Options 12. Playback and Images Transfer Photo playback Movie playback Uploading to a computer Direct printing 13. Putting Together Your Photo Kit The Traveler kit The Weekend Warrior kit The Aspiring Professional kit Download links:
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