Detailed information
| Duration: | 3 Hours |
|---|---|
| Price: | £45 (Includes handouts) |
| Type: | Courses |
| Method: | In a classroom |
| Accreditation: | n/a |
| Prepares for: | On the Understanding Exposure workshop you will learn how to use your camera’s advanced settings to evaluate the light and colour in a scene. |
| Geared towards: | The workshop is aimed at beginners who are looking to build up knowledge of the camera settings involved in recording a technically correct exposure. |
| Requirements: | The Understanding Exposure workshop is aimed at anyone looking to get to grips with the technical side of exposure before moving on to getting creative with it. Although this workshop is aimed at beginners, you will get the most out of it if you have already taken the Camera Settings workshop. You will need a SLR or a compact camera with advanced functions to attend this workshop. If you are not sure if your compact has the relevant settings (e.g. custom WB, metering modes) please get in contact and I’ll find out for you. |
| Internship: | n/a |
| Students per class: | 10 |
Do you need further information?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course program
Do you…
* Want to know about histograms?
* Want to understand your metering modes?
* Want to know how to take a light meter reading?
Then the Understanding Exposure workshop will put you fully in control of your camera’s menus by teaching you how to decide and then choose the right settings for your exposure. We will introduce exposure settings in a jargon free manner so that you can feel confident with the technical elements involved.
You will learn:
* The differences between under- and over-exposed photos
* About histograms and how they are helpful
* All about a nifty setting called exposure compensation
* How to take a meter reading and use exposure lock
* Using different exposure metering modes
* The importance of a custom white balance
* Exposure bracketing and how this relates to HDR
Think of this workshop as a stepping stone between understanding the basic settings and getting really creative!
* Want to know about histograms?
* Want to understand your metering modes?
* Want to know how to take a light meter reading?
Then the Understanding Exposure workshop will put you fully in control of your camera’s menus by teaching you how to decide and then choose the right settings for your exposure. We will introduce exposure settings in a jargon free manner so that you can feel confident with the technical elements involved.
You will learn:
* The differences between under- and over-exposed photos
* About histograms and how they are helpful
* All about a nifty setting called exposure compensation
* How to take a meter reading and use exposure lock
* Using different exposure metering modes
* The importance of a custom white balance
* Exposure bracketing and how this relates to HDR
Think of this workshop as a stepping stone between understanding the basic settings and getting really creative!
Do you need clarification regarding the course program?
Contact the person in charge , free and at no obligation, for information on how to enroll, enrollment limit/availability and more.
Course location
The Photo School
The Photo School offers beginner photography walks, workshops and other events to help you get the most out of your digital camera.
Learn how to take better photos at the Photo School year round. We offer bite-size chunks of learning to suit your needs. So whether you want to:
* Be introduced to photography as a hobby
* Learn techniques for great photos at a workshop,
* Improve your photography skills at a practice event
* Make new friends at a photography social event
you’ll be joining a fun and supportive photography club. You are encouraged to learn, develop your own photographic style – and most of all – are invited to have fun using your camera. You are welcome to join if you have a compact camera, SLR or camera phone.
“Great tutors who offer friendly, helpful sessions for minimal outlay. Honestly, you’d never get this kind of expert advice at such low costs elsewhere. And they really do care that you’re enjoying the subject while learning.” Laura
Learn how to take better photos at the Photo School year round. We offer bite-size chunks of learning to suit your needs. So whether you want to:
* Be introduced to photography as a hobby
* Learn techniques for great photos at a workshop,
* Improve your photography skills at a practice event
* Make new friends at a photography social event
you’ll be joining a fun and supportive photography club. You are encouraged to learn, develop your own photographic style – and most of all – are invited to have fun using your camera. You are welcome to join if you have a compact camera, SLR or camera phone.
“Great tutors who offer friendly, helpful sessions for minimal outlay. Honestly, you’d never get this kind of expert advice at such low costs elsewhere. And they really do care that you’re enjoying the subject while learning.” Laura
