Workshops with fewer than 3 enrollees are subject to cancellation or re-scheduling.
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JUNE 2011 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 11th - 9am to 12pm
Macro and Close-up Photography - Ron Brewer instructor $79
Today is all about close-up and macro photography to bring out the detail of your subject in this hands on class. We start with a demo of macro photos and how the shot happened, showing both before and after the edits. We will then discuss the setup including background considerations, selection of subject, lighting ideas and options, camera setup and getting the close-up image. Next we break out to live shooting and apply what we have learned. We will have a variety of macro subjects on different sets to shoot, practice and ask questions. You will end the day with some great new macro shots to add to your portfolio. Please bring your camera, tripod and cable release as this is a hands-on workshop.
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Saturday, June 11th – 1pm to 4:30pm
Mastering Creative Color – David Saffir instructor $79
We all have images that could use a color tweak or two, or problems with screen to print match. Why not join us in a hands-on session that takes you through the entire color process – start to finish, click to print. We’ll have a high-end monitor, pro-level inkjet printer, and a complete ensemble of color control widgets for you to see and use. You’ll learn:
- Why and how to create a camera profile
- Calibrate and profile your display – including a new, second step of testing its color accuracy
- Calibrate auto-focus on your camera (selected camera models)
- Create a printer profile for great color on any paper – and test that profile for accuracy.
- Also learn how to measure ambient light and adjust your prints so they display correctly in almost any lighting – home or gallery.
- Diagnose and trouble-shoot common printing problems.
Call and reserve your spot early, as we limit the class to ten students.
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Monday, June 13th – 6:30pm to 9pm or 9:30am to 12pm (We have a morning series and an evening series)
Basic DSLR Camera – Mel Carll instructor $159 for all 3 sessions (Part 1 of a 3 part workshop)
This 3 session workshop will focus only on the camera. We will start session 1 at the beginning with camera modes, aperture, shutter, and ISO, what these mean, and where they are on your camera. We will also discuss how they work together to create the photos you are looking for and then talk about what to work on during the days between sessions. This is a hands-on class, please bring your DSLR camera to class. This class is not geared toward point and shoot cameras. (Part 2 will be held on 6/20 and Part 3 on 6/27/2011).
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Thursday, June 16th – 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Studio Portrait Lighting – Ted Dayton instructor $79
Spend an evening learning how to make your subjects look their best using Ted’s simple and time-tested methods that lead to more great shots and fewer bad ones. Learn how to take control of the set and how to get your subjects to contribute to their own beautiful portraits. This class begins with a slide show lecture and then a demonstration covering lighting, basic posing, lens selection, camera position and many other subtle tricks the pros know from experience that will improve your images no matter what you like to shoot. There will also be a processing demonstration tailored specifically for portrait photography, so be sure to bring your laptop and follow along as Ted shows how to fully finish those great new portraits you’ll be taking!
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Monday, June 20th – 6:30pm to 9pm or 9:30am to 12pm (We have a morning series and an evening series)
Basic DSLR Camera – Mel Carll instructor (Part 2 of a 3 part workshop)
This 3 session workshop will focus only on the camera. We will start session 2 where we left off in session 1 with a review, then on to depth of field, lens selection, exposure compensation, white balance and composition. This is a hands-on class, please bring your DSLR camera to class. This class is not geared toward point and shoot cameras. (Part 1 will be held on 6/13 and Part 3 on 6/27/2011)
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Monday, June 27th – 6:30pm to 9pm or 9:30am to 12pm (We have a morning series and an evening series)
Basic DSLR Camera – Mel Carll instructor (Part 3 of a 3 part workshop)
We will start session 3 with a review of the assignment, sort out the mysteries and then dive back into the camera. Other topics will include color space, exposure controls, bracketing, flash and whatever else time permits. So bring in that camera and let’s get down to what makes it work. This is a hands-on class, please bring your DSLR camera to class. This class is not geared toward point and shoot cameras. (Part 1 will be held on 6/13 and part 2 on 6/23/2011).
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Wednesday, June 29th – 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Photoshop Compositing Made Easy – David Saffir instructor $79
Do you think of compositing as a chore you would rather avoid? Most of us do – but it doesn’t have to be this way. Combining images can give you increased creative control. Repair flaws in an image, fix a group portrait, combine a great sky with a great landscape image, and more! You’ll learn:
- Which images will and will not work for compositing
- How to use layers and channels to make your image easy to edit
- How to make selections to “cut and copy” part of an image and make it look natural
- How to use the selection tools and which work best for each situation
You are welcomed to bring a laptop to follow along and practice, but it is not required.
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