1. 1. Introduction to Digital Photography Jim Brown November 9, 2012
2. 2. Topics Cameras Composition Light Tricks
3. 3. Cameras Pros and Cons Pros Cons Convenience Cost Integration Few Features Inferior Lens Inferior Sensor Pros Cons Convenience Cost More Features Better Lens Better Sensor Convenience Cost Some Features Inferior Lens Inferior Sensor Pros Cons Many Features Best Lens(es) Best Sensors Inconvenience High Cost Complexity Cellphone Point & Shoot Single Lens Reflex (SLR)
4. 4. Cameras Recommended Accessories SD Memory Tripod Batteries
5. 5. Composition Whats the Subject Matter? Focus
6. 6. Composition Think About the Subject Matter Focus KEEP STILL! Tripod Brace Yourself Wrap Strap
7. 7. Composition Think About the Subject Matter Rule of Thirds
8. 8. Composition Think About the Subject Matter
9. 9. Composition Think About the Subject Matter Rule of Thirds
10. 10. Composition Think About the Subject Matter Lead the Motion
11. 11. Composition Think About the Subject Matter Vantage Point
12. 12. Rule of Thirds
13. 13. Rule of Thirds
14. 14. Rule of Thirds
15. 15. Composition Think About the Subject Matter Framing
16. 16. Rule of Thirds
17. 17. Rule of Thirds
18. 18. Light Makes All the Difference Camera = light capture device
19. 19. Light Makes All the Difference Golden Hours SUNRISE SUNSET
20. 20. Rule of Thirds
21. 21. Light Makes All the Difference Flash Yuck 10 foot range Diffuse Fill flash
22. 22. Tricks Secrets of the Pros Group Shots Red Eye tricks Camera Timer Shoot details Pre-focus action Take A LOT of shots
23. 23. Recap Know your camera Think about composition Focus Rule of thirds Motion Vantage Framing Light Golden hours Fill or diffuse flash Take TONS of shots