Basic tutorials

[Oy]

I've been meaning to write some VERY basic photography articles for ages. Something aimed at people just ready to take the step from "Point & Click" to taking more control of what they are doing.

I was thinking at a very basic look at things like...

Exposure and it's components (Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation) and maybe a little on how Aperture and focal length control depth of field.

Good idea? Sux?

[glsammy]

Definitely a good idea. There are plenty of users here that would like to know the basics explained in a clear and simple manner.
Another idea would be an explanation of how to prepare a photograph so it looks it's best when uploaded, even down to how to upload. I know of plenty of viewers that are intimidated about the process, we shouldn't assume everyone that visits this site is computer savvy enough to upload. I've help a few, a general guide I'm sure would be welcome.
I'd be prepared to help in that aspect, if required.

[MalcolmX]

count me in if you need any help i already run a few digital training classes

[StuartDH]

It definitely gets my vote.

[carlj]

Good thing about this site, is that so many here are only too willing to help out!

[Kev Lewis]

I was asked to write an article about my photography last year for another site. The link is here if that's acceptable?

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by Klewis

I was asked to write an article about my photography last year for another site. The link is here if that's acceptable?

Excellent article. Well worth looking at, especially for the Kingfisher images!

[Alan]

Originally Posted by Klewis

I was asked to write an article about my photography last year for another site. The link is here if that's acceptable?

Great images and sound advice Kev. Good to see there's someone else who still shoots in manual mode! It's still the most accurate and helps you to uderstand what the camera is doing.

[sharont]

Originally Posted by glsammy

Definitely a good idea. There are plenty of users here that would like to know the basics explained in a clear and simple manner.
Another idea would be an explanation of how to prepare a photograph so it looks it's best when uploaded, even down to how to upload. I know of plenty of viewers that are intimidated about the process, we shouldn't assume everyone that visits this site is computer savvy enough to upload. I've help a few, a general guide I'm sure would be welcome.
I'd be prepared to help in that aspect, if required.

Yes please...I have only had my nikon 2 weeks and I'm sure I can' be the only one that's learning what everything does.Any help would be great,such as basic settings for exposure,shutter speed and stuff like that,Also uploads as I'm never sure of the best way to resize stuff and still end up with something bigger than a stamp..!

[carlj]

Originally Posted by sharont

Yes please...I have only had my nikon 2 weeks and I'm sure I can' be the only one that's learning what everything does.Any help would be great,such as basic settings for exposure,shutter speed and stuff like that,Also uploads as I'm never sure of the best way to resize stuff and still end up with something bigger than a stamp..!

Sharon, there's no such thing as basic settings. Program modes try to get optimum settings, scene modes try to tweak them, eg, portrait mode may use a large aperture f5.6, and set the colour modes in camera to warm up skin tones. If you're shooting a bird taking off from the water, do you want a fast shutter speed to freeze the action, or a slow shutter speed to give creative blur? And from your uploads, that learning curve is not scaring you

As for resizing, depending on software, try resizing image to 72dpi, longest side about 800 pixels (other side will resize itself) and use a save for web/email option. If you can change the compression/quality, adjust slightly and should bring your upload to about 100k.