In this one-day hands-on workshop, Charlie Smith of Canon Professional Services will get you up and running fast with the skills you need to get the most from your camera. He'll take you out of "automatic," but won't overload you with too much detail. This 6-hour investment in your digital SLR will pay dividends over and over as you grow with your camera system. This course is guaranteed to improve your pictures!
Topics covered:
• Camera settings for creative control
• Aperture (ƒ-stops)
• Shutter speeds
• Focus & autofocus
• Focal length
• Depth of field
• White balance
• Basic composition techniques
You’ll participate in hands-on exercises for an in-depth understanding of each concept. By the end of the day, you’ll be ready to conquer challenging lighting, ensure your colors are spot on, and understand how your lens choice affects your final image.
Skill level: No previous experience required but should be familiar with your camera.
Register and make payment here. When registering, it's very important that you provide the camera brand and model, plus the lens focal length. Example: Canon T3i, Lenses: 18-55mm, 55-250mm.
Requirements:
Participants must bring their own digital photographic equipment. Traditional DSLRs or mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses are perfect (any brand). This workshop is not applicable to point-and-shoot or P/S Bridge cameras. If you have questions concerning your camera model, please contact the instructor at: [email protected].
What to bring:
❑ Camera
❑ Fully charged battery or two
❑ Empty memory card
❑ One or two lenses
❑ Camera manual
❑ Notebook and pen
❑ Lunch and drinks (30 minutes for lunch)