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Course Outline & Syllabus
Digital Photography 
The Camera

by Brian Ratty

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, THE CAMERA

Digital photography is changing the way photographers create images with a new sense of imagination. Digital pictures are more then instant images as they can be instantly changed and improved. This is creativity at its best! A digital camera is a wonderful new tool and a great addition to any photographer’s camera bag if they know how to use it. That’s what DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, THE CAMERA is all about, teaching the fundamentals of this exciting new creative tool. If you’re new to photography or an experienced film user you will find this program full of practical information and instruction on digital imaging. This new media age is here and it’s time to get aboard and explore the creativity possibilities. This workshop contains 86 minutes of optional instructional video clips.    

There is one free sample lesson for this workshop. To access the remaining lessons you may obtain a user id and password by registering at Admissions.
-Learn The Fundamentals of Digital Photography-

This workshop was designed for the 
Amateur and
Semi - Professional Photographer

This Workshop Is Available On DVD
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This workshop contains video clips for your learning experience.  If you have a 'high speed internet connection'  and are using the 'Windows Media Player' click on the video cameras to play clips. Note the 'quality' of the clips are limited to the size of the downloaded files. 

View Video Clip
Basic Camera

(6:32 Min. 23MB)
Lesson 1

Warning: This workshop is copyrighted and intended for the personal use of the user. This workshop and/or it's information may not be used in any other public forum.

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The Camera (Lesson 1)

Modern Digital Cameras
Pinhole Cameras
The Lens
Viewfinders

F-Stops & Shutter Speeds (Lesson2)

F-Stops
Shutter Speeds
"Reciprocity"
My Camera's Automatic!

 Digital History (Lesson 3)   

Impact of Digital Cameras
NASA and Space Probes
Use by National Magazines

How Digital Works (Lesson 4)

The CCD
Color Filters
Final Picture Elements
Film vs. Digital

Choosing a Digital Camera (Lesson 5)

Digital Cameras in All Shapes & Sizes
Digital Cameras: 3 Basic Types
Key Camera Features
15 Questions Before You Buy

Using the Digital Camera (Lesson 6)

Read The Manual!
Simple 4 Step Process
The LCD Monitor
Automatic vs. Manual

Files & Memory (Lesson 7)

File Formats
Removable Memory
Battery Power

Light Sensitive, White Balance & Flash (Lesson 8)

ISO Speeds
White Balance
Kelvin Temperature
Best Use of Flash

Lenses & Digital Photography (Lesson 9)

The Zoom Lens
Focal Length
Lens Speed
Len's Angle-of-View

Depth of Field (Lesson 10)

'Plane-of-Sharp-Focus'
Lens Factors
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority

When to Use Digital Photography (Lesson 11)

The Digital & Film Media
Comparing Different Medias
Light Volume / Light Quality
Using the Digital Format

Exposure Control (Lesson 12)

The Automatic Exposure System
Common Types Of Metering Systems
Middle Or 18% Gray 
Scenes Lighter Or Darker 

Your Digital Image (Lesson 13)

Different Medias:
Image Review
Image Editing
Archival Qualities

Digital Pathways (Lesson 14)

Capturing Your Images
Outputting Your Images 
Digital Photography is Still Just Photography

Final Exam

30 Multiple Choice Questions