Fundamentals of Digital Photography 2012
John Greengo
Lessons
Day 1
1Pre-Show Banter
11:51 2The Photographer's Eye (Introduction)
22:30 3The Photographer's Eye
06:54 4Photography Myths
18:56 5What your camera CAN and CAN'T see
24:07 6Pyramid of Knowledge
06:12 7Photography Q & A
14:06The Camera
05:54 9Camera Types: DSLR
08:21 10Camera Types: Point and Shoot
04:42 11Camera Types: Mirrorless
17:18 12Camera Q & A
26:31 13Shutter Speeds
09:43 14Visualizing Shutter Speed
13:35 15Shutter Speed Tools
11:34 16Shutter Speed Q&A
08:11 17Camera Details
31:38 18Camera Details Q&A
06:33 19Overview of Tomorrow's Class
01:16Day 2
20Day 2 Pre-Show Banter
07:54 21The Sensor
12:06 22Sensor Size Q&A
04:57 23Full Frame vs. APS
18:35 24Full Frame vs. APS Q&A
08:09 25Pixels
12:17 26ISO
17:20 27Pixels and ISO Q&A
27:15 28Lenses
08:39 29Focal Length Q&A
14:01 30Angle of View
17:45 31Fisheye Lenses
15:25 32Subject Zone
11:08 33General Lens Q&A
10:47 34Lens Speed
13:55 35Aperture
22:01 36Lens Quality
16:46Day 3
37Day 3 Pre-Show Banter
06:43 38Recap, Corrections, and the Equipment Life Cycle
11:29 39Exposure
07:50 40Metering Q&A
10:48 41The Histogram
29:40 42Exposure Modes
40:24 43Choosing Your Exposure
25:01 44Choosing Your Exposure
45Exposure Q&A
12:13 46Focus
23:12 47Focus Q&A
08:53 48Live View and Shutter Speeds
04:27 49Depth of Field
17:27 50Lenses for Sharpness
04:46 51Camera Movement
16:49 52Advanced Techniques
14:15 53General Focus Q&A
08:53 54BONUS: 10 Thoughts on Being a Photographer
07:11Day 4
55Day 4 Pre-Show Banter
16:05 56Light
15:57 57Qualities of Light Q&A
11:05 58Ambient Light
18:18 59Light Management
21:09 60Flash
32:09 61BONUS: Inverse-Square Law Quiz
08:58 62Flash Q&A
07:30 63Off Camera Flash
24:43 64Advanced Flash Techniques
06:32 65Light Q&A
14:14 66Gadget Bag
16:42 67Camera Accessories Q&A
09:11 68Lens Accessosries
22:36 69Macro Photography Gear
07:19 70Flash Equipment
03:31 71Tripods
12:05 72Camera Cases
02:34 73Gadgets Q&A and Wrap Up
06:12Day 5
74Day 5 Pre-Show Banter
08:17 75Composition Part 1
09:49 76Point of View
31:55 77Point of View Q&A
17:05 78Angle of View
16:20 79Cropping
14:14 80Panoramas
06:23 81Time Lapse Photography
13:40 82Time Lapse and Panorama Q&A
05:22 83Thanks + Credits
03:54 84General Composition Q&A
11:38 85BONUS: John's Survivor Audition Tape
86Composition Part 2
23:30 87Subject Placement Q&A
08:25 88Sharpness
12:42 89Elements of Design
16:08 90Final Q&A
09:20 91What Makes a Great Photo
21:47 92Closing Words and Wrap Up
04:00Class Description
If you want to take your photography skills to the next level, this Fundamentals of Digital Photography workshop is designed for you. The more you know about how your camera works, the better photographer you are going to be. When you learn to truly understand how aperture, shutter speed, ISO, depth of field, lenses, composition and light work together, you open up a new way to see the world and create powerful imagery.
John Greengo is known for his unique teaching style. He breaks down complicated subject matters into easily understood concepts through animated graphics. No matter what your current photography skill set, you are sure to have many "a-ha" revelations in this comprehensive workshop.
Class Materials
bonus material with purchase
Ratings and Reviews
a Creativelive Student
I only saw a couple of the live shows but what I saw looked interesting so I bought the course. Very glad I did; as an average (at best) amateur photographer this was both a great refresher for the basics and a valuable source of new information. Overall the content was very thorough although some sections I felt stopped short of giving all the necessary information while others (back-button focussing/multi strobe?) I felt where less relevant for the audience. John Greengo was quite straight and methodical in his presentation, and mostly thorough in his debriefing of each topic. He also very patiently bounced off some of those just covered/repeated/incomprehensible questions that kept coming through to him. Some good appropriate illustrative photos used (although I'm done for runners for life), regardless of the few slightly dubious ones (dare I mention the horizon behind the didgeridoo player on the beach). Overall a seriously great course, some excellent images and super value for money. I'm already looking forward to John's 5D MKII course.
a Creativelive Student
As an attorney, college professor and former computer engineer, I was extremely impressed with the course materials and illustrations, especially since I have made countless presentations myself and know the effort that goes into making a successful one. I downloaded the class files to a flash drive and played them on my home theater via a WD Media Center - it was a thing of beauty. Mr. Greengo is a natural teacher and his use of illustrations made the subject material totally accessible. My wife, who is a burgeoning amateur photographer began the course with trepidation that she would not get it and that the material would be too technical for her to pick it up. She definitely got it and I sincerely thank Mr. Greengo for instilling in her a confidence to get out and shoot some great photos. For those sitting on the fence, jump! The class goes by fast and has some great information regardless of your current level of knowledge or ability. I also purchased the Canon 5D and 60D classes and I am looking forward to viewing those soon...
Ivan Lapis
I watched his first lectures when CreativeLive first started years ago... I believe was 2010... Now, I'm moving on and decided today to buy his lecture (fully expecting the first one) and now I landed here and he apparently had a brand new set of lectures! I am so happy! Went ahead to buy since I already know how great his lectures are, so I didn't even need to preview the new ones... John Greengo, I salute you! Regards to you, and to CreativeLive... I'm now looking into their other courses... The Glamour and Wedding photography courses are the best next courses to take after this... EDIT: I was just watching the new videos, and man am I impressed! The topics are much more streamlined and he definitely has worked on it very much. He essentially made an impressive overhaul of the course. I really highly recommend it! I am really, very very impressed!