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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Camera Control by Michigan State University

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About the Course

Welcome to Course Two of Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR! Now that you have a broad understanding of the various types of cameras, the importance of setting up Menus and Functions to gain control in your photography, and the difference between Auto and Program exposure modes, you are ready to move into even greater Camera Control! In these 4 Modules we will concentrate on gaining the knowledge necessary to make use of Exposure Modes, Light Metering, Effects of various ISO settings, Lens options, using Shutter Speeds to convey aspects of Time in both documentary and creative ways, and exploring the controlled focus effects that Depth of Field Principles make possible. You will also continue to make new photographs and, if you are a subscriber to the specialization, continue interacting with your fellow learners as you share photographs for Peer Review. You will also confirm your knowledge through completion of quizzes and written responses. Let's get started with Module One!...

Top reviews

DA

Feb 12, 2018

The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable. The projects are instructional and test you to learn, try, etc. It made me think of new ways to capture images and inspired me to photograph every day!

AT

Dec 1, 2017

Great course structure. Great Professors and Mentors. This course has really help me grow a lot as a photographer. I'm so thankful to Coursera & MSU for putting such a great course for learners.

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By Пупкова М

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Nov 25, 2020

Great Course! A lot of information and practice.

Many thanks to Professor Glendinning and Professor Sullivan!

By Chiraag M

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Jun 29, 2020

World Class Course Lessons from Prof. Peter Glendinning & Prof. Mark S , Its been a great learning experience

By Vinayak B

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May 27, 2021

This course really provided me a lot of basic & advanced knowledge in order to create beautiful photographs.

By Pablo H S

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Sep 6, 2020

It`s a great course all around! It`s easy to understand and the professors are cool too! totally worth it.

By Yadira N

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Jul 7, 2020

Grateful to be part of this learning center, excellent teaching from Professors Glendinning and Sullivan.

By Ar S S u R

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May 8, 2020

Thank You.. to all especially the Faculty .. again for excellent Lectures and making us learn new skills..

By Ricardo V G

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Oct 8, 2022

Excelente curso, que solo mejora con la calidad de los maestros y la forma en que comunican su enseñanza

By a. c t

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Aug 23, 2020

step by step and getting to know a camera is important. lectures and videos and samples are very helpful.

By Philip M

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Jul 4, 2020

Really great course with good assignments. The last one enabled me to produce one of my favourite images.

By Suresh M

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Aug 22, 2017

I was so eager to complete this, I was ahead of time. Thanks to Peter and Mark for excellent presentation

By Yousaf T

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Apr 19, 2016

Both the professors are trying to give max knowledge required for this course and they are 100% succeeded

By Johan R

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Jul 26, 2021

Very good overview of photography techniques with practical assignments that are appropriately demanding

By VERA M

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Jul 29, 2018

I found this course very well presented and materials not pertinent and practical.Thank you. Vera Mulder

By Michele R

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Dec 5, 2023

Excellent course. It allows you to become familiar with the device, having various topics to deal with.

By Dennisse P

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Mar 12, 2021

Great course for anyone that wants to get more control on their camera skills and get better exposures.

By Marcy W

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Apr 30, 2018

Sometimes find it difficult to be judged by others, I wish that the professors would grade the photos.

By ARDA Y

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Nov 26, 2020

Thank you for this great opportunity! I have learned lots of things and I had the opportunity to try

By Kaniksha.c

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Sep 1, 2020

Very useful thank you for cost of course the course help us to learn many things about photography

By Jesulewami K

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Feb 16, 2023

This is a fantastic course for all photographers who need to grow in their photography journey.

By Catalino G P

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Feb 1, 2022

excelente bien explicado este curso,me gusto aprendi mucho a ajustar mi camara en modo manual.

By Charmaine H

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Jun 29, 2017

Great techniques learned that will assist with getting the best photo ever. I love this course.

By Ian M

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Nov 16, 2016

Incredibly clear and detailed explanation, great exercises to develop good photography skills!

By Mariel A

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Oct 15, 2020

really informative and I was challenged with the peer reviewed assignments but it was fun :)

By Elizabeth C

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Mar 20, 2017

Really helped me get control of my camera and understand how to create the images I wanted.

By Boris T

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Apr 11, 2017

Fantastic course, worth the time for any photography beginner as well as those who are not.