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Digital Studies: From Camera to Print


Class Description

If you're interested in an in depth program from Beginning DSLR through Digital Printing, this series of 12 evening sessions in photography education is for you. You’ll learn camera settings, exposure, depth of field, capturing motion, composition principles, image editing using Lightroom, and finish with digital printing.  Through handouts, visual displays, hands-on exercises in class and weekly assignments these principles and techniques will be explained and reviewed.
 
Camera Settings
We begin discussing the main functions of your digital camera, how and why to change them. Bring your camera and fully charged batteries.
 
Topics Covered:Camera Modes •Shooting Modes •Sensor Size •Metering Modes •Megapixels •Resolution •Digital Media •Focusing •Zoom & Fixed Lenses •White Balance •Flash •ISO
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Exposure
An introduction to exposing an image correctly. We will discover how to take control of the camera and achieve desired and predictable results. Be prepared to print 5 -7 images for review.
 
Topics Covered:Metering Modes •Aperture Priority Mode •Shutter Priority Mode •Manual Mode •Exposure Triangle •Shutter Speeds •Apertures •ISO •Histograms •Exposure Lock •Exposure Compensation •Problematic Scenes
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Camera Control
We will continue to take control of our camera to achieve the desired depth of field and and subject sharpness using aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Be prepared to print 5 -7 images for review.
 
Topics Covered:Aperture Priority Mode •Shutter Priority Mode •Manual Mode •Shutter Speeds •Apertures •Depth of Field •Subject Sharpness/Blur •Lenses
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Composition
A discussion of what makes a good image, basic composition elements and how to incorporate them into an image. We will introduce additional tools to make your creative vision of a scene, a reality. As a group, we will critique selected images each week.
 
Topics Covered:Compositional Elements •Defining the focal point•Creative use of the properties of light •Removing distractions from an image•Critique •Vision •Interest •Energy •Emotion •Gesture

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Image Editing
An introduction into digital workflow using Lightroom. We will rename, edit, keyword, tag and rate images to easily identify the best and make locating files in the future easy. We will cover a basic workflow for processing  your images and how to locally and globally edit your image.
 
Topics Covered:Raw vs. Jpeg •Digital workflow •Color balance •Editing tools and controls •Sharpening
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Digital Printing
An introduction into preparing your digital files for printing. Each student will be able to print five images.
 
Topics Covered:Page setup •Sheet vs. Roll •ICC paper profiles •Print dialogue box •Final critique

Topics that will be discussed and demonstrated:

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Class Requirements

Digital SLR Camera

Memory cards

Charged batteries

Class Schedule

Date
Start Time
End Time
Location
Tuesday, September 29th, 2015 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Digital Learning Center
Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Digital Learning Center
Tuesday, October 13th, 2015 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Digital Learning Center
Tuesday, October 20th, 2015 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Digital Learning Center
Tuesday, October 27th, 2015 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Digital Learning Center
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Digital Learning Center
Tuesday, November 10th, 2015 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Digital Learning Center
Tuesday, November 17th, 2015 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Digital Learning Center
Tuesday, December 1st, 2015 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Digital Learning Center
Tuesday, December 8th, 2015 6:30 AM 9:00 AM Digital Learning Center
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Digital Learning Center
Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 6:30 PM 9:00 PM Digital Learning Center

About the Instructor

Instructor Photo

Richard Guttman: Richard Guttman is a practicing professional photographer and photography instructor. He has successfully taught this photography program to many beginning photographers. Wherever you are in your photographic journey, he can lead you down a path of a deeper understanding of the craft and increased confidence in creating images through knowledge of your camera, understanding of composition, and a proficient digital workflow.


Register for this Class

The cost of the "Digital Studies: From Camera to Print" class is: $695.00

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Please Note: This class is currently full. Please contact us if you would like to be placed on a waiting list and advised of the next scheduled class. In the meantime you might consider our One on One personalized education options with our trained professionals.


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