Course Outline - ADVANCED EXPOSURE & PROFESSIONAL LIGHT METERING
Exposure triangle - situation analysis and prioritising your settings
Expert metering (metering modes), exposure compensation and AEL (exposure lock)
Exposure bracketing – shooting with post production in mind
Using the histogram for accurate exposure
- FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
When and how to effectively & creatively use a flash
Balancing flash with ambient light for beautifully exposed images.
- MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY
Macro tools, tips and techniques
- DEPTH OF FIELD & HYPERFOCAL FOCUSING
Using Depth of Field to make your subject stand out from the rest of the image
Calculating the hyperfocal point in order to get everything in your frame to appear sharp. – Great for landscape photographers
Understanding sharpness limitations of lens diffractions and aberrations
- LENS QUALITY & CREATIVE BLUR – BOKEH
Lens bokeh (the art of create blur)
Using your lens to create star effects without the need for tacky filters
- CUSTOM WB & BASIC COLOUR MANAGEMENT
Custom White Balancing using grey card reference
Introduction to computer screen calibrations for accurate display of your images
- LARGE FORMAT & WIDE ANGLE SOLUTIONS
Panoramic stitching – how to capture images properly and stitch them with ease.
- DIGITAL POST PRODUCTION
Introduction to digital darkroom with Abode LR4 (a brief overview)
- COMPOSITION, LIGHTING AND COLOUR
A look at the creative elements beyond the operations of the camera
Note: If you have not completed the College DSLR Essentials course, please ensure you have the necessary prerequisite skills before enrolling in this course as no refunds will be given for incorrect course choice. If uncertain, please ring the College for assistance. |
