Using a Photographic Light Meter

Taught by Don Giannatti on Udemy

  • Category: Photography
  • Level: Beginner
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  • Price: Free
  • Duration: 2.5 total hours
  • Language: English

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About this course

A Udemy course taught by Don Giannatti. How to use your hand-held light meter in digital photography. Specifically created for beginners. NOTE: this class is given freely to all photographers who want to know how to use their light meter in digital photography... it is simply produced and is more informational than glossy. It will be continuously updated when new materials become available. This course is designed for those photographers who have just begun using a hand held light meter or who may not know what to do with their mete

The listing shows 17 lectures (2.5 total hours), last updated 2013-01-19, locale en_US.

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Pricing: Free on Udemy.

Who this course is for

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Who it is not for

People seeking a different platform or topic entirely. Learners who need live 1:1 mentoring only.

What you will learn

  • In this course you will learn the difference between reflective light meters and ambient light meters
  • Students will learn which meter is best for different situations
  • We will discover the powerful ways a light meter can help a photographer pre-visualize the image before exposure
  • Students will gain more confidence with the use of their meters, and gain more confidence with their lighting
  • Learn to use Photoshop to visualize tonalities and begin to see the world as a photographer

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  • Fits the missing-course gap for this instructor.

Limitations

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  • Self-paced; results depend on practice.
  • Not a substitute for formal credentials unless stated.

Course FAQ

Who teaches it?

Don Giannatti.

How long is it?

About 2.5 total hours across 17 lectures.

Price?

Free on Udemy.

Updated on November 5, 2026 by CoursesAdvisors Editorial Team - How we review courses

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