Photography/Videography
Tutorials
Lession 1
Basics
Types Of Cameras
Styles of Photography/Videography
Types Of Cameras
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Handheld Cameras With Fixed/Custom Lenses
Fixed Lenses Are Fixed To Auto Focus Based On The Provided Settings
Custom Lenses Allow For Better Range Of Zoom, Ratio, Shutter Speed As Well As Clarity, Therefore Providing A Broader Range of Distance Without Losing Quality.
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Mobile Phones Have Now Become A Competitive Tool Within The Photography/Videography World. Being Able To Adapt To Any Situation With Digital Presets, Auto Focusing, Multiple Lenses & Editing Tools Included Within The Basic Hardware, Makes Phones A Go To For Most Vloggers & Young Videographers Today.
What Camera Will i Choose
Handheld Camera or Phone
Digital Handheld Cameras
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Handheld Cameras With Fixed/Custom Lenses. Fixed Lenses Are Fixed To Auto Focus Based On The Provided Settings. Custom Lenses Allow For Better Range Of Zoom, Ratio, Shutter Speed As Well As Clarity.
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Sony - ZV-1 2.1-Megapixal Digital Camera
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Sony - Alpha 7 IV Full Frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
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Phone Cameras
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*Best Phones For Videography/Photography
Samsung Galaxy S24
Android
User Friendly
8k Quality
(Best For Photography/Videography)
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iPhone 16 Pro (Best For Photography)
Great For Motion Photos
Best Quality In Photography
iPhone 15 Pro Max
(Best For Videography)
4k Quality
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Take Some Time To Do Research On Each of These Devices To See Which One May be Right For You. If These Devices Don't Particularly Fit Your Budget, Compare Devices That Do and Try To Get Close To The Same Specs Provided In The Devices Above.
Specs
WhAT mY cAMERA neEDS
Always Check The Specs
Every Camera Is Designed To Do A Specific Job. True Indeed, Some Cameras Are All Around Effective But Those Are Usually Expensive and Require A Certain Level Of Expertise To Execute.
For A Perfect Camera For You..
You Must Consider What You Are Trying To Capture
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Specs Include...
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Megapixels. All modern cameras have enough megapixels to keep your social media feeds looking on point.
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Sensor. Think of your sensor as being the modern equivalent of film
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Shutter speed
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Aperture
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ISO
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Image Stabilisation
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FPS
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Take Some Time To Google Each Spec To Get A Clear Definition Of How Each Spec Plays a Role In Capturing The Perfect Shot.
Challenge
Weekly Challenge
1. Choose A Device As Your Camera
2. Identify The Specs On Your Camera
3. Take A Photo Of A Still Object
4. Take A Photo Of A Moving Object
5. Shoot A 10 Sec Video Of A Moving Object
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Critical Thinking
What Did You Gather From The Quality, Clarity & Durability of Your Device Compared To The Information Provided Above?
Do You Believe You Have The Right Device To Began Your Journey In Photography/Videography?
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In You Have Any Questions, Please Ask Your Instructor​​
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Tutorials
Leeson 2
A Photographer/Videographer Must Understand His Camera & What Its Capabilities/Limits Are, To Be Able To Excell Its Use.
Each Spec/Feature Per Device Is Specifically Designed To Aid You In Capturing The Perfect Shot/Moment/Video With The Best Quality The Device Can Produce.
Understanding How Each Spec Works Allows The User To Be Able Maximize The Devices Abilities.
Challenge
Weekly Challenge
Take 3 Pictures of 3 Different Objects Using Your Zoom.
1 From 5ft Away
1 From 10ft Away
1 From 15ft. Away
Try To Implement What You Learned From This Lesson To Ensure Each Picture Has The Right Lighting, Focus and Clarity.