PHOTOGRAPHY 101

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Episode 37: Top Twenty Travel Tips Apr 03, 2010

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In this lesson, I've compiled a list of tips and photo essentials to include while "out in the field" or planning a trip. Many of these tips embody the issues and techniques discussed in prior lessons.

Episode 36: Focusing Tips plus Show and Tell: Motion Shots Dec 13, 2009

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In this episode, learn tips on how to use the autofocus and manual focus modes on a DSLR. Also, guest photographers share their stunning motion images in the continuing show and tell series.

Episode 35: Long Exposures by Guest Photographers Oct 07, 2009

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In this second "Show and Tell" series, guest photographers share their images via "virtual interviews" conducted by the host. Tips on long exposure photography are presented along with critiques of images recently submitted to the host by podcast viewers.

Episode 34: Flash Photography Jul 08, 2009

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In this lesson, learn how to use on-camera and external flash units, including studio flash. How flash works, its advantages and limitations are discussed in detail along with tips on how to set your camera to ensure successful flash exposures. Also included is a special section on how to use a flash meter and controlling the quality of light for studio flash photography.

Episode 33: Depth-of-Field and the Preview Button May 25, 2009

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In this lesson, learn how the aperture setting (f-stop) effects the depth-of-field in a scene and how you can use the depth of field preview button to see exactly what will be in focus in a shot.

Episode 32: Setting Exposure Using the Mode Dial Feb 28, 2009

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In this lesson, learn how to use the mode dial on your digital SLR to make exposure settings in the manual, shutter priority and aperture priority modes. How to adjust shutter speeds and f-stops automatically and manually while viewing the exposure meter readout directly through the viewfinder are explained in detail.

Episode 31: Basic Tips and Settings For Digital Cameras Dec 31, 2008

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In this lesson, some basic digital camera tips and suggestions are presented in a new experimental video camera format. Among the topics covered are choosing the correct image quality, size and ISO settings, memory card formatting and switching over to manual focusing.

Episode 30: Macro Photography Sep 24, 2008

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In this lesson, learn how to shoot compelling close-up shots using a macro lens. Tips on composition, lighting and controlling depth of field are discussed in detail.

Episode 29: White Balance and Color Correction Apr 13, 2008

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In this lesson, learn what white balance is and how to effectively use this function on your digital camera. Also learn how to use the photo filter feature in Photoshop to eliminate and correct color casts created by various light sources.

Episode 28: Capturing Motion Jul 21, 2007

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In this lesson, learn tips on how to capture motion in still images effectively and creatively.

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