Digital Photography Training
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Digital Photography is quickly becoming the new way to capture images because it encourages more freedom and creative experimentation, without the worry and cost of film. This Virtual Training Company tutorial will help you learn the basics of Digital Photography. Authored by Pierre Pretorius, the tutorial begins by introducing you to the proper tools you will need to become involved with digital imaging. He covers the fundamentals of resolution and storage, and helps you find a better understanding of digital output, including enhancing your work using PhotoShop (see ISBN#1930519958, PhotoShop 6 for Photographers for more). He will give you the basic information needed to print your digital photographs. You can start learning the basic fundamentals of becoming a better digital photographer today! Just click on one of the movie topics below.
*This tutorial is narrated by Tammy van der Reijden
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Background on Digital Imaging
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The Digital Darkroom | (03:26) | |
Choosing a Digital Camera | (00:43) | |
Camera Design | (02:14) | |
Resolution | (00:52) | |
Lenses | (01:53) | |
Viewfinders | (01:06) | |
Digital Media | (01:26) | |
Shooting Modes | (00:58) | |
File Types | (01:07) | |
Misc Features | (03:29) | |
Photo Sensors | (04:31) | |
More on Lens Types | (06:08) | |
Understanding Exposure | (04:12) | |
Understanding Image Quality
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The Lens | (01:23) | |
Understanding Resolution | (03:39) | |
How Much Resolution do you Need? | (02:35) | |
Dynamic Range | (02:15) | |
The Digits Behind Digital Images
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The Binary System | (04:01) | |
Understanding Storage | (02:28) | |
File Formats and Compression | (04:01) | |
Understanding Digital Output
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Introduction | (00:27) | |
Auto Levels Adjustment: Photoshop | (01:04) | |
Contrast Adjustment: Photoshop | (01:43) | |
Levels Adjustment: Photoshop | (03:00) | |
Curves Adjustment: Photoshop | (05:12) | |
Color Balance adjustment: Photoshop | (03:21) | |
Sharpness Adjustment | (05:07) | |
Advanced Sharpening | (03:12) | |
Cloning: Photoshop | (04:41) | |
Color Management | (04:23) | |
Creating Black and White Images pt. 1 | (01:57) | |
Creating Black and White Images pt. 2 | (05:02) | |
Creating Toned Monochrome Images | (04:22) | |
Making Good Prints and Electronic Images
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Types of Printers - Dye Sublimation | (03:06) | |
Types of Printers - Inkjet | (03:59) | |
Choosing a Printer pt. 1 | (04:08) | |
Choosing a Printer pt. 2 | (03:37) | |
Printing Principles pt. 1 | (04:54) | |
Printing Principles pt. 2 | (02:38) | |
Printing Tutorial | (05:18) | |
Interpolation | (05:40) | |
Introduction to Internet Publishing | (03:21) | |
Preparing Images for Electronic Transfer | (06:12) | |
The Essence of Imaging
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Basic Visual Qualities of Photography pt. 1 | (03:05) | |
Basic Visual Qualities of Photography pt. 2 | (04:14) | |
Thinking Creatively | (02:23) | |
Your Camera\\\\\\\'s Technical Features
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Exposure & Shutter Speed | (02:10) | |
Capturing Fast Moving Objects | (04:54) | |
Lens Aperture & Depth of Field | (02:20) | |
Points of Focus | (01:33) | |
Lenses | (01:21) | |
Light Meters | (02:11) | |
The Main Themes
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Portrait Photography Principles pt. 1 | (04:02) | |
Portrait Photography Principles pt. 2 | (04:43) | |
Landscape Photography Principles pt. 1 | (05:51) | |
Landscape Photography Principles pt. 2 | (02:48) | |
Action Photography Principles | (05:55) | |
Nature Photography Principles | (04:55) | |
Practical Discussion
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Portrait Discussion pt. 1 | (02:38) | |
Portrait Discussion pt. 2 | (04:15) | |
Landscape Discussion pt. 1 | (07:02) | |
Landscape Discussion pt. 2 | (05:57) | |
Landscape Discussion pt. 3 | (06:18) | |
Nature Discussion pt. 1 | (04:09) | |
Nature Discussion pt. 2 | (04:42) | |
Abstract Discussion | (05:06) | |
Action Discussion | (03:22) | |
Accessories
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Accessories | (02:40) |
Title Information / Pricing
Title: | Digital Photography |
Author: | Pierre Pretorius |
SKU: | 33366 |
ISBN: | 1932072004 |
Release Date: | 2002-07-25 |
Price: | |
Duration: | 4 hrs / 68 lessons |
Work Files: |
No |
Captions: | No |
Compatibility: |
Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux QuickTime 7 |
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