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One-Day Basic Photography Fundamentals with Tips and Tricks

In this intensive one-day basic photography course, participants will delve into the essential technical aspects of photography, including ISO, aperture, shutter speed, white balance, camera modes, and types of cameras and lenses. Through a combination of theory sessions and hands-on practice, attendees will gain a solid understanding of these fundamental concepts and how to apply them effectively. The afternoon session focuses on exploring composition principles such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, and elements like light, color, texture, and depth. The course also covers various camera shots and angles. A guided practical segment provides participants with the opportunity to put their newfound knowledge into practice under the guidance of the trainer.

Objective

1. Learners should be able to identify different types of camera and lenses available.

2. Learners should be able to use the different camera modes in the camera.

3. Learners should be able to apply the right ISO, Aperture and Shutter setting in Manual mode to take pictures.

4. Learners should be able to apply the right white balance settings in the camera to take pictures.

5. Learners should be able to understand and apply various compositions to create a story in photography.

6. Learners should be able to apply different principles and elements of photography to make creative shots.

7. Learners should be able to apply various camera shots and angles.

Outline

1. Equipment
- Types of Cameras
- Lens and Focal Lengths
- Camera Accessories

2. Lighting
- Light Sources
- Artificial Light
- Point Lighting

3. Exposure Settings
- Exposure Triangle
- White Balance

4. Composition
- Centre
- Rule of third
- Arrangement

5. Elements and Principles of photography
- Elements In Photography
- Principles of Photography

6. Camera Shots and Angles
- Camera Shots
- Angles

7. Tips and Tricks

Who should attend

This course is for all photography enthusiast who wants to learn the fundamentals and apply the skills to taking better pictures. Participants must have prior knowledge on how to use their DSLR and where the necessary buttons are in the camera.

Particular of Kalarani Kavindran

Kalarani is a passionate trainer with a great passion for learning and educating. She is extremely hardworking, professional and excellence oriented.

Kalarani is a Microsoft and Adobe Certified Trainer with a degree, BSc in Multimedia Technology and Design. Her qualification includes Advance Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA), Microsoft office specialist and ICDL certification in Advance Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint 2016 and ICDL certification is Adobe Photoshop.

Kalarani has equipped herself with skills across industries over 10 years of working experience prior to being a professional trainer. She has experience and knowledge in various fields, ranging from sales, human resource, administration and other business. She also runs her own photography, videography and graphic designing Business specialising in weddings and events.