Adobe Lightroom is a powerful new and inexpensive image processing application that combines Adobe Bridge and Photoshop in a way that is so effective and efficient that it might be all that many photographers need in their daily workflow. It is not meant to replace Photoshop, but for most or our day-to-day processing needs it will. Photoshop will always remain essential for layer work, targeted edits and photomontage. WARNING: Lightroom is a one-way street, once you have tried it you will be hooked!
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, Lightroom will change your life.

-Would you like to find a fast and easy and way to efficiently process RAW images?
-Are you a wedding photographer?
-Are you a serious amateur or professional photographer?
-Do you want a faster way to optimize your images in general?
-Do you find Photoshop too slow and tedious for editing a lot of images in one session?
-Would you like to use a more intuitive and effective way to correct exposure, color balance, clarity and tonality in your images?

Adobe Lightroom seems too good to be true. What’s the catch? NOTHING! Once you have the power of Lightroom you will never look back.

Class Size: Minimum 4 students, Maximum 6
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of image editing
Prices: $125 + hst
Date and Time:
2010
No further dates for 2010. Back in 2011.

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This hands-on entry level course, for those who are new to digital image management on the computer, introduces you to the digital work-flow and organization process using Photoshop. Each student will learn on their own dedicated workstation with demonstrations and one-on-one assistance from Jonathan. A series of tutorial, project-based examples will be used to guide you through proper digital work-flow. Topics covered include: Downloading images and basic file management • Introduction to the Bridge organizer • File formats and purposes • Resolution resizing & re-sampling • cropping • Image analysis & tonal control using levels • Preparing for print • Working with layers and why we need them • Selecting and moving and resizing objects within an image • Retouching, repairing and cleaning up flaws in images.

Class Size: Private lessons only (1-2 Participants)
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of navigating a PC
Prices: $300+hst for 1 student, $100+gst for 2nd student
Date and Time:
2010
Flexible to suit your needs - by appointment.

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This course takes you to the intermediate level with Adobe Photoshop exploring more sophisticated image editing techniques and special effects. Jonathan will guide you through a series of demonstrations and hands-on tutorials that will cover intermediate editing techniques including: Non destructive editing with adjustment layers • Masks and Channels • The power of Curves • Strategic sharpening and blurring • Layer Blending Modes, Advanced Color Correction • Working with text and text effects • Combining images & Basic Photomontage • Spectacular color to B&W conversions • Advanced restoration techniques and Painting with light.

Class Size: Private lessons only (1-2 Participants)
Prerequisite: Introduction to Photoshop or equivalent experience
Prices: $300+hst for 1 student, $100+gst for 2nd student
Date and Time:
2010
Flexible to suit your needs - by appointment

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This course takes you to the advanced level with Adobe Photoshop exploring more advanced image editing and optimizing techniques used by professionals. Topics include: Editing in Camera Raw • Noise reduction • Working in the LAB color space • Smart objects • Using Layer styles and blend modes • Writing actions and batch processing • Advanced color enhancement & sharpening techniques • Using Photomerge and auto align layers • Combining exposures for high dynamic range (merge to HDR). Tutorial handouts included.

Class Size: Private Classes only (1-2 students)
Prerequisite: PS2 or similar Photoshop experience
Prices: $300+hst for 1 student, $100+gst for 2nd student
Date and Time:
2010
Flexible - by appointment

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This hands-on workshop, for those with intermediate image editing experience will allow you to create your own photomontage. Using multiple image content, layer masks gradients and various blending modes, you will learn how to seamlessly combine images into stunning montages. Class one focuses on learning photomontage techniques (images supplied) and in class two you will use your own images to create a personal photomontage with assistance from Jonathan.

Please bring a USB stick to take your image files home.

Class Size: Private Classes only (1-2 students)
Prerequisite: Intermediate experience with Photoshop or Elements.
Prices: $300+hst for 1 student, $100+gst for 2nd student
Date and Time:
2010
Flexible - by appointment

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