MODULE 1
UNDERSTANDING YOUR DSLR
How the camera operates
The effect of aperture and shutter speed in our images
Camera familiarisation
Recommended accessories
Video tutorial
MODULE 2
UNDERSTANDING SHUTTER SPEED
White balance
Shutter speed
ISO
The exposure triangle
Video tutorial
MODULE 3
PROJECT UNDERSTANDING SHUTTER SPEED
Practical project
MODULE 4
UNDERSTANDING HISTOGRAMS AND EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
Using histograms
Exposure compensation explained
MODULE 5
WHY IS SOUTH AFRICA HOT
Exposure Compensation project.
MODULE 6
LENSES, FOCUS AND METERING MODES
Types of lenses
Camera sensors
Autofocusing modes
Metering for the correct exposure
MODULE 7
UNDERSTANDING APERTURES AND DEPTH OF FIELD
Working in aperture priority mode
Three elements to consider for depth of field
Depth of field preview
Video tutorial
MODULE 8
COMPOSITION OF AN IMAGE
Lighting conditions
Viewpoints
Rule of thirds
MODULE 9
MODULE 9 JPEG V RAW
Image quality
RAW explained
MODULE 10
EDITING DIGITAL IMAGES
Editing software
Viewing image information
Video tutorial
MODULE 11
PRACTICAL PROJECT
Apertures and depth of field
MODULE 12
PRACTICAL PROJECT
Fast shutter speed
MODULE 13
PRACTICAL PROJECT
Slow shutter speed and night time photography
MODULE 14
PRINTING IMAGES AND COLOUR CALIBRATION
Monitor calibration
Printing images
Preparing to print images