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Beginning Photography Tips & Techniques: Video Series

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Learn about the difference between film cameras and digital slr's and how to use light meters, manual controls, store film, and use tripods in this free online video series.

There are 14 videos in this series:

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  1. Digital or film? Learn the differences between the 35mm camera and the Digital SLR in this free beginning photography video.

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  2. The right filter or flash can greatly enhance your photo! Learn about camera accessories such as filters, and strobes in this free video.

    Views: 1,362
  3. Filters can add interesting effects to your photographs. Learn about six basic camera filters in this free instructional video for beginning photographers.

    Views: 2,048
  4. Create your own photograph lighting with flashes and strobes. Learn about portable flash units for your camera in this free instructional video for beginning photographers.

    Views: 1,345
  5. Get permission if you plan to publish! Learn what legal release forms must be signed to get your photograph published.

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  6. SLR? Medium Format? Large Format negatives? Learn about different film formats you can use in this free instructional video for beginning photographers.

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  7. Don't overexpose your photos! Learn how to use light meters in the free instructional video for beginning photographers.

    Views: 3,640
  8. Create dramatic highlights and shadows in your photos! Learn how to use light for taking pictures in the free instructional video for beginning photographers.

    Views: 2,406
  9. Load the film wrong and miss a whole role of quality photos! Learn how to load film in a 35mm camera correctly in this free instructional video for beginning photographers.

    Views: 3,256
  10. Know how to adjust shutter speed and f-stop without aid of automatic features. Learn how to use manual controls on a 35mm camera.

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  11. Get just the right lighting for your photos. Learn how to use reflectors and diffusers in photography in this free instructional video for beginning photographers.

    Views: 2,396
  12. Film from your camera can go bad if you don't take care of it. Learn how to store and care for camera film in this free instructional video for beginning photographers.

    Views: 752
  13. Keep that camera steady! Learn how to use a tripod for your camera in the free instructional video for beginning photographers.

    Views: 1,046
  14. Fine art, commercial and advertising are all distinct styles of photography. Learn about different types of photography in this free instructional video for beginning photographers.

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Photography is an art of making pictures by exposing film or another medium to a timed flash of light. The basic equipment used for photography includes a digital or mechanical camera equipped with a flash and film or a memory card. Mastering the art of photography is a technical and challenging experience. One has to learn how to focus the lens, control the aperture of the lens, filter the light, the importance of the focal length and the duration of the exposure among other things.

In this series of videos, you will learn how to produce pictures using the techniques of photography. Our expert demonstrates the difference between the 35 mm camera and a Digital SLR camera. See examples of the many camera accessories and learn more about the filters, portable flash units and light meters used to capture the perfect picture. Get recommendations on film formats, camera lighting, reflectors and diffusers as well as tips on manual controls and film loading for 35 mm cameras. Taking pictures is a great hobby to explore. Get these tips and many more in these expert video clips and start taking pictures today!

 
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Scott Vallance Scott Vallance graduated from Brooks Institutes of Photography and had a commercial studio in San Diego. He shoots in San Antonio. Scott specializes in commercial photography but has recently been working on fine art pieces.dkdk

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