[Free] Learn Photographic Exposure Best Practices
Evoke emotions and improve your photos through the creative use of light – Free Course
What you’ll learn
- How to use the Exposure Triangle to set a correct exposure in your DSLR camera
- Aperture settings adjustments to create your desired Depth of Field
- How to adjust shutter speed to introduce motion blur or freeze the movement
- Setting the ISO for optimal image quality
- Efficient use of the Histogram Tool to improve the exposure
Requirements
- There are no prerequisites for this course. This course is all about the basic camera settings and principles you should know as you start taking photos.
- No matter what type of camera you have – you will benefit from the universal rules presented in the course
Description
Exposure is one of the most fundamental ways you can use light to influence the impact and emotionality of your photos. In this hands-on course, youll gain a clear understanding of exposure’s three variables: ISO, shutter speed and aperture. Youll learn how to use the Exposure Triangle to fix a correct exposure and the Histogram tool to analyse your camera’s meter readings during photoshoots and in post production. Youll also explore several examples of Histograms for photos shot in different lighting conditions and learn how to intuitively analyse its data to improve your exposures. By the end of the course, youll have developed a solid foundation in understanding exposures principles to aid you on your artistic journey.Sharpen Your Skills
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Perfect Your Exposures With The Histogram Tool
Through in-depth explanations and engaging photo examples youll learn how to easily leverage the Histogram Tools accurate and detailed feedback to assess your exposures quality. It will also help you learn to easily differentiate between a low-key and an underexposed image, for purposeful, nuanced work.
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Express Your Artistic Vision With Creative Exposure
The medium of photography uses a visual language. Every image you make communicates something – its colors, shapes and composition – every single element is interpreted by the viewer. Playing with light exposure helps bring your artistic ideas and signature style to life.
Author(s): Kasia Zmokla
