What's a good regular photography course?

[gregbradley]

I am interested in learning more about photography in general.

What is a good course? I am leaning towards a DVD tutorial type course like Astrophotography by Adam Block or Tony Hallas type of thing. But if there are TAFE or Uni short courses I'd be interested also.

Greg.

[Octane]

I'm afraid it's not as easy as that. Photography is so varied.

If you do a course at TAFE, you'll end up learning things you already know. Go to uni, and you'll have to study things that you will dislike, most likely.

The best thing to do is set yourself a goal and work towards it. Mine is primarily landscapes; capturing land/sea masses void of human artifice (makes it tough, and, therefore a challenge) in pure light.

People photography is harder still.

Your personality dictates the type of photographer you are. I'm an introvert, and, so engage in photojournalistic type of people photography.

Once we have our respective new cameras, we should have a dawn shootout on the coast at my favourite location. :P

H

[Jen]

Me too :D i just need a few crash courses on how to use my camera and what the settings actually mean and do etc.... :lol:

[Chillie]

Here is a review of your camera Jen:

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_500D_Digital_Rebel_T1i/

It may help you with a few settings. Just click on the tabs. There is even a video on the last tab.

There are a lot of tips in general at http://www.cameralabs.com including a forum.

[Jen]

Ohhh thanks Henry :thumbsup:

[Chillie]

I don't post that often but I'm a member of that forum. Username is "onlinedrifter".

[Forgey]

I've got the Digital Photography Principles: The Camera by Derrik Story http://www.lynda.com/Digital-Photography-tutorials/digitalphotographyprinciplesthecame ra/453-2.html

Topics include:

Understanding basic camera settings
Controlling menu options for improved shots
Exploring the latest technologies
Making movies
Shooting panoramas
Using compact and DSLR cameras
Building the perfect custom photo kit


PM if interested

[danielsun]

Yep, I also recommend Lynda for tutorials of any type. I'm a member and currently doing photoshop courses.:thumbsup:

[Danack]

Sydney community college do a variety of courses from basic, to more advanced stuff.

http://www.sydneycommunitycollege.com.au/courses/Arts/Photography