Photgraphy and Digital Imaging

List of subjects

• Basic Camera Use
Explanation of main functions of camera and accessories. Taking images and looking at subject, light, composition and background.

• From Camera to Computer
Transferring digital images to a computer. Explaining main considerations required when naming and captioning files and the importance of creating a consistent system for filing and storage. Requires some knowledge of computers and file management.

• Pixel Basics
Understanding how pixels relate to image resolution, camera, scanner, Internet, printer and printing. Using software to perform basic adjustments to improve and change images to prepare for output to print or screen (Internet). A look at calibrating equipment to match input to output.

• Advanced Image Manipulation
For those that understand the basics of image adjustment and improvement. Looking at removing or inserting objects. Creating special effects.

• Photo Selection
Deciding when to use photography and how to use it effectively. What makes a good photograph and choosing the right one. Selecting pictures for press. Sourcing a photograph. Benefits of commissioning versus D.I.Y. photography.

• Commissioning Photography
How and when to commission a photographer and where to find one. Deciding what is required. Working out a brief and briefing a photographer. Photography ethics and copyright.

• Images for Internet
Working with and finding images suitable for website use. Looking at file types, sizes and resolutions. Preparing and sending images as email attachments. Sending files using an FTP client.

• Images for Print
Looking at printing from digital images using the Internet or local suppliers. Writing images to CD-Rom. Looking at issues concerning copyright. File size versus print size and quality. Captioning prints and considering filing them.

• Images for Presentation
Choosing and preparing images for presentation in PowerPoint and Word. Putting together a basic PowerPoint presentation and Word document with images.

• Software Solutions for Photography
An in-depth look at software available for digital imaging manipulation, storage, retrieval, Internet. Choosing the right package for your needs.

• Image Workflow
To get consistent results with digital images, it is vital to have a repeatable system to record, transfer, adjust, name, caption, store and print a file. This is called a workflow. Students can either learn to create their own workflow or adopt and implement a workflow specifically created for them.

• Basic Photoshop 7
Photoshop 7 is the industry standard photo editing package. In this practical workshop students will learn how to open an image file and perform basic adjustments such as cropping, resizing, tone and colour. They will then learn about various file types and how to save an image.

• Intermediate Photoshop 7
Students will need to know basic use of Photoshop. This course will deal with repairing images by removing dust and scratches and ‘red eye’.

• Advanced Photoshop 7
For this course students will need to be confident and competent in using Photoshop 7. The course will show students more sophisticated retouching skills and start to look at using curves, levels and filters to achieve stunning effects.

• Working with FotoStation 4.5
FotoStation 4.5 is an image management software package, essential for keeping an effective library of digital images. FotoStation 4.5 allows image retrieval, storage, keywording, captioning and basic manipulation such as cropping, resizing, colour and tone adjustments. This workshop takes students through the basics of making effective use of the package and will use practical examples to learn how to use it.