Capturing the image is just the beginning! Take your images to the next level and make them look their best by entering the "digital darkroom" and using the processing capabilities of Adobe Lightroom. In this course students will be immersed in this powerful software, learning to use and customize Lightroom’s image organization system and working with the vast array of image development tools, allowing them to take complete control of processing and achieve the highest possible quality in their final images.

In addition to standard processing techniques, students will also learn black and white image conversion, toning and a variety of creative effects. Additional lessons include: printing images directly from Lightroom, including multiple image layouts and contact sheets with captions; making slideshows with sound and text; and creating galleries of images for the web. Using this single remarkable software, students will learn to organize, process and output their images in a completely new and efficient way.

Throughout the 12-week workshop, step by step instructions and hands-on exercises working with their own images and hard drives, will provide students with direct experience using this powerful software and allow them to unlock the true potential of their photographs.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites.

Never before has the photographer had the amount of control available in today’s digital darkroom. This eight-week class builds upon the technical abilities of the digital darkroom and the critical eye for color and tone that students began developing in the Digital Printing workshop. Through a series of technical tests students will learn to understand the effects of different paper and ink combinations, custom sharpening effects, and different rendering intents. Problem solving when the profiles don’t produce expected results and getting the most out of your printer are both addressed in this workshop. In addition to using the standard printers throughout the course, each student will make one print on a 24-inch wide printer, learning resolution and proper sizing techniques for large format printing, as well as the effects of size on the image. Through class discussions students will identify their goals for the final image, and they will explore how the interaction of color, contrast and scale affect the impact of the final print. Ultimately, each student will begin to recognize their personal vision and express it through their custom prints.

Prerequisite: Digital Printing

This one-day workshop will walk students through the entire process of creating a composite image in a sophisticated, "Hyper-Real" style--a graphic, saturated style used by photographers Gary Land, Joel Grimes and Tim Tadder.  The day will begin with a discussion of lighting, location, lens choice and other factors, followed by a studio shoot of a model and lighting demonstration for the shot. These elements are critical in creating a seamless final image. The afternoon will be dedicated to learning the post-production techniques effective in creating a successful composite. Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to capture their own images and apply post-production techniques to their images.

Requirements: Students wishing to shoot should bring their DSLR cameras

Prerequisites:    Advanced course for photographers proficient in fundamental photographic and computer editing skills.

Offered:  Winter 2012 (February 25, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

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In this class, students will learn to make high quality ink jet prints. Images can come from digital cameras or scanned film. Students will learn the technical skills of using Adobe Photoshop and color management to print with profiles, make test strips and refine the print. Through assignments and critiques, students will not only learn to print, but will develop their eye to see color and make interpretive choices in contrast, tone and saturation. Class time will include printing time on our Epson 2400 printers. Students will supply their own paper. Supplies will be discussed on the first night of class.

Prerequisites: No Prerequisites

This weekend workshop is designed to be an introduction to Final Cut Pro X (FCP X) for photographers.  FCP X, the new software release from Apple, offers a simpler and faster way to edit and produce videos from your DSLR.  Built on a new foundation, it provides a good way for photographers to move to the world of video.  The first day is broken down into a morning presentation of the software, followed in the afternoon by suggestions for effectively shooting video and time allowed for shooting video content.  The second day will be spent learning to edit the video--introducing titles and transitions, the insertion of an audio track and the process of converting the video for the web.  This workshop is an excellent introduction to the software and will provide photographers a strong foundation on which to build a set of skills, newly afforded by the integration of video into DSLRs. 

Requirements:  DSLR camera capable of shooting video, a tripod, basic knowledge using Apple computers.

Prerequisites:  Advanced course for photographers proficient in working with computers and editing software.

Offered:  Winter 2012 (March 24-25, 2012 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day)

For more information and/or to register for this workshop, please click here. 

This introductory course is designed to expose photographers to the basics of Final Cut Express and to help them discover the effective ways they can use this powerful software to showcase their photographs with multi-media presentations. Students will learn the basics of planning out a project, sequencing, transitioning and adding text and sound to create dynamic multimedia presentations.

This two-day intensive workshop will immerse students into Adobe Lightroom and reveal how this powerful software is an essential tool for photographers, helping them to create an effective and efficient workflow. Through in-class demonstration and hands-on practice throughout the two-day course, students will discover how this program can support them in managing, adjusting, and enhancing their photographs as well as preparing the images for final output. Various elements of the five Lightroom modules (Library, Develop, Slideshow, Print and Web) will be discussed and demonstrated, immersing students in the vast capabilities of the software and helping them to determine the best ways to use it to develop their own personal workflow for their photography.

Prerequisite: This software-based class requires students to have comfort and proficiency with general computer skills.

This two-day intensive workshop will immerse students into Adobe Lightroom and reveal how this powerful software is an essential tool for photographers, helping them to create an effective and efficient workflow. Through in-class demonstration and hands-on practice throughout the two-day course, students will discover how this program can support them in managing, adjusting, and enhancing their photographs as well as preparing the images for final output. Various elements of the five Lightroom modules (Library, Develop, Slideshow, Print and Web) will be discussed and demonstrated, immersing students in the vast capabilities of the software and helping them to determine the best ways to use it to develop their own personal workflow for their photography.

Prerequisite: This software-based class requires students to have comfort and proficiency with general computer skills.

Photoshop is both a technical and creative tool. In this workshop, students will not only learn the tools in the Photoshop tool box but also learn techniques to use them in both professional and creative ways.

Participants will master the basics of the digital darkroom, including resolution and basic scanning, color and contrast controls and master selection tools. And through discussion, demonstration and hands-on application, they will learn tools and techniques for retouching, digital hand coloring, layers and type. If you are a beginner or a self-taught user, you will find this class gives you a solid foundation and creative insight, going beyond the basics to help you get the most out of Photoshop.

Prerequistes: No Prerequisites

This is the continuation of Photoshop I. The workshop begins with a review and further exploration of layers, then continues with more advanced work using adjustment layers, clipping groups, paths and quick mask. An extensive amount of time will be spent on using channels for a variety of technical and creative purposes such as gray scale conversions, selections, creative effects and masking. During this class, the student will work on creating images using more advanced techniques and begin to use the computer as a creative tool for their own personal style. The class will include critique and discussion time for problem solving and so students can learn from each other's projects as well as their own.

Prerequisite:  Photoshop I

This workshop builds on the experience gained in the previous classes. It will introduce students to how Photoshop is used in conjunction with other web software. Starting with Photoshop to make web graphics and using actions to simplify the process. Then moving on web preparation and animations. We will discuss web galleries, templates and in Adobe Dreamweaver learn t o make a great looking web site in just a few simple steps. There will be a discussion of service providers and how to upload. By the end of the class all students should have a functioning web site ready to upload.  This class is an introduction to web design, recommended for photographers who want to make and maintain their own site.

Homework is required as students will be using their own images and graphics in a step by step process each week.