Basic Photography I: Film and Digital Camera Fundamentals
© Scott Stulberg
In this six-week workshop students will learn all the gadgets on the camera, how to use them, and how to control the photograph’s final look. Discussions include composition and light, how to get the background in or out of focus, how to stop or blur motion, why to use one ISO over another, and how to use the camera’s light meter to provide the best exposure. Other topics covered include using the right lens for a specific effect and alternative approaches to photography.
Further discussion will center on the similarities and differences between film and digital cameras. The basics that deal specifically with digital cameras will also be explored, such as how to adjust the camera’s white balance, how to view and delete images, and how to transfer the image from the camera to a computer. The goal is to provide each participant all the technical information needed to operate his or her film or digital camera properly.
Students will work in both black-and-white and color while learning how to “see” in the chosen medium. Weekly assignments will be given followed by critiques during the next class session. Digital shooters are encouraged to expand their understanding of the medium and enroll in “Basic Photography II: Diving Into Digital.”
Scott Stulberg (www.asa100.com) is a travel and stock photographer who journeys often to distant lands looking for unique stock opportunities. He is represented by five stock agencies, including the big two - Corbis and Getty Images. A contributing writer for Shutterbug, he teaches digital photography and Photoshop at UCLA Extension, online at BetterPhoto.com, and in various camera stores throughout Los Angeles. From Microsoft, Newsweek and the New York Times, to greeting cards, calendars and book covers, his photographs are used internationally. His photographs are in collections all over the world, including the newly opened UCLA Medical Center, with prints displayed in over 60 patient rooms.
Dates / Times:
Six-week workshop
June 11 - July 16
Wednesdays — 7 - 10 pm
WORKSHOP FEE: $415
