Creative Photoshop Fine Art Techniques

Creative Photoshop Fine Art Techniques

This 14 hour, “hands‐on” workshop will commence with an introduction to some of the workflow techniques I use and my approach to image pre‐visualisation. I will then introduce a series of images which will commence with simpler techniques on day one to more complex images on day two. The specific Photoshop skills employed will be explained briefly as we progress through each of the images. I will use several of my award winning images as workshop examples to demonstrate a number of styles and finishes to images that participants can apply to their own work, once the techniques are mastered. A CD of the images used in the workshop will be provided so that participants can use them during the class to follow each individual step during tuition.

This workshop will assume that participants have a reasonable working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. If you are in doubt, please see my other one day intensive workshop Photoshop Secrets Revealed which will provide the introduction you need for digital imaging, or contact me on 08 9336 4135.

Recommended For

The workshop is suited for photographers who wish to achieve a proven Adobe Photoshop workflow that will equip them for further exploration and production of creative images for competition, display and fine art. The course would also suit public sector and corporate people entrusted with producing high quality and creative images.

Requirements

Participants will require a notebook and their personal laptop computer, loaded with a recent version of Adobe Photoshop or a trial version. Participants may use PC or MAC computers as the techniques are similar. Hand outs will be provided for reference during the course and for revision afterwards. A CD containing the images to be used during the workshop will also be supplied. Participants can therefore follow the techniques and skills demonstrated step by step.

Participant Numbers

A minimum of 8 participants is required to run the workshop.

Times

Both days start 9.00 am and finish 5.00 pm

Venue

The venue is normally Wollaston College Conference Centre, Wollaston Road, Mount Claremont but may change depending on participant numbers. People enrolled will be informed of any venue change ahead of time.

Cost

$439 inclusive of 14 hours tuition, GST, all day tea and coffee and Lunches both days, handouts and working CD.

Enrolment

Choose your course date and pay the course fee – you may pay using Visa or MasterCard, and if you have a PayPal account you can pay from your linked bank account.

20-21 March 2010

19-20 June 2010

Workshop Outline

• Using the concept of pre‐visualisation – a powerful paradigm to creativity
• Camera and Photoshop workflow – the foundations of creativity
• Correct setting up of Photoshop to maximize ease of working, speed and potential
• Image enhancing essentials ‐ from global to local. My personal choices.
• Maximizing Adobe Camera Raw (ACR) preferences – learn a 3 step optimization timesaver
• The hidden creative aspects of ACR – unleashing its power for impressive black and white, antique colour and tinting magic
• Further secrets to stunning black and white photographs, toning and split toning techniques, useful plug ins for greater tonal values and controls
• Creative hand colouring and tinting techniques – give your images the romance of yesteryear
• Motion blur for creative effects and artistic overtones
• Using actions for efficiency and creative exploration
• Creative dodging and burning – today’s digital darkroom techniques to producing powerful images non‐destructively
• Orton effect to create softness and mystery ‐ soft focus and blur for landscapes and people
• Noise reduction – useful plug ins for a clear and clean look
• Digital graduated neutral density filter magic for stunning skies
• ‘Eye popping’ Technique – transform your people and animal images
• Creative sharpening – take control of where the viewers’ eye goes
• Texture and artistic noise overlays – adding expressive flair to images
• Diffuse glows and blend modes for dreamy and soft light techniques
• Water colour effects – bring out the artist in you

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