Beginners Guide to Manual Mode
David Johnston- In-depth Instruction; over 52 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Photography is an art form that uses light to produce amazing images. Your camera collects light in various ways that you, the photographer, can control to produce your creative vision.
In this video class, youāll learn how to use your camera settings in manual mode to balance light in difficult lighting situations. In the Beginners Guide to Manual Mode, youāll learn about:
- How to collect light
- How to use shutter, aperture, and ISO together
- Metering
- An easy way to use manual mode for large scenes
- A manual mode workflow
- A creative way to think about your ISO
- Reducing image noise
CHASE GREAT LIGHT
Storm chasers put themselves in situations where theyāll encounter great storms. Photographers chase light just as storm chasers chase after a storm. However, when you encounter great light you need to have the knowledge of your cameraās tools to collect the light and produce an amazing photograph. In this class, youāll learn the steps you need to take to use manual mode all the time.
MANUAL MODE
You can achieve GOOD photographs using aperture priority and shutter priority modes, but using manual mode gives you the ability to be in full control of your camera so you can take GREAT photographs. This class will help you do just that!
In addition to the detailed video help youāll receive, this class provides you with a downloadable class guide that was designed to complement the instruction youāll see, so you can take notes as we examine your cameraās settings.
David Johnston
David Johnston is a professional outdoor photographer located in the beautiful state of Tennessee. He is most familiar with photographing older mountain landscapes of the Appalachian Mountains, and occasionally ventures into other locations around the world to capture amazing outdoor scenes. David began his passion of photography in high school where he learned to photograph with film cameras and develop his own prints in the darkroom. However, after college he switched to digital photography and began his business photographing the outdoors as well as teaching people how to improve their skills in outdoor photography. When David isnāt traveling and taking photos, heās just like you! He enjoys lounging on the couch, watching sports, and spending time with his wife and friends.
Bonus materials available after purchase