06/07/12-
07/19/12 |
Photoshop for Photographers I
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
June 7-July 19, 2012
Photoshop is one of the most powerful tools photographers have at their disposal. In this introductory class, we'll demystify this sometimes overwhelming software, learning a basic workflow and allowing each student to explore his or her creative possibilities.
From fundamentals such as sizing and cropping to color correction and B&W conversion, each class will advance your understanding of the process, culminating in the making of a print.
In addition to the...
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| 06/09/12 |
Well-Traveled Photographers
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
June 9, 2012
Designed for leisure travelers and experienced professionals alike, this fun, collaborative course will awaken your wanderlust!
Students will select and bring travel photos to class for sharing and review. We'll also look at the merits of successful travel photos.
Guided by an experienced instructor, students will discuss the challenges and rewards of photographing in foreign locations, including tips to circumvent language and cultural barriers, shooting at night...
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06/16/12-
06/30/12 |
Introduction to Alternative Processes
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
June 16-June 30, 2012
In this three-week introductory course, students will learn more about pinhole photography, cyanotypes, salt prints, and Van Dykes.
Since Henry Fox Talbot began working with salt prints in the 1830s, photographers have been pushing the medium in every direction imaginable. Using many of the fundamental elements of chemistry and physics, alternative processes allow photographers to explore and experiment, using the medium to create unique images.
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06/17/12-
07/01/12 |
Introduction to Large Format Photography
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
June 17-July 1, 2012
Through mini lectures, in-depth demonstrations and hands-on shooting experiences, students will learn the techniques and skills required to work with large format cameras. We'll explore how camera movements affect perspective control; how to focus the view camera; and how to use meter for accurate exposures. Students will be encouraged to think about ways to advance their individual aesthetic and conceptual goals.
We'll also discuss practical matters that arise when using the...
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06/26/12-
08/07/12 |
Building a Website for Photographers
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
June 26-August 7, 2012
Every artist knows that websites are essential tools to expand visibility, but creating one can be a daunting, time-consuming task.
In this practical course, students will learn to engage user-friendly, open-source tools – such as WordPress – to streamline and simplify the process.
Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, students will tackle the entire process of creating a portfolio website, from marketing and publicity tips to routine content...
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06/27/12-
08/08/12 |
Form & Content
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
June 27-August 8, 2012
Often, a good photograph maintains a balance between content (what to photograph) and form (how to photograph). In this five-week class, participants will understand and create photographs in light of the fine balance between form and content.
Through examples of work, discussions, and critique of students work, participants will gain an understanding of the formalistic elements of photographs and apply it to the creative process while photographing in the field, and editing in...
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06/28/12-
08/02/12 |
Foundations of Digital Photography
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
June 28-August 2, 2012
This five-week course is an introduction to the basics, including the creative possibilities of digital photography. Students will be encouraged to use the camera as an expressive tool as they develop an understanding of the technical and visual aspects of digital photography.
Topics will include techniques of proper exposure; principles of composition; and understanding the use of light. Because image processing and printing will be done with the use of a computer, students...
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| 07/01/12 |
Digital SLR in Practice
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
July 1, 2012
This one-day class is for those who took our Digital SLR Tutorial, or skilled photographers who want to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
Each session travels to a different shooting location, such as the Historic District or Reading Terminal Market, where students apply key concepts in real time.
Students will combination aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, focal length, and white balance in various lighting conditions. They'll also experiment...
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07/09/12-
07/19/12 |
Photographic Vision Digital for Teenagers
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
July 9-July 19, 2012
Think your teen has an eye for visual images? Especially designed for young people, this introductory course teaches students to use and optimize their digital cameras while exploring the elements of exposure, composition, light, and subject matter.
Through a combination of mini lectures, lab time, and shooting, we'll learn what makes a photo compelling and unique, distinguishing excellent images from average ones.
With an emphasis on self-expression and creative...
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07/09/12-
08/06/12 |
Low Light Photography
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
July 9-August 6, 2012
Mysterious. Haunting. Ephemeral. Glowing. All are good words to describe the beauty and power of low light photography.
In this immersive, hands-on class, the class will dispel technical myths about low light photography, teaching you to optimize your camera – and the light – to capture remarkable images, at dawn and by dusk.
Mini lectures will unlock the secrets of low light technique, and students will apply and refine their new skills out in the...
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07/14/12-
07/15/12 |
Photoshop: Weekend Crash Course
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
July 14-July 15, 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...
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07/14/12-
07/21/12 |
Digital Photography: Shooting & Editing
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
July 14-July 21, 2012
This hands-on class is the logical next step for nascent photographers who understand the basic principles of exposure. You'll gain a broad understanding of the technical concepts of digital photography, from capture to print.
Students will review camera controls before going on a shooting excursion to practice key concepts in real-world situations. Developing images using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3, including how to make general adjustments, will also be covered. Finally,...
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07/21/12-
07/22/12 |
Nude Portraiture
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
July 21-July 22, 2012
Endlessly studied and rendered in countless artistic forms, the human body is omnipresent. Photographing it well requires acute awareness, including the ability to convey its many physical and emotional states. Beginning with a discussion of the nude as subject, this illuminating workshop explores the effects of light and shadow—tools used to define and sculpt expressive forms—and allows students to refine and develop their creative vision.
Students will also learn...
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07/26/12-
08/30/12 |
Digital Workflow I
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
July 26-August 30, 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 levels to efficiently organize, adjust, and output large quantities of digital images.
Students will receive an overview of Lightroom, learning to import and organize images using its catalog system. We'll use Lightroom to make adjustments, including...
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07/28/12-
07/29/12 |
Photoshop: Creating Final Prints
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
July 28-July 29, 2012
Ever wonder why your prints don't look as sharp as the images on your computer screen?
In this hands-on workshop designed to immerse you in the art of fine prints, you'll learn to manipulate Photoshop to correct digital files, print on an Epson 3800 inkjet printer, and receive workflow breakdown tips.
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07/29/12-
08/26/12 |
Foundations of Digital Photography
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
July 29-August 26, 2012
This five-week course is a introduction to the basics, including the creative possibilities of digital photography. Students will be encouraged to use the camera as an expressive tool as they develop an understanding of the technical and visual aspects of digital photography.
Topics will include techniques of proper exposure; principles of composition; and understanding the use of light. Because image processing and printing will be done with the use of a computer, students...
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08/06/12-
08/10/12 |
Digital Photography - Summer Intensive
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
August 6-August 10, 2012
Want to explore the fundamentals of digital photography in a short, intensive course?
This accelerated class is an introduction to the basics, including the aesthetic possibilities of digital photography. Students will be encouraged to use the camera as an expressive tool as they develop an understanding of the technical and creative aspects of the medium.
Topics will include techniques of proper exposure; principles of composition; and understanding the use of...
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08/08/12-
09/05/12 |
Introduction to B&W Darkroom
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
August 8-September 5, 2012
If you have a pile of black and white negatives and wonder what it would be like to make your own prints—in a darkroom—this course is for you.
You'll learn the basics of black and white darkroom practices, from processing film to making prints. Students are welcome to bring additional negatives to class.
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08/08/12-
09/05/12 |
Introduction to B&W Darkroom
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
August 8-September 5, 2012
If you have a pile of black and white negatives and wonder what it would be like to make your own prints—in a darkroom—this course is for you.
You'll learn the basics of black and white darkroom practices, from processing film to making prints. Students are welcome to bring additional negatives to class.
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08/13/12-
08/27/12 |
Digital Photography: Shooting & Editing
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
August 13-August 27, 2012
This hands-on class is the logical next step for nascent photographers who understand the basic principles of exposure. You'll gain a broad understanding of the technical concepts of digital photography, from capture to print.
Students will review camera controls before going on a shooting excursion to practice key concepts in real-world situations. Developing images using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3, including how to make general adjustments, will also be covered. Finally,...
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08/25/12-
08/26/12 |
Mastering Flash Photography
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
August 25-August 26, 2012
Light is the language of photography. Understanding when—and how—to use light while working on location is essential to creating images with style and impact. Through the use of wireless compact flash units, intermediate and advanced photographers will learn to improve their lighting style and technique. Portable, wireless flashes are convenient and cost effective ways to use multiple flash units on location, simplifying candid and travel photography.
Through mini...
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09/09/12-
09/16/12 |
Digital Photography: Shooting & Editing
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
September 9-September 16, 2012
This hands-on class is the logical next step for nascent photographers who understand the basic principles of exposure. You'll gain a broad understanding of the technical concepts of digital photography, from capture to print.
Students will review camera controls before going on a shooting excursion to practice key concepts in real-world situations. Developing images using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3, including how to make general adjustments, will also be covered. Finally,...
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| 09/23/12 |
Digital SLR in Practice
Project Basho
Presented by Project Basho
at Project Basho
September 23, 2012
This one-day class is for those who took the Digital SLR Tutorial, or skilled photographers who want to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.
Each session travels to a different shooting location, such as the Historic District or Reading Terminal Market, where students apply key concepts in real time.
Students will combination aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, focal length, and white balance in various lighting conditions. They'll also experiment...
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