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Basic Studio Lighting Seminar

by

Ken Go 

July 13 Friday (5:30pm to 9:30pm)

July 14 Saturday (scheduled shoot)

July 16 Monday (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm) Optional Critique Session

Unit 602 Cityland 10 Tower 2, H.V. Dela Costa St. Salcedo Village,
Makati City, behind RCBC Tower near Shell Gas Station

Maximum of 10 Participants

Topics:
1. Types of commonly used studio lights
2. Light modifiers
3. Trigerring lights
4. Measuring light
5. Light positions
6. Types of portrait lighting
7. Dealing with models

1st day of seminar will be on discussion of the topics, there will be no shooting to be done. Though there will be a hands-on practice in measuring lights using a flash meter.

2nd day, scheduled shoots for the group (9am, 1pm and 4pm), models will be provided. Participants should only come on their time slot, to avoid over crowding. During the shoot, each participant will be asked to conceptualize a lighting set-up to be done with their model, other participants on the same group will be assisting. After the participant finishes the shoot, other participant on the group will do the same, so the previous participant will now be acting as the assistant. (round robin system)

For the Critique session which will allow fellow students and me to critique ones work, as they say getting better needs one to realize its faults as to make sure to correct it the next possible time. Kindly bring 1 to 2 of your favorite photo from the photo session printed on 5R, ink jet prints on photo paper are acceptable. All photos will be posted together on the wall for viewing. I usually also discuss some questions regarding post processing during these critique sessions.

This guarantees a hands-on set-up, thus learning from actually doing it rather than just listening. This will also make sure that the participant will the only one shooting at the time of his/her set-up, so he/she gets all the needed angles to complete the shoot, no more wrestling for a spot just to get the photo.

Seminar Price is P. 2,500.00 - inclusive of handouts.

For more info feel free to get in touch with Ken at:
Cel. 0917-3206969
ken@photosbykengo.com
http://seminars.photosbykengo.com

If you want to sign-up kindly send Ken the following info:

Name:
Email:
Cel. No.:
Preferred time slot for Saturday (9am, 1pm or 4pm):

Seminar: Digital Imaging and Color Management Fundamentals
by Jun Miranda

This one-day seminar is an excellent introduction to Photoshop or any image-editing software. It lays down the foundation for understanding bitmap editing and digital photography.

What will be covered

• Definition of Digital Imaging
• Tools in Digital Imaging
• Building a Photoshop System
• Computer Graphics
• Scanning Techniques
• Color Basics and Color Management
• Digital Workflow

Who should attend

Recommended participants include graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, art directors, corporate communicators, and advertising executives who want to understand the digital imaging process. This is a must for those who want to take up Adobe Photoshop Basics but is also recommended to the self-taught Photoshop users.

DATE: July 2, 2007 (Monday)

TIME: 9 AM to 6 PM

SPEAKER: Jun Miranda

FEE: PhP 2,250 (USD 48)

Includes materials, lunch and snacks.

To register please call 63.2.759.308 or email registration@pcci.com.ph

Pinoy Photography Organization (PiPho Forum and Org) will be celebrating it’s 2nd Anniversary this June.

PiPho 2nd Anniversary Party

Saturday, June 30, 2007

4:00-7:00 PM

Hard Rock Café in Glorieta 2 Ayala Center, Makati. City

PiPho is finalizing the program to include activities as follows:

• Inspirational Talk by an industry icon
• ProTalk by Professional Photographer – Mini workshop
• Themed model shoot ( Wedding or Hi-fashion glamour)
• OTS  Photo contest (Best photo this summer)
• Sponsors Product Demo and sale of Promo items
• The year at Pipho video presentation (photos & group hugs)
• Raffle prizes and Parlor games
• Buffet food
• Free entrance to Hard Rock Cafe from 7:00 PM onwards
• unlimited fellowship and CAMERAderie

Ticket price - 400-500 (TBA)

Sign-up for the PiPho 2nd Anniversary Party at the PiPho forums to finalize number of people for reservation at the venue.

OWG Creative Centre

in cooperation with

Informatics and EPSON

present

Maximizing Photoshop CS2 for Digital Artists Workshop

• Proper downloading and storing of images taken with a camera phone, point-and-shoot and DSLR cameras.
•  Conceptualize and start from scratch using a scanner.
• Conceptualize and start from scratch using a projector.
•  Conceptualize and start from scratch using a camera.
• Creating water, fire, steel effect etc. using Photoshop.
• Global trends and styles of digital artists and finding yours.
• Use of digital art and computer manipulation in today’s publishing, illustrations, 3D and 2D animation, environmental design, interior, architectural, landscape architecture.
• Maximizing all available tools in Photoshop for digital artist.
• Conversion of your digital art manipulation to fine arts.
• The photographer / painter and digital artist as one.
• Preparing digital files and digital art portfolio for your clients the right way.
• Actual printing your digital images.
• Some tips on pricing your talent as digital artist. Presenting and selling your digital art in art galleries

Ross Capili himself and his credible facilitators of digital artists will hold the workshops. Certificates and freebies await the participants. Limited to one, three, or six participants per class that will surely fits your busy schedules. All workshops can be scheduled at your free time between 10am-9pm daily from Monday to Saturday.

Sounds interesting? For bookings and payment details you may contact OWG Creative Centre at 819-2074 , 8105094 look for Niña Dueñas or Liza Taylo or visit their website at http://www.owg.cc

OWG Creative Centre

in cooperation with

Informatics and EPSON

present

Maximizing Photoshop CS2 for Amateur/ Semi-Professional Digital Photographers Workshop

• Proper downloading and storing of images taken with a camera phone, point-and-shoot and DSLR cameras.
• Proper cropping and composition.
• Retouching your photos using basic Photoshop tools but with stunning results.
• Steps to simplify your digital workflow.
• The masking tool, levels, curves: Learn their strengths.
• Saving those poorly shot images.
• Combining scanned images with your photos.
• The importance of highlights, shadows and shades and how to produce them.
• Effects through filters, compositing and other unpopular tools not commonly used by Photoshop artists/photographers.
• Preparing your images for printing.
• In passing- Understanding calibration and color management
• The photographer and Photoshop artist as one.
• Preparing digital files and photographic portfolio for your clients the right way.
• Some tips on pricing your talent as Photoshop artist/photographer.

Ross Capili himself and his credible facilitators of digital artists will hold the workshops. Certificates and freebies await the participants. Limited to one, three, or six participants per class that will surely fits your busy schedules. All workshops can be scheduled at your free time between 10am-9pm daily from Monday to Saturday.

Sounds interesting? For bookings and payment details you may contact OWG Creative Centre at 819-2074 , 8105094 look for Niña Dueñas or Liza Taylo or visit their website at http://www.owg.cc.

OWG Creative Centre

in cooperation with

Informatics and EPSON

present

Maximizing Photoshop CS2 for Graphic Designers Workshop

Learn it hands-on:

• Proper drop-out of photos for layouts.
• Understanding traditional and compare making with today’s digital approach.
• Preparing your original files to camera ready artwork the right way.
• From RGB files to CMYK files.
• Understanding registration marks, bleeding and pagination.
• How to collaborate and coordinate with photographer and creative director to produce collateral materials like brochure, flyers, poster etc.
• What font to use- the art of playing with font styles.
• Color balance.
• Combining scanned images with photos and fonts.
• Cleaning and retouching photos for publication.
• The importance of concept: How to produce stunning graphic design.
• Environmental graphics: How to translate your graphic design to be part of people’s surroundings.
• Preparing digital files and graphic design portfolio for your clients the right way.
• Some tips on pricing your talent as graphic designer.

Ross Capili himself and his credible facilitators of digital artists will hold the workshops. Certificates and freebies await the participants. Limited to one, three, or six participants per class that will surely fits your busy schedules. All workshops can be scheduled at your free time between 10am-9pm daily from Monday to Saturday.

Sounds interesting? For bookings and payment details you may contact OWG Creative Centre at 819-2074 , 8105094 look for Niña Dueñas or Liza Taylo or visit their website at http://www.owg.cc

EOS Utility 2.0b Updater for Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows 2000

EOS Utility is software exclusively for EOS Digital cameras that combines all the functions involving communication with the camera.
This software accommodates features such as importing and viewing images on the computer by connecting the camera to the computer, using the remote shooting function, and controlling the camera from the computer to specify the camera settings.
EOS Digital users can install EOS Utility 2.0b using EOS Utility 2.0b Updater for Windows.

Important Note:

1. This software is exclusively for Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000.
2. Although you can run EOS Utility 2.0b with ZoomBrowser EX or Digital Photo Professional, you will need the latest version of each application (updaters for each application are also available as separate downloads).
3. When updating, please make sure that at least one of the following applications is installed in your computer.
- EOS Utility
- EOS Viewer Utility
- File Viewer Utility
- CameraWindow DSLR
Or, if your computer runs Windows Vista, please ready the EOS Digital Solution Disk (the CD-ROM that came with your camera).

Changes in this version include:

1. The following features in EOS Utility 2.0a have been changed from the previous version of EOS Utility.

Installer bug fixes.
A bug that prevents the software from being installed in some environment has been fixed.
The change has been made only in the installer, and there are no changes in the software itself. If you use EOS Utility 2.0 for Windows already, please continue to use it as is. (It is not necessary to download or re-install.)
Download:
EOS Utility 2.0b Updater for Windows Vista/Windows XP/Windows 2000 - EU201bEN.exe (31.5 MB)

Digital Photo Professional 3.0.1a Updater for Windows

Digital Photo Professional 3.0.1a is software exclusively for editing and converting RAW images shot by EOS Digital cameras.
Users of EOS Digital cameras can install Digital Photo Professional 3.0.1a by downloading Digital Photo Professional 3.0.1a Updater for Windows.

Important Note:

Important

1. This software is exclusively for Windows Vista, Windows XP and Windows 2000.
2. Please make sure that at least one of the following applications is installed in your computer before downloading Digital Photo Professional 3.0.1a Updater for Windows.
- File Viewer Utility
- EOS Viewer Utility
- Digital Photo Professional
- RAW Image Task

Or, if your computer runs Windows Vista, please ready the EOS Digital Solution Disk (the CD-ROM that came with your camera).
3. When Digital Photo Professional 3.0.1a is installed, you cannot use EOS Capture. If you use the remote shooting function, please install EOS Utility 2.0 in your computer. (EOS Utility Updater can be downloaded separately.)

Changes in this version include:

1. Changes from Digital Photo Professional 3.0

Restricted functions for Windows Vista only

• Trimming Tool, Quick Check Tool, prints with detailed settings or Contact Sheet Prints cannot be used.

Fixed problem

• When significantly adjusting the tone curve for RAW images taken with specific models (EOS 5D, EOS-1D Mark II N, EOS 30D, EOS Kiss Digital X/EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi/EOS DIGITAL 400D, EOS-1D Mark III) and executing [Convert and Save] or [Batch Save], gradation was partially lost; but this problem has been fixed.

Download:
Digital Photo Professional 3.0.1a Updater for Windows - DPP301aEN.exe (23.9 MB)
Digital Photo Professional 3.0 for Windows Instruction Manual - DPP3.0_W_EN.pdf (9.09 MB)

Thanks to Rob Galbraith for the heads up on this update

A lot of Philippine photographers are making their way into the international photography scene by joining international photography contests.

One of the latest international photography contests that our fellow Philippine photographers joined is Crestock’s Photography Contest 2007.

Crestock Photography Contest 2007’s theme for round three is “Speed Demon“.

Speed Demon

In this final round we’re looking for photos that convey a real sense of speed – be it a person or object perfectly ‘frozen’ in mid-air, or long shutter speeds and motion blur used to exhilarating effect. And remember: it does not have to be traffic-trails or falling waterdroplets; originality counts too!

The winning photographer for this round will win a Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II!

Submission of entries is already over but voting is still ongoing until next Monday, June 18, 2007.

Any one person may only cast a single, positive vote for each contest image. To be eligible to vote, you must register as a user at www.crestock.com, which is 100% free of charge. Attempts at obtaining added personal voting power by registering multiple accounts, or otherwise exploit the system, is strictly forbidden, and attempts at doing so may result in the voiding of votes cast and/or the removal of any entries submitted by the offender. The maximum number of eligible votes from any single organisation or IP location is 5. Our decision in this respect will be final, no correspondence will be entered into.

The winner will be announced on Wednesday 20th June and is determined 50% by public vote, 50% by Crestock’s judges’ votes.

Let us support our fellow Filipino Photographers by checking out and voting for their top entries :

• AirPhil.Glides by jovienaval
• Shattered Glass by raniel
• Men in Black by josie_natividad
• on the basket by anaelko
• TAKE A LOOK WITH SPEED DEMON! by rhyeder
• Ferris Wheel by Alfredo
• flower in the air by diding69
• THE LIGHT by asundiam25
• Flying Fiesta by jcbolis
• Speed Demon Ride by rich
• Roller Coaster Ride by ranny
• The fast kick by vivencio
• hearth by bebeko
• Speed Reflection by Pie
• ON A SMALL BIKE by edgrcastaneda
• Ring of Fire Ride by reddiamond_julia
• Fun Run Marathon by Vic_Sin
• Bike Racers by Santi

Voting is only until June 18, 2007 so register and vote now!

Primer on Lighting

by Jay Alonzo
June 30, 2007 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This pioneering course in the local photography scene is dedicated solely to the discussion of lighting concepts and techniques. It allows the participants to:

• Learn the fundamental principles of lighting
• Master the primary controllable characteristics of light
• Become familiar with the different lighting tools used in the studio and on location
• Master the systematic way of setting up lighting
• Be able to “read” lighting conditions for best lighting design and exposure
• Have a practical session applying the fundamental controllable characteristics of light in setting up artificial lighting

Requirement:

• Basic working knowledge on photography, particularly exposure setting; or must have at least taken Photo 101 or Digital Photography 101
• Optional - a camera with manual exposure control, exposure-flash meter

Venue:
Reading Room, Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City (across The Peninsula Manila)

Speaker:
Jay Alonzo personally designed the structure and contents of this workshop, after realizing the lack of emphasis on the in-depth discussion of lighting design and control in most local photo classes, and the lack of short courses that particularly deal with photographic lighting. As such, Jay, in partnership with The Alcove Perspective, first introduced the Primer on Lighting course in the summer of 2002.

Fee:
Workshop fee is Php2,200.00 inclusive of film, handouts, equipment use, meals, and certificate

Due to the limited slots available, please confirm attendance on or before June 23 by placing a P500.00 partial payment. A 10% early bird discount will be extended to those who will settle their payment in full on or before the deadline.

For more details, please call 8921801, email cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org, or visit www.filipinaslibrary.org.ph

Go Renewable

a Greenpeace Exhibit

at

UP Vargas Museum

Greenpeace Philippines has an exhibit in UP Vargas Museum until June 17, 2007 entrance is free.

Go Renewable - an exhibit from Greenpeace Southeast Asia will explain the issue of climate change to Filipinos through photographs, emphasizing the need to protect what’s left of our natural heritage, the source and inspiration of our culture.

The exhibit, Go Renewable at the UP Vargas Museum also features some photographs used in the film “An Inconvenient truth” taken by Greenpeace campaigners when doing their research.

News Source: Art News of Philippine Photography Network