Free Lynda.com Video: Photography Foundations: Exposure

Mike Rankin

Nowadays, it seems like everyone is a photographer, carrying a 10 MP (or more) camera in their pockets wherever they go. But as handy as our phone cameras are, they still can’t replicate the capabilities of digital SLRs. Of course, in order to take advantage of those capabilities, you have to understand the fundamentals of photography and familiarize yourself with the specific features of your camera. If you need some help in either of those areas, Ben Long’s Lynda.com course, Photography Foundations: Exposure, is the perfect resource.

Here’s the official course description:

Arriving at the best exposure for a photo is part science and part art. In Foundations of Photography: Exposure, Ben Long helps photographers expand their artistic options by giving them a deep understanding of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and all other critical exposure practices. This course covers the basic exposure controls provided by all digital SLR cameras, as well as most advanced point-and-shoot models. Learn how to master a camera’s metering modes, how to use exposure compensation and bracketing, and much more. By the end of the course, you’ll know how to develop an “exposure strategy” that will allow you to effectively employ your exposure knowledge in any shooting situation.

In the free movie below, Ben starts at the beginning by covering the basics of exposure. Check it out!

What is exposure?

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The Shutter

Modes

Depth of field