Introduction
  • Introduction to the course
Basic Settings
  • Exposure fundamentals, the 'Exposure Triangle'
  • Lens apertures, learn about one of the most important camera settings
  • The basics of Shutter Speed
  • The ISO setting, what is it and just what is if for?
  • Using Exposure Compensation to brighten or darken your subject.
Slightly more advanced features & settings
  • Understand and use Depth of Field. It's time to get creative!
  • Aperture vs Shutter Speed Priority, which should you use?
  • Exposure metering modes explained
  • What's the difference between full Auto and the 'P' mode and which is better?
Advanced exposure techniques
  • Manual Exposure Mode is easy and useful- don't be scared of it!
  • Manual and Auto ISO - Introducing a third exposure mode!
  • How using histograms can help you to take better photos
  • Exposure bracketing, difficult lighting scenarios and HDR
Focusing tips
  • 5 tips for tack sharp focusing when photographing stationary subjects
  • Keep moving subjects in focus using Continuous Focusing
  • Back button focusing with your DSLR
Creativity and Real World Scenarios
  • Creative use of shutter speed Pt 1 - The Cyclist
  • Creative use of shutter speed Pt 2 - Running water
  • Camera and lens settings for portraits
  • Church interiors - What are the best exposure settings to use?
Landscape Photography
  • Introduction to Landscape Photography
  • Landscape Photography Camera Settings
  • Introduction to full, fader and graduated Neutral Density filters
  • Landscape Session 1 - Up high just before sunset
  • Landscape Session 2 – Along the Grand Union Canal
  • Landscape Walkthrough Part I, with settings and explanations
  • Landscape Walkthrough Part II, with settings and explanations
  • Landscape Walkthrough Part III, with settings and explanations
Image quality
  • RAW vs JPG image formats, which one should you use?
  • Understand White Balance, and get better colours in your images
Using Flash
  • Basic camera settings for flash photography
  • Flash maximum sync speed and High Speed Sync
  • Brighten up your portraits with a little 'Fill Flash'
Supplementary Documents
  • Camera Settings FAQ
  • Some of my photos and their settings
  • My workflow
Conclusion
  • Course wrap-up
  • Some of my photos and their settings