by Bob Davis | Publisher: Wiley | Release Date: May 2014 | ISBN: 9781118931998

Master your digital camera like a pro with this introductory video-training course on DSLR basics. With a DSLR camera you can create amazing professional-looking photos, but learning all the camera's features and functionality can be overwhelming. With the expert advice and clear instructions from professional photographer Bob Davis, you'll get up and running, and making frame-worthy photos in no time. In this course Bob walks you through the essential controls, features and functions of a DSLR camera. He starts with covering the basics such as properly installing the battery, formatting the memory card and changing lenses. Bob also shows you how to use picture styles, your camera's various menus and modes, and explains how aperture, shutter speed, and ISO all affect the exposure of your image. If you're looking for real-world instruction on DSLR camera basics, you'll find it here. Lesson files for this course can be found here http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/Section/id-826131.html

1. Lesson 1
   • Setting up your Camera 00:10:21
2. Lesson 2
   • Custom Settings in your Camera 00:04:00
   • Green Zone and Basic Camera Mechanics 00:08:07
   • Foundation of Exposure--ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed 00:24:40
   • Dial Modes and Creative Zones 00:13:50
   • Understanding Shutter Speed (TV) Mode 00:13:02
   • Understanding Aperture Value (AV) Mode 00:16:10
   • Understanding Manual (M) Mode 00:23:10
3. Lesson 3
   • Portraits in Natural Light 00:06:38
   • Practice Taking Portraits Inside 00:11:30
   • Outdoor Portraits 00:04:38
4. Lesson 4
   • Understanding Depth of Field (A-Dep) Mode 00:07:02
   • Creative Zones on Your DSLR 00:06:39
   • Understanding White Balance Settings 00:12:07
   • Focus Settings and Focus Points 00:08:32
   • Understanding the Histogram 00:05:28
5. Lesson 5
   • Camera Maintenance 00:04:38
   • Importing Your Images From Your Memory Card to Your Computer 00:08:27
6. Lesson 6
   • Overview Conclusion 00:01:55