Shooting on manual setting with a DSLR

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Shooting on manual setting with a DSLR

By The Guardian Masterclasses

Date and time

August 2, 2014 · 10am - August 3, 2014 · 5pm GMT+1

Location

The Guardian

Kings Place 90 York Way London N1 9GU United Kingdom

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Description

It's easy to get lazy with a DSLR. Since the auto settings generally do a good job, it can be tempting to let your camera make all your creative decisions for you.

But the manual settings are the gateway to a vast range of creative options and effects, as well as the best way to compensate for those conditions even the most intelligent microprocessor can't figure out.
This intensive weekend masterclass will demystify the manual world. As well as a jargon-free explanation of the full range of manual functions and settings, you'll learn the effects each of them will have on your pictures, and the right circumstances in which to use them.

You'll then put your skills to the test during inspiring shoots in London, under the expert eye of Guardian photographer Anthony Epes, who'll provide you with live feedback on your shots and tailored advice on how to improve your technique. A fun weekend that will get you fully familiar with the capabilities and limits of your camera, and give you the skills you need to make the most of them.

This course is for you if...

  • You're an enthusiastic amateur photographer who's baffled or intimidated by the range of manual function and what they do
  • You're looking for ideas on how to use your DSLR more creatively, and how to produce the effects you want

Course description

This intensive weekend course mixes technical instruction on the manual functions of your DSLR with theoretical tuition in the principles of good photography and practical exercises to consolidate your learning. Topics covered will include:

  • The histogram – how to interpret the most useful, and groundbreaking, feature of the DSLR
  • How to expose creatively because of (and in spite of) your light meter
  • How ISO affects image quality, and how to choose the right one
  • Shutter speed – how to use for freezing and motion blur and how it relates to lenses
  • Aperture and depth of field – how to get sharper images, and isolate details
  • Creative exposures – from deciding what's important in your image, to using mixed light sources

Tutor profile

Fine art and commercial photographer Anthony Epes has recently published two photo books, including London at Dawn, the second in his Cities at Dawn series. Anthony's work has featured in The Guardian, French Photo and The Telegraph.

Full course and returns information on the Masterclasses website

Organized by

Welcome to Guardian Masterclasses – a unique programme of learning embedded within one of the world's most forward-thinking media organisations.

We offer a broad range of short and long courses across a variety of disciplines from creative writing, journalism, photography and design, film and digital media, music and cultural appreciation.

Harnessing the expertise and specialisms within the organisation, our courses are led by first class and award winning guardian professionals whilst also drawing on the skills and expertise of other leading figures at the forefront of the creative and digital industries.

The programme is aimed at anyone interested in personal or professional development whether that be refining your skills, focusing your ambition or simply broadening your mind and gaining inspiration.

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