Beginning Photography Tips & Techniques
Take photos like a pro! Learn about the difference between film cameras and digital SLR's and how to use light meters, manual controls and tripods in this free video.
Series Summary
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!-
Different Types of Photography: Basic Photography Tips
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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Manual Controls on 35mm Camera
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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How to Use Tripods in Photography
Learn how to use a tripod for your camera in the free instructional video for beginning photographers.
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35 mm Film Camera Versus a Digital SLR
Learn the differences between the 35mm camera and the Digital SLR in this free beginning photography video.
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Reflectors & Diffusers in Photography
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.
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How to Use Lighting When Taking Photos
Create dramatic highlights and shadows in your photos! Learn how to use light for taking pictures in the free instructional video for beginning photographers.
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Basic Camera Accessories
The right filter or flash can greatly enhance your photo! Learn about camera accessories such as filters, and strobes in this free video.
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Basic Camera Filters
Filters can add interesting effects to your photographs. Learn about six basic camera filters in this free instructional video for beginning photographers.
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How to Care for Photographic Film
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.
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Guide to Photography Film Formats
Learn about different film formats you can use in this free instructional video for beginning photographers.
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How to Use Light Meters in Photography
Learn how to use light meters in the free instructional video for beginning photographers.
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Loading Film in 35mm Camera
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.
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Release Forms for Publishing Photographs
Learn what legal release forms must be signed to get your photograph published.
