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    • Description

    In this class students will design and create multi-image montages to illustrate a concept or an activity of the portrait of the person they are photographing.  Upon completion the students will have a strong understanding of visual theory, color interpretation, qualities of light, and a firm comprehension in how to work with the tools and procedures in Photoshop.

    Text and instructional information will be supplied by the instructor, and in notes taken by the students from the video instructional presentation.

    Recorded video presentations will illustrate the concepts of elements, how to effectively use lighting to strengthen the image, and color story to support the finished image.  The importance of background will also be a key feature of this week.  All aspects from choosing colors to lighting style have an impact of the finished designed piece and when correctly working together make a successful image.  Video presentations will provide a visual learning atmosphere.

    Skill Level

    Intermediate to advanced understanding of photography, lighting, and Photoshop is required.

    Software Requirements

    • Photoshop 7 or greater
    • A Professional camera

    Hardware Requirements

    • A desktop or laptop computer with enough processing speed and ram to handle large image sizes and to run Photoshop smoothly.  It will make no difference if the student is working on a P.C. or a Mac platform, although the instructor will be teaching from a P.C.

    Before Class

    For class preparation I only ask the student to come with a hunger to learn and a dedication to implement the assignments that will be given to the best of his/hers ability.

    Week One

    Image Theory

    • Image Concept
    • Image Message
    • Elements
    • Break Down of Image Elements
    • Lighting to Support Image Concept
    • The Background
    • Eye Placement with Background

    Week Two

    Image Design Theory

    • Color Theory
    • Developing the Concept
    • Background Composition
    • Primary Element Composition
    • Designing from the Primary
    • Size Matters
    • Defining the importance of secondary elements
    • The Art of Masking
    • Modes & Layering
    • Accenting with Layers & Modes
    • How the image takes on life

    Week Three

    Control of Elements

    • Elements Redefine
    • Opacities
    • Elements & Filters
    • Saturation of Color
    • Directing the Viewers Eye
    • Creating the Image

    Week Four

    Perfecting the Image

    • Has the Message or Concept been Delivered
    • Fine Tuning the Elements
    • Checking for Flaws and Cutouts
    • Presenting the Image
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    Painter 3, Advanced Techniques will be a series of classes focusing on Painter functions at an advanced level. This course will focus on Selections, Channels, and Masks with an emphasis on channels. At least one work will be created each week designed to utilize the new information presented. You must complete Part One and Part Two prior to enrolling in this class, however the instructor can allow advanced users access without the prerequisite.You will need Painter 11 and a Wacom Intuos, or Cintiq tablet or comparable hardware to take advantage of the new features of Painter 11.

    Skill Level

    Advanced

    Software Requirements

    • Corel Painter X with some limitations,  Painter 11

    Hardware Requirements

    • A computer capable of running Corel Painter
    • Wacom Intuos, Cintiq or comparable tablet is highly recommended. With a mouse you may suffer frustration and not be able to take full advantage of the new features Painter 11 offers.

    Before Class

    This class is intended for the advanced Painter user.  Topics covered will be in depth and at an advanced level.
    Students should have a basic knowledge and understanding of their operating system.  Painter X users are welcome in the class, but it is possible some material covered will not be available with X.  Please consider upgrading your software or downloading the 30 day free trial version, but do not download until the start of class.

    Week One

    Selections

    • Everything about Selections in one place
    • Layer mask’s relationships with selections
    • Channels, the super selector

    Week Two

    Advanced Use of Selections

    • Auto Select with Channels
    • Color Range with Channels
    • Channels from Selections

    Week Three

    Paint, Clone,  and Auto Paint With Channels

    • Direct Painting on Channels
    • Cloning on Channels
    • Auto Painting on Channels

    Week Four

    Effects and Dynamic Plugins with channels and Putting it All Together

    • Effects with Channels
    • Dynamic Plugins with Channels
    • Multiple Channels; Multiple Uses

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    PleinAir-banner

    Scanning “plein air” style…Scan ‘n’ tan? Scanning al fresco? “Scan Your Garden” in situ. Who wants to be stuck inside at your digital easel on a beautiful summer day? Bring your scanning studio outside into your garden- yes, outside where the sun’s back lighting will allow you to create delicate, pastel hued translucent watercolors. Unlike studio scanning where the background is typically black and the specimens opaque, the sky will determine the color of your background from white to robins egg to prussian blue- the background changes according to the time of day, while the position and intensity of the sun will affect the specimen’s translucency.

    You simply won’t believe your eyes! To set up an outdoor studio you’ll need a laptop or portable computer (a desktop PC with a mini tower, a compact Mac or a tablet PC), an Epson photoscanner set up on a picnic table or folding banquet table. A long lawnmower extension cord will bring power to your studio. An unobstructed view of the sky is essential, but interesting effects can be made by overhanging tree branches!

    Bring plenty of patience and sunscreen. This technique is so cool and so creative that you may never want to use your scanner inside again!

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Prerequisites

    Hardware Requirements

    • A Flatbed Scanner

    Before Class

    Prerequisite: student must have experience with studio scanning or have taken the “Scan Your Garden” class

    Week One

    Setting up a plein air studio

    • Capturing a “blue-sky” composition
    • Quirky captures that you may or may not like

    Week Two

    Translucent specimen effect

    • Capturing delicate watercolor-like images

    Week Three

    Background colors

    • Time of day and weather conditions and how they will determine your background color
    • How to get just about any color light or bright background

    Week Four

    Krazy color

    • More color modifications that have a “psychedelic” or pop art look
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