| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Beginners Digital Camera Class Presented by Katydid Photography February 6-February 27, 2012 You will learn how to master your digital camera over this four week course. Learn to understand what each function on your camera is and more importantly what it does. Not only will we explore the buttons and dials, we will cover proper exposure using ISO, f-stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, lenses, flash and composition. Discover how to stop the action of sports photos and learn how to take beautiful portraits of your loved ones. A separate weekend field trip is included to try out... | Katydid Photography | 02/06/12-
02/27/12 | Warminster |
Beginner Digital Camera ClassPresented by Katydid Photography February 8-February 29, 2012 You will learn how to master your digital camera over this four week course. Learn to understand what each function on your camera is and more importantly what it does. Not only will we explore the buttons and dials, we will cover proper exposure using ISO, f-stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, lenses, flash and composition. Discover how to stop the action of sports photos and learn how to take beautiful portraits of your loved ones. A separate weekend field trip is included to try out... | Katydid Photography | 02/08/12-
02/29/12 | Warminster |
Battleship Potemkin (1925)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute March 5, 2012 A sterling example of Eisenstein’s editing, Battleship Potemkin is undoubtedly one of the most influential films of all time. See the famous Odessa Staircase sequence as it was meant to viewed, on the big screen and in glorious 35 mm. This film is shown in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar and will be introduced by its instructor, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D. | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 03/05/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Ivan the Terrible, Part II (1958)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute March 6, 2012 As Ivan the Terrible attempts to build a personal army, his political rivals plot an assassination. The second part of a planned trilogy, this controversial film was criticized by authorities and was shelved until 1958. Subsequently, all footage of the unfinished Ivan the Terrible, Part III was confiscated and destroyed, leaving the series sadly incomplete.
This film, which is directed by Sergei Eisenstein, is not rated and will be shown in 35 mm film.
| Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 03/06/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Ivan the Terrible, Part I (1944)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute March 6, 2012 Eisenstein’s two-part historical epic begins with the early years of Ivan the Terrible’s reign where the tsar faced betrayal from the aristocracy and even his closest friends as he sought to unite the Russian people. Although produced during a time of great political censorship, this favorable portrayal of the tsar won approval from Joseph Stalin.
This film, which is directed by Sergei Eisenstein and stars Nikolai Cherkasov, Lyudmila Tselikovskaya, and Serafima... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 03/06/12 | Bryn Mawr |
The Photo EssayPresented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center January 31-March 6, 2012 For adults.
Learn to tell a story using the power of photographs to document people, events, causes or places. Students will polish their photo/technical skills, and discover how to make a series of compelling and memorable images that can be become the basis of a book, Facebook page, website or album. Students will work from themes they select and their images will be reviewed weekly. Past examples have included documenting loved ones, events, social issues, hobbies and more. | Darlington Arts Center | 01/31/12-
03/06/12 | Garnet Valley |
Five Friends (2010)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute March 14, 2012 Writer and philosopher Elbert Hubbard said, “My father always used to say that when you die, if you’ve got five real friends, you’ve had a great life.” This poignant documentary tells the story of one man who seeks to lead that life. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with local therapists and scholars, a producer from the film, and documentary subject Hank Mandel. The panel is co-sponsored by Widener University's Women and Gender Studies program and... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 03/14/12 | Bryn Mawr |
DSLR: Shooting and Editing Presented by Project Basho at Project Basho March 13-March 14, 2012 This hands-on 2-day class is a logical next step for beginner photographers who understand the basic principles of exposure and want to go further. Students gain a broad understanding of the technical concepts of digital photography, from capture to print.
Participants will begin by reviewing camera controls before going on a shooting excursion where they will practice how key concepts come together in real world situations under the guidance of a knowledgable instructor. The... | Project Basho | 03/13/12-
03/14/12 | Philadelphia |
Photographic CompositionPresented by Project Basho at Project Basho February 9-March 15, 2012 All the technical know-how, fancy lenses, and megapixels can't make a good picture without something more essential—composition. This 5-week class is designed for anyone who struggles to understand the basics of designing their frame in order to achieve the strongest possible expression. How many times have you taken a shot of a beautiful subject, only to feel flat when seeing the image printed? What are the mysteries that make one image astonishing, and another dull and lifeless? | Project Basho | 02/09/12-
03/15/12 | Philadelphia |
The Destiny of Lesser Animals (2011)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute March 16, 2012 Overprotective parenting goes awry in this darkly funny family drama that was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2011 Academy Awards. Hailed by John Waters as “one of the most original films I’ve seen in a long time,” this tale of a trio of teenagers who have never set foot outside their isolated country estate unsettles as much as it entertains.
This film, which is directed by Giorgos Lanthimos, is not rated and will bebshown in 35 mm film. | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 03/16/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Digital SLR Photography Workshop for Teens & Adults Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center March 17, 2012 Become familiar with the modes and functions of your digital SLR camera, as well as the use of the different lenses available. This lecture will also include: digital workflow, color management, basic lighting techniques and external flashes.
Bring your DSLR camera. Laptop and extra equipment will be provided by the instructor.
Class sized limited. Pre-registration required. | Darlington Arts Center | 03/17/12 | Garnet Valley |
Lightroom: Weekend Crash Course Presented by Project Basho at Project Basho March 17-March 18, 2012 This intensive, two-day workshop is for digital photographers who want to establish a simple and intuitive workflow from capture to print. Whether you are new to Adobe Lightroom or entirely new to working with digital images on a computer, this is a great place to begin. Adobe Lightroom offers a professional, easy-to-use solution to working with large quantities of digital images.
The course will give an overview of all aspects of using Lightroom with particular focus on... | Project Basho | 03/17/12-
03/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Fine Gelatin Silver PrintingPresented by Project Basho at Project Basho March 17-March 18, 2012 This in-depth and fun weekend dedicated to the fine art of black-and-white printing is for committed photographers looking to take their printing techniques to the next level. Through discussions centered on your work, this two-day hands-on darkroom intensive is designed to strengthen your understanding of materials, process, and the medium.
With an enlarger for each participant, you will learn about different papers, film types and their characteristics, how paper and film can... | Project Basho | 03/17/12-
03/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Photographic Vision IPresented by Project Basho at Project Basho January 16-March 19, 2012 In this ten-week course, beginners are introduced to photography as a unique way to visualize and engage the world around them. Students attain a basic introduction to photography, from operating a 35mm manual camera to black-and-white darkroom practices. Topics will include techniques for proper exposure, principles of composition, and understanding lighting. Film processing and printing will be emphasized throughout the course.
While students will learn technical skills, they... | Project Basho | 01/16/12-
03/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Photographic Vision: Digital IPresented by Project Basho at Project Basho January 16-March 19, 2012 In this ten-week course, beginners are introduced to photography as a unique way to visualize and engage the world around them. Students learn to use the creative and technical possibilities of digital photography to make classic black and white images. Through lectures and demonstrations, students will learn the basics of operating Digital SLR cameras and processing images through Adobe Photoshop CS5.
This class runs simultaneously with the Photographic Vision I darkroom class,... | Project Basho | 01/16/12-
03/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Digital Workflow IPresented by Project Basho at Project Basho February 21-March 20, 2012 This introductory class is for digital photographers who want to establish a simple and intuitive workflow from capture to print. Easy-to-use, affordable, and powerful, Adobe Lightroom is the perfect program for photographers of all experience levels to efficiently organize, adjust, and output large quantities of digital images.
The course will give an overview of all aspects of using Lightroom with particular focus on organizing, adjusting, and outputting images. Students will... | Project Basho | 02/21/12-
03/20/12 | Philadelphia |
Introduction to B&W Darkroom Presented by Project Basho at Project Basho February 21-March 20, 2012 You have a pile of black and white negatives that you've shot and wonder what it would be like to make black & white photographs with your own hands instead of sending them to a photo store. If you have had this thought before, then this introductory darkroom course is for you. In this five-week class, students will learn the basics of black and white darkroom practices, from processing your own film to making your own prints. Students will gain a basic understanding of black and white... | Project Basho | 02/21/12-
03/20/12 | Philadelphia |
Photoshop for Photographers IPresented by Project Basho at Project Basho February 22-March 21, 2012 Photoshop is one of the most powerful tools photographers have besides the camera itself. In this introductory class, we will demystify this sometimes overwhelming software, and learn a basic workflow which will allow each student to explore the creative possibilities of their own images. From elementals such as sizing and cropping, to color correction and B&W conversion, to making selections for local correction, each class will move to the next step in the process, culminating in... | Project Basho | 02/22/12-
03/21/12 | Philadelphia |
Creative Color for Digital Photographers Presented by Project Basho at Project Basho March 24-March 25, 2012 So you've got your camera's bells and whistles figured out and your composition is improving with every shot you take. Where do you go next? Color!
This workshop is designed as a logical progression from the basic introductory camera classes to a full-weekend immersion and is suited for any intermediate photographer eager to use color as a more creative force. Beyond color as mere description, color can be an emotion or mood, color can be graphic punch, color can be muted and... | Project Basho | 03/24/12-
03/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Tuition-Free Art Classes for AdultsPresented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial January 9-March 26, 2012 Fleisher is in its 114th year of providing tuition-free classes to adults of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of artistic experience. Offered in a supportive and accessible environment, tuition-free classes provide introduction to a wide range of media, led by members of Fleisher’s esteemed faculty. Fleisher offers students who are new to art making, need a refresher course, or are ready to experiment with a new medium, an opportunity to explore their creative side. | Fleisher Art Memorial | 01/09/12-
03/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Low-Cost Workshops for AdultsPresented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial January 9-March 26, 2012 Affordable, specialized 10-week workshops engage adult students with in-depth explorations, skill building and mastery of artistic techniques. Students are offered a wide range of opportunities to begin or advance their creative practice. Small class sizes allow for individualized attention from Fleisher’s esteemed faculty members. | Fleisher Art Memorial | 01/09/12-
03/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Children and Youth Wednesday WorkshopsPresented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial January 9-March 26, 2012 Fleisher offers affordable afterschool workshops for children and youth ages 5-18 in a variety of media. Students engage in hands-on art-making in a fun, supportive, and enriching environment. Afterschool workshops are designed to provide young people with opportunities to develop artistic skills, foster engagement with the arts, work collaboratively with their peers, encourage self-expression, and build confidence as a creative person. | Fleisher Art Memorial | 01/09/12-
03/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Screenwriting Workshop IIPresented by Philadelphia Film Society at Philadelphia Sound Stage March 7-March 28, 2012 This 4-week course is a continuation of previous Screenwriting I courses offered by PFS. Writers will continue to write their scripts while learning and applying advanced story-telling techniques into their screenplays. The class is structured into one-third lecture / discussion and two-thirds round-table reads with each writer expected to bring in their work for critique and observation by their peers. Students also have the option to adapt a short story of their choice based on a selection... | Philadelphia Film Society | 03/07/12-
03/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Head (1968)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute March 30, 2012 Bryn Mawr Film Institute patron Ann Capozzolo won the winter programming contest by suggesting Head. In addition to writing the following blurb about the film, Ms. Capozzolo will also introduce the screening.
This plotless film did what the creators wanted: showed the ‘zany, goofy’ Monkees in a different light. Written and produced by Bob Rafelson and a pre-Easy Rider Jack Nicholson, Head captures psychedelia in a raw and avant-garde way.... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 03/30/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Introduction to Large Format Photography Presented by Project Basho at Project Basho March 17-March 31, 2012 Through brief lectures, in-depth demonstrations and hands-on shooting experience, students will learn the techniques and skills required to work with large format cameras. We will explore how camera movements can be used for perspective control, how to focus the view camera and how to meter for accurate exposures. Students will be encouraged to think about ways they can use these techniques to advance their individual aesthetic and conceptual goals.
We will discuss practical... | Project Basho | 03/17/12-
03/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Short Filmmaking SeminarPresented by Philadelphia Film Society at Philadelphia Sound Stage March 10-March 31, 2012 This is a four-part series, with each class focusing on one of the following:
Creative Development & Screenwriting: What makes a good short? How to write for a low/modest budget? Writing the short film.
Pre-Production: Finding the right Producer, DP and Set Designer. Budgeting. Choosing Cast and Crew. Location Scouting. Rehearsals.
Production: Insurance. What your Asst Director should do. What a Director should NOT do.
Post-Production & Distribution: Who... | Philadelphia Film Society | 03/10/12-
03/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Photographic Vision IPresented by Project Basho at Project Basho January 31-April 3, 2012 In this ten-week course, beginners are introduced to photography as a unique way to visualize and engage the world around them. Students attain a basic introduction to photography, from operating a 35mm manual camera to black-and-white darkroom practices. Topics will include techniques for proper exposure, principles of composition, and understanding lighting. Film processing and printing will be emphasized throughout the course.
While students will learn technical skills, they... | Project Basho | 01/31/12-
04/03/12 | Philadelphia |
Beginners Digital Camera ClassPresented by Katydid Photography March 20-April 10, 2012 Hands-on class with Professional Photographer and Educator, Kathy Peoples, C. P. P.. Learn how to use the functions of your digital camera correctly and get out of Auto! Class covers Scene modes, P, S, Tv, Av, f-stops, shutter speeds, ISO, depth of field, composition, white balance, histograms, lenses & flash and more. Discover how to stop the action of sports photos and learn how to take beautiful portraits of your loved ones with soft blurry background bokeh. A small assignment given... | Katydid Photography | 03/20/12-
04/10/12 | |
Creating Digital NegativesPresented by Project Basho at Project Basho April 14-April 15, 2012 Digital negatives are an essential component of a hybrid workflow that uses the best of old-style film technology combined with the latest digital methods. This comprehensive two-day workshop will cover various approaches to the creation of the digital negative, methods for fine tuning the negative for optimal printing, as well as many tips and tricks.
Instruction will use Mac computers and Epson 3800 printers. The first day will be spent creating custom QTR digital negatives... | Project Basho | 04/14/12-
04/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Vision to Print: Analog WorkflowPresented by Project Basho at Project Basho April 21-April 22, 2012 In this workshop, students will learn how to use contemporary analog products to their maximum potential. Technical aspects will be discussed in relation to each student's expressive needs; understanding how film, paper and chemistry can be combined at their best. In a time when digital has become the standard medium for photography, we will discuss the benefits of using analog light-sensitive materials.Every decision made about your materials will effect the way your final print looks.... | Project Basho | 04/21/12-
04/22/12 | Philadelphia |
Digital Workflow IIPresented by Project Basho at Project Basho April 3-May 1, 2012 Designed to be used together, Adobe Lightroom 3 and Adobe Photoshop CS5 create a powerful combination for working with photographic images. While Lightroom's impressive system allows you to organize your images and quickly make adjustments to each, Photoshop offers infinite editing capabilities that can take your images to the next level.
Perfect for those with some experience in Lightroom, this course will break down how to efficiently work with images between the two programs,... | Project Basho | 04/03/12-
05/01/12 | Philadelphia |
B and W Printing: The Next Level Presented by Project Basho at Project Basho April 3-May 1, 2012 Photographers are alchemists. We use archaic chemistry and silver halides in our attempt to reproduce light. But capturing an image is just the first step in that process. Afterwards comes the difficult task of crafting a final image, of making the print say what we want it to say. This five-week course is designed to provide students with previous darkroom experience the tools necessary to make fine prints. Participants will learn advanced techniques such as dodging and burning,... | Project Basho | 04/03/12-
05/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Tips for Travel Photography Workshop for Teens & Adults Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center May 5, 2012 For teens and adults.
Prep for your summer getaway by learning techniques to perfect your travel photography. Memorable photos are well within your reach; you will be taking great photos in no time!
Bring your camera for individual guidance. Laptop and extra equipment provided by the instructor.
Class sized limited. Pre-registration required. | Darlington Arts Center | 05/05/12 | Garnet Valley |
Photoshop: A Weekend CrashcoursePresented by Project Basho at Project Basho May 5-May 6, 2012 This weekend crash course will deliver a broad understanding of Photoshop as a tool for image adjustment. Photoshop is a large and complex program, but this class will keep it simple by focusing on one tool and technique at a time. Getting a solid grounding in the basics will help each student reach for more complex techniques in the future.
From lassos to healing brushes, and histograms to crop tools, this specially designed weekend course will introduce the student to the... | Project Basho | 05/05/12-
05/06/12 | Philadelphia |
| After Dark: Night Photography | Project Basho | 04/04/12-
05/09/12 | Philadelphia |
DSLR: Shooting and EditingPresented by Project Basho at Project Basho May 12-May 13, 2012 This hands-on 2-day class is a logical next step for beginner photographers who understand the basic principles of exposure and want to go further. Students gain a broad understanding of the technical concepts of digital photography, from capture to print.
Participants will begin by reviewing camera controls before going on a shooting excursion where they will practice how key concepts come together in real world situations under the guidance of a knowledgable instructor. The... | Project Basho | 05/12/12-
05/13/12 | Philadelphia |
Moguls, Menches and Nudniks: Jews and American CinemaPresented by Gershman Y at Bryn Mawr Film Institute April 25-May 15, 2012 Jewish Americans have had an enduring, substantive and complex influence on the nation's cinema, both behind the scenes and on screen. The course starts by discussing some of the ways in which the Jewish identity of the industry's early, prominent moguls was a key ingredient in Hollywood's formation and success in the first half of the 20th century. It continues by considering the work of filmmakers and actors from Jewish backgrounds, and by looking at such films as The Jazz Singer... | Gershman Y | 04/25/12-
05/15/12 | Bryn Mawr |
The Photo Essay Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center April 10-May 15, 2012 For adults.
Learn to tell a story using the power of photographs to document people, events, causes or places. Students will polish their photo/technical skills, and discover how to make a series of compelling and memorable images that can be become the basis of a book, Facebook page, website or album. Students will work from themes they select and their images will be reviewed weekly. Past examples have included documenting loved ones, events, social issues, hobbies and more. | Darlington Arts Center | 04/10/12-
05/15/12 | Garnet Valley |
Photoshop: Retouching and CompositingPresented by Project Basho at Project Basho April 19-May 17, 2012 Adobe Photoshop is a powerful tool that allows photographers to alter the look and feel of digital images or create entirely new flights of fancy. This 5-week course will focus on two broad areas of basic Photshop skills: retouching and compositing. Working with portraiture, students will learn the basics of basics of retouching including blemish removal, smoothing skin, removing stray hairs and reducing wrinkles. We will also play with the liquify tool to "add" and "lose... | Project Basho | 04/19/12-
05/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Screenwriting Workshop I - Introductory CoursePresented by Philadelphia Film Society at Philadelphia Sound Stage April 18-May 23, 2012 Upon completion of this 6-week course, writers will have a full outline of their feature film script, a first act or first ten pages of their script, or writers will adapt a short story of their choice based on a selection of short stories handed out by the instructor.
About the Instructor:
Nanci Gaglio is a recent transplant from San Francisco where she taught screenwriting at UC Berkeley and wrote, directed, and sometimes appeared in her own fiction films that have... | Philadelphia Film Society | 04/18/12-
05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
