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101: Camera Basics
Learn to operate your camera’s basic settings and overcome the dull results of auto-mode.
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$901$76.50 when purchased as part of the 4‑course bundle. • 3‑hour course • Limited to 6 students • Pro instructor
Automatic mode letting you down? Feeling intimidated by all the settings and buttons? Join us to discover your camera’s essential basic settings with the guidance of a professional photographer.
Exposure Therapy will kickstart your journey towards taking complete control of your camera and taking better pictures. This beginner workshop introduces you to the essential basic settings found on most digital cameras.
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Understand your camera and have fun.
Description
What you’ll learn:
- Choosing the proper exposure modes
- JPEG vs raw: when to use the proper image format
- How to adjust the white balance
- Introduction to exposure and ISO speed
- How to read the histogram
- How to correct the exposure
In-depth
This introductory lesson will acquaint you with the main picture-taking features of DSLR, mirrorless, and enthusiast compact cameras. Our class will discuss the exposure mode dial and its primary functions. We’ll introduce you to setting different image formats, adjusting picture resolution and quality, and selecting your subject’s most appropriate colour style. We’ll also discuss the concept of white balance and its importance in eliminating colour casts. There will be a brief overview of exposure, ISO speed, and their effect on picture brightness. The theoretical part of the course will conclude with an explanation of how to read the histogram to assess your exposures, quickly troubleshoot auto exposures, and compensate for mistakes before they occur.
We’ll explore how you can apply the concepts learned in the first half of the lesson to real-world photography during the practical portion of the workshop.
Important Details
This is part one of four in our series of photography courses for beginners. You’re welcome to take one, some, or all of the classes at your leisure; however, we recommend taking multiple classes in their correct order.
Enrol in Workshop 101 as part of our Intro to Photography for Beginners 4‑course package and save.
Workshop 101 is also available as a private photography course for 1–2 people.
Meeting Location:
In front of The Royal Conservatory of Music.
Accepted cameras:
- We accept all cameras capable of manual mode.
- We accept all brands of digital cameras.
- Contact us if you’re unsure about your camera’s suitability for this course.
What to bring:
- Camera and lens
- Battery (fully charged)2If you’re participating in more than one workshop, please bring either your battery charger or a second battery to ensure you can operate your camera throughout the day.
- Memory card (emptied)
- Camera manual
- Notebook and pen
- Questions and thirst for knowledge!
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What to wear
Our photography workshops occur outdoors throughout the year. Monitor the weather forecast and ensure you dress appropriately for the conditions—especially on cold or wet days.3Please note that the lithium batteries powering your camera may exhibit diminished power output in cold conditions. When subzero air temperatures are forecast for the day of your workshop, we recommend bringing two or more camera batteries.
Meeting point and workshop location
Our classroom-free workshops take place outdoors, involve walking and feature locations that may not be fully accessible. Currently, we meet in front of The Royal Conservatory of Music (273 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1W2).
We reserve the right to change the meeting location and will notify you at least 48 hours in advance of such changes. A modified meeting location will always be within 750m of a TTC subway station.
Cancellation and refunds
Satisfaction guarantee
We want to ensure that you fully understand the materials covered in our photography courses. If you aren’t completely satisfied with your learning experience, please let your instructor know immediately after your workshop concludes. We’re more than happy to address any points of confusion on the spot or to offer you the opportunity to repeat the same workshop on a future date (pending availability).
Cancellations
Our full cancellation and refund policy is found in the Terms of Sale. The following summary is for your convenience:
- We accept cancellations for a full refund up to four (4) weeks in advance of your initially-scheduled course.
- We accept schedule modifications up to seven (7) days in advance of your initially-scheduled course.