Instructor: David Grubbs
Day: Thursday evenings (6 weeks)
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Dates: Session 1: 1/19/12 - 2/23/12    Act. # 7576A
             Session 2: 3/1/12   - 4/5/12      Act. # 8576A
Cost: $90.00 (Class size 25 max. - 10 min.)
Location: Billings Community Center - 360 N. 23rd St.

LEARN HOW TO USE THAT NEW CAMERA YOU GOT FOR CHRISTMAS!

All participants will need to bring their camera to each class. Day 1: What to look for when purchasing a new camera and explanations regarding current equipment for those who have already purchased one. A very informative session on what to buy and what to stay away from - with thousands of different digital cameras on the market, only a few are worth the price. Day 2: Camera handling and overview of controls, exposure modes, video modes, batteries, image sizes and formats. Day 3 &4: Four factors involving exposure. Participants will learn how to use manual mode and how to use the camera to make perfect exposure every time. Lighting and depth of field will also be covered. Day 5: How to capture moments and make photos that will last in the minds of the viewer forever. Day 6: Will cover the use of computers, giving the students ideas on what kind of software is available for photo manipulation and ideas on what to purchase. Also covered will be toning, cropping, manipulation and saving images to disk, as well as an explanation of printer functions and ideas on how to get award winning images printed and framed.