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In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker gives a photography lesson on how to control depth of field and blur in your images. He explains how aperture, distance, and ISO all affect the final result. By practicing with these settings, you can produce better photos.

00:00:00 This free photography course by award-winning photographer Chris Parker covers the basics of camera gear, understanding light, and editing to help you start creating amazing photos. The course starts with a quick start guide on photography and moves on to learning about composition, light, and editing. If you have any questions, post them in the comments below and Chris will be happy to answer them.
00:05:00 Camera systems vary greatly in terms of how they work, from point-and-shoot cameras to large format cameras. The different ways cameras capture images is explained, and it is shown that a camera's shutter system (just like our eyelids) is what restricts light from reaching the camera's sensor. Once the sensor captures data, it is sent through a program in the camera to be edited and saved.
00:10:00 This video explains how to take better photos, starting with tips for using your camera in program mode or auto mode. Next, the video explains how to take better photos by shooting in raw instead of jpeg, and by stabilizing your camera. Finally, the video discusses how to reduce blurry photos by using tips for holding your camera and shooting with a fast shutter speed.
00:15:00 In this free photography course, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches how to take great photos with simple techniques that you can use right away. One of the most common questions students ask is what camera to buy, and Parker recommends waiting until you have mastered the basics before investing in any expensive equipment. One of the most important things you can learn before taking great photos is understanding light and composition. Both of these concepts don't require any money, and you can learn more about them in the course.
00:20:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker discusses how to improve your photography skills using light and composition. He emphasizes the importance of understanding your camera and lenses, and recommends using a 50 millimeter lens over a kit lens.
00:25:00 This video explains how to adjust your camera's ISO to make the light available to your camera sensor more easily. Higher ISO settings make the light available to your camera sensor more easily, which in turn makes the light in your photo brighter.
00:30:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches how to take better photos with different apertures and shutter speeds. He explains that a higher ISO (iso number) creates more noise in photos, and that a larger aperture (hole in the lens) affects exposure and has creative powers. He also covers how shutter speed affects the amount of light recorded, and how it can be used to freeze the action or blur it.
00:35:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker shares tips on how to adjust ISO settings for different lighting conditions. He recommends shooting with the lowest ISO setting possible at all times, and notes that higher-quality cameras tend to produce less noise at high ISOs. Additionally, Parker discusses how newer digital cameras are better at reducing noise than older models, and how today's electronic cameras amplify light when you select a higher ISO setting. Finally, Parker recommends checking your camera's manual to see if it has auto ISO, and offers guidelines for shooting in different lighting situations.
00:40:00 This 1-paragraph summary of "Learn Photography for FREE | {Full Course} by Award-Winning Photographer Chris Parker" covers the basics of aperture and how it affects your photos. Chris Parker recommends shooting in aperture priority mode to gain full creative control over the aperture, and demonstrates how to adjust the aperture and compare the results side-by-side. He then goes into more detail about aperture, explaining the depth of field and how it affects your photos.
00:45:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker explains how aperture affects depth of field, and how different focal lengths and distances can create varying levels of depth of field. He also demonstrates how to use different apertures to tell different stories with your photos.
00:50:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker demonstrates how different aperture settings affect depth of field. First, he shoots a photo at 1.4 aperture and then at f16, demonstrating that the smaller aperture results in a shallower depth of field. Next, he demonstrates how stepping back can help control depth of field. By shooting at a distance and adjusting the aperture, Parker was able to focus on the flower while keeping the background and other elements in the scene blurred.
00:55:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches how to use aperture to control depth of field and distance to control the amount of blur in your images. He also explains how to use ISO to adjust the amount of light allowed into the camera.

01:00:00 - 02:00:00

In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches how to use aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to get the correct exposure in manual mode. He also provides a PDF with a visual guide to the exposure triangle.

01:00:00 By understanding how to use aperture and shutter speed creatively, you can create different types of images with unique bokeh. In this tutorial, Chris Parker demonstrates how to freeze and blur the action with a fan, and then applies the same technique to a waterfall image.
01:05:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches how shutter speed affects the amount of blur in an image. He demonstrates this with images of a fan blade and a daughter. The further the subject is from the camera, the less blur the image will have.
01:10:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker discusses how to use a shutter speed to create motion blur. He recommends a minimum shutter speed of 1 140th of a second, depending on the lens being used and the action in the scene. He also recommends experimenting with different shutter speeds to find the one that works best for the situation. Finally, he shares a pro tip for avoiding camera shake when you forget your tripod.
01:15:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker shares how your camera is programmed to see light, and how this can lead to incorrect exposures in auto mode. He then introduces you to two solutions for getting better exposures: setting your exposure manually, or using aperture or shutter priority modes.
01:20:00 This 1-minute video explains how different camera settings are determined by the camera's metering mode. Three common metering modes are explained - matrix, center weighted, and spot. The video shows how the modes work in practice by comparing two images. In the first image, the camera's matrix metering mode was used, and it produced an exposure that was a bit under-exposed. In the second image, the camera was in spot metering mode and the exposure was better. The video concludes with a demonstration of how to switch between metering modes.
01:25:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches how to get the right exposure in camera using matrix or spot metering modes. He recommends starting your editing in camera by getting the exposure right at the time of capture versus fixing it after the fact.
01:30:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker discusses the concept of exposure and stops. He explains that a stop is the terminology we use to describe how much light reaches the camera for an exposure, based on the camera setting you switch to. He also explains how to use exposure compensation in order to adjust the exposure of a photo when it is still under or overexposed.
01:35:00 The camera's dynamic range and tonal range are limited, and if you want to capture the detail in a scene, you may have to expose to the right (instead of to the left or the shadows). You can use a variety of methods to expose to the right, such as controlling the light, using a polarizing filter or graduated neutral density filter, or using HDR photography.
01:40:00 The histogram is a graphical representation of data that shows the tonal range captured by a camera or image. There are five zones within the histogram, black point and white point, and each zone represents a different brightness level as well as shadows and highlights. Mid tones are represented by 102 bars, highlights by 51 bars, and shadows by 25 bars.
01:45:00 The histogram is a graphical representation of the tonal range in an image. It can be used to help determine the exposure, and to determine the detail and texture in an image.
01:50:00 This 1-minute video explains how to use histograms to determine the correct exposure for a photo. The histogram can indicate whether an image is underexposed or overexposed.
01:55:00 In this tutorial, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches how to shoot photos in manual mode using the exposure triangle. He first explains the relationship between iso aperture and shutter speed, and how changing either one can affect the other two camera settings. He also provides a PDF with a visual guide to the exposure triangle. Finally, he reveals a secret tool that makes it easy to shoot in manual mode.

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This video introduces the concept of photography and explains how to use light to create great photographs. It covers the different types of lenses available and how they work, and concludes with a recommendation to watch the video again in the future to improve your photography skills.

02:00:00 In this tutorial, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches how to shoot in full manual mode and achieve the proper exposure, by explaining the different camera settings, and how to use a light meter.
02:05:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker explains how to focus a digital camera. He covers five common autofocus modes, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. He also covers how to manually focus a digital camera.
02:10:00 The three main drive modes for photography are Single Drive Mode, Continuous Drive Mode, and Manually Focusing Mode. Continuous Drive Mode is the default mode and will keep taking photos until you release the shutter button. Single Drive Mode allows you to take one photo at a time, and Manually Focusing Mode allows you to focus on your subject manually.
02:15:00 This 1-paragraph summary covers how the camera's "auto exposure bracketing" feature can be used to take multiple exposures, which can be later merged together to create a high dynamic range ("HDR") image.
02:20:00 In this free video tutorial, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches how to shoot photos with quality modes, continuous drive mode, and white balance. He also discusses the differences between raw and jpeg files, and how to use histograms to determine if detail is present in an image.
02:25:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker explains the basics of white balance and how to use prime lenses and zoom lenses to achieve the desired effect. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length, while zoom lenses allow for multiple focal lengths to be selected. The 2870mm prime lens has a smaller size and lighter weight compared to a zoom lens, which may be preferred for certain applications.
02:30:00 A prime lens is typically sharper and produces better quality images than a zoom lens, but they are more expensive. A wide-angle lens captures a greater amount of the scene than a standard lens, and a telephoto lens captures more than twice the distance as a standard lens.
02:35:00 This video covers the different types of specialty lenses available, focusing on a macro lens and a fish eye lens. The presenter explains that while a macro lens allows you to get really close to your subject, the depth of field is shallower than with a prime lens. A fish eye lens has a very wide angle of view, and can distort vertical and horizontal lines. The presenter also covers the use of a super wide fish eye lens, which can capture an image encompassed in a circle.
02:40:00 The lensbaby is a specialty lens that is similar to a miter saw in that it allows you to change the angle of the blade. It can be used for photography, but its main use is for architecture.
02:45:00 To get the best images possible, it is important to invest in a good lens. There are three main types of lenses: prime lenses, zoom lenses, and specialty lenses. specialty lenses, like the lensbaby, are different from other lenses and have no way to focus automatically. To focus the lens, you must manually adjust the focus ring. Prime lenses are made of better quality glass than zoom lenses and specialty lenses, and they have a wider range of focal lengths. Third-party lenses are also more affordable and may not be as sharp as name brand lenses, but they are more compatible with different cameras.
02:50:00 The video introduces the concept of photography and introduces the different types of lenses available. It explains that to create great photographs, you need to understand light and how to control it. The video concludes with a recommendation to watch the video again in the future to improve your photography skills.
02:55:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches how to use light for photography. He explains that light comes from two sources - natural light and artificial light - and discusses the different wavelengths of light and how they are seen by the human eye. He goes on to explain how the camera sees light and how the eyes and camera are alike when it comes to how they paint with light. Finally, he explains how the camera captures light and how your eyes and camera see the world similarly.

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In this free video course, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches the basics of photography composition, including leading lines, framing, color, and texture. He also demonstrates how to use light and color to create mood and story in each image.

03:00:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker discusses the basic similarities and differences between your camera and your eyes when it comes to photography. He explains that your camera can only capture a limited range of data, while your eyes are capable of seeing much more detail. He also discusses the three different behaviors of light and their corresponding characteristics.
03:05:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker discusses the three main behaviors of light: reflection, absorption, and transmission. He explains the different types of reflections and transmissions and provides a few tips for shooting portraits and pets.
03:10:00 The three behaviors of light are transmitted, reflected, and diffused. The four characteristics of light are quality, intensity, color, and direction.
03:15:00 This video discusses the different types of lighting available in photography, and how they can affect the mood of a photograph.
03:20:00 The rule of thirds is a guideline that suggests that an image should be divided into nine equal parts, two of which are located on the horizontal and vertical axis, and that main element should be placed along one of the grid lines.
03:25:00 This 1-minute video reviews the three main compositional techniques--leading lines, framing, and expressions--that photographers use to create memorable images. The video also teaches how to use light in your photos to create a powerful composition.
03:30:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker discusses how to use composition to create visually appealing images. He discusses how to use leading lines to direct the viewer's attention throughout the image, and how to use contrast to draw the viewer's attention to specific areas.
03:35:00 This YouTube video by award-winning photographer Chris Parker covers various photography composition techniques. The main focus is on using framing and light to help create a successful image.
03:40:00 In this video, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches how to photograph weddings using composition and light. He suggests using a large aperture to blur out distracting elements in the background, and uses leading lines and implied leading lines to guide the viewer's attention to the main subjects. He also uses color and light to create a mood and story in each image.
03:45:00 In this free video course, award-winning photographer Chris Parker teaches how to capture beautiful photos of people, using basic composition and color principles.
03:50:00 This video demonstrates how to compose images using leading lines, framing, color, and texture.
03:55:00 Photography is an art form that can be greatly enhanced with the use of editing software. This video provides a full course on how to edit images using various software options, with a focus on Adobe Photoshop.

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Chris Parker gives a helpful overview of Lightroom and its various features, as well as a great series of free tutorials for those just getting started in photography. His advice is clear and concise, making it easy to follow along and learn the basics of this complex program.