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Basic Sports Photography
Instructor: George Camardella
Parents whose children play sports should take this workshop,as well as fans of any game who want to have a record of the action for posterity.
Skills addressed in the workshop:
*Knowing whatequipment you need for sports photography
*Assessing lighting conditions on the fly
*Stopping action with the best shutterspeeds
*Using panning techniques toyour advantage
*Getting the right perspective
*Capturing the action and reaction of the important moments
*Isolating the athlete
*Telling the story of your game
$75.00 | Members: $50.00
1. September 26, Sunday, 10am
Color Management
Instructor: John Mannion
Skills addressed in the workshop:
Make sure that what you see on your computer screen matches what comes out of your printer every single time. This workshop will save you countless hours and gray hairs as you introduce color consistency into your workflow. This session is a must for any artist working with digital images.
$75.00 | Members: $50.00
1. December 1, Wednesday, 6:30pm
Maximizing Your Camera Flash
Your flash, whether built into your camera or put on it, can be your best friend or your worst enemy, depending on how you use it. Learn flash techniques that will help you flesh out, rather than flatten, your subjects. Bring your camera and be prepared to shoot in the workshop. On-camera flash users, bring plenty of extra batteries.
Skills addressed in the workshop:
*Learning about different types of flashes and how they work
*Using simple tools to soften and diffuse your camera flash
*Throwing your camera flash to soften its effects and fill in shadows
*Using different flashmodes
$75.00 | Members: $50.00
1. December 1, Wednesday, 6:30pm
Printing on the 9600
Instructor: Carrie Mondore
Learn how to use the Epson 9600, which is the only large-format printer (up to 44” wide) available for solo use in Community Darkrooms. This workshop assumes prior knowledge of basic printing techniques through Photoshop and with Epson printers (see Photoshop 101 and Photoshop: The Next Level).
Skills addressed in the workshop:
*Discovering how the printer works
*Getting a tour of the printer display and print dialog box
*Loading sheet and roll paper
*Feeding paper through the machine without losing a finger
*Checking ink levels and cleaning the heads if necessary
*Knowing when the ink REALLY needs to be replaced
*Sending an image to the printer with a specific profile
*Creating a soft proof
*Troubleshooting common problems in large-format printing (this may be the most valuable part of the workshop as it allows you to work independently)
What to bring: Hard drive, images you want to print
$75.00 | Members: $50.00
1. October 20, Wednesday, 6:30pm
Scanning
Instructor: Carrie Mondore
When your print needs high resolution, here’s where you’ll get it.
Skills addressed in the workshop:
*Discovering how the scanner works
*Reviewing file types and sizes
*Figuring out when you need the Imacon and when you need a flatbed
*Preparing the scanner and your film for loading
*Knowing the right settings for the scan you want to make
*Previewing your scan
*Making the necessary adjustments
*Making the final scan
*Addressing storage and file size issues
*Discovering the 3F format
What to bring: Hard drive, film you want to scan (can be 35mm to 4 x 5)
$75.00 | Members: $50.00
1. October 13, Wednesday, 6:30pm
