Essential elements of photography for use with any camera with professional controls, including some phones that have added high level functions for more precise control of light for photos. This handy reference is filled with every function and element you need to elevate your skills and unlock creativity. Succinctly outlined for quick reference by professor of photography and author Gene Strickland, his passion for beautiful photography and teaching others how to create high quality images has been funneled, formatted, and organized in this six-page durably laminated guide. With a staggering amount of information that can be accessed anywhere at a moment’s notice the value of this tool cannot be matched. Do not miss the opportunity to capture life using the powerful functions already built-in to your device and equipment. Whether a pro or beginner, this reference will be an assistant that can guide your setting or framing choice with different scenes, lighting and subjects .
6-page laminated guide includes:
Camera Controls
Shutter Speed
Motion Control
Apertures & f/stops
Tips to Avoid Blurry Photos
Computational Photography
ISO Basics
Composition & Aesthetics
Asymmetry, Balance, color, dynamic symmetry, framing, golden ratio, leading lines, negative space, pattern & repetition, point of interest, point of view, rule of odd, rule of thirds, selective focus, texture
Camera Types
Smartphone
Point-and-Shoot
Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR)
Mirrorless
Specialty
Drive Modes
Single Shot
Continuous Shooting
HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR)
Mirror LOCK-UP
Multiple Exposure
Self-Timer / Remote Control
Sensors
Full Frame
Crop SENSOR
Making the Choice
Mode Dials
Shooting Modes
Camera Menu
White Balance
Resolution & File Formats
Resolution
File Size & Format
Exposure Compensation Dial
Dynamic Range Basics
Understanding Exposure
Steps
Histograms & Exposure
Exposure Control Techniques
Color Space
Lighting
Brightness
Color
Contrast
Diffusion
Direction
Quality
Focal Length
Three Must-Know Lens Types
Memory Cards
Prime vs. Zoom Lenses
Prime Lenses
Zoom Lenses
Glossary