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Become a Better Photographer - Part I
Introduction
Introduction to the course (1:50)
Beginner camera settings (important info used in subsequent lectures)
Use the Exposure Triangle to understand exposure and get out of the Auto mode (6:55)
The ISO setting, what is it and what's it for? (7:27)
Exposure Compensation, why you sometimes need to darken or lighten your images (7:18)
Lens apertures, learn about one of the most important camera settings (6:14)
How to turn your flash on / off, and why you should know how! (2:45)
More advanced camera settings
5 Tips for tack sharp focussing (9:38)
Choose the right shutter speeds to avoid camera shake & get sharper photos (7:28)
Use your histogram to nail the exposure for those important images. (7:44)
Aperture & depth of field - start getting creative (DSLRs) (6:43)
Scene modes & depth of field (Compact cameras) (4:01)
Natural lighting tricks and tips
Top Shade, the professional's portrait lighting secret (5:43)
Dealing with the sun when taking a portrait (3:23)
Direction of light and the effect it has on your photos (8:05)
Get nice blue skies in your photos and avoid white skies (3:07)
How to retain the ambient light of a nicely lit room (4:12)
Better indoor portraits using window light - pt 1 of 2 (6:32)
Better indoor portraits using window light - pt 2 of 2 (3:04)
Create a great look using backlighting (5:36)
How to improve your natural light portraits using a reflector (6:31)
Improve your images using better composition
Use the rule of thirds for improved composition (4:41)
Better composition using diagonal lines (7:50)
Use 'Leading Lines' to create more dramatic images (8:21)
Use repeating patterns for more impact (2:36)
Improve your composition using the 'frame within a frame' trick (3:12)
Blur the background for more impact (DSLRs) (4:34)
Blur the background to isolate your subject (Compact Cameras) (3:10)
Don't let cluttered backgrounds ruin your portraits (3:31)
Improve your portraits using unusual backgrounds (3:12)
Improve your portraits using nature's own abstract backgrounds (3:21)
Tips on posing for portraits
Flatter your individual subject with these full length posing tips (5:04)
Family or small group poses - Pt I Standing poses (8:15)
Family or small group poses - Pt II Seated poses (11:43)
Individual natural and relaxed female poses (7:59)
Ideas for photographing children, 4-6 months old (7:20)
Ideas for photographing children, 9-12 months old (6:43)
Landscapes and scenery
In this film, I've got together with my friend Barbara, she's a great landscape photographer who kindly agreed to give up her time to show us her wonderful photos, and landscape photography tips and tricks. Enjoy her great images from around the world, and listen to her talking through her thoughts about how she approached each photo opportunity and what she had to do to get the type of image she wanted. This new video is a little different from the others so far, it lasts over 20 minutes and the format is quite different. (21:25)
How to take better photos in the snow (8:00)
Flash photography
Better results using an external flashgun - Bouncing the flash (4:48)
Better flash portraits using an external flashgun- More creative portraits (4:36)
Better results using your cameras' built-in flash - soften the shadows (5:30)
Better results using on-board flash - get a more pleasing background (5:10)
Information and tips on using lenses
General tips on camera lenses, variable/fixed apertures, fast/slow, what are prime lenses? (7:42)
Lens focal length, Pt I - Perspective (4:49)
Lens focal length, Pt II - 'Field of View' (3:16)
Lens focal length, Pt III - 'Depth of Field' (4:16)
Other general techniques
How the 'half press of the shutter' technique can improve your picture taking (6:39)
How to easily create a stunning online slide show in minutes (9:10)
How to take photos of fireworks (9:37)
Use the fashion photographer’s perspective trick for longer legs (1:21)
A neat idea for a fun, dramatic portrait (1:57)
How to take a really flattering Profile or PR photo
Take a more flattering PR or Profile photo - Basic technique using using 'Top Shade' (7:29)
Take a more flattering Profile or PR photo - Refining the basic profile photo (3:55)
Which digital camera to buy next, megapixels is not the answer.
The myth of megapixels - image resolution and quality (6:16)
Which camera should I buy next - there's so many to choose from! (15:50)
Better results using an external flashgun - Bouncing the flash
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