Workshop Structure Day 1: Module 1: Shutter, Aperture and Their Relationship

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Workshop Structure

Day 1:
MODULE 1: SHUTTER, APERTURE AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP
Shutter Speed
f/ stop explained
The aperture/ shutter speed relationship
Reciprocity Theory
What happens to the performance of the lens at various f/ stops?
Depth of field explained
Working with depth of field
The depth of field scale
Hyperfocal distance
Depth of field preview
How to select the correct aperture and shutter speed for the job
Why use aperture priority, shutter priority or program mode?
How to put it all together
MODULE 2: EXPOSURE AND METERING
Different types of light meters
Reflective and incident metering
Spot metering
In-camera light meters
Different methods of metering
ISO and exposure compensation control
The 18% grey card and its uses
Dynamic Range
What is ISO and what does it do?
Brief description of the zone system
Practical exposure methods
Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB)
Auto exposure
Reading the camera histogram
MODULE 3: HOW TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOS
What is important in the shot?
What am I trying to achieve?
Auto focus modes
Lighting
Working on a subject
Vertical or horizontal
Framing and placement
Pre-visualisation
Using the cameras preview tools/ understanding histogram
Things to look out for and to avoid
Make a portfolio of shots you love
A mental shooting check-list

MODULE 4: CAMERAS, LENSES AND TRIPODS


What is the best camera to use?
How to pick the right lens for the job?
Tripods and Tripod Heads for your equipment.
Day 2:
Field outing from 7am to 10:00am to practice the learning of day1 and to execute the
assignments. Location will be conveyed to registered participants.
Day 2 Post Processing Session: (1:30pm to 6:30pm):
1. Getting Started
- Digital Image, Native Resolution etc
2. Fundamentals of Colour Management, ICC Profiles, Colour Wheel
3. Introduction to Adobe Bridge
4. Camera RAW workflow (including White Balance, Custom White Balance, etc)
5. Layers
6. Masking
7. Levels / Curves / Saturation / Vibrance / Contrast / Burning and Dodging - > All using
Layers
8. Removing Noise / Image Clean-up / Retouching Essentials
9. Sharpening
10. Printing
11. Finishing the workshop.

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