Introduction to the Canon Digital Rebel
The DVD is divided into 16 chapters for quick reference. It is designed for beginning to intermediate photographers making the leap to a Digital SLR from 35mm film cameras or digital “point and shoot” cameras.
What is the cost of JPEG compression?
- Making sense of the camera controls - A logical approach that allows you always know where the correct control is located.
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How to use the automatic settings to get better photos.
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Auto Focus Points - the key to consistently great photos.
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Using the Creative Zone effectively.
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Time Value Settings - How to manipulate time for the image you want.
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Depth of Field - What is it and why you need to understand it.
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Aperture Value - Using the Aperture to control image qualities.
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Depth of Field Preview Button - No surprises. Know exactly how your image will look.
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How to avoid blurry pictures.
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ISO - understanding electronic sensor gain and how to get the best quality.
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Composition - understand the visual building blocks to better photos.
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White Balance - Demystifying the color of light.
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Bracketing - how and why.
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AE Lock - a great tool for taking pictures in the real world.
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Controlling Under and Overexposure settings.
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Photoshop Elements - simplifying a complex program - the four tools you need.
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RAW Photo considerations and processing.
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Printing your favorite photos.
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Shallow Depth of Field Example
Demonstration of how the viewfinder controls work together
Using Photoshop Elements Levels Tool
Using the Depth of Field Preview Button
Rather than struggling with the 140 page technical manual that comes with the camera, the new owner can cut weeks or months off their learning curve and obtain stunning results.
Bracketing - Simplified and Understandable
Metering in Manual Mode
