SPECIAL EVENING WORKSHOPS - for TOPCC Photo Group club members only. Members who wish to attend a workshop should email their request to Workshops@topcc.org. Due to our rapid growth, new members are temporarily not being accepted to the Photo Group, however you may submit an application to be placed on a wait-list for club membership. Click here for a membership application. Most workshops are held at the Goebel Center next to the Library on Janss Rd. Some workshops are held at the Library as noted in the description. Workshops start at 6:30pm, except Mike Sugar's Basic Camera Class which starts at 6:15pm. Workshops are approximately 2 hours in length.
Check Out our Fantastic Upcoming Workshops in 2010 (more info to follow):
– Intermediate DSLR Workshop – Hutch Hutchison
– Lightroom - Nancy Lehrer
– Art & Design in Photography - Patricia Mathis
– Basic Camera Workshop – Mike Sugar
-- Mounting Photos - Judy Koenig
-- How to Shoot Dogs & Other Critters - Connie Wade
-- Digital Art Using Corel Painter - Susannah Sofaer Kramer
Next Scheduled Workshops:
1. Learning Light from Wrong - Feb 17th by Dean Zatkowsky
2. Intermediate DSLR - starts Feb 25th (two evenings) by Hutch Hutchison (Class full: Wait-list only)
3. Basic Digital Camera Class - 3 part series starts March 10 - by Mike Sugar
4. Photoshop: Learning to Love Layers (Repeat - to be scheduled) – Darrel Priebe
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Feb 17, 2010 - Learning Light from Wrong - Feb 17th by Dean Zatkowsky
“I believe everyone who attends will learn something useful from my mistakes. And I think we’ll have a lot of fun, too. That explains my credentials for leading the seminar. I’ve made many bad photos over the past thirty-five years, and I hope to help others avoid my mistakes. Whether you use a point-and-shoot camera or a state-of-the-art DSLR, you’re a slave to the light, so we’ll discuss how to make the most of available light and how to get better results from electronic flash.”
The seminar covers fundamental concepts, such as direction and quality of light, as well as the effects caused by the size and distance of the light source. “We’ll also cover common lighting challenges, like low light, mixed lighting (such as fluorescent mixed with flash), and high contrast scenes. A portion will be devoted to electronic flash.
Learning Light from Wrong takes place at the main Thousand Oaks Library on February 17th starting at 6:00 pm.
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Intermediate DSLR - starts Feb 25th (two evenings) by Hutch Hutchison
(WORKSHOP NOW FULL - A Wait-list is available - email workshops@topcc.org) This workshop will expand upon Mike Sugar’s Basic Camera Workshop. The first session will be a review of basics along with techniques for shooting a variety of different subject matter. Photo assignments will be given. Attendees must have a DSLR and have completed Mike Sugar’s class or have equivalent experience – not for beginners.
The second workshop will be focusing on sharing and critiquing assignments given in the first workshop. Admission to this workshop is only for those who have attended the first session. Held at the Goebel Center at 6:00pm.
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Basic Digital Camera Class starts March 10th
Basic Digital Camera Class - March 10 ~ For Photo Group members only. Mike Sugar will present the next three-session series Basic Digital Camera Class for Photo Group members only. The 3 sessions will cover the following topics: 1) the first class will be a general introduction to digital photography and basic photography concepts, with information on camera features, differences between digital and film cameras, and information about storage devices. If time permits, there will be a demonstration on how to download images from memory cards to a computer. 2) the 2nd class will deal with specific issues and questions about your current digital cameras and learn how to use various features. Additional instructors will be present to assist you with your specific questions. 3) the last class content will be determined by class members, based on their desire to learn more about specific issues they identify.
It is important that we all have a basic foundation, as we will build upon it through out the class series. That is why the first class is so important. This class series must be taken in sequence. If you have any questions, please call Mike Sugar, the instructor, at (805) 522-1275. Classes are held at the Goebel Center and start at 6:15pm.
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Learning to Love Layers! - Photoshop Workshop - (Repeat - To be scheduled) - For Members Only * New * Download Handout & Picture in PS Articles below
Learning to Love Layers – is the third workshop in Darrel’s series on Photoshop, and is intended for the digital photographer with some experience using Photoshop or PS Elements. Those new to those two programs should take a more basic class first. This class is focused on Photoshop, but has some application to the use of layers in PS Elements, however the use of Elements will not be demonstrated nor explained, only Photoshop. While Darrel will use CS IV, most of what is demonstrated will also apply to the recent versions of Photoshop such as CS II and CS III. Suggestion: Download and install a free 30-day trial of CS4 from Adobe and bring your laptop to the workshop if you have one.
This workshop will focus on the different types and uses of Layers, including Adjustment Layers, Fill Layers, and Layer Masks. Participants will learn the advantages of using Layers for editing and will increase their understanding of how and when to use Layers and Masks for adjusting color, contrast, exposure, making selections, and painting with light. A handout will be provided and participants will have the opportunity to download the same picture that Darrel will use to demonstrate so they can also practice the same techniques during or after the workshop. If you are intimidated or confused by Layers and Masks, this workshop will help you to Learn to Love Layers!