If you want to take great photographs, the first step is understanding the different types of cameras and how to use their manual settings. Both amateurs and aspiring professionals will learn how to use a digital camera properly.

We'll start by learning about the variety of cameras on the market, from point-and-shoot to digital SLR. Then we'll look at the essential manual controls every photographer should know, followed by tips on organizing and archiving your photos - because after this workshop, you'll take a lot of pictures!

This workshop will cover:

• Types of digital cameras, components, features and functions
• How to determine which camera is right for you
• Using automatic and manual exposure controls
• Setting image formats, size and quality
• Automatic and manual focus controls, custom functions and selecting AF points
• Transferring and organizing images on the computer
• Backup and archiving image files

If you have a digital camera, bring it and your user's manual!Because individual cameras vary widely, we won't have time to go through settings for each one. Your user's manual is a handy shortcut to your camera's specific controls.

Presented by Boulder Digital Arts. BDA has been empowering the creative community in the Boulder/Denver area for over eight years providing high-impact, affordable and practical skills-based classes and workshops taught by industry professionals in all creative disciplines!