Choose Your Class - Jpeg or Raw

There are two streams of training:

  • Standard training for editing Jpeg files
  • Specialised training for photographers who capture in the Raw file format

Class One: Jpeg

Take control of your images with sound understanding of the vital principles of digital imaging, and the essential techniques of Photoshop.

Who is it for?

Anyone using Photoshop to manipulate photos: Digital photographers (who shoot in Jpeg mode), film photographers (who scan their film), graphic designers, retouchers, restorers, scrapbookers.

Topics covered:

> Using Adjustment Layers
> Understanding tonal range
> Understanding histograms
> Using Levels and Hue/Saturation
> Basic black-and-white image enhancement
> Basic colour image enhancement
> Global vs selective editing
> Making selections and layer masks
> Manipulating layer masks
> Editing strategies for "Wow!" photos

Length:

Approximately 3 hours

Requirements:

> Basic computer literacy
> Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements
> Calibrated monitor (see notes below)

Price:

AU$250 (further information below)

Class Two: Raw

A successful Raw workflow stems from truly understanding what a Raw file is. Once you firmly grasp the concepts of a Raw workflow, your results will flourish.

This module begins with the Raw file, and takes you through the Raw processing, and into Photoshop where you'll learn the important skills of Adjustment layers, masks, Levels, etc.

Who is it for?

All new Raw photographers, or Jpeg photographers who want to take this important step. Raw will never be confusing or confronting again.

Topics covered:

> Raw in the workflow
> Core principles: White Balance & Dynamic Range
> Understanding histograms
> Principles of colour and black-and-white editing
> Understanding Raw data
> Raw processing steps explained
> Global vs selective editing
> Using adjustment layers
> Using Levels and Hue/Saturation
> Making selections and layer masks
> Manipulating layer masks
> Editing strategies for "Wow!" photos

Length:

Approximately 3 hours

Requirements:

> Basic computer literacy
> Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements with ACR
> Calibrated monitor (see notes below)

Price:

AU$250 (further information below)

How it works

Damien comes to your house or office to teach you one-on-one, so you can ask as many questions as you like, and benefit from his expertise.All training is accompanied by tutorial images to work on, and you receive comprehensive training notes to keep.

About the fees

Generous discounts for amateurs

If Photoshop is just a hobby for you, ask us about our reduced rates.

Travel fee

Depending on your location, we'll need to charge you a small travel fee per session.

Group training

If two or more people take the training together, a discount may apply. (Please note, all candidates must be seated at their own computer.)

Half price monitor calibration

A properly calibrated monitor is as important for Photoshop as clubs are for playing golf.

Calibration is performed with a hardware device that attaches to your screen, and reads/records the colour that your screen shows. All photographers and Photoshop enthusiasts should have a calibrated monitor, and we strongly recommend buying one of these devices. We don't sell them, so please feel free to contact us for independent expert advice.

For trainees without their own calibration device, we offer our calibration services for half price on the day of the training - $20 instead of the usual $40.

Remote training available

Customers from beyond Brisbane, and even Australia, can now benefit from the same one-on-one training.

Many of the training modules can be learned over the phone, or over the internet via Skype.

Some conditions and surcharges may apply, so contact us for more details.

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