Do you love photography? Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and skill by diving into the world of film photography but don’t know were to start? This course may be for you.
Nothing is assumed in this class. If you’re an experienced digital photographer there are of course similarities, but there are a lot of things that feel really foreign too. After this course and some practice, they will feel like second nature to you.
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Do you love photography? Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and skill by diving into the world of film photography but don’t know were to start? This course may be for you.
Nothing is assumed in this class. If you’re an experienced digital photographer there are of course similarities, but there are a lot of things that feel really foreign too. After this course and some practice, they will feel like second nature to you.
Do you love photography? Are you interested in expanding your knowledge and skill by diving into the world of film photography but don’t know were to start? This course may be for you.
Nothing is assumed in this class. If you’re an experienced digital photographer there are of course similarities, but there are a lot of things that feel really foreign too. After this course and some practice, they will feel like second nature to you.
My name is Jeff Stefan and I’m a professional photographer and I’ve been shooting for almost 40 years. I started learning photography with a 35mm film camera. From 35mm I moved up to 120 or medium format cameras. I shoot in digitally in my day to day work but I’ve never strayed away from film and I always still shoot with film.
So what will you learn in this class? At the end of this course you will:
- Know how to use 35mm film cameras
- Know what film to use in different shooting situations
- You will know how to measure light for proper exposure using a camera’s light metering system
- You will know how to measure light using hand held light meters
- You will know how to use filters and what their effect is on film
- You will learn how to compose shots for effective black and white images
- You will learn what developing chemicals to use and how to develop 35mm negatives
- You will know how to photograph negatives with a digital camera in preparation for processing positive images
- And finally you’ll learn the processes that I use in Lightroom and Photoshop to create my final images
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Learning objectives
- You will master the use of 35mm film cameras.
- You will know how develop 35mm film, producing negatives.
- You will know how to photograph 35mm negatives to produce positive images in lightroom and photoshop.
- You will master the use of 35mm film cameras.
- You will know how develop 35mm film, producing negatives.
- You will know how to photograph 35mm negatives to produce positive images in lightroom and photoshop.
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Welcome to 35mm Black and White Film Photography
35mm Cameras
35mm Cameras We Will Use
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Review the basics of photography
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Reviewing the basics of photography will help you to better understand the concepts and techniques that you will be learning in this course.
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Read a book or article about the basics of photography.
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Watch a video tutorial about the basics of photography.
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Take some practice photos using a digital camera.
Read The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the art of photography, from composition to lighting to exposure. Reading this book will help you to develop a stronger understanding of the creative process behind photography.
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Read the book.
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Take notes on the key concepts.
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Apply the concepts to your own photography.
Practice using a light meter
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Practicing using a light meter will help you to better understand how to measure light and expose your photos correctly.
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Set up a still life scene.
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Use a light meter to measure the light in the scene.
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Take a photo of the scene using the exposure settings that you measured with the light meter.
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Join a photography club or group
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Find a photography club or group in your area.
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Attend a meeting or event.
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Join the club or group and participate in the activities.
Attend a photography workshop
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Find a photography workshop that is relevant to your interests and skill level.
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Register for the workshop.
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Attend the workshop and participate in the activities.
Volunteer as a photographer for a local organization
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Volunteering as a photographer will give you the opportunity to use your skills to help others and give back to your community.
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Community Involvement
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Find a local organization that needs photography services.
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Contact the organization and offer your services.
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Volunteer your time to take photographs for the organization.
Create a portfolio of your best black and white photographs
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Creating a portfolio of your best black and white photographs will help you to showcase your skills and improve your understanding of composition and lighting.
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Select your best black and white photographs.
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Edit your photographs in a photo editing software program.
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Print your photographs or create a digital portfolio.
Start a photography project
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Starting a photography project will give you the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge to a specific project. This will help you to develop your creativity and technical skills.
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Choose a theme or topic for your project.
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Plan your project, including the types of photos you will take and the techniques you will use.
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Take the photos for your project.
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Edit your photos and create a final product, such as a photo book or online gallery.
Review the basics of photography
Show steps
Reviewing the basics of photography will help you to better understand the concepts and techniques that you will be learning in this course.
Browse courses on
Photography Techniques
Show steps
- Read a book or article about the basics of photography.
- Watch a video tutorial about the basics of photography.
- Take some practice photos using a digital camera.
Read The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman
Show steps
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the art of photography, from composition to lighting to exposure. Reading this book will help you to develop a stronger understanding of the creative process behind photography.
Show steps
- Read the book.
- Take notes on the key concepts.
- Apply the concepts to your own photography.
Practice using a light meter
Show steps
Practicing using a light meter will help you to better understand how to measure light and expose your photos correctly.
Browse courses on
Photography Techniques
Show steps
- Set up a still life scene.
- Use a light meter to measure the light in the scene.
- Take a photo of the scene using the exposure settings that you measured with the light meter.
Join a photography club or group
Show steps
Joining a photography club or group will give you the opportunity to connect with other photographers, share your work, and learn from others.
Browse courses on
Digital Photography
Show steps
- Find a photography club or group in your area.
- Attend a meeting or event.
- Join the club or group and participate in the activities.
Attend a photography workshop
Show steps
Attending a photography workshop will give you the opportunity to learn from experienced photographers and improve your skills in a hands-on environment.
Browse courses on
Digital Photography
Show steps
- Find a photography workshop that is relevant to your interests and skill level.
- Register for the workshop.
- Attend the workshop and participate in the activities.
Volunteer as a photographer for a local organization
Show steps
Volunteering as a photographer will give you the opportunity to use your skills to help others and give back to your community.
Browse courses on
Community Involvement
Show steps
- Find a local organization that needs photography services.
- Contact the organization and offer your services.
- Volunteer your time to take photographs for the organization.
Create a portfolio of your best black and white photographs
Show steps
Creating a portfolio of your best black and white photographs will help you to showcase your skills and improve your understanding of composition and lighting.
Show steps
- Select your best black and white photographs.
- Edit your photographs in a photo editing software program.
- Print your photographs or create a digital portfolio.
Start a photography project
Show steps
Starting a photography project will give you the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge to a specific project. This will help you to develop your creativity and technical skills.
Browse courses on
Digital Photography
Show steps
- Choose a theme or topic for your project.
- Plan your project, including the types of photos you will take and the techniques you will use.
- Take the photos for your project.
- Edit your photos and create a final product, such as a photo book or online gallery.
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