Four-day workshops with John Shaw and Jack Dykinga
“As photographers have switched to digital, one fact has become apparent: we are drowning in files. We’re shooting more images than ever, and digital file sizes are increasing with each new generation of cameras. Without a smart, logical workflow – and a familiarity with programs such as Lightroom and Photoshop – we will quickly be overwhelmed with data.” John Shaw
The emphasis in this workshop will be on developing such a workflow, covering step by step the process from shooting RAW files in the field to optimizing the final image in Photoshop. Topics to be covered include:
-file formats for shooting and for archiving
-exposing for digital
-downloading for automatic image organization
-proper file naming
-cataloging of images: Lightroom or other software
-keywording and captioning of images
-the many uses of metadata
-processing the raw file
-using the tools in Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom’s Develop Module
-color spaces for the best results
-the many faces of Bridge
-creating panoramic images
-color adjustment strategies
-using Photoshop to finalize the image: dodging and burning, adjustment layers and layer masking, controlling luminosity and contrast, sharpening for output
-creating a PDF electronic book
-color managed workflow from input to output
The extended 4-day workshop series with John Shaw and I is limited to 15 students and is: $1700.00
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•January 5-9, 2011
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•January 12-16, 2011
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REGISTRATION LINK
All workshop prices include, field sessions, classroom lectures, critiques, and all meals and drinks.
3-day weekend sessions begin on Thursday evenings with introductions, orientation and a get-acquainted dinner. All four-day series workshops begin on Wednesday evening. Lodging is not included.
Field sessions begin early the following morning, breaks for breakfast with lectures on light, composition and creativity and digital workflow maximizing image potential. Critique sessions will follow before returning to the field for photography in afternoon light.
Sunday morning will be the final field session followed by critiquing until the final lunch and break up at 2:00pm.
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1.Accommodations and classroom gatherings will be at the nearby Wingate Hotel by Wyndham, which is located at 11075 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, Arizona. The phone number for the Wingate Hotel is (520) 544-2100. Be sure to mention you’re signing up for the Jack Dykinga’s Creativity Workshops.
