Picture Perfect Mobile
What you’ll learn
- The different elements of photo exposure: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
- Various techniques to compose a great photo: The Rule of Thirds, Landscapes, and Portraits
- How to use mobile editing software to enhance a photo: Brightness, Cropping, and Sharpening
What you'll need to get started:
- A fully charged mobile device (smartphone or tablet)
- The following photo apps downloaded and installed:
- "Manual Cam" for Apple devices and "ProCamX-Lite" for Android
- "Snapseed" photo editor
- A couple of photographs you like set aside. Let’s see if you can identify how they took the picture at the end!
Get started
Module #1 - Elements About Exposure
In this module, we’ll go over the basics of photo exposure and how to take pictures with the perfect balance of light. Experiment by taking photos with different camera settings such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and compare the results. By the end, you’ll learn how these elements work together to create cool effects like blur, motion, and brightness.
Estimated time: 20 minutes
Module #2 - Photo Composition
Next, we’ll cover photo composition, or the best ways to frame your subjects within the picture. Then discover the rule of thirds and put it into practice to easily create more visually interesting images. Then discover techniques for taking great portraits and landscapes, while using fun tools like panorama mode. Afterwards, you'll know how to frame a great shot, and come away with a bunch of new pics.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Module #3 - Photo Editing
Not every photo can be perfect, and that’s why we have photo editing. In this module, we'll cover a few editing techniques to bring the life to any photo. Make pictures look their best by adjusting brightness, increasing sharpness, and more. By the end, learn everything you need to improve your favourite photos and snap your own masterpieces!
Estimated time: 15 minutes