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Digital Darkroom 2 -- Advanced Image Optimization

Expanding on the "Optimization" section introduced in "Digital Darkroom 1 -- Workflow", we'll explore in more detail a variety of advanced tools and methods to achieve a "true to life" representation of the image you perceived at the moment of capture.  We'll discuss white balance, color, tonal, and exposure corrections, sharpening, cropping, stitching, cleaning, noise reduction, and more.  

Format:
--Seminar includes extensive Digital Slideshow & Demonstration

Content:
--Scores of inspiring & thought provoking Images Presented

--I'll demonstrate solutions for Beginners through Advanced Budgets and Skill Levels

--Photoshop CS2 based with references to alternative programs

--Highlights numerous standard tools as well as top plug-ins

--Pro's & Con's of Raw vs JPEG post-processing

--Curves, Levels, Unsharpen, Shadow/Highlight, Hue/Saturation tools

--Layers and Selective Adjustments for additional control

--Lens based filters/settings vs Digital Darkroom Filters/Methods

 

Special Features:
--Extensive collection of books, magazines on hand

--Ample Question & Answer Period following the Workshop to address your individual needs

--Photo critiques if desired via your laptop or prints

Included Course Materials:
--Invaluable Course Handout consolidates key concepts, equipment, references

Who Should Attend?
--Anyone and everyone seeking to master post-capture digital darkroom optimization techniques.  I don't intend to lecture on or engage in debate regarding the purity of photography or ethics of post-capture processing.  Beginner though Advanced strategies presented

Maximum Class Size:
--Twelve for individually enrolled Students
--Unlimited for Private Groups

--One for Private Session

What to Bring:
--Writing material for notes
--Images for Critique

 

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