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Camera Mechanics

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Contents

Welcome Module

Welcome to Camera Mechanics. It's time to dive right in and start your path to camera mastery. 

In this module, you'll learn tips and tricks that immediately improve your photography. 

When you're finished with this module, you'll be ready to move on to the different modes on your camera. 😃

Camera Mechanics Workbook
Lesson 1 - Welcome and What You'll Need
Lesson 2 - Best Way to Hold Your Camera
Lesson 3 - Take a Photo
Lesson 4 - Setting Your Diopter
Lesson 5 - What is Metadata
Lesson 6 - Image Quality and Size
Lesson 7 - Review

Module Two: Program Mode

It's time to move on to Program Mode.

This is the longest module in the entire workshop! But the lessons are short and really important.

You'll use what you learn in this module in every mode on your camera.

Please complete this module before you move on to the remaining modules. Trust me, you'll be glad you did! 

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Program Mode
Lesson 2 - Set Your Camera to Program Mode
Lesson 3 - What Makes a Photo Successful
Lesson 4 - Setting One Focus Point
Lesson 5 - Focus and Recompose Using the Center Focus Point
Lesson 6 - What Your Eyes Are Drawn to in a Photo
Lesson 7 - What is Exposure?
Lesson 8 - What is the Exposure Triangle
Lesson 9 - Introduction to ISO
Lesson 10 - Which ISO-Setting Video to Watch
Lesson 11 - Setting Your ISO on a Canon Camera
Lesson 12 - Setting Your ISO on a Sony Camera
Lesson 13 - Setting Your ISO on a Nikon Camera
Lesson 14 - What Can Your Learn from Your Histogram?
Lesson 15 - Setting Exposure Compensation
Lesson 16 - Controlling Your Flash
Lesson 17 - Program Mode Review

Module Three: Aperture Mode

It's time to learn how to control light and your depth of field.

In this module, you'll learn about f/stops. You'll be surprised at how much control you gain by just setting your aperture! 

Be sure to finish Program Mode before you start this module! The modules build on each other!

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Aperture Mode
Lesson 2 - Setting Your Camera to Aperture Mode
Lesson 3 - Variable Minimum and Maximum f/stops
Lesson 4 - Controlling Light with Your Aperture
Lesson 5 - Examples of Different f/stops
Lesson 6 - Controlling the Depth of Field Exercise
Lesson 7 - Depth of Field Summary
Lesson 8 - Aperture Mode Review

Module Four:Shutter Mode

This week, we'll tackle Shutter Mode.

This is a favorite mode for sports and wildlife shooters. And fine-art photographers love it, too.

You'll be controlling your light while setting your shutter speed. 

Be sure to finish Aperture Mode before you start this module! The modules build on each other!

Lesson 1 - Review and Reducing Camera Shake Tip
Lesson 2 - Reasons to Use Shutter Mode
Lesson 3 - Setting Your Camera to Shutter Mode
Lesson 4 - Continuous Shooting Mode and the Timer
Lesson 5 - Find Your Fastest Shutter Speed for the Available Light
Lesson 6 - Find Your Slowest Shutter Speed for the Available Light
Lesson 7 - Creative Workarounds for Shutter Mode
Lesson 8 - Practice Suggestions

Module Five: Manual Mode

Be sure to finish all the previous modes before you start this module! The modules build on each other!

Manual Mode is where you take complete control of your camera.

We'll learn which buttons and dials to use to set your camera.

We'll also learn why you would choose Manual Mode.

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Manual Mode
Lesson 2 - Setting Your Camera to Manual Mode
Lesson 3 - Which Setting Do You Choose First
Lesson 4 - Manual Mode Review + Exposure Compensation
Lesson 5 - Camera Mechanics Review
Lesson 6 - ND Filters, Remotes and Bulb Mode Bonus

Bonus Module

You've learned the four modes that photographers use to control their cameras and take photos they love. Is there more to learn?

In this module, you'll find some suggestions for future practice, a video lesson on Back Button Focusing and the Seven Essentials checklist and video guide (a guide to the seven small pieces of gear I always have with me when I'm shooting photos). Enjoy!

Camera Mechanics Practice Exercises.pdf
How to Use Back Button Focusing
The Seven Essentials for Photographers Checklist
The Seven Essentials for Photographers Video Training.mp4