DESCRIPTION:

The Focus 10 Digital 1 photography course in Melbourne is very popular and introduces beginners and intermediate photographers into the fabulous world of digital imaging. It's cost effective, you can adjust your images, delete the bad photographs, display them in a variety of mediums.... digital photography is fun, creative and inspirational.

We focus on practical 'hands on' shooting with a strong emphasis on camera handling ...not sitting in a classroom learning theory. There's intuitive instruction on lighting and composition along with everything from exposure control to white balance, from ISO settings to focus options. This 8 hour intensive course is about practical demonstrations to train your eye to 'paint' light onto a subject, how to select the right lens and the use of aperture and shutter speed to control the creative process.

The course is ideal for those wishing to understand and get the best out of their current DLSR Camera. If you do not have a digital camera yet, we hire Nikon and Canon cameras allowing you to find out what camera system suits your needs and budget.  Just let us know at the time of booking if you would like to hire a camera.

The Focus 10 Melbourne Digital 1 course is suitable for anyone - singles, parents, students, travellers, journalists, government, business and corporate employees, sole traders, graphic designers.  Focus 10 is one of Australia's most reputable and innovative photography companies and we have conducted proprietary photographic training courses for people from all walks of life right around the world for over 23 years.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

• Learn how to use your DLSR camera or  digital compact properly

• Fast track your photographic technical and artistic skills

• Get great shots of iconic Melbourne locations

• Small groups (12 persons maximum)

• Interactive, dynamic, fun, creative

• Free camera shopping service & ongoing technical support

WHAT THE COURSE COVERS:

• Your DLSR digital camera functions

• Memory, file sizes, formats, storage

• Composition, light, viewpoint, angles, lens perspective

• Aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, ISO setting, white balance, exposure compensation

• Portraiture, landscapes, macro, reportage, still life, action, motion, cityscapes, architecture, nature, flowers

• Use of your flash & shooting techniques in low-light, twilight and night conditions.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

1 day (8 hours)

instructor(s):

Andrew Thomasson and assistants

Pre-requisite:

None

requirements:

• No prior photography knowledge

• We recommend you have a digital DLSR camera such as the Canon 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, EOS 1, 5D, 7D (basically any Canon DLSR) or Nikon D40X, D60, D70, D80, D90, D200, D300, D700, D3 (basically any Nikon DLSR) or Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Panasonic, Samsung DLSR cameras

• (any digital DLSR camera will suffice)

• We cater for digital compact users such as those having a Canon G10, Canon Ixus, Nikon 6000 etc. We are big fans of compact cameras as they are superb for artsy, creative shots with superb macro capabilities

• You can also rent a DLSR camera from us for $50 per course allowing you to find out what camera you like

• At least one quality multi range lens such as a Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens, a Canon 17-85mm, or the twin kit lenses sold as a package with many Canon, Pentax, Nikon and Olympus DLSR cameras and ideally a prime lens such as a Nikon/Canon 50mm f1.8 (available for sale from us)

• Memory Card(s) - we recommend at least a 2GB card for all courses. We also sell memory cards.

• Camera accessories - such as a polarizing filter (tripods useful but not essential and are available to hire/buy)

• Charged camera battery and a spare, or bring along charger (especially for the 8hr course)

• Wed 04 August  2010

• Thurs 05 August 2010

• Thurs 23 September 2010

• Bi monthly throughout 2010

course price & inclusions:

• 8 Hours: AUD $290

• Instruction from professional photographers

• Detailed notes

• Camera, lens and accessory shopping service

FURTHER
COURSE
OPTIONS:

The Digital 2 course is the ideal next photographic step forward following your introductory Digital 1 course.

Why not do a Yarra Valley digital 2 course and make it a full 2 days