Nikon Offers Free Online Photography Lessons During April

Nikon will make 10 video photography lessons available for free on the site during April.

THE Nikon opened access to 10 video photography classes on your website this month. At classes I will remain free until April 30th.

To watch s classes, I need to register on the Nikon, providing name and email. With a duration of 15 minutes to just over an hour, the classes cover topics such as: principles of photography, how to produce clips and how to photograph children and pets.

All classes are taught by professional photographers from Nikon and most do not require the person to have branded equipment to apply the concepts and techniques.

“Make the most of this time. In this time of uncertainty, we can help producers (content) to continue to be inspired, engaged and evolving. That is why we are offering these free classes during April. We will get out of this even better ”

Nikon

But yours english it needs to be minimally sharp, because classes are taught in that language and the platform does not offer subtitles.

List of lessons

In normal situations, these classes cost around $ 15 to $ 50 (R $ 79 The $ 263, at the current price). Some address specific equipment from Nikon, but they also cover concepts and techniques applicable with any device that takes photos (from smartphones to professional cameras).

Check out the full list of available classes below:

Content producer mindset: producing video content using a Z 50 (Kitty Peters)

Photographer holding camera while talkingKitty Peters teaches how to produce video content

The photographer shows simple ways to tell stories on video, whether with people, products or even in vlog format. It addresses lens types, camera movements and d creative tips on storytelling (story telling, in free translation).

Duration: 15 minutes.

Getting to know your Nikon DSLR

Photographer holding cameraLearn the basics of how DSLR cameras work

See how one works DSLR camera (Digital Single-lens Reflex, which in free translation means “digital reflex camera through a lens”) from Nikon and learn to take and share different photos and videos in Full HD.

Duration: 17 minutes.

Photographing children and pets (Tamara Lackey)

Child lying on the floor laughingTamara Lackey teaches how to capture genuine expressions of children and pets in portraits

The photographer teaches the secrets to capture genuine expressions of children and pets, in addition to addressing poses that are natural, blurring backgrounds and camera settings.

Duration: 50 minutes.

Using an SB-5000 Speedlight (Joe McNally)

Nikon flash model and example of photo taken with itJoe McNally teaches creative ways to use the flash when taking pictures.

Discover creative possibilities with the flash model SB-5000 Speedlight with this photographer specialized in this modality. McNally shows applications of the equipment both in the studio and in the field, showing ways to apply it to explore creative concepts.

Duration: 42 minutes.

Fundamentals of Photography (Reed Hoffmann)

Portrait of a familyReed Hoffmann teaches fundamental principles of photography.

Perhaps one of the most useful and accessible classes on the list. In it, the professional photographer teaches how to go beyond the “automatic mode” of the camera, exploring the fundamental principles of photography. Hoffmann explains the concepts and gives practical examples of each. The concepts and techniques can be used with any type of camera, from any brand.

Duration: 42 minutes.

Beyond the fundamentals of photography (Reed Hoffmann)

Photographer taking photoReed Hoffmann delves into how DSLRs work.

The photographer delves into the DSLR camera operation and the resources that can be used to boost your creativity. With didactic explanations and practical examples, Hoffmann teaches skills to take your photos to another level – regardless of which camera you use.

Duration: 56 minutes.

Photographing environments (Joey Terrill)

Photographer taking photoJoey Terril talks about the relationship between what you photograph and the environment.

The photographer teaches how capture a portrait to build a bridge between what you are photographing and the environment in which it is inserted, so that a story is told. Terrill teaches you how to produce these portraits using the flash Speedlight, choose the most appropriate lens and establish a relationship of trust between you and whoever you are photographing.

Duration: 43 minutes.

The art of producing clips (Chris Hershman)

Photographer producing music videoChris Hershman teaches techniques for producing music videos.

Learn tips and techniques for producing a music clip using a DSLR camera. Filmmaker and photographer Chris Hershman teaches the basics about this type of production, going through concepts that can be applied in any audiovisual production, regardless of genre. Duration: 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Discovering macro photography (Joey Terrill)

Photographer lying on the floor photographing flowersJoey Terrill teaches macro photography tips and techniques.

The photographer teaches techniques and secrets to macro photos incredible small and large objects. Learn a different way of seeing and engaging with objects and environments to take beautiful photos.

Duration: 51 minutes.

Exploring dynamic landscape photography (Taylor Glenn)

Photographer taking picture of a landscapePhotographer teaches how to create landscape photos

Learn how create a photoinstead of just taking one. The professional photographer teaches his tips and techniques to produce beautiful landscape photos. Follow Glenn as he produces his photos and learn techniques for transforming photographs, regardless of the type and brand of the camera you use.

Duration: 44 minutes.


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Sources: Nikon School and The Verge