Digital Sports Photography Made Simple Reviews

• Great for sports and digital SLR photography - buy it!

  
  By AI0ZG9POS2T6G on 2006-02-24
  Of all the instruction and training I've received over the years, I thought this was one of the best, if not the best, instructional DVDs I've ever seen. Doug Jensen has really set the bar. Every aspect of it was extremely well done - scripting, structure, use of stills and video, video camera work (I'm a video producer myself, so I paid particular attention to that) audio (often a weak point in DVDs) and the use of graphics (I really liked the 'through the viewfinder' parts - where sports action video is shown framed in a SLR viewfinder) - even the glossary was helpful in reviewing terms and also the explanation of the digital photo histogram. Plus, it was loaded with tons of practical tips and advice - the kind of things that a really experienced photographer tells you one-on-one, when they want to help you out. For someone like me who is transitioning from a film 35mm SLR to digital SLR - it was really helpful to clarify the concept of EV (Exposure Value) and the interplay of ISO, shutter and aperture. Yeah, I knew what they were - but to see the relationship "in action" and how it changes from shutter priority to aperture priority (depending on the shot) really reinforced the concepts. If you buy only one resource for digital sports photography - this should be it. It has a permanent place in my DVD reference library.
  
  

• You won't regret buying this one! Watch it over and over!

  
  By A1LBVG3VS9CI4 on 2007-01-02
  I've just begun taking sports photos with a digital SLR camera, an Olympus E-500. I've done all sorts of experimenting with ISO, white balance, shutter and aperture settings, sometimes with good results, but generally inconsistent.
  The specific, helpful hints given in this video are most helpful. I like the detailed, but not overly technical explanations of ISO, aperture, and shutter speeds. And the short bits at the end, discussing how to photograph specific sports from football to cheerleading to basketball, are ideally aimed at individual needs. More experienced photographers may find little to help them, but for beginners like me, this is a very valuable DVD!
  
  

• New to shooting sports with a SLR? This is your best raining tool.

  
  By A1ICJ858YDOILA on 2006-03-10
  I'm new to using an SLR and this DVD was the perfect training video. This video tells you what equipment you need, how to set it up, where to position yourself, and how to shoot for the best results. With my new camera and this information, I immediately was able to produce good shots during basketball and baseball games.
  
  Well worth the money.
  
  

• Terrific

  
  By A2H7MAAIDVLEE1 on 2006-07-05
  Teaching photography I have seen quite a few how-to videos, and this one is the best so far. It is well thought-out and produced. It takes the view point of an amateur photographer (Mom and/or Dad photographing the kids playing various sports), but has many concepts that could just as easily apply to professionals. Equipment wise he does expect a digital SLR with a minimum of a 200mm lens. Sorry no point-and-shoots allowed. Otherwise I would highly recommend this video!
  
  

• Absolutely the best guide for parents

  
  By A3M7R4PD0FEPUB on 2006-08-03
  I have many books about digital sports photography and they don't even come close to this DVD in regard to practical application. The title of this DVD is so on target. It is 'simple' to use the settings suggested and it pays off immediately. This is an excellent DVD and well worth the cost. (I wish the same people made one about digital portrait photography.) To ALL Parents of Athletes: BUY THIS DVD. Only buy the books if you want to go into professional sports photography.
  
  
• Great tips for novices and advanced pro-sumers alike
  By A3M9NLLT9MNPU on 2006-08-08
  
  This video gives straight forward and useful information on shooting digital photography in various sports settings. I found it very useful.
  
  
• Great instruction
  By A386O2G54SNS4U on 2007-02-17
  I have been trying to figure out kid's sports photography for 6 mos. on my own, mostly by reading internet forums. I learned more in 70 minutes with this video than the entire aggregate of time spent on the internet (and my own trial and error).
  
  I had long ago given up trying to figure out manual settings for aperture and shutter speed. His instruction on this is the best part of the video. He provides a simple explanation for how to shoot in aperture priority mode, and how to easily balance aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
  
  If you are a parent with a dslr, taking photos of kids' sports, this video is a must.
  
  
• Great for parents - Maybe not so much for the more advanced
  By A35O84KBREKKVM on 2007-08-12
  This video is produced with parents in mind and it's very well done.
  
  If you are a parent of an athlete and want to take great sports photos with your consumer level DSLR there is much in this video to make it worth every penny of the price. Get it, watch it, and go shoot ... your photos will improve.
  
  As a sports photo pro I bought it thinking I might pick up a few pointers and/or ideas. I did get a few things from the video, but nothing that made me stand up and cheer.
  
  If you are a pro with a 1D Mark III and a 600mm f/4L lens, this might be the video for you.
  
  
• An Excellent DVD for Learning the Basics
  By A58RQ97D4N1QP on 2008-11-06
  Let's start by getting this right out front - this is a very well done presentation. A tightly narrated, no-nonsense overview of the topic. If you're the kind of person who's come the realization that point-and-shoot cameras are worthless for shooting sports photography regardless of how many megapixels they have, and are looking at moving up to a DSLR to start taking some decent pictures, this video is perfect for you. It's interesting and very easy to understand. It will assist you both with equipment (including selection) and technique.
  
  If you're a photographer, digital or film, with a working understanding of exposure and other basic photographic concepts, and have a bit of experience and common sense, this DVD will be kind of wasted on you. You may pick up a couple of neat little pointers here and there, but not enough to make the purchase worthwhile. I don't say this to slam this item in any way, it's simply directed at a fairly novice audience. It's not hard-core material that will take a skilled amateur photographer, never mind a pro to the next level, and the DVD is up front about that in the first segment of the program.
  
  
• Easy to follow sports photography video
  By AJ7P29WUZDZ6I on 2008-11-12
  I am an amateur photographer who shoots mostly high school sports. This video was very easy to follow, with great narration from the author. He specifically does not use equipment that is out of reach for the beginner/intermediate photographer. Every picture used in the video was taken with equipment that is relatively affordable. This is a good video for a serious, but amateur, photographer. It does not provide highly technical solutions for more advanced photography. I have watched the video numerous times, usually with my camera bag in my lap, to try the different settings and suggestions as the narrator goes through each section. As the title would suggest, this is a video focused ONLY on sports photography.
  
  

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