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Below is a sample of courses available to both members and
non-members. They are informal as well as informative. Courses
are run as demand dictates. See club notice board or press
‘Course Dates’ button.
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| PHOTOGRAPHY
FOR BEGINNERS |
| Skill
level: |
Novice |
| Requirements: |
A
camera, although its an ideal course to establish which
camera
is right for you. |
| Subjects
covered: |
Taking
better pictures by having a greater understanding of
your camera and its features. Creating an eye for pictures
by using established and creative composition and depth
of field techniques. Preview of the next stage course
‘Introduction to Digital Imaging’
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| INTRODUCTION
TO DIGITAL IMAGING |
| Skill
level: |
Novice |
| Requirements: |
Have
a basic understanding of photography. |
| Subjects
covered: |
Understanding
digital techniques. How to store, manipulate
and print images contained on your memory card. Introduction
to software programmes that allow post image editing.
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| PHOTOSHOP
FOR BEGINNERS |
| Skill
level: |
Novice
(Introduction to Digital Imaging course an advantage) |
| Requirements: |
Access
to Photoshop 7 and above. |
| Subjects
covered: |
Introduction
to the world’s most popular imaging software:
Adobe Photoshop. How to load Photoshop, set the various
Preferences and learn the various tools. The importance
of
colour management, including monitor and printer.
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| ADVANCED
PHOTOSHOP |
| Skill
level: |
Intermediate
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| Requirements: |
Previous
attendance at Photoshop for Beginners course.
Access to Photoshop 7 and above. |
| Subjects
covered: |
Having
grasped the basics we discover the power of
Photoshop, its ability to transform your photo images,
that its
only boundary is your imagination. We take you step
by step
through various image making processes.
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| INTRODUCTION
TO DEVELOPING & PRINTING |
| Skill
level: |
Novice |
| Requirements: |
An
interest in traditional developing and printing. |
| Subjects
covered: |
This
is a practical course that takes place in our own darkroom
facilities. It is an introduction to chemical processing,
how to develop black and white films and how to make
enlargements.
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| ALL
ABOUT STUDIO LIGHTING |
| Skill
level: |
Novice |
| Requirements: |
Camera
and tripod. |
| Subjects
covered: |
Different
types of lighting units. Understanding how to set up
lighting for different effects. Getting correct exposure.
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| INTRODUCTION
TO PORTRAITURE & STILL LIFE |
| Skill
level: |
Novice |
| Requirements: |
Camera
and tripod. |
| Subjects
covered: |
Choosing
the right background. Choosing the right lighting
Communicating with subject. Creating atmosphere.
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