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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Cameras, Exposure, and Photography by Michigan State University

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    About the Course

    Welcome to Course One of Photography Basics and Beyond: From Smartphone to DSLR! In these first 4 Modules you will gain the knowledge
    and the confidence that will help you make good choices as you consider qualities of the camera you own, and the qualities of the other types
    of digital cameras you might be considering. You will learn about the basic functions that most digital cameras have in common. You will also
    go beyond the "technical" matters and learn about how you can make exciting pictures by emphasizing the aspects of Frame and Vantage Point
    to interpret old subjects in new ways. Discovering accessories that photographers find useful, and the types of camera bags ...
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    Dec 22, 2017

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    This course was very informative and provided just the right amount of challenge for me to stretch my creativity and newly obtained knowledge. I enjoyed it and I am looking forward to the next course.

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    May 31, 2020

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    It's a very good course for beginners and I got to learn a lot and improve my photography in every way possible! I recommend it to everyone who's interested in Photography and want to do more with it.

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    By Collette B R

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    Mar 9, 2016

    This was a good introduction to understanding the Exposure, Aperture and Shutterspeed. Peter presents the information in a concise and clear format.

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    By Duaa M

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    Jun 16, 2020

    Best photography course for beginners. I learned a lot from this opportunity and totally enjoyed doing this course. Looking forward to learn more!

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    By Abhijay N

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    Jan 23, 2021

    Great course, taught photography basics well, a lot more comfortable handling DSLRs. Professor Glendinning's lectures were quite engaging as well!

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    By Miguel M

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    Apr 21, 2018

    Very enjoyable and practical as well, presenting us students with the basis to photography and its elements, in an understandable but detailed way

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    By Hafsa A

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    May 22, 2022

    I loved the course and its delivery. I learnt so much and it has got me motivated to continue my learning journey into photography. Thank you :)

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    By Muhammed T

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    Dec 7, 2022

    very

    creative and easy way to explain

    everything

    it is a good course i will highly

    recommended

    to everyone

    who have passionate

    about

    photography

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    By Kathia V

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    Feb 11, 2021

    I really love to take the first course! It is full of knowledge with the 2 awesome teachers! So much preparation in them. I highly recommend it.

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    By Andreas Z

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    Feb 4, 2018

    This is a great course. There is useful information, motivating exercises and much more. I strongly recommend to all fellow hobby-photographers.

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    By Natasha A

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    Apr 26, 2020

    Great course! Especially for someone who wants to learn the technicalities and the techniques! Prof. Glendinning and Prof. Sullivan are great!!

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    By Paul

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    Jan 17, 2019

    Great introduction into photography that doesn't muck around with quick fix solutions but rather a comprehensive foundation of the very basics.

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    By Maria J G B

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    Nov 23, 2020

    me gusta porque realmente habían muchas opciones de la cámara que no conocía como funcionaban exactamente, así como los términos fotográficos.

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    By  Izmailov M M

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    May 11, 2020

    Thank you so much for giving such an amazing opportunity to take part in a course organized by leading universities and well known professors!

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    By Adam A

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    Mar 11, 2016

    I have learned a lot of little rips and tricks that really help my Photography work become more and more Professional every day I practice it.

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    By Saira T

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    Mar 6, 2016

    I found the course very informative and useful. It has taught me to look at objects, landscape etc all at different vantage points and angles.

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    By Hiba M

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    Jul 24, 2023

    This course provides a lot of comprehensive information for beginners. The professor gave all his experience in this course. Thank you all.

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    By Kathryn F

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    Sep 30, 2022

    I enjoyed the assignments, the extra information and videos, and now I think a little more when I see something I want to take a picture of.

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    By Boris B

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    Feb 28, 2016

    Hello everybody!

    the course is arranged so that every next class is expected with great anticipation.

    I enjoy every moment.

    Thank you very much.

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    By Ramya K P

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    May 23, 2020

    the course was very informative. quiz and exercises also were very interesting. Quiz 3 was a little tricky. it was good learning experience.

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    By Abeer H I

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    Jun 4, 2019

    It was a real enjoyment to take his course, it is a great opportunity to develop yourself as a photographer. Thank you all for your efforts.

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    By Hana H

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    Aug 28, 2020

    Great to follow through, I cleared my schedule and took the course pretty quickly. It was great to learn about and the assignments are fun.

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    By Jonathan G

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    Mar 7, 2016

    Somewhat repetitive. However I took this course to shop in my photography skills and I finally learned how to use the proper shutter speed!

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    By Deborah E

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    Apr 10, 2021

    This course was great for beginners. It taught me so much about the basics! I enjoyed it, learned so much and would highly recommend it!

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    By Samuel G

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    Jun 1, 2024

    Great course I have been able to apply the knowledge adquired here to my personal digital marketing business and have been able to strive

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    By Keyur S

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    Oct 28, 2020

    Dear Sir,

    It was a good experience to do this course I learned a lot and would like to further learn and develop my skills in photography.

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    By Johan G

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    Oct 13, 2019

    An awesome class for beginners, the immersion between lesson and application is pretty fluid. I would definitely recommend it to friends.

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