Learn how to make the most of the tools Adobe Lightroom 3 and Adobe Photoshop CS5 have to offer the photographer interested in advanced image making. This one-week course provides an in-depth investigation into capturing images and using a workflow methodology to have images arrive at the photographer’s intended vision. Working with raw files, students use both global and local adjustments in Lightroom to control color and contrast and then move onto Photoshop for further refinement. Fundamental Photoshop concepts such as retouching and adjustment layers, along with advanced masking, layer blending and sharpening techniques are covered and practiced in the lab. The focus of image manipulation is to maintain image quality and prepare images for printing on various paper options. Other topics explored throughout the week are image content and composition, camera controls and lens choice, file management and workflow concepts, specific considerations for both color and black and white images, histograms and controlling color from capture to output.

Outside of the lab, students explore Maine's scenery to create images. Participants experience the myriad possibilities digital imaging offers both in the field and in the lab. Daily lectures, demonstrations, and lots of hands-on lab work provide students with the opportunity to advance their skills and take their images to the next level. Participants leave the Workshops with newfound digital knowledge and prints of their images that showcase the week's intensive lab work.

This course is the third in a sequence of digital photography workshops, preparing students for practicing digital photography at a high level. An understanding of camera functions in manual mode as well as an understanding of Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop is required.

This class is part of a multi-course sequence and may qualify for a discounted tuition of 10%.  Contact registrar@mainemedia.edu for details.

Winter/ Spring lodging and meal package available $450.

Testimonials:

"I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in understanding Photoshop fundamentals"
- Eric Groves, Acton, MA

"The amount of creativity in one place is overwhelming and exciting, making the experience rich and memorable."
- Sadie Heisler, New York City, NY

"This was unquestionably one of the most rewarding learning experiences I've ever had."
- Fred Kosak, Jamaica Plains, MA

"Without being too cheesy...I really enjoyed the unique atmosphere the entire workshop has, in particular the little family we made in advanced digital."
- Lucy Heisler, New York City, NY