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JANUARY 2011 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Wednesday, January 5th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Basic Photoshop 101 - David Green instructor $159 for all 3 sessions (Part 1 of a 3 part workshop)
New to Photoshop? This three-part hands-on class starts at the very beginning, from viewing images in Bridge, to opening an image, basic editing, layers, adjustments, brushes, shortcut keys and more. Photoshop 101 will cover opening files in Photoshop and Bridge, organizing the workspace, tools palette, keyboard shortcuts, navigating within an image, selecting parts of an image, and undo and history. To get the most out of the workshops, please bring a laptop with Photoshop loaded. CS5 is not required, as most of the topics are in earlier versions, but we will cover some of the new features of the latest version. You MUST be familiar with basic computer operations, such as copying files from a CD or thumb drive, finding files and applications on your hard drive, etc.
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Monday, January 10th – 6:30pm to 9pm
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 1/17 and Part 3 on 1/24/2011)
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Wednesday, January 12th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Basic Photoshop 102 - David Green instructor $159 for all 3 sessions (Part 2 of a 3 part workshop)
New to Photoshop? This three-part hands-on class starts at the very beginning. This week Photoshop 102 picks up with such topics as file types, and color space. David will also talk about all the basic photography related tools. Then he will discuss adjustments, filters, plug-ins, and the all important layers and adjustment layers. To get the most out of the workshops, please bring a laptop with Photoshop loaded. CS5 is not required, as most of the topics are in earlier versions, but we will cover some of the new features of the latest version. You MUST be familiar with basic computer operations, such as copying files from a CD or thumb drive, finding files and applications on your hard drive, etc.
Thursday, January 13th – 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Black & White Photography and Silver Efex Pro from Nik Software - David Saffir instructor $79
Black and White Photography is experiencing a resurgence in interest among photographers and clients. In the past, converting digital color images to black and white was at best time consuming – and at worst a chore to be avoided. No more. Improvements in software and printing technology make it possible to efficiently create stunning black and white images from digital color originals. It is now possible to adjust images to match different black and white film types, add special effects and toning, or create images that take you back to days gone by. We will also review printing methods that give the best results on desktop inkjet printers and some of their larger cousins. We’ll take a look at different paper/media types and your choices in creating the look you want. You don’t have to be an expert in Photoshop or other image editors to benefit from this class. You don’t even need a laptop! Join us for a fun and informative evening that’s sure to take your photography skills to the next level! Buy Nik Silver Efex Pro or any other Nik Software program and receive 15% off using the discount code SCVPHOTOCENTER at checkout at www.niksoftware.com.
UPDATE: Nik Software is providing a copy of Silver Efex Pro to be given away during the Black & White workshop, and also Digital Silver Imaging is providing a 11×14 Fiber Print of your image to one lucky winner as well. Also, Digital Silver Imaging is offering a 25% discount coupon to all attendees of the Black & White workshop.
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Monday, January 17th – 6:30pm to 9pm
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 from where we left off in session 1 with a review, then on to depth of field, lens selection and white balance. 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 1/10 and Part 3 on 1/24/2011)
Tuesday, January 18th – 6:30pm to 9pm
Intermediate DSLR Camera – Mel Carll instructor $159 for all 3 sessions (Part 1 of a 3 part workshop)
This 3 session workshop will take what you have learned in Basic Camera and focus behind the camera. We will start session 1 with composition, camera setting, using a tripod and preparing for a photowalk in session 2. This is a hands-on class, please bring your DSLR camera to class. (Part 2 will take place on location in the morning on 1/22 and Part 3 on 1/25/2011 in the classroom at the regular time).
Wednesday, January 19th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Basic Photoshop 103 - David Green instructor $159 for all 3 sessions (Part 3 of a 3 part workshop)
New to Photoshop? This three-part hands-on class starts at the very beginning. This week Photoshop 103 takes us in a new direction, as it is all about workflow. We will take a file from beginning to end, reviewing some good habits for efficient work, tips and tricks to improve almost all your files, and finally – output! The tricky business of sizing, emailing, and printing your images. We’ll end with a razzle-dazzle array of tips and tricks. To get the most out of the workshops, please bring a laptop with Photoshop loaded. CS5 is not required, as most of the topics are in earlier versions, but we will cover some of the new features of the latest version. You MUST be familiar with basic computer operations, such as copying files from a CD or thumb drive, finding files and applications on your hard drive, etc.
Thursday, January 20th – 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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Saturday, January 22nd - 9am to 11am
Intermediate DSLR Camera – Mel Carll instructor (Part 2 of a 3 part workshop)
Today we take our photography to the streets. That’s right, no indoor class today as we head outside. Join Mel as you take everything you have learned and head outdoors and start taking photographs, not just snap shots. Today we will focus on composition, lighting, exposure and just having fun in the field. Please bring your camera, tripod, charged batteries, memory cards and your sense of adventure. Dress comfortably. (Part 1 will be held on 1/18 and part 3 on 1/25/11.)
Monday, January 24th – 6:30pm to 9pm
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 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 1/10 and part 2 on 1/17/2011).
Tuesday, January 25th – 6:30pm to 9pm
Intermediate DSLR Camera – Mel Carll instructor (Part 3 of a 3 part workshop)
We will start session 3 with a review of our images from the location shoot on Saturday. We will talk more about composition, types of photography and how each type requires a different thought process. 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 1/18 and part 2 on 1/22/2011).
Wednesday, January 26th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm NEW WORKSHOP
So you want to be a Wedding/Event Photographer, Now What? - William Innes instructor $79
Come spend an evening with local Wedding Photographer William Innes as he walks you through the deep, dark world of wedding and event photography. William will talk about what works and most important, what doesn’t work in today’s environment. He will discuss workflow, image processing ideas, social media, marketing, and several tips that alone will be worth the cost of the workshop. And most importantly, how to turn your clients into apostles for you and your business.
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