PHOTOGRAPHY
NOTE CLASS LOCATION: Fire and Light Gallery, 509 E. Ridgeway Street, Clifton Forge, VA 24422
A-100: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA
INSTRUCTOR: CHUCK ALMAREZ
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Sept. 5 & 12 (2 weeks)
TUITION: $65
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the basic functions of the digital camera and to provide an understanding of digital photographic form past to present. The course will include a brief history of the photographic process and how it developed from a scientific oddity to a cultural milestone; an explanation of the components of a camera: shutter, aperture, lens, etc., and how each affect the final image. By the end of the course the student should have a better understanding of how their camera works, how different effects can be obtained in similar circumstances, and understand the options for sharing their images.
INSTRUCTOR: CHUCK ALMAREZ
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Sept. 5 & 12 (2 weeks)
TUITION: $65
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the basic functions of the digital camera and to provide an understanding of digital photographic form past to present. The course will include a brief history of the photographic process and how it developed from a scientific oddity to a cultural milestone; an explanation of the components of a camera: shutter, aperture, lens, etc., and how each affect the final image. By the end of the course the student should have a better understanding of how their camera works, how different effects can be obtained in similar circumstances, and understand the options for sharing their images.
A-116: IPHONE PHOTO MAGIC
INSTRUCTOR: CHUCK ALMAREZ
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Sept. 19 & 26 (2 weeks)
TUITION: $65
“The best camera to have is the one you’ve got with you!” And for most of us that camera will be the one on your cell phone. But first you’ve got to understand what your phone can really do… and then how to make it do more!
In this course, you’ll learn the 7 best tips and tricks to get to your phone’s camera, how to focus and adjust exposurewhen the camera doesn’t know what you’re trying to get, and how to lock your exposure and focus for fast-moving subjects. You’ll also learn other “modes” your camera phone provides: Video, SloMo, MultiShot, Live, Time Lapse, Square, Panorama.
Want to make your camera phone act like a DSLR? There are several apps we’ll discover that let you control ALL the typical DSLR camera exposure controls (shutter speed, aperture, ISO) and also how to show motion while keeping the background still. You can capture the motion in a waterfall or stream, or even your friend on a skateboard.
How about shooting a scene with dark shadows and bright highlights? Those high dynamic range scenes require a special technique that allows your camera to expose for shadows, midtones, and highlights and then blend the exposures into a final image that brings back detail in the highlights and shadows. There’s an App for that! Close-up macro shots are easy with a camera phone, once you know how to focus on exactly what you want. And Panoramas are always popular, but wouldn’t it be great to get a Pano without the distortion that results from the camera’s built-in Pano mode? You’ll learn plenty of tips and tricks, but mostly you’ll learn some fundamental techniques that will improve your camera phone photography and any other photography you might do. The class is designed around the iPhone 7, however much of what you’ll learn pertains to Android cameras as well. Just bring your phone (and your wired earbuds if you have an iPhone) and yourself, and get ready to take your phone photography to the next level.
INSTRUCTOR: CHUCK ALMAREZ
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Sept. 19 & 26 (2 weeks)
TUITION: $65
“The best camera to have is the one you’ve got with you!” And for most of us that camera will be the one on your cell phone. But first you’ve got to understand what your phone can really do… and then how to make it do more!
In this course, you’ll learn the 7 best tips and tricks to get to your phone’s camera, how to focus and adjust exposurewhen the camera doesn’t know what you’re trying to get, and how to lock your exposure and focus for fast-moving subjects. You’ll also learn other “modes” your camera phone provides: Video, SloMo, MultiShot, Live, Time Lapse, Square, Panorama.
Want to make your camera phone act like a DSLR? There are several apps we’ll discover that let you control ALL the typical DSLR camera exposure controls (shutter speed, aperture, ISO) and also how to show motion while keeping the background still. You can capture the motion in a waterfall or stream, or even your friend on a skateboard.
How about shooting a scene with dark shadows and bright highlights? Those high dynamic range scenes require a special technique that allows your camera to expose for shadows, midtones, and highlights and then blend the exposures into a final image that brings back detail in the highlights and shadows. There’s an App for that! Close-up macro shots are easy with a camera phone, once you know how to focus on exactly what you want. And Panoramas are always popular, but wouldn’t it be great to get a Pano without the distortion that results from the camera’s built-in Pano mode? You’ll learn plenty of tips and tricks, but mostly you’ll learn some fundamental techniques that will improve your camera phone photography and any other photography you might do. The class is designed around the iPhone 7, however much of what you’ll learn pertains to Android cameras as well. Just bring your phone (and your wired earbuds if you have an iPhone) and yourself, and get ready to take your phone photography to the next level.
A-109: INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE LIGHTROOM
INSTRUCTOR: CHUCK ALMAREZ
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Oct. 3, 10, 17 & 24 (4 weeks)
TUITION: $90
Lightroom is a workflow productivity tool that allows photographers to organize, edit, and output all from a single user interface. Lightroom has proven itself to be a significant time-saving tool for active photographers. This workshop is intended to demonstrate the how and why of Lightroom: how it works and why you should or shouldn’t use it. It will provide a broad overview of the Lightroom workflow and will demonstrate how it can be used to input images, how to correct general image problems like exposure or color, and how to output images to the web, to print, or as a slide show. Lightroom is useful for making broad, non-destructive changes to a single file or to multiple files at the same time. If necessary, files can then be opened in Photoshop or Elements for more specific changes, like making selections, adding text, or creating composite images.
INSTRUCTOR: CHUCK ALMAREZ
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Oct. 3, 10, 17 & 24 (4 weeks)
TUITION: $90
Lightroom is a workflow productivity tool that allows photographers to organize, edit, and output all from a single user interface. Lightroom has proven itself to be a significant time-saving tool for active photographers. This workshop is intended to demonstrate the how and why of Lightroom: how it works and why you should or shouldn’t use it. It will provide a broad overview of the Lightroom workflow and will demonstrate how it can be used to input images, how to correct general image problems like exposure or color, and how to output images to the web, to print, or as a slide show. Lightroom is useful for making broad, non-destructive changes to a single file or to multiple files at the same time. If necessary, files can then be opened in Photoshop or Elements for more specific changes, like making selections, adding text, or creating composite images.
A-115: AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT LAYERS, MASKS, & MODES IN PHOTOSHOP
INSTRUCTOR: CHUCK ALMAREZ
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Nov. 7 & 14 (2 weeks)
TUITION: $65
This is an intermediate course in using Photoshop and/or Photoshop Elements. This class will provide a comprehensive look at using and managing the most useful and misunderstood tools used in image editing with Photoshop. Students should have a basic understanding of Photoshop or Photoshop Elements and will benefit most from bringing their own laptop computer to the class.
INSTRUCTOR: CHUCK ALMAREZ
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Nov. 7 & 14 (2 weeks)
TUITION: $65
This is an intermediate course in using Photoshop and/or Photoshop Elements. This class will provide a comprehensive look at using and managing the most useful and misunderstood tools used in image editing with Photoshop. Students should have a basic understanding of Photoshop or Photoshop Elements and will benefit most from bringing their own laptop computer to the class.
A-120: LIGHT PAINTING THE STILL-LIFE IMAGE
INSTRUCTOR: CHUCK ALMAREZ
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Dec. 5 & 12 (2 weeks)
TUITION: $65
Photographers often stop shooting when the sun goes down or grab a flash to capture an image, but there’s a lot more photography to explore at night or in a darkened environment by using moonlight, starlight, or even by adding your own light. Join us as we explore the world of night photography and light painting techniques to develop images that are unique and sometimes otherworldly. The images we’ll capture can’t be seen with the eye or processed with your brain until after they are captured in the camera. The results will amaze you and open your world to an entirely new dimension in photography.
Equipment needed:
-A digital camera with shutter speed control. All but the least expensive point & shoot cameras have this option. And now you’ll learn how to use it!
-A tripod or camera stand. Because the exposures will be of long duration, for most shots the camera should be stable. But we’ll also explore camera movement in capturing images that will stretch your imagination.
-Lights and subjects will be provided, but even a cell phone light will work.
-A workbook will also be provided.
INSTRUCTOR: CHUCK ALMAREZ
Wednesdays, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Dec. 5 & 12 (2 weeks)
TUITION: $65
Photographers often stop shooting when the sun goes down or grab a flash to capture an image, but there’s a lot more photography to explore at night or in a darkened environment by using moonlight, starlight, or even by adding your own light. Join us as we explore the world of night photography and light painting techniques to develop images that are unique and sometimes otherworldly. The images we’ll capture can’t be seen with the eye or processed with your brain until after they are captured in the camera. The results will amaze you and open your world to an entirely new dimension in photography.
Equipment needed:
-A digital camera with shutter speed control. All but the least expensive point & shoot cameras have this option. And now you’ll learn how to use it!
-A tripod or camera stand. Because the exposures will be of long duration, for most shots the camera should be stable. But we’ll also explore camera movement in capturing images that will stretch your imagination.
-Lights and subjects will be provided, but even a cell phone light will work.
-A workbook will also be provided.
