Week #1:

Camera parts: lens, zoom, aperture, shutter, viewfinder, film advance, film loading

Changing lenses

Loading film

Focusing: manual and autofocus. Autofocus point selection and limitations

Film to use for homework assignments

Camera exposure modes (manual, shutter priority, aperture priority, program)

Motion and shutter speed, panning

Materials needed for class: A minimum of 5 rolls of 35mm E-6 slide film. Kodak EPN or EPP suggested. This will also require "normal developing and mounting" from a lab. You typically will not get slide film returned for 2 to 4 days from a discount store, from a custom lab it is often available in 3 hours.

Suggestions for E-6 slide film developers near LTU:
APL : 21831 Sherman Way, Canoga Park (Near Topanga) 818-347-4686
The Darkroom : 9227 Reseda Blvd, Reseda (north of Nordoff) 818-885-0123
UCI : 6827 Tampa Ave, Reseda 818-776-9911

HOMEWORK: Use slide film and your camera's "Shutter Priority mode". Shoot a moving object (car, bike, animal, fast kid) 2 ways: stop motion (typical setting are 1/125th to 1/1000th) and motion blur (typical setting are 1/30th to 1/60th). This exercise is best Shoot outdoors. Bring your favorite example of each style to next class (2 slides).

Motion Blur	Stop Motion