Philippine Center for Creative Imaging

Learn the technical considerations in beginning digital photography

If you're getting into digital photography, understanding digital cameras is absolutely essential. This comprehensive one-day seminar explains in simple terms what you need to know about buying the perfect camera for your needs. It describes the many camera features to consider, why they are important and how they affect your photographs. If you already have a digital camera, this seminar will give you a better understanding of your camera's capabilities and limitations.

What will be covered

• Advantages of Digital Photography
• Kinds of Digital Cameras
• The Process of Digital Photography
• How Does a Digital Camera Work
• The Digital Photograph
• Anatomy of a digital camera: Image sensor • Resolution • Aspect ratio • Color depth • White balance • Sensor Sensitivity • Frame rate • Image storage & downloading images • Preview screen & viewfinders • Lenses • Batteries• Image compression & file formats • Histogram • Color Space
• Technology Limitations of a Digital Camera

Who should attend

This beginner-level seminar is primarily for those who are thinking of buying a digital camera. It will also benefit those who already have a digital camera but need a better grasp of its features, capabilities, and limitations.

What to bring

Bring your digital camera (if you already have one) with its user's manual and USB/Firewire cord.

Comments from attendees

The speaker is very knowledgeable on the subject. The seminar was organized properly and suitable for the skills of the students.— Jose Morales (Department of Foreign Affairs)

[The seminar] was quite comprehensive and enlightening.— Bunnee Santos

The speaker was friendly, professional, and accommodating.— Chester Ramilo

It’s very informative and Mr. Miranda is very knowledgeable.— Fran Harry Ong Chiu (Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino)

The seminar is very informative and should be recommended for everyone who wants to learn photography. — Nancy Ong (Optus Ventures Corporation)

I liked the lesson about white balance. I liked the speaker because he was really nice and professional. — Billie Mauleon

Mr. Jun Miranda epitomizes the photographer — well-prepared and very knowledgeable. — Frederick Ilon (Phil Plans)

The handouts were a big help for the students. The speaker is friendly and eager to answer students’ questions. — Sherill David

The speaker was excellent. — Jose Ma. Martin Cheng (Asiapro Cooperative_

I learned so much more about the fundamentals of digital cameras. This is enough for me to learn the basics — how to choose a good camera, what I should do before I take a picture, the do’s and dont’s for maintaining my camera, and so forth. And this is a very important stage before I go to the next level of learning basic photography.

Thank you for this kind of learning program… — Joseph S. Carranza (Graphic Artist, Rex Books Store)

The speaker, was very knowledgeable… I really learned a lot in this seminar. — Rianna Bengzon

The knowledge and experience of the instructor are very helpful and educational — Rixenne Albano