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Introduction to Art of Photography and Digital Workflows This 2 day course is for everybody looking for a great introduction to the fascinating world of photography (Especially digital photography) . Learn all about your camera, starting at the basics of its operation to using it effectively and with confidence in any kind of shooting situation. Getting your pictures off your camera as well as basic image processing and a variety of output (printing) options will be addressed. You will also learn basic photography concepts, such as exposure calculation, depth-of-field, effective composition guidelines and how to use your flash effectively. You will have the opportunity to practice your newly acquired skills during field trip. With a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on shooting exercises, this course will make you feel in complete control over your digital camera equipment. In-depth review and critique sessions are held to give you valuable and encouraging feedback. Course Contents Master Exposure: Learn how to make a great exposure and forget all the guesswork - Recognizing middle-tones; exposing for all tonalities, gray, black, and white; using your camera on manual and on spot metering mode; using the sunny rules. You will be shooting your camera on Manual Mode and on Spot or Center-weighted metering. Understanding Histograms and using them effectively. Understanding exposure, is one of the KEYS to successful shooting, and you will master exposure during this course! Composition: Learn the fine points of effective compositions - Finding effective compositions, using lenses effectively; seeking the best perspective; texture, color, point of view; knowing zones of sharpness; selective focus; and the rule of thirds. Maximizing the Digital Potential - Learn color management , post-processing methods to improve the brightness, contrast , white balance of your image. Learn to use tools like levels, Unsharp mask, cloning , digital blends and noise reduction. Handling raw files, learn how to make digital composites, including panoramas. Digital Potential and Workflow - Make and keep order with your digital files. You will learn the whole process from copying the images from your camera till you publish it on the web. Maximize each digital shot and eliminate/reduce any need for Photoshop!. Also learn to use various post-processing tools like Photoshop, Gimp, Capture NX etc. Equipment & Lenses - Know what to buy and what not to buy and learn how to use your gear effectively. Learn from choosing the right body with features to the right set of lenses. Also photography accessories like tripod, CF cards, flash, filters, bags, etc. Understand the tools of trade for Close-up and Landscape photography. Brain-picking time: Ask away any questions from flash photography to HDR stitching. A full session is dedicated so that you can clarify all your photography related doubts. Schedule Location : Kormangala, Bangalore Day 1 (Classroom Session) Day 2 (Field Session + Classroom Session) The workshops are conducted roughly once a month over a weekend (Sat & Sun). If you want to participate in the next workshop, kindly leave your email address below and I shall get back in touch with you. The next workshop is on Sept 13th and 14th 2008. Kindly mail me at kalyan@rtns.org if you want to be part of this batch. Pre-requisite Participants are requested to get their camera gear along with some of their best photographs which they can show at the end of the class. Some of these photos will also be used as test images in the class in the post-process session. Getting a camera would be nice, but it's not an absolute must. Cost The cost for the course is Rs 4000. The price includes the 2 full day workshop, lunch on both the days along with printed reading material and CD at the end of the class. Reviews from participants
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