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99.5% of students recommend this class
"All the right stuff! John is the real deal. He is one of those rare few that is blessed with the gift of teaching. What makes John and his classes so worthwhile is that he's passionate about his subject matter, clearly knows his stuff, is incredibly well-prepared with his visual and supporting material, and his enthusiasm for teaching his craft comes though in a personable and approachable way. Anything by John Greengo is going to be well worth your time and money!" J Lamp'l
"This is my 3rd year to watch John's fundamentals course and I learn something new each time. I just love all of his slides and teaching style. He is definitely one of the best teachers that I've ever experienced. I own multiple courses that he has taught." S Dealy
" Dear John, thanks for this outstanding class. You are not only a great photographer and instructor, but your classes are pleasant, they are not boring, with a good sense of humor, they go straight to the point and have a good time listening to you. Please, keep teaching what you like most, and I will continue to look for your classes. And thanks for using a plain English, that it's important for people who has another language as native language." J Sol
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Course Information
As a photographer, you will need to master the technical basics of the camera and form an understanding of the kind of equipment you need. Fundamentals of Photography will also teach something even more important (and crucial for success) - how to bring your creative vision to fruition.
The Fundamentals of Photography places emphasis on quality visuals and experiential learning. In this course, you’ll learn:
- How to bring together the elements of manual mode to create an evocative image: shutter speed, aperture, and image composition.
- How to choose the right gear, and develop efficient workflow.
- How to recognize and take advantage of beautiful natural light.
John will teach you to step back from your images and think critically about your motivations, process, and ultimate goals for your photography project. You’ll learn to analyze your vision and identify areas for growth. John will also explore the difference between the world seen by the human eye and the world seen by the camera sensor. By forming an awareness of the gap between the two, you will be able to use your equipment to its greatest potential.
What's Included?
- 107 Video lessons in HD
- 24h 30m of class content
- Printable class material
Sections:
- Class Introduction - FREE SECTION
- Photographic Characteristics - FREE SECTION
- Camera Types - FREE SECTION
- Viewing System
- Lens System
- Shutter System - FREE SECTION
- Shutter Speed Basics - FREE SECTION
- Shutter Speed Effects
- Camera & Lens Stabilization
- Quiz: Shutter Speeds - FREE SECTION
- Camera Settings Overview
- Drive Mode & Buffer
- Camera Settings - Details
- Sensor Size: Basics
- Sensor Sizes Compared
- The Sensor - Pixels
- Sensor Size - ISO
- Focal Length
- Angle of View
- Practicing Angle of View
- Quiz: Focal Length
- Fisheye Lens
- Tilt & Shift Lens
- Subject Zone
- Lens Speed
- Aperture
- Depth of Field (DOF)
- Quiz: Apertures
- Lens Quality
- Light Meter Basics
- Histogram
- Quiz: Histogram
- Dynamic Range
- Exposure Modes
- Sunny 16 Rule
- Exposure Bracketing
- Exposure Values
- Quiz: Exposure
- Focusing Basics
- Auto Focus (AF)
- Focus Points
- Focus Tracking
- Focusing Q&A
- Manual Focus
- Digital Focus Assistance
- Shutter Speeds & Depth of Field (DOF)
- Quiz: Depth of Field (DOF)
- DOF Preview & Focusing Screens
- Lens Sharpness
- Camera Movement
- Advanced Techniques
- Quiz: Hyperfocal Distance
- Auto Focus Calibration
- Focus Stacking
- Quiz: Focus Problems
- Camera Accessories
- Lens Accessories
- Lens Adaptors & Cleaning
- Macro
- Flash & Lighting
- Tripods
- Cases
- Being a Photographer
- Natural Light: Direct Sunlight
- Natural Light: Indirect Sunlight
- Natural Light: Mixed
- Twilight: Sunrise & Sunset Light
- Cloud & Color Pop: Sunrise & Sunset Light
- Silhouette & Starburst: Sunrise & Sunset Light
- Golden Hour: Sunrise & Sunset Light
- Quiz: Lighting
- Light Management
- Flash Fundamentals
- Speedlights
- Built-In & Add-On Flash
- Off-Camera Flash
- Off-Camera Flash for Portraits
- Advanced Flash Techniques
- Editing Assessments & Goals
- Editing Set-Up
- Importing Images
- Organizing your Images
- Culling Images
- Categories of Development
- Adjusting Exposure
- Remove Distractions
- Cropping your Images - FREE SECTION
- Composition Basics
- Point of View
- Angle of View
- Subject Placement
- Framing your Shot
- Foreground & Background & Scale
- Rule of Odds
- Bad Composition
- Multi-Shot Techniques
- Pixel Shift, Time-Lapse, Selective Cloning & Noise Reduction
- Human Vision Vs The Camera
- Visual Perception
- Quiz: Visual Balance
- Visual Drama
- Elements of Design
- Texture & Negative Space
- Black & White & Color
- The Photographic Process
- Working the Shot
- What Makes a Great Photograph?
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