Advanced Depth of Field

Take your creative control to a whole new level by understanding the combined effects of aperture, focal length, and focus distance on depth of field.

"The Advanced Depth of Field course took a difficult and complicated subject and made it easy to understand. Great course! Highly recommend."

Joanne Gordin

William Brant

The course does an excellent job of defining and demonstrating the impact of the various factors that the photographer controls while out taking pictures, while not 'going into the weeds' of too much detail of things that the photographer cannot control.

Gordon Isbell

Best explanation on DOF I've ever seen.
4 Video Lessons

Short, focused video lessons with text outlines. Download for offline viewing.

Reference Sheet

Smartphone-sized "Depth of Field Cheat Sheet" to take with you out in the field.

Quiz

Quick quiz to reinforce understanding at the end of the course.

Instructor Support

Live chat and email support.

Also included: Depth of Field Simulator

Adjust focal length, focus distance, and aperture to see the combined effects on depth of field. Works in the course player and on the mobile app.
exposure simulator

Advanced Depth of Field Course Objectives

  • Better define "Depth of Field"
  • Identify all of the variables that make up a final Depth of Field
  • Understand what the "Circle of Confusion" is
  • Identify effects of changing focal lengths on Depth of Field
  • Identify effects of changing focus distance on Depth of Field
  • Use the tools in your camera to better control Depth of Field

Advanced Depth of Field Course Curriculum

    1. What is "Depth of Field"?

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Effects of Focal Length on DoF

      FREE PREVIEW
    3. Effects of Focus Distance on DoF

    4. Compounding Effects & Conclusion

    5. Interactive Depth of Field Simulator

    6. Depth of Field Cheat Sheet

    7. Depth of Field Final Exam

    8. Private Course Feedback

    9. BONUS: Stop Shooting at f/1.0 Until You Understand This

About this course

  • $12.00
  • 9 lessons
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Cheat Sheet

It's Not Just "Aperture"

There is so much more that goes into "depth of field" than "aperture." It's the combined effects of focal length, focus distance, aperture, sensor size, viewing medium, and viewing distance. Are you ready to master "depth of field"?