Week 1: Digital Camera Control

 

DAY 1

Seeing Through Pictures

● Syllabus Overview: Class Introductions  

● Introduction to photographic processes for this course


HOMEWORK:

○ Locate a camera and Owner’s Manual
- Favorite photo taken with your iPhone submit Email / Instagram: 
Celestiamorgan_art | Camorgan4@ua.edu 

WEEK 1 Digital Camera Control

CLASS 1: 

We will discuss the mechanics of your camera and the elements of Photography:

shutter speed, aperture, and ISO.

• Camera set-up and Manual Controls

• Depth of Field, Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO


HOMEWORK: 1. Complete Online Simulator Assignment http://www.canonoutsideofauto.ca/play/

2. Familiarize yourself with your camera. READ THE MANUAL!

3. Familiarize yourself with the three elements of photography (See PowerPoint Slide and Exposure Chart)


CLASS 2:

Camera Set-Up | Camera Play

More information on camera control time to discuss any camera questions.


HOMEWORK: 

1. Complete Camera Simulator Quiz  (DUE August 26)

SEE:  Class Assignment: Canon Camera Simulator 8-24-21 BLOG SECTION for directions. 

3. Purchase a card reader for your memory cards to download work

4. Create an account or download:

https://oit.ua.edu/software/adobe-creative-cloud/

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Photography Resource 

Exposure Chart 

This week we will learn about the parts of the camera as well as camera controls. We will focus on how ISO, Shutter Speed, and F-Stop and how they work together and affects your images.

Print or screenshot this Exposure Diagram below to use as a quick reference if needed. 



A Comprehensive Beginner’s Guide to Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO

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