Course Curriculum
Getting Started with Landscape Photography (5:03:56)
The Camera: what are your options? (DSLR and mirrorless)
The most important part of the camera (digital sensor)
How much resolution do you need?
The importance of dynamic range
Low Light Performance
What's Camera Features Are Most Important?
What are the best photos taken with?
The Lens (0:44:35)
The focal lengths you want
Introduction to Lenses
Apertures: Is there a need for speed?
Avoiding Diffraction
What are the best photos taken with?
Tripods (0:19:32)
Getting the Right Tripod
Using Your Tripod
Other Items You Will Need (0:19:03)
Polarizing Filters
The 10-stop ND filter
Other Gear You Will Need
Tips for finding best locations (0:28:32)
500px
Using Google street view
Other photographers
Planning Locations
Best times and conditions for landscape photography (0:28:06)
Why dawn and dusk are the best
Blue hours, golden hours, and twilight
What to do if you have to shoot in the middle of the day
Setting up the picture (0:28:09)
Composition & Background
The Subject or Center of Interest
The most important part of your picture
Composing the grand scenic landscape
Organizing your shot (0:40:44)
Placement: Using the Rule of Thirds
Changing Your Perspective
Adding Balance - formal and informal
Moving the Eye: Using Leading Lines
Beyond the Basics (0:11:04)
Working Back to Front
Working the Scene
The Importance of Waiting
Conclusion (0:02:08)
Conclusion
Introduction (0:16:13)
Introduction to Landscapes
The Big Picture
Bonus Lessons & Presets (0:09:12)
Jim's Landscape Editing Process