This course is intended for students who have already completed Advanced Digital Cameras – Beginners to Intermediate and wish to reinforce and extend their learning. It is also suited to people who feel confident with their cameras and would like to participate in some practical lessons to extend their skills.
The course is structured into five practical workshops. Topics and themes will include macro photography, portraits with and without flash, advanced flash techniques with flashes on or off the camera, how to shoot and merge images as panoramas, nighttime photography techniques with and without tripods and flashes. Digital photography is so intrinsically tied to the editing process that you can’t really consider doing one without doing the other so this course will also include learning about the six critical editing skills that photographers need to master.
The course will include a mid-week evening session photographing around Hobart waterfront and the Tasman Bridge. There will also be three Saturday daytime sessions at Kingston Library – Learning Centre and one Saturday excursion to the Botanical Gardens.
Students will need an advanced digital camera with full manual override for key settings such as shutter speed and aperture. An external flash is recommended for the flash photography sessions, but some loan flashes will be available. Students will also want to bring a laptop to some classes and we will be using free open source software for editing but the skills taught are easily applied to whatever editing software you prefer to use.
Students will have the opportunity to use and learn about accessories such as macro-lenses, accessory flashes, and various filters. A tripod is recommended for this course, but loan tripods can be made available.
- Macro workshop covering lenses, depth of field, and lighting.
- Portrait photography including composition, natural light, flashes and the use of depth of field to take your photos to the next level
- Nighttime photography including the correct use of tripods for long exposures and hand-held techniques for casual street scene photography.
- Flash photography including flash compensation for beautiful environmental portraits. How to use speedlights (flashes) to light interior rooms for real estate and portrait photography.
- Panorama stitching
- Students will also have the opportunity to suggest topics and skills they would like to learn about.
- Camera: digital SLR or advanced digital camera with full manual override.
- Fully charged batteries.
- Battery charger.
- Spare battery (if you have one).
- User manual for the camera.
- Any other photographic equipment and accessories you have (e.g. lenses).
- Laptop when advised for editing tasks.
Most classes fill up quickly. However, your class could be cancelled if not enough people enrol. If you are concerned about buying a class materials that may be of no use to you, please check the viability of your class with Adult Education before making your purchase.
Please note that children must not attend this class unless it is a specified parent/child activity.
Disability and special needs
Libraries Tasmania is committed to achieving open, equitable access and participation to a range of adult education programs and courses. If you have a disability or medical condition which you think may impact on your ability to participate in an adult education course, please complete the Special Needs Form available at: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/enrolling, or contact the adult education team: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/contact. This will help us to make the necessary adjustments to maximise your enjoyment and experience in your chosen course. All enquiries are confidential.
Please note that carers supporting learners with disabilities can attend our classes free of charge. For more information, please contact adult education team: http://adulteducation.libraries.tas.gov.au/contact.
Cancellations and Refunds
Please choose your course carefully. A full refund is payable in the event that a class is cancelled. No other refunds are considered except for extenuating circumstances which are supported by a written application.
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