Take a Free Digital Photography Course at Harvard
Photographing is not as easy as many people think, but you can learn the basics on your own . And if you need structured lessons, this 12-module Harvard course will teach you everything from exposure settings to reading histograms.
Yes, you can take a Harvard course for free without even being a student. This is part of their Open Learning Initiative, and a digital photography course is available on the ALISON website for free certified training courses. The course description reads:
Digital photography technology is constantly changing, but the principles behind good photography remain the same. The free ALISON photography online course gives you the opportunity to gain an extensive knowledge and understanding of digital photography, including topics such as exposure settings, how to read and use the histogram, how light affects photography, how the camera sensor and lenses work, and how to manipulate a photo with a computer. programs. You will also learn tips and tricks of what not to do when photographing.
The course consists of 12 modules and takes a total of 10-15 hours. To get it yourself, follow the link below.
Update: Unfortunately, it looks like this course was taken from Alison, whogot it from this website where you can still view the lessons. They are working on replacing it, and you can subscribe to be notified when they do.
Digital Photography Course | ALISON via PetaPixel
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