Digital Photography

Training Provided by The Virtual Training Company Digital Photography is quickly becoming the new way to capture images because it encourages more freedom and creative experimentation, without the worry and cost of film. This Virtual Training Company tutorial will help you learn the basics of Digital Photography. Authored by Pierre Pretorius, the tutorial begins by introducing you to the proper tools you will need to become involved with digital imaging. He covers the fundamentals of resolution and storage, and helps you find a better understanding of digital output, including enhancing your work using PhotoShop (see ISBN#1930519958, PhotoShop 6 for Photographers for more). He will give you the basic information needed to print your digital photographs. You can start learning the basic fundamentals of becoming a better digital photographer today! Just click on one of the movie topics below.

<p><i>*This tutorial is narrated by Tammy van der Reijden</i>

Digital Photography

Introduction

1. Introduction

Background on Digital Imaging

1. The Digital Darkroom
2. Choosing a Digital Camera
3. Photo Sensors
4. Lens Types
5. Understanding Exposure

Understanding Image Quality

1. The Lens
2. Understanding Resolution
3. How Much Resolution do you Need?
4. Dynamic Range

The Digits Behind Digital Images

1. The Binary System
2. Understanding Storage
3. File Formats and Compression

Understanding Digital Output

1. Introduction
2. Auto Levels Adjustment
3. Contrast Adjustment
4. Levels Adjustment
5. Curves Adjustment
6. Color Balance adjustment
7. Sharpness adjustment/Advanced Sharpening
8. Cloning
9. Color Management
10. Creating Black and White Images
11. Creating Toned Monochrome Images

Making Good Prints and Electronic Images

1. Types of Printers
2. Choosing a Printer
3. Printing Principles
4. Printing Tutorial
5. Interpolation
6. Introduction to Internet Publishing
7. Preparing Images for Electronic Transfer

The Essence of Imaging

1. The Basic Visual Qualities of Photography
2. Thinking Creatively

Understanding Your Camera Technical Features

1. Understanding your Camera Technical Features

The Main Themes

1. Portrait Photography
2. Landscape Photography
3. Action Photography
4. Nature Photography

Practical Discussion

1. Portrait Discussion pt. 1
2. Portrait Discussion pt. 2
3. Landscape Discussion pt. 1
4. Landscape Discussion pt. 2
5. Landscape Discussion pt. 3
6. Nature Discussion pt. 1
7. Nature Discussion pt. 2
8. Abstract Discussion

Accessories

1. Accessories

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