Lessons
Introduction
03:17 2The Camera is Simply a Tool
06:24 3How Does a Camera Work?
12:07 4How to Adjust Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
07:22 5Exposure Triangle
13:53 6What is a Stop of Light
07:06 7Reading Exposure Via the Histogram
11:59 8Blown Highlights or Clipped Details
04:18White Balance & Color Temperature
23:24 10No Such Thing as the Correct Exposure
06:13 11How To Measure or Meter Light
06:41 128 Key Points to Understanding ISO and Image Quality
15:59 13Understanding the 3 Primary Metering Methods
12:18 14How to Get Perfect Exposures in One Shot
06:49 15Equivalent Exposure but Different Images
03:49 16Compensating for Light and Dark Scenes
06:14 17Starting with Automated Modes
02:19 18Auto Mode and Flash-Off Mode
09:33 19Portrait Mode on a Fashion Shoot
08:45 20Landscape Mode on the Beach
08:18 21Sports or Action Mode
12:09 22Macro Mode with Food Photography
10:10 23Creative Effects Mode - Floral Photography
08:52 24In-Camera Processing
06:01 25A Glimpse into RAW Processing
12:55 2615 Tips When You’re Having Trouble Focusing
15:18 273 Primary Types of Autofocus
03:42 28Single Shot with Portrait Session
04:05 29Single Shot with Action Shots
02:06 30AI Servo with Action Shots
06:14 31Focus Recomposing vs. AF Point Selection
05:41 32Shutter Speed and the Reciprocal Rule
06:50 33How to Hold a Camera and Panning Tutorial
11:07 34What Makes a Great Photograph?
05:07 35How to Capture Candid Moments
07:08 36How to Find the Right Light Direction
11:40 375 Basic Compositional Theories
11:17 38The Power of Cropping
10:22 39Color Schemes
04:43 40Diving into the Narrative
12:38 41If It’s Not Working With, It’s Probably Working Against
01:56 42More About Your Camera and Lenses
01:20 43Understanding Megapixels
09:15 44Crop vs. Full Frame Cameras
06:01 45Crop vs. Full Frame Cameras Demonstration
04:55 46Prime vs. Zoom Lens
06:57 47How the Lens Affects Composition
08:54 48Dynamic Range and RAW vs. JPEG
09:22 495 Tips on Memory Cards
07:06 5010 Tips on Buying Gear
11:35 51Conclusion
03:43 52The Good Karma Jar
01:41 53Posing and Action Shots with Female Model
12:39 54Posing and Lighting with Female Model
01:31 55Posing and Lighting Couples Portraits
06:00Lesson Info
Color Schemes
It's time to talk about the fourth see and that is color or more importantly, color schemes now if you haven't noticed, this color is a huge part of photography because there are actual meanings behind color there's an entire well subject of color psychology that you guys can go and read books on websites there's so much literature on the subject of what each color means well that we can't really cover it in this course, but for example yellow, orange red these air warm and energetic tone there tones that we would see during sunrise and sunset they're tones that you could see your favorite fast food restaurants because they represent that kind of high energy mood and vibe and if you notice we've kind of been trading psychologically where if you see the golden arches or if you see when you see the in and out sign the yellow and red what happens you guys get hungry right? I get hungry too we've kind of been trained in that way where these different colors they have different psychologica...
l meetings for us so those air yellows and oranges and warm tones they have that energetic vibe but cooler tones they have a different vibe they have a more calming tone to them colors like blues and greens and kind of these violets they have a very nice and natural field which makes them perfect for giving us that kind of wealth natural vibe and that's why you'll notice that if you think about anything well, the word green is automatically the color and everything is associate to nature, right? So you walk into a yoga studio or something and you'd expect the color to be green or a light lavender or something one of these cool and calming tones so that's what we're going for inner images now, whenever we can tie this well sense of color into the imagery, we get a more purposeful image, we get an image that has a stronger message, and there are three specific color tones that actually or color schemes that I want to go over well, let's call them rules actually, because there are really more rules, but one is an analogous color scheme and that's basically what we set up here analogous color schemes are colors that are basically designed to match and typically their colors that go next to each other on the color wheel. So here we have this scene with very analogous tones we have like these lights, tanz and whites, we have blues, and if you'll notice, we've actually reflected that in our clothing, so we have you guys wearing some whites at the top blue jeans we have a blue top appear well, it's kind of like a lavender and then some nice light jeans if you guys have noticed a lot of times when people go to the beach, they shoot with a white shirt and blue jeans. Now this is kind of overdone, which is why we didn't do it here but it's overdone for a reason because it works because those colors are very much analogous to the scene now in an august color where you're basically matching these colors that are next to each other on the color wheel in any scene like this creates kind of ah ah purposeful sense of harmony to it okay, we're basically trying to blend and we're trying to look as if we're shooting something that's going to look natural in that scene, but if you're going for contrast missing, then you might use complementary colors commentary colors are colors that are basically opposite each other on a color wheel so analogous are all next to each other complementary are opposite of one another now complementary colors create a very strong sense of contrast, but they also sort of match so you're not going to get this kind of strange juxtaposition you'll get a very solid juxtaposition I shouldn't say that that's such a weird word juxtaposition who says that? All right, well we get a good sense of contrast but the colors will still match so for example a very contrast ng looking this scene would be if we brought in yellows because yellows on the opposite side of blue on the color wheel so if we're going for contrast, if you want things to stand out, we would use commentary schemes if you want more harmonious we use analogous game. The other color that I want to talk about is a monochromatic color will now, when we think of monochromatic, generally think of black and white, but it doesn't have to be black and white monochromatic as far as black and white goes is based on grey, but you can also have monochromatic color schemes that are based on red are based on brown's or whatever tony want it's just basically a different shades of the exact same color. Okay, so for black and white it's, different shades of gray now monochromatic color schemes, they can create very much a sense of, well, timelessness or even surreal nous like everything in a scene if you kind of color match so everything is a different shade of red or of orange, it'll have a very surreal kind of feel to it. So these are the three times that we're using most often in our photographs and for this scene, we're going to shooting with an analogous color scheme. And so we have them were kind of blending into creating a really nice and harmonious look to the image and it's going to add a lot to the sense of purpose and kind of the overall tone and the image. So now we're done about talking about color. So why don't you say we actually get some photographs done? Let's, get some shots.
Ratings and Reviews
P K
I watched this class "live" and was simply amazed at the amount of information Pye covered. Yes, he talks a little fast, and since I was streaming the class I couldn't stop it to review anything, but this guy really knows his stuff and explains it very well so I absorbed quite a bit. Bye is enthusiastic, clearly enjoys his craft, and delivers excellent information to students in a light heartedI and fun way. I think some reviewers are a bit harsh about his humor. Lighten up, people! His examples and the additional information his co-host provides are very worthwhile and you can tell the course was well thought out. I plan to buy the class to help me get back into DSLR photography.
user-7d0810
I really enjoyed this class. I am not a beginner, but there were still things I learned here that I found helpful. I really enjoy learning from Pye. He is quick, gets to the point and doesn't spend a lot of time going over and over the same point. There is a wide variety of things that he covers, so really something for everyone. I would recommend purchasing this class if you want to understand your camera better, improve your technique and start taking better photos.
Joy Bobrink
I have tried to learn photography myself via the internet / YouTube but always felt like I was missing something in my foundation. Sure I can zero out my meter...but why? How do I know the settings I've selected are the correct ones? I've been circling this drain for a year until this course. WOW! Pye has SO MUCH information in every video. He doesn't just stand in a classroom and talk, he's out in the field actually putting his settings into his camera, talking about why and why not and then shooting. He's hands on the entire course. You don't just hear him, you see exactly what he's doing! I'm a visual / listening learner and this is my eureka moment! Thank you Pye! Watching the Exposure video and how you changed the settings yet maintained the exact same exposure was mind blowing. Awesome course! I would recommend this to anyone new to photography or anyone that feels like they don't have all the info.
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