New Workshops – Turbo Portrait Retouch, Landscapes / Scenics, Book Publishing

Updated: Photoshop, Adobe Camera RAW, Bridge, Lightroom.  
Image Editing, Printing, and Publishing for Photographers

This is a multi-session series that enables photographers and other artists to use Adobe image editing products effectively and efficiently. I use a goal-oriented, hands-on approach. Sessions are divided into segments which focus on important issues. You’ll go home and get results! 

Course materials include a CD with example lessons, and image files. 

CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 20. EARLY SIGNUP IS ENCOURAGED.

•Session One, Photoshop – Turbo Portrait Retouching, July 19 COMPLETED

•Session Two,  Landscape and Scenic Imagery, July 26

•Session Three, Design and Create A Photo Book, August 16

Event Location: SCV Center for Photography

28368 Constellation Road, Suite 340, Santa Clarita 91355

 

WORKSHOP TWO: EDITING LANDSCAPE AND SCENIC IMAGERY IN PHOTOSHOP

July 26, ‘09, 9 am-5 pm. Session fee $79 before applicable discount. Location: SCV Center for Photography, Santa Clarita, Calif.

Laptops encouraged. Students are also encouraged to bring their own images to work on.

Topics Include:

-Tips and Tricks in Camera RAW – get that image ready for prime time!

-Matching color in multiple images

-Full- Frame Color – fast track to whole-image color control

-Selective Color – adjusting selected colors to make an image “pop”

-Lighting – adjusting luminance of the entire image, orselected areas

-Creating that cool 3D look- dimensionality and depth with two key Photoshop tools

-Recovering highlight detail, restoring shadow detail – two techniques for success

-Poor man’s HDR – combining exposures for extra bounce

-Create front to back depth of field and sharpness – landscapes and close-up shots

-Intelligent Sharpening – crisp details, no halos!

-Converting to Black and White – using color adjustments and filters

-Choosing print media for appearance, longevity, marketability

-Providing a Professional Certificate of Authenticity with each print sold

 

 PRICING AND REGISTRATION INFO HERE

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WORKSHOP THREE: DESIGN AND CREATE A PHOTO BOOK

Aug 16, ‘09, 9 am-5 pm. Session fee $79 before applicable discount.

Location SCV Center for Photography, Santa Clarita, Calif.

Laptops encouraged. Students are also encouraged to bring their own images to work on.

 

Topics include:

-Matching your work to a book design – large or small? wide or tall? and more!

-Creating a theme – subject, color palette, storytelling

-Choosing images

-Matching images that share a page or spread

-Creating the cover, and each page, including layout options

-Imag editing for your book – step by step

-Preparing your book for printing

-Managing costs through good design

-Selecting a book printing service

-Distributing your book – as a product, and as your portfolio

 

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