Manual Mode Made Simple
with Khara Plicanic
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02 Manual Mode Overview
08:26
Class duration: 1h 13m
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About The Class
feel confident holding your camera.
Learn how to expertly dial in aperture, shutter speed, and ISO; and learn the tricks of the pros for making this part of your workflow, so that you barely even have to think about it. Learning this is a key step towards opening up your camera's potential and taking better photos.
In this easy-to-follow class, Khara will walk you through the basics of using your camera in manual mode. You’ll learn about the mistakes most beginners make and get a head-start on shifting your dials and controlling your settings. By the end of this class, you’ll feel more confident holding your camera and be inspired to go out and shoot – in manual mode!
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Lesson Plan
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01
Class Introduction
01:10 -
02
Manual Mode Overview
These photography fundamentals will help you shoot in manual mode on your DSLR camera.
08:26 -
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Shutter Speed: Time & Motion
09:27 -
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Aperture: Quality of Light & Depth of Field
11:36 -
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ISO: Sensitivity to Light
11:17 -
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Understand the Light Meter
16:54 -
07
The Process of Shooting in Manual
14:58
Meet Your Expert
Khara Plicanic
A one-woman show, Khara has been dazzling her photo clients with outrageous service and record-breaking turnaround times since shooting her first wedding 14 years ago. Her book, “Getting Started in Digital Photography” showcases ... read more
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Julie Lillard
April 2016
I have been using my DSLR for 2 years and feel like I take pretty good pictures. I have read my manual and understood the basics of ISO, Shutter Speed and Aperture. What I was having trouble with was understanding how they all worked together. I though Khara did a wonderful job of helping me understand how one works with the other. I also loved that she emphasized that there is no one correct setting, it is based on what you like! Great class and I would definitely recommend it.
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Jeff
May 2017
Awesome class! I'm a complete beginner and Khara does an amazing job of explaining key concepts in simple terms. She also does a great job in explaining step by step how to go about setting up your shot when using manual mode. I'm feeling a lot more confident today after viewing this course. Khara is a great teacher. Highly recommended!
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Karen Tesch
August 2016
This was really a great class! She has a way of making things so easy to understand. She is charming, and engaging. I would highly recommend this class to anyone. I hope she does other classes because it is really worth your time. I wish I had seen this earlier in my efforts at photography. Thank you so much! You're a great teacher!
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