Lectures: 15, 22, & 29 Oct; 5 Nov (7 - 9:30 PM)
Field practice: 25 Oct (8:30 - 11 AM) on Campus
© Irene Hinke-Sacilotto
Whether you already own a digital camera or are planning to, this class will help you understand how digital cameras operate, how they differ from their traditional film counterparts, and how to optimize their use. Terms such as resolution, pixels, CCD, white-balance, ISO, histograms, depth of field, and fill-flash will be discussed. Participants will gain an appreciation for various storage media, file formats, power sources, monitors, and menu options. So images better match expectations, the class will explore basic photographic principles related to metering, aperture and shutter-speed settings, lens and filter selection, lighting, and composition. Discussions will also cover the basic principles for sizing images for web use, e-mail transmissions, and printing. Included will be a brief overview of image processing/manipulation. Lectures will be augmented by hands-on practice in class, field exercises on the Homewood Campus of Johns Hopkins University,, and student critiques. Perfect for those planning to buy a new camera in the near future, discussions will cover some of the desirable design features to consider when making the selection-- image stabilization, electronic viewfinders, auto-focus options, menu configuration, ease of handling, etc.
Bring to class: digital camera, camera manual, fresh batteries, and storage media (memory card).
Register at: Johns Hopkins University Odyssey Program.
© Irene Hinke-Sacilotto
© Irene Hinke-Sacilotto