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BASIC CAMERA OPERATION (Digital, Program, and Manual Cameras) ~
Learn to use your
camera so your images are well-exposed, sharply-focused, and
compositionally balanced. Subjects covered will be basic camera
operation, composition relating to the photographic masters and painters
of the past, the use of flash and tripod, different film speeds and
quality settings, white light and color balancing, lighting as related
to portraiture and still life, and tips on photographing kids, families,
pets, flowers, etc. Sharing of images and visual ideas is encouraged.
The instruction will emphasize the basics while promoting your
individual creativity. (Instructor, John Zappala)
8 Sessions Feb. 7-Apr. 3 SHS
Thursday 7:30-9:30 p.m. $99
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DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKFLOW AND POST-PROCESSING ~ How to make your
camera and your computer happy with each other!
You just took 300 pictures with your digital camera and now what do you
do? Learn to coordinate your computer and your camera, how to manage
thousands of pictures and crop, fix, caption, and beautify your photos.
We will also explore the technology behind digital photography and the
important differences between digital and film photography.
Prerequisite: basic computer skills.
(Instructor, Alan Light)
4 Sessions Mar. 11-Apr. 1 SHS
Tuesday
7:00-9:00 p.m. $69
Alan Light is an Informational Technology
professional and published author with over 25 years of software
development experience.
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DEVELOPING PHOTOGRAPHIC SKILLS (Digital, Program, and Manual Cameras) ~
In photographing your
favorite subjects - family, friends, pets, landscapes, portraiture or
candid - you can always improve your basic skills. Learn to take better
pictures, improve your knowledge of light readings, use of flash,
composition, black and white versus color, different lenses,
perspectives, and strategies in picture-taking. Share your photographs
for an encouraging critique in which all can learn. (Instructor, John
Zappala)
8 Sessions Feb. 4-Mar. 31 SHS Monday
7:30-9:30 p.m. $99
John Zappala has a degree in Graphic Design
from Farmingdale State U. and a B.F.A. from St. John’s. He has practiced
and exhibited advertising, fashion, and corporate photography for over
15 years.
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INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS ~
For photography novices or those on a limited budget, this program
(rated as one of the 100 best products of the year in July 2006 PC
Magazine) is ideal. Learn the basics to improve photos: adjusting
color, removing red eye, cropping, working and creating layers, and
adding special effects. We will discuss printing methods, types of
papers, and the best printer to own. You need to be able to work with
a mouse. (Instructor, Alan Weaver)
3 Sessions Mar. 31-Apr. 21 SHS
Monday 6:30–9:30 p.m. $99
#627 PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 2 ~
For those of you have
mastered the features described under the Intro class above or wish to
continue from the previous sessions, you will learn more advanced
features such as dodging/burning, cosmetic touch-ups on damaged or aged
photos, and creating panoramic images. Each session will have a one
hour lesson on Elements’ many functions and then the instructor will
work with you on your own photographs. Bring 2-3 of your images on a
flash card (memory stick) to each session. (Instructor, Alan Weaver)
2 Sessions Apr. 28-May 5 SHS
Monday 6:30–9:30 p.m. $69
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BASIC PHOTOSHOP ~
For photographers,
hobbyists, and those who want to work with digital images. Through
studio experience, hands-on work, and lecture, we’ll explore the ins and
outs of Adobe Photoshop. Topics include: selections and project montage,
layer management, scans (reflective, transparent), image manipulation,
retouching, and keyboard shortcuts. (Instructor, Craig Burry)
5 Sessions Feb. 7-Mar. 13 SHS
Thursday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $189
#890 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED PHOTOSHOP ~
Explore the complexities of digital retouching, filtering, and enhancing
your photos! Learn how to eliminate scratches, blemishes, and red eye.
Learn dodge, burn, saturation, adjustment levels, and curves. We’ll
cover backgrounds, cropping, gradations, silhouettes, and low key, mid
key, and high key. Learn how Bitmapped images and Pixels compare to
halftone screening. Learn important functions, tools, methodology, and
vocabulary, in applying Photoshop to your field of interest.
Prerequisite: basic understanding of Photoshop. (Instructor, Craig
Burry)
6 Sessions Mar. 27-May 8 SHS
Thursday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $219
#615 PHOTOSHOP FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS ~
Many of you are good
with retouching your photographs but need to know how to put graphic
elements in your images for logos, brochures, or your website. Learn
the basics of text boxes, application of special effects and work with
photo backgrounds and how to install new fonts to create more
distinctive designs. Prerequisite: familiarity with Photoshop
basics. (Instructor, Alan Weaver)
Click
here for course outline
Wednesday, May 7 6:30-9:30 p.m. SHS
$39
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Westport Continuing Education - Adult Education
Classes
conted@westport.k12.ct.us
(203) 341-1209
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