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10/08/2003 04:27:42 PM · #1 |
are these worth the money? i am specifically looking at the fundamentals of photography class on sessions.edu:
//www.sessions.edu/cobrand/syllabus/IntroDigitalPhoto.html
the cost of the class is $229. i am somewhat new to digital photography. i have taken many pictures, but i have never messed with exposure, shutter, etc. settings...more of just a point-and-shoot photographer.
i'm just looking for some advice before i plop down $230.
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10/08/2003 04:36:25 PM · #2 |
I would spend some time lurking and reading here first. I've learned unbelievable amounts of information just by participating in the forums and reading the tutorials here.
I wouldn't spend your money just yet....not when there are so many amazing resources online for free. Even if you don't learn much on this site, there's always links to other sites being posted -- and many of those are VERY informative as well.
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10/08/2003 04:49:38 PM · #3 |
For what it's worth, I would not spend the money on that class. I read the description and, to me, it doesn't look like it spends much time talking about fundamental photography concepts. The first lesson is familiarizing you with your camera. The third lesson appears to be more oriented towards what to do with your photos after you take them. The second lesson is about photography but it doesn't really give much detail about what it is.
In my opinion, there are fundamentals that you need to learn. Composition, which is mentioned here, is one of them. Bryan Peterson, another renowned photographer, teaches an 8-week online course solely on the subject of composition. He teaches another 8-week course on understanding exposure. His third class, "Learning to See Creatively", would be an excellent roundoff to the series. Each of these classes is $200, but I think they would be better overall than what you have picked out here. You can check these out at //www.betterphoto.com if you like. I am planning to take a couple of those classes over there myself.
I tend to shy away from 'digital' photography classes. What you should look for are more traditional photo classes where technique is more dominant than computer work.
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10/08/2003 05:19:38 PM · #4 |
| There is an excellent online training guide somewhere...but I can't find it right now. I have the link at home. I'll try to remember to post it. Until then, save your dollars. |
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10/08/2003 11:02:10 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by hgpayne:
There is an excellent online training guide somewhere...but I can't find it right now. I have the link at home. I'll try to remember to post it. Until then, save your dollars. |
Check this out: Short Courses |
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10/24/2003 08:58:28 AM · #6 |
Thanks for the all of the feedback. I will play around with my camera some and visit the forums more often to see if I can self teach myself.
Thanks again! |
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10/24/2003 10:23:15 AM · #7 |
Check out this site too for great tutorials and essays.
//www.luminous-landscape.com
Pictoral examples are great and have really allowed me to step up some of my work. I'm with you, I have mostly been a point and click person. I don't get much time to spend on edits and I've been learning slowly as I go. The great thing about digital is that you can mess around with as many shots as you want with relatively little or no cost to you. I found that practice really does make perfect with photography and once you find things you like, jot down some notes on what you did and go back to them later for reference material. I hope this helps. |
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10/24/2003 11:08:54 AM · #8 |
I have taken two of Bryan Petersons classes at BetterPhoto.com and they were worth every penny. I highly recommend "Understanding Exposure" as a starting point for anyone looking to improve their photography skills.
As basic as the class sounds, it is the key to all creative photos. It will teach you how to get what you are envisioning in your mind!
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10/24/2003 12:01:34 PM · #9 |
I found a couple of free online classes through the Barnes and Noble website. They have a digital photo class and a Photoshop class. They both sound pretty introductory, but who knows.
Barnes & Noble Classes
I'm sure there are other free educational materials/classes out there if you look. If you are looking for feedback on your shots, you can learn a lot right here. If you don't want to participate in a challenge, post a pic in the forums and ask for feedback. Almost all of the people here will give constructive feedback.
If you want a standard instructor led learning environment, look for photo classes available locally (Comm College, Adult Ed, Arts Organization, etc.) I know that most of the classes around here are less than $200 for a full term, including use of lab facilities.
Message edited by author 2003-10-24 12:41:56.
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10/24/2003 12:05:19 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by breaka_1_9:
are these worth the money? i am specifically looking at the fundamentals of photography class on sessions.edu:
//www.sessions.edu/cobrand/syllabus/IntroDigitalPhoto.html
the cost of the class is $229. i am somewhat new to digital photography. i have taken many pictures, but i have never messed with exposure, shutter, etc. settings...more of just a point-and-shoot photographer.
i'm just looking for some advice before i plop down $230.
thank you. |
Did you say "arm and leg" ?
I don't think is worth it!For $25 membership fee and lot of fun,you get best education here!
Also there are tons of free educational websites on the same matter!
Message edited by author 2003-10-24 12:06:05.
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10/25/2003 12:01:51 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by breaka_1_9:
the cost of the class is $229. i am somewhat new to digital photography. i have taken many pictures, but i have never messed with exposure, shutter, etc. settings...more of just a point-and-shoot photographer. |
If you are study inclined right now, the first thing to start with would be the instructions that came in your camera box. Just a thought. |
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