Beginners Courses courses at Zoom-In cater for
both film and digital photographers, and are aimed at those of you
new to photography and those with some basic experience wishing to
brush up on your photographic abilities before moving on to our Intermediate
courses. These 'Discovering Photography Skills' courses are designed
as a comprehensive introduction to both film and digital photography.
Both evening and weekend photography classes, tutorials and workshops
provide all the photographic skills required to practice photography
independently and also to lead on to our Intermediate courses.
Our two Intensive Courses will take you from
Beginner level through to Intermediate levels of photographic study.
Camera
Introduction
This jargon free introductory photography course will enable you
to understand your 35mm SLR camera, and teach you how to use photographic
techniques creatively. We will take the mystery out of manual camera
controls through an introduction to cameras, exposure readings, aperture
and shutter speed controls, depth of field, film and ISO rating.
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Camera
Basics
This jargon-free camera skills course will enable you to fully understand
your 35mm film or digital SLR camera, and learn how to use photographic
techniques creatively. We will demystify light meters and exposure
readings, aperture and shutter speed controls, depth of field, film
and ISO rating. You will cover all the basics of manual camera control
and you will learn how to use these techniques creatively. In addition
we will explore the rules and theories of composition, and you will
undertake practical exercises so you can experiment with your new
skills in a supportive environment.
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Basic
Photography
This intensive beginners photography course examines in straightforward,
jargon free terms how to understand your 35mm manual film SLR camera
fully and how to make it work for you. You will cover manual camera
controls such as exposure readings, aperture and shutter speeds and
how to assess your negatives. In addition this course will provide
you with a solid grounding in film, composition and photographic printing.
Not only will you take better photographs, but you will also be able
to improve on them still further by learning about darkroom printing
techniques.
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Digital
SLR
This jargon free basic digital photography course examines how
to get the most from your digital SLR camera. We will explore meter readings,
understanding ISO, shutters, apertures and composition. You will understand
all the manual controls of your digital camera.
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Darkroom
Introduction
Printing your own photographs is great fun and it is truly exciting
to play around in the darkroom and watch your photographs appear like
magic. Learn how to produce a perfect print from your negatives, rather
than sending them off to the mini-lab! In this course you will learn
all the basic elements of darkroom printing, how to use the darkroom
safely, and you will gain all the darkroom skills needed to work in
the darkroom independently.
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Darkroom
Basics
Printing your own photographs is a great skill and it is fascinating
to play around in the darkroom with chemicals and light sensitive
paper and watch your photographs appear as if by magic. You will discover
how to make test strips, contact sheets and how to produce quality
prints. We will also explore exciting ways of manipulating basic printing
techniques that enable you to improve on your original photograph.
You will discover exciting techniques like burning and dodging!
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Film
Processing
During this darkroom lesson you will learn how to process negatives.
You will investigate how to creatively manipulate them using push
or pull processing techniques, discovering what can be achieved with
contrast and explore the subtle arts of chemicals and dilutions to
alter the look of your final printed photographs. You will learn how
to use the charts and instructions on film packaging to achieve the
result you want.
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Creative
Photography
You
will learn and become confident in 35mm film SLR manual camera control,
black & white and colour film processing, black and white photographic
printing, colour photography - film and use of light, creative exposure
techniques, different film types, filters, image manipulation, variable
contrast papers, darkroom chemicals, colour toning and print finishing.
In addition you will explore and develop your creative potential in
the areas of subject matter, image making and final image production.
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Professional
Basics
Professional
Basics caters for both film and digital photographers and takes you
through all the basic skills you will need to work as a professional
photographer, starting with the manual controls of the film or digital
SLR camera followed by an in depth investigation of light and light
sources and use of studio lighting including lighting sets and positioning
and completing with print finishing and presentation. Ideal for those
beginning in photography who are hoping to make photography their
career but don't know where to start.
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