Module 1- Manual Camera Settings

This module focuses on the manual camera settings of your DSLR camera, giving you important tools to take better photos! Starting with a strong understanding of manual camera settings is important for any photographer to get control over the image they are taking. While auto settings and cell phone cameras do have the capability to take high quality images, to really stand out as a professional, you'll need to understand the intricacies of exposure, depth of field and how to manipulate your camera settings and composition to creatively tell a story in one single frame.

Learning Objectives

By the conclusion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Take photos with proper exposure utilizing a DSLR camera with manual settings.
2. Define key phrases and definitions of important photography settings.
3. Demonstrate how exposure, shutter speed, ISO and distance can be adjusted and combined to achieve the desired depth of field.
4. Critique and analyze their own photography to make better choices with their camera settings.

Next Steps:

• Go through the training below using VoiceThread, one section at a time. Note: You will need to create a Voicethread account and sign in to leave comments.
• The Exit Tickets are good break-times. They serve as a summary to the section preceding it. You might want to take a short break in between each section.
• Please complete each Exit Ticket (formative assessment) using Google Forms.
• Once you reach the final (summative assessment) make sure to think about the training as a whole.
• Have fun! Use these lessons to reflect on your past photography experiences and how you can do better in the future.