Intro - Digital Photography Course
Brief Introduction:
This course is designed for those who have been given / or bought a Digital Camera, either a Compact or D-SLR (Digital - Single Lens Reflex) and would like to get the best out of it.
Additionally the course will help you with the ‘Post Production’ - What to do after the pictures are taken.
What to Bring:
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•Your camera - make sense!!
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•Any accessories you have for your Camera.
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•Camera Instruction Manual - if possible.
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•Camera batteries charged - some people forget!
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•No need to bring a laptop
(If you don’t have a camera and are looking to purchase, call Kingsley - 0417 928 679, who can arrange your new equipment at very competitive prices or visit the Website via this LINK to help you identify the right camera for your requirements.
It is best to arrive with your camera as I will then help you set it up correctly at the course).
Course Content: - 2 Lessons
Lesson One – 3 Hours
1. Introduction
2. Make-up of a Digital Camera
3. How a Digital Camera works
4. Camera Types – Compact / SLR / Other
5. Camera Settings - Date / Time
6. Camera Settings - Sport / Macro / Portraiture / Night Scene etc v’s A-P-S-M - Controlled Modes
7. Resolution – Output Sizes
8. Resolution and Computer Screens
9. Compression Types – JPEG V’s RAW etc
10. Memory Cards - what to buy and consider
11. Batteries - Care and considerations.
12. Photography – Composition / Photographing People / Lines of Interest / Angles / Approach etc
13. Flash Use - Taking Advantage of and Controlling your Flash
14. Lenses – Types - Wide Angle / Telephoto / Macro / Zooms
15. Camera Handling
Homework – As explained at the course....
Lesson Two – 3 Hours
16. Printing – How to get the best out of available options
17. Emailing - How best to email
18. Computers – Types / What do you need
19. Filing – Options
20. Backing Up – Options
21. Computer Software for Photography (see also notes below)
22. Displaying your images - Photo Books / Slideshows etc
23. Movies on Digital Cameras
24. Download homework – Critique
Suggested Computer Software - Not required for the Course
Windows: Google Photos (used to be ‘PICASA’)
Apple Mac: - ‘Photos’ (part of the Apple supplied software)
For the more adventurous:
Adobe Photoshop Elements - (for Mac and PC) - or Adobe Creative Cloud @ $12.99 AUS per month , or (cheaper but very powerful)
Affinity Photo (for Mac and Windows)... Another to consider is Picktorial - Mac only - but does manage files (like LightRoom) with powerful editing.
If not already done - DO NOT LOAD the Cameras Software to your computer (you don’t need it for most computers)
The Instructor:
Kingsley Klau is a Professional Photographer who has over 15 years in the photography teaching arena.
He is is a fully accredited AIPP photographer and is very clubs supportive. He is the President of the WAPF, and the Club Founder - Vice President of the Rockingham Photography Club. He also teaches for Nikon Australia, Shoot Photography in Perth and conducts photo trips.
He enjoys the fellowship of photography and taking photos on an international scale.
Course Dates: - Note this course has now moved to 1-on-1’s
Content of the 1-on-1 can be anything from within this content - but then tailored to your personal requirements.
Alternatively - you may have a group that requires similar tuition - please contact me to arrange this - depending on numbers - this can work out individually cheaper, and I can travel to location of choice - please call me to discuss.
Course Fee:
$95.00 for and hours tuition of personally targeted information and practical experience.
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•Contact Kingsley -
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•0417 928 679 to arrange a 1-on-1, group booking, or book online below...
Location:
Will be provided when Booked - the location is in Warnbro near the beach...
Course Instructor:
Kingsley Klau
AIPP Accredited Photographer
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