WORKSHOPS
FOR NORTH AMERICA 2006
OUTLINED
CONTENT
| I.
PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS |
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If you want to learn Photoshop as it
pertains to photographers, then this is a great workshop to
attend. Mike takes the best of his three-day photoshop series
and puts it into a one-day workshop that covers the gamut
from capture to color management to image perfection to print.
We
start our day right off at 8am with a digital presentation
that provides an excellent orientation to Photoshop. Then,
as the day progresses, we go through specific Photoshop operations
such as formatting images for printing, creating panoramas,
perfecting brightness/contrast and formatting images for internet
usage. We also spend a good amount of time going through digital
workflow tutorials using Photoshop's amazing file browser
and automation tools.
This
is a hands-on workshop where you'll be working on photographs
at the same time as the instructor. We'll be teaching the
workshop on Photoshop CS, but all the actions and techniques
will work on just about any version of Photoshop that you
currently use, including versions 5.5, 6, 7, CS, CSII and
Elements.
You
will learn:
- Histograms, curves, levels
- Digital workflow
- Basic use of digital filters
- Panoramas
- Basic sharpening
- Brightness/contrast
- Formatting for print
- Formatting for web
- Calibrating your monitor
- Creating artistic borders
- Black and white conversions
- Sepia conversions |
What
to bring
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Laptop
computer with Photoshop software installed (any
version will do, but CS or CS2 is preferred) |
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Digital
camera (for reference) |
Group size limited to 12

What
else you may need -> |
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Capture
NX |
Learn
how to use Nikon's premier photo processing software to get
the very most out of your images in this one-day workshop.
Capture is an impressive program, but it can be a bit daunting
to most users. We'll use Capture and learn how to utilize
it to its full capacity. We'll also learn how it should be
integrated with Photoshop and where Capture fits in your digital
workflow.
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will learn:
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RAW
processing |
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RAW
automation |
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White
balance controls |
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Histogram
usage |
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Curves
adjustments |
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File
formats and benefits of each (NEF, TIFF, JPEG) |
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Developing
custom curves to download to your camera |
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16
bit vs. 8 bit |
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Digital
DEE |
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Noise
reduction tools |
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Image
Dust Off tool |
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Hue/Saturation |
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Batch
Processing |
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Digital
Remote Control |
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Color
correction |
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What
to bring
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Laptop
computer with Nikon Capture and Photoshop software
installed. (Any PS version will do but CS or CS2
is preferred) |
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Nikon
digital camera |
Group
size limit: 12 photographers

What
else you may need -> |
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| III.
D70/D70s Workshop |
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For
D70 owners who want to move beyond Auto mode and learn their
cameras in depth. We really go into a lot of detail with this
impressive camera. We start the day with an indoors tutorial
and Power Point Presentation. We cover the camera's main dial
operations, menu controls and custom function screens.
After
the morning classroom session, we head outdoors for a field
work session. Our goal is to utilize the tools we learned
in the morning to create stunning images in the real world.
This
course is jam packed with information. We guarantee that you'll
not only learn how to better use your Nikon D70, but you'll
also learn to be a better photographer. Mike will work closely
with you in the field and help unlock the confusing digital
learning curve!
We
cover:
- Menu Navigation and Setup
- Vari-Program Modes
- Histogram Usage
- JPEG and RAW Settings
- Proper use of AE-L/AF-L
- Autofocus Modes
- Flash Settings
- NEF Conversion
- ISO Settings
- Bracketing
- Exposure Settings
- Exposure Compensation
- White Balance Control
- Recovering Deleted Files
- Fill Flash Techniques
- Fixing CCD Dust |
What
to bring:
Required
- Nikon D70/D70s/D200
- One lens
- Fully charged battery for your camera
- Digital media (memory card)
- Camera Manual
- A strong desire to learn!
Optional
- Tripod
- Your own laptop
Group
size limit: 12 photographers

What
else you may need -> |
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| IV.
i-TTL/CLS Workshop |
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For anyone who owns a SB-600 or SB-800 flash and wants
to understand how i-TTL works and what Nikon's Creative Lighting
System (CLS) can do for you. We'll have lots and lots of flashes,
and will set up many different types of shots using the i-TTL
system (speedlights, cameras, gels and filters). You will
learn flash techniques that will help you solve difficult
lighting scenarios. We'll cover methods on how to creatively
light situations that arise in studio photography, outdoor
portraits, product photography, closeup and flower photography,
web and product photography, travel photography, fill-flash
photography and night photography
Topics
we'll cover:
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Multiple
strobe usage |
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SB800
setup as a commander flash unit |
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SB800
setup as remote flash unit |
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SB600
setup as remote flash unit |
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Studio
lighting |
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Manual
modes |
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Sync
cord usage |
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Sync
cord usage |
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Product
lighting |
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Portrait lighting |
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Light
diffusion methods (umbrellas, domes, etc.) |
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D70
commander mode |
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Outdoor
fill-flash methods |
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Travel
photography flash usage |
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Closeup
photography methods |
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Bounce
flash |
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Slow-sync
flash methods |
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Rear-curtain
sync |
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Colored
gel usage |
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Flash
output level compensation |
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Repeating
flash (stroboscopic effect) |
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What
to bring:
Required
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Nikon
Digital SLR (D70, D70s, D200, D2H, D2X) or F6 Film
Camera |
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Your
SB600 or SB800 strobe. Note: if you don't
own one you can still participate in the class.
We'll have units you can use in the class. |
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Fully
charged battery for your camera |
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Extra
"AA" batteries for flash(es) |
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Digital
media (memory card) and/or film |
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Card
reader and/or camera USB cable |
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Camera
Manual |
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Flash
Manual |
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A
strong desire to learn! |
Optional
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Tripod |
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More
CF memory |
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Your
own laptop is not required |
Group size limit: 12 photographers |
| This
course is packed full with information. We guarantee that
you'll not only learn how to better use your Nikon iTTL
Speedlights, but you'll also learn to be a better photographer.
Mike will work closely with you to help you achieve your
goals! |

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WHAT YOU NEED FOR ANY OF THESE WORKSHOPS
REQUIRED:
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Enthusiasm and a burning desire to learn.
- Nikon
DSLR camera body (For D70/D70s and i-TTL wokshops)
- At
least one lens (For D70/D70s and i-TTL wokshops)
- A
fully charged battery (For D70/D70s and i-TTL wokshops)
- A
256MB CompactFlash card as minimum (For D70/D70s and i-TTL wokshops)
- A
sack lunch and few bucks for a quick dinner-to-go
- Being
a Silver, Gold or Platinum Nikonians member
OPTIONAL:
- Tripod
(For D70/D70s and i-TTL wokshops)
- Nikon
DSLR camera body (Not required for Photoshop and Capture wokshops)
- More
CF cards (For D70/D70s and i-TTL wokshops)
- Your
own laptop (Not required for D70/D70s and i-TTL workshops)
- Your
DSLR camera manual (For D70/D70s and i-TTL wokshops)
- Your
Nikon speedlight manual (For i-TTL wokshops)
WHAT IS PROVIDED
- Coffee
and snacks
- Free
Instructional materials
- Direct
learning from Nikonian pro
Mike_Hagen
in an intensive hands-on environment.
PRICING
$
149 USD per person per workshop
Gold members are entitled
to a 10% discount when buying a 4 workshops package at one location.
Platinum
members will receive a 15% discount when buying a 4 workshops package.
ELIGIBILITY
Silver,
Gold and Platinum members are eligible to attend. If you are not
yet a Silver, Gold or Platinum member, you can
buy your membership
right before you book your place for the workshop(s).
You may want to see what
they say about our 2005 D70 workshops
You
have the camera and the passion to learn digital photography
Let us help you master both!

To
see the schedule and to book, go here .... >>>
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