Are you getting everything out of your camera? Alpha Camera Academy's new Camera Fundamentals 201 course is designed to bridge the gap between knowing your camera and truly commanding it.
Led by veteran Sony shooter and YouTube educator Gerald Undone, this course goes beyond the basics and into the settings and tools that give you real creative control. Get a taste of what you'll learn from Gerald below, then dive into the full course to watch all the lessons, take the quiz and earn your badge.
What You'll Learn
Camera Fundamentals 201 covers 11 focused modules built to take your shooting confidence to the next level:
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Module 1 – Setting Up Your Displays: Learn how to customize your LCD screen and viewfinder – including monitor brightness, diopter adjustment, and Gamma Display Assist – so you can evaluate and compose images more accurately in any environment.
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Module 2 – Exposure Tools: Master the tools that help you nail exposure every time, including histograms, Zebra Display and highlight warnings. No more guessing.
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Module 3 – White Balance: Understand how to adjust color temperature so your whites look white and your colors stay true, no matter what light source you're working under.
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Module 4 – Picture Profiles: Dive into Picture Profiles – including S-Cinetone and S-Log3 – to refine contrast curves, control the look of your footage, and capture the maximum dynamic range your camera can deliver.
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Module 5 – Shutter Types: Know when and why to use Mechanical, Electronic, or e-Front Curtain shutters, and how to customize burst speeds for your shooting style.
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Module 6 – Card Slots: Make the most of dual card slots with relay recording and simultaneous backup – simple settings that protect your work in the field.
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Module 7 – Field Of View Tools: Push your frame further than your lens alone with APS-C/Super 35 shooting, Clear Image Zoom and Breathing Compensation.
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Module 8 – Stabilization: Break down the differences between Standard, Active, and Dynamic Active stabilization – and know exactly when to reach for each one.
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Module 9 – Autofocus Settings: Go deeper with AF Area Registration, Face Memory, Subject Recognition, and tracking sensitivity settings that keep your focus locked even as subjects move unpredictably.
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Module 10 – Audio Settings: Take control of your camera's audio with practical guidance on recording levels, gain staging, and headphone monitoring.
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Module 11 – Important Settings: A curated collection of must-know extras: back button focus, USB streaming, Dual Gain Shooting, Soft Skin Effect, Auto Power Off Temp and more.
Level Up Your Camera Knowledge
You might be a hybrid shooter looking to tighten up your workflow, or a photographer ready to unlock more of what your Sony Alpha camera can do – either way Camera Fundamentals 201 gives you the knowledge to shoot with more intention and confidence every time you pick up your camera.
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