Digital Photo 3 - Composition & Technique

The WOW! factor - Creating Atmospheric Images

A NEW workshop starting Fall 2010
12 1/2 hours over 5 nights -
Pointe Claire Cultural Centre
176 chemin Bord-du-Lac / Lakeshore Road
Pointe Claire, Quebec

Composition is about aesthetics. This workshop focuses on how to give your image impact by using visual design principles, and by composing with light, colour, and in black & white. Creative elements will be explored through the use of filters, HDR processing software such as Photomatrix, editing techniques with Photoshop CS3 & 4, and more.

An evening of outdoor night photography at Stewart Hall is included.

12 1/2 hours over 5 nights - from 7pm till 9:30pm

ONE Session only : starts Thursday October 28 & November 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010

Pre-requisite: Digital Photo 1 & 2

Skill level Intermediate.
Recommended for persons with digital SLR (DSLR) cameras
such as Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Pentax, Sony etc.
Presented mostly in English.

Maximum class size 10

Course Outline :

Composition methodology to produce endearing imagery
Spot Meters – How to read and use successfully
Mastering Manual Mode - to create superior images
Black & White conversions – 3 different methods for best results
Graduated Neutral Density filters – balancing light levels in a scene
Creating panoramic images

Adobe Photoshop Techniques :

- Correcting perspective (example - leaning buildings)
- “Stitching” photos in PS to create dynamic panoramics
- Using curves to enhance B&W images
- Sepia toning for that old “antique” look in B&W
- Techniques for BIG enlargements

Each week a handout will be given with the evening’s topic providing some detailed infor- mation. A weekly photo assignment will be given to help participants practice techniques learned in the workshops. Participants are encouraged to bring in their cameras with flash cards to evaluate and provide, helpful critique of the project images.

For further information and to register, contact Stewart Hall at 514-630-1220.

Registration commences September 7th

This workshop is crafted and produced exclusively for
the Pointe-Claire Cultural Centre - Stewart Hall
by freelance photographer

Frederic Hore

Not to be missed!