I had this idea for a Linked Photography Course™ several years ago, and am finally putting it together! But I’ve not been slouching – I have continuously gathered together the best online resources and put them in an order that would mimic a complete course on photography. The best part is, everything is entirely free! So here is the first section of my class syllabus for a course in Digital Photography that I would teach. The syllabus will grow with educational links for understanding light, composition, color, point of view and so much more, and when finished it will be on my website as a complete entity. Stay tuned!
Understanding Your Camera
- Curtin’s Guide to Digital Cameras This is the most comprehensive one-stop guide for everything you need to know about purchasing, understanding and caring for cameras and other gear, presented as a list with links to every subject you could think of.
- The manual that came with your camera
- Search the internet for articles and youtube videos specific to your camera make and model.
Photography 101:
Beginner’s Guide to Camera Settings
Settings, Techniques and Rules all new Camera Owners Should Know
RAW vs Jpeg
RAW vs Jpeg Visual Guide
Image Quality
Color space
Metering modes
Hyperfocal Distance
Focusing
Exposure:
- Understanding Exposure
- The Three Basics of Photography
- Photography’s Unifying Theory – the f-stop
- Exposure Lessons #1 to #4
- What is ISO
Depth of Field
Understanding and Selecting the Best White Balance
Histograms and Highlight Warnings
Exposure Compensation and Bracketing
Filters and when to use them
Hope this was helpful, and please share your best online resource link in the comments! Thanks!
