Exposure basics: Get more professional looking shots using full manual mode

Through a series of fun, interactive exercises, learn how to properly control exposure and shoot in manual so that you can get the images you want the way you want them. Learn, practice, then share your experiences.

At the end of the course you will know how to use your camera in full manual mode so you can get more professional looking images.

On this course you will learn about:

• Aperture – what is it, how to use e.g. how to get blurred backgrounds

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• Shutter speed – How to use motion blur and special techniques like panning

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• ISO – what is it, what to do in low light situations

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• Metering – how your camera makes decisions about light.

• Problem solving – how to deal with tricky situations.

You’ll learn the basics, then practice using structured exercises, then some free practice. Then share images and discuss experiences.

Gear: For this course you will need a camera that has full manual control such as a DSLR or a high end point and shoot. In terms of lenses - 50mm or above is best.

Duration: About 5 hours

Location: we meet at Exit 3 Kayabacho station but then head to Co-Edo for the workshop.

Price: 5500yen (includes drinks and pizza lunch)