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