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Lightroom 101 Workshop 10/12
Lightroom is the essential software tool for any serious photographer. Come and learn the fundamentals of this incredibly powerful tool that many professionals have come to rely on.
Experienced instructor Kathy Tarantola will help guide you through the basics. This workshop will thoroughly cover the Library and Develop modules where you manage, keyword, edit and enhance your images. With hands-on practice, learn how to quickly and easily import, organize, edit, rate, and enhance your images, and how to work through large shoots efficiently with synchronized settings and presets. We will discuss how Photoshop will still fit in your workflow, and learn how to move between Lightroom and Photoshop easily.
We will take several images through the entire Develop workflow, reviewing tools as we go. Topics emphasized will be based on student needs. You will have time to practice with your own images, ask questions, and get feedback on your work.
Library Module
• Import process
• Organizing
• Renaming
• Presets
• Metadata and Keywording
• Using ratings and filters
• Collections
• Searching
• Exporting
• Mastering good workflow practices
Develop Module
• Evaluating photos and making creative decisions
• Perfecting tone and color in each photo
• Applying sharpening and noise reduction
• Correcting lens distortion & chromatic aberration
• Paintbrush/ Tools
• Using virtual copies
• Making great black and white conversions
• Presets
• Soft Proofing for printing
The class will also cover the basics of the Slideshow, Print and Web modules, all of which take your workflow to a professional conclusion.
No prior experience with Lightroom is necessary; however a working knowledge of computers is necessary for you to get the most from this workshop. A laptop computer loaded with the current version of Lightroom 5 is required. You can download a trial version at Adobe.com.
You will gain a fresh outlook on how to manage your workflow and process your digital images faster and with more precise control, as well as learning to quickly increase your creativity and output stunning images.
Date: Saturday October 12, 2013
Time: 11-5 PM
Location: Digital Silver Imaging, 9 Brighton St. Belmont, MA
Fee for this course is $149*
Kathy Tarantola
For over two decades, Kathy Tarantola has been sought after as a commercial and editorial photographer working throughout Boston and New England. Kathy is an experienced instructor having conducted photography workshops across the US and abroad. She is an Adobe Certified Expert in Lightroom a respected member of the photo community and has served as Co-president and board member of the New England chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP).
*Refund Policy: Because our instructors commit their time to workshops and space is limited, our refund policy is as follows: Cancellations 2 weeks prior to the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations a week before the workshop date will receive a 50% refund. All other cancellations will not receive a refund but may apply 50% of the workshop fee to a future workshop of the same or greater price. You must notify us of your cancellation or inability to attend via email. (info@digitalsilverimaging.com).
Flextight X5 Scanner now in use at Digital SIlver Imaging
We have upgraded our film scanning equipment to the Hasselblad Flextight X5. The X5 uses a vertical optical system that allows the CCD to face downward, creating a “glass-free” optical path between the film and lens for exceptional image quality.
The Flextight X5 is capable of resolutions up to 8000 dpi. Although other devices have higher optical resolution, the X5 has superior clarity and detail retention due to the mechanical precision of its build, the electronic handling of the sensor, and the amazing quality of its Rodenstock lens. The Hasselblad Flextight X5 scanner is the new benchmark of scanning excellence.
At DSI we seek to provide the highest quality technology and service to our customers. Adding Flextight X5 scanner to our tools is a natural extension of our philosophy. Exceptional scans make exceptional print, its just that simple.
Follow this link to our scanning page.
Mastering the Location Portrait
Making a great portrait on location requires education, preparation and the ability to creatively pre-visualize the image before you even pick up the camera. During this 6 hour master class professional photographer and teacher, Jack Foley, will share his proven approach to creating great portraits. Participants will learn how to choose among the many key decisions that go into creating an evocative portrait. Beginning with connecting with your subject, creating a composition that is powerful, background and lighting that complements and shapes and much more. Foley will give you the tools that are essential for mastering location portraiture.
“A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it.” – Edward Steichen
This workshop will be a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands on exercises. Participants will be shown how to utilize and shape light from natural sources (both direct and modified) and simple speedlights. Participants need to bring their camera, lenses, and on camera speedlight(s). A portion of the class will also be conducted outdoors so appropriate dress is required. Come prepared to photograph. You will also be asked to sit as a subject as this is an important part of the learning process.
Early Registration Bonus: All participants that register early will receive a free 11×14 Real silver gelatin black & white RC print or an 11×14 Museum Quality inkjet print.
Who should attend?
This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced photographers with a solid understanding of their camera and camera controls. If you have any questions please send us an email.
9/14/12 – We regret that due to a scheduling conflict this Master Class has been cancelled. We will attempt to offer this master class in the future. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Instructor Bio: Jack Foley
Jack Foley began his career shooting life style and fashion while assisting with some the best photographers in Boston. Foley built a solid command of his photographic skills and moved into commercial still life work creating images for major manufactures and retailers. He spent many years shooting fashion, portraits, magazines and fashion manufactures across the country. He is currently teaching at Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts where he loves sharing what he has learned with his students.
Ansel Adams – by Glen Sunderland
A new show of Ansel Adams’ work opens tomorrow at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. “At the Water’s Edge” will be on view from June 9 – October 8, 2012. This master photographer will surely draw large crowds – he’s the Monet of the photo world. His photographs are always beautiful to look at, especially in a gallery setting. So, if you’re in the area this summer, be sure to make PEM a stop on your visit.
Stephen D. recently contacted us regarding a collection of negatives he received from his friend, Glen Sunderland. It seems Glen was friends with Ansel and has quite a collection of portraits he took of Ansel Adams over the years. We are not making any outrageous claims here, but we are enjoying seeing some of these images, maybe for the first time.
Attached is a photo of Glen Sunderland and the card that Ansel gave to him. Glen was one of world’s top unknown photographers. He was friends with Henri Cartier-Bresson, Ernst Haas and Ansel Adams and many more. He was born in Phoenix in 1923, served in the air force in WWII, he was also a professional basketball player in the 1950’s. He joined Lockheed in 1961 and became their top photographer until he retired in 1991. He left 200,000 images of his work. 
Grand Opening – Thank You
When our building was sold we didn’t know what to expect. DSI Karma must have been good because our new landlord, JW Construction, moved us into a larger, beautifully renovated space that perfectly fits our growing company.
When you get lucky there is only one thing to do…have a party! Saturday, 2/25/12, we had our official Grand Opening. It was a fun day of free demonstrations and good coffee thanks to Peace River Coffee roasters.
Folks brought in their digital files and we converted them to black & white using Nik Silver Efex Pro software and made a free 11×14 silver gelatin print on our Durst Theta processor. We capped off our extravaganza with refreshments and a lively gathering. All total, 12 hours of fun, learning, and some good deals to boot.
We’d like to give a huge pat-on-the-back to Ray Nayson and Brenda Hipsher from X-Rite for their excellent demonstrations on the Colorchecker Passport, i1 Display and Color Munki products. Also Congratulations to the participants that won Nik Software, and Colorchecker Passports.
Last but not least a big high-five to our amazing interns: Alexis, Anai, Kristen, Emily S. and Emily J. We couldn’t have pulled off the Grand Opening without their help. If you couldn’t make it to the Grand Opening Event please stop in, say hello, and see our beautiful new space.
