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Tools for making the most of your photos! Learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.
There are 15 videos in this series:

The importance of lighting in photography; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

How to measure light before taking photos; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

Photographers' tricks for controlling light; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

Adapt your plan with light and exposures in mind; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

How to shoot in limited light; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

Perspective gives your photograph an anchor; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

The difference between photographing subjects and objects; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

The importance of photographing from a viewpoint; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

Create balanced compositions for your photos; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

Explaining lines, patterns and abstract compositions in photos; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

Considering automatic focus versus manual focus; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

Focusing tips for digital and manual cameras; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

The importance of focus and value; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

Adjust the range of focus in your photos; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

How to achieve various focus effects; learn beginners' photography techniques with pro tips in this free video on taking perfect photographs.

Photography is the practice of making images by exposing film or another medium to a timed flash of light. The basic equipment used for photography has changed dramatically in the last decades, many people finding digital photography an inexpensive and creative hobby. We use photography as a means of communication worldwide: to sell things, to tell stories, capture memories, evoke passions, fight for causes, make new meanings, and inspire the imagination. Mastering the art of photography is a technical and challenging experience. Even with an automatic, digital camera, one has to learn how to frame a shot, choose a background, interact with the subject, use natural light, and select the right supplies and tools.
In this free video series, expert photographer James Flint gives you a crash course in pro photography. James will teach you about lighting, focus, and composition. You will find out how to measure for light, strategies for controlling the light in your photos, and tips for overcoming limited lighting. You will get advice on perspective and point of view as well. James gives info on focusing, when to choose manual over automatic, tricks and effects, and how to set up your depth of field. A full photographer's tutorial, all here.
James Flint James Flint has been working professionally with computers for more than 10 years. He studied graphic design and newspaper production while in college, and has gone on to produce music, create graphics, edit videos and design Web sites.dkdk
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