Course outline:
The
two day workshop begins with a series of presentations covering the basics.
Topics are discussed informally and participants are encouraged to join
in with questions and comments along the way. Subjects covered
include:
·
Equipment options (lenses, ports, housings, etc).
·
Exposure.
·
Composition.
·
Specific dive skills and considerations for underwater
photography.
·
Techniques for improving macro photography including the
use of extension tubes for super macro work.
·
Techniques for improving wide angle photography and
working with models.
These presentations involve extended Q & A sessions
and often continue long into the evening.
The second part of the workshop takes place in the
water. Participants will have the chance to practice
the skills that they have learned. Visibility permitting, the dives will
concentrate on perfecting wide angle exposure and composing images with
models.
Once back in the classroom, the learning continues
with:
·
Monitor Calibration – choosing a suitable environment
and the use of calibration tools.
·
Adobe Bridge – learning correct workflow to prepare
images for Photoshop.
·
Understanding Photoshop RAW.
·
Manipulating images using CS2/3 or other versions of
Photoshop.
·
Preparing images for commercial submission.
The course covers a great deal of ground and takes
place over two full days. It is a lot of fun and highly rewarding
for everyone involved.
Prerequisites:
Participants should own (or have access to) a Digital SLR camera in a
housing and at least one strobe. Good diving skills are an asset.
Participants may also want to bring a laptop computer (with Photoshop
installed) to the post dive presentations.
After the Workshop:
Once you participate in the DSLR workshop you will be given access to
all of the course material for review whenever you need it. Plus, you
will become part of the mentorship program which means that if you have
any follow up questions related to DSLR photography you can contact me
indefinitely.
If this sounds like the course you've been looking
for, give me a call to find out when the next one is going to be held.
Or, if you can't get to one of the scheduled workshops, suggest
to your local dive shop that they host one. I can usually schedule a
workshop at your local shop if I have a minimum of 6 participants.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Andy Murch
elasmodiver@gmail.com
