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Fast Track to Digital Photography

by Jun Miranda

Fast Track to Digital Photography is geared towards serious amateur photographers who want to pursue a serious hobby or go professional in digital photography.

It will discuss not only the anatomy of the digital camera and its functions but also the basics of photography and editing using Adobe Lightroom. It will cover the different approaches to digital photography: shooting JPEG vs RAW.

The course will also cover how to convert images into Black and White and Sepia. Only cameras that allow shots to be saved in camera raw will be used. Students will be encouraged to shoot in Camera Raw.

What will be covered

• Using your digital camera: Basic camera controls
• How to take better pictures
• Shooting in RAW
• Transferring your photos to your computer
• Editing and enhancing your images in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
• Output options

Who should attend

This intensive workshop is for anyone who wants to learn both basic photography and image-editing, but who doesn’t have time to take separate courses in each.

Prerequisite

To take this course, participants should have basic knowledge of either the Windows or Macintosh operating system.

What to bring

Each participant must have a digital SLR camera. Participants should also bring their camera’s user manual (if available) and USB/FireWire cord.

DATE: August 27-29, 2007 (Monday to Wednesday)

TIME:

1st day: 9 AM to 5 PM
2nd day: 7 AM to 6 PM
3rd day: 10 AM to 5 PM

SPEAKER: Jun Miranda

FEE: PhP 7,200 (USD 160)

Includes materials, lunch and snacks.

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

presents

 

Photograph your hometown

The theme of the Contest is hometown: the place where the photographer currently resides or has lived or was born.

Celebrate your hometown! NYIP invites photographers from across the country and around the world to show them what makes your hometowns special. NYIP Focus will feature world-class photography from amateur and emerging professionals in this international photo contest.

Submit up to four photographs (limit one per category) online and show everyone your hometown – the winning photo could be right outside your front door!

Categories:

Main Streeet

What does your hometown look like? Is it a desert setting, an imposing skyline, or a single stoplight? We want you to show us the landscapes and landmarks that capture the heartbeat of your town. Your Main Street submission could depict the Taj Mahal, your general store, or the natural beauty that surrounds you.

Faces in the Crowd

Who are the people that you see in your hometown? Nothing captures a place like the people who live there. Your Faces In The Crowd submission could depict children at play, a holiday parade, or it could be a portrait of your grandmother. We want to see the people who give your hometown its character.

Pets and Wildlife

How are animals a part of your life? You may appreciate the beauty of a herd of grazing zebra from afar or consider a special dog or cat to be part of your family. Send us pictures that capture the way that animals, both wild and domesticated, fit into the environment in which you live.

Local Music

What is the soundtrack of your community? Do you dance to the beat of African drums, tap your toes to the rhythm of a jazz band, or lose yourself to the emotions conveyed by a classical aria? Whether you listen to sambas or saxophones, show us the way that music fuels the spirit of the place you call home.

Prizes

Grand Prize

The grand-prize winner will receive a 5-day trip to our hometown, New York City, where they will take part in a customized photography tour and go behind the scenes with a NYIP professional photographer to take advantage of some of the photo opportunities that only the Big Apple can provide. You’ll meet some of the people that make New York the epicenter of photography.

First-Place Prizes

The winner in each contest category will receive a 10 megapixel Nikon D-40x digital camera with two Nikkor lenses (18-55mm, 55-200mm), a $1000 retail value, and a Lensbaby 3G. The Nikon D-40x is currently one of the most sought-after DSLRs on the market and an excellent choice for amateur and emerging photographers.

Exhibition Prizes

The contest culminates with a photography exhibition in New York City. The photographs of the grand-prize winner, first-prize winners, and runners-up in each category will be displayed in a marvelous Midtown Manhattan space, where they will be viewed by thousands of prominent and influential New Yorkers. Exhibition winners will also receive onOne Software’s Plug-In Suite 3.

To enter, you must register and submit your photographs online. A contestant may only submit one photograph per category. The top photographs in each category will be selected by visitors to the contest site. Those photos with the most votes in each category will then move to the finalist round where our panel of celebrity photography judges will select the winners.

Contest ends September 9, 2007 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.

Check out the contest rules and join the contest.

Seminar: Wedding Photography

by Patrick Uy

Learn from famed wedding photographer, Patrick Uy, what makes a successful wedding shoot. In this one-day seminar, the speaker will detail the photographic skills and techniques that have made him one of the most sought after wedding photographers in the country. Plus, get technical information on booking, pricing and delivering a finished wedding album.

What will be covered

• Cameras, lighting, albums, backgrounds and special effects
• Maximizing the photographer’s time at the wedding
• Innovative camera and flash techniques
• Special effects such as soft focus and side lighting
• Formal portraits at the reception
• The business aspect of wedding photography
• Pricing and selling methods

Who should attend
This seminar is highly recommended for amateur photographers who are thinking of pursuing a career as a wedding photographer. Professional photographers who want to improve their craft will also benefit from this seminar.

Prerequisite
To gain the most from this seminar, you should have completed PCCI’s Basic Photography workshop, or have equivalent experience. Participants will be given a chance to shoot hands-on so they are encouraged to bring their cameras.

DATE: August 23, 2007 (Thursday)

TIME: 9 AM to 5 PM

FEE: PhP 2,750 (USD 62)

Includes materials, lunch and snacks.

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

 

Beauty Essentials

A Photo Retouching Workshop

by Cholo dela Vega 

10AM-3PM August 25, 2007

Learn the essentials to achieving beauty in your images

Learn only what is essential and get to the heart of the matter

Lessons include:

• Image toning
• Skin smoothening
• Eye enhancement
• Teeth whitening
• Lip retouching
• Hair retouching
• Dodging and Burning of highlights and shadows
• Basic masking
• Airbrush technique
• Altering skin color
• Changing hair color
• Basic digital makeup
• Retouching photos that looks natural

This 5-hour workshop will include a shoot with model and makeup artist.There are only 10 slots available - please bring your own laptops and mouse/tablet

Basic knowledge in photoshop required.

Free monitor calibration

Workshop fee: P2,500

Gray Area Studios, 5th Floor, 116 Rufino Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City.
http://grayareastudios.com/

Canon Digital Learning Center

The Canon Digital Learning Center is where photographers of every level can increase their knowledge and enjoyment of photography. You can explore the portfolios of some professional photographers and other Canon Explorers of Light.

We put more into our website so you can get more out of your Canon.

Visit the Canon Digital Learning Center at http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/

 

 

 

 

Painting Nature
Landscape Photography and Post-Processing Workshop 

 

September 8 - 9, 2007

Memento Creative Images Photography Studio

 

On September 8 and 9, Memento Creative Images conducts a comprehensive landscape photography workshop which includes the basics of landscape photography and post processing. If you’re interested on how the photo above was captured and presented, register now. Limited number of slots available. Fee is Php 2,500.00 for the 2 days.

Program of activities:

September 8 ( Saturday ):

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm : Basics of Landscape Photography
- Playing with natural light
- Long exposures
- Composition and Framing
- Nightscapes

2:00 pm - onwards:   Actual location shoot ( Landscapes and Nightscapes )

September 9 ( Sunday ):

9:00 am to 12:00 pm: Critique and Post processing.

Only a maximum of 10 participants will be accepted. You may call or text Deo at 0917-8549525, or email Deo at deo@mementoph.com for reservations. Visit http://deop.multiply.com for more details.

 Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe

Canon Explorers of Light Photographer Art Wolfe takes us along as he Travels to the Edge.

Join Art as he explores, explains and photographs some of the most beautiful places on the planet. He shares some valuable shooting tips on the techniques he used in every shooting scenario for every place he visited.

Over the course of his 27-year career, Art Wolfe has worked on every continent and in hundreds of locations.  His stunning images interpret and record the world’s fast-disappearing wildlife, landscapes and native cultures, and are a lasting inspiration to those who seek to preserve them all.  Wolfe’s photographs are recognized throughout the world for their mastery of color, composition and perspective.  His vision and passionate wildlife advocacy affirm his dedication to his work.  Hailed by William Conway, former president of the Wildlife Conservation Society, as the most prolific and sensitive recorder of a rapidly vanishing natural world. Wolfe has taken an estimated one million images in his lifetime and has released fifty-seven books.

Visit Travels to the Edge with Art Wolfe 

Celebrity-Glamour Portrait Photography

by Dominique James

This celebrity glamour portrait photography workshop will cover the finer elements of portraiture encompassing tried-and-tested techniques and styles that professional photographer Dominique James applies all the time when photographing celebrities.

Throughout the workshop, and with the goal of making sure subjects look like glamorous celebrities in pictures, he will openly share countless valuable tips and hints, as well as nuggets of practical wisdom, that are all easy, quick and painless to apply. The course will break down the various elements that contribute to making a successful and modern “celebrity” type of portraiture both in a studio setup and on location.

Dominique James, distilling his working experience of more than 15 years, will touch on all aspects of creating visually stunning “celebrity” image portraits. This includes: hair-and-makeup, styling, background and backdrops, lighting, posing techniques, bringing out the best in the models, among others.

The best part of this 2-day workshop is that, under the direct creative and artistic guidance of Dominique James, all participants will have the opportunity to directly apply the many techniques and style as well as the tips and hints when photographing two popular female commercial supermodels from CalCarrie International.

With this workshop, each participant will have the opportunity to create professional grade, world-class, celebrity-type, portfolio-quality photographs.

What will be covered

• Basic photographic principles of photographing people
• Elements of beauty in photographs
• Mathematical formula/rule of capturing & creating photographic beauty
• Pre-production & conceptual stage of photographing celebrity
• Hair & makeup styling for glamour portrait session
• Dealing with celebrities & talents during the portrait session
• Photo session workflow
• Studio lighting techniques for celebrity portraiture
• Natural lighting techniques for celebrity portraiture on location
• Composing the portrait image
• Portraiture secrets of the pro photographers
• Post-production workflow
• The legal & business aspects/arrangements of photographing celebrities/models/talents (people)

Who should attend
This is for portrait photographers who want to inject glamour into the photos they take.
Prerequisites
Participants should have completed PCCI’s Studio Portrait Photography workshop or have equivalent experience.

What to bring
Participants should bring their own (film-based or digital) SLR camera. For participants with film-based cameras, film will be provided.

 

DATE: August 18-19, 2007 (Saturday-Sunday)

TIME: 9 AM to 5 PM

FEE: PhP 6,250 (USD 139)

Includes materials, lunch and snacks.

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

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proudly presents
  Inner Vision A Photography Workshop by Tilak Hettige
Inner Vision is a 3-day workshop for mastering the techniques of creating visually compelling art-like images, using fundamental visual blocks and the different qualities of light.

This is a must for beginners and amateur photographers who want to develop their creativity and go beyond the basics of photography.

About the Lecturer
Tilak Hettige, a product of New England School of Photography in Boston, USA, has worked in the photography industry since 1981. He first won international recognition when he became the Photographer of the Year in the International Photographic Society, Washington D.C., in 1997. In addition to garnering many subsequent awards, Tilak’s work has been published in many books, international newspapers, magazines and calendars. His photographs have also been displayed in many exhibitions in the Philippines and elsewhere; several of them are in fact in private collections in five different countries.

He published a book entitled Saffron Robes: A Photographic Essay on Buddhist Monks. At the moment, he is working on three more photography books on different themes.

He now resides in Manila and has joined the country’s most prestigious Camera Club of the Philippines. In 2007, he joins the faculty of the Philippine Center for Creative Imaging.

 

Limited Engagement! Register now! Seats are limited.

 

Schedule and Venue
August 29, Wednesday
6:00-7:00 PM, PCCI Studio A and B
Introduction, briefing, short lecture, and slideshow

September 1, Saturday
6:30-8:00 AM: First shoot of the day
8:00-8:30 AM: Breakfast with the instructor
8:30-10:00 AM: Lecture at PCCI
10:30-12:30 PM: Second shoot of the day
12:30-1:30 PM: Working lunch, critiquing the morning shots
1:30-3:30 PM: Lecture at PCCI
3:30-6 :30 PM: Third shoot of the day until the sun sets; onsite discussion

September 2, Sunday
1:00-5:00 PM: Instructor supervised shooting of the final assignment

September 3-6, Monday to Thursday
Continuation of the final assignment at home. Students can avail of instructor’s assistance by cellphone or email. Students can also avail of PCCI’s facilities to complete their assignment. Appointment is necessary.

September 7, Friday
6:30-9:00 PM, PCCI Studio B
Presentation of photographs taken by workshop participants and graduation.

Fee
PhP 6,750. Includes lunch and refreshments. Advance registration and payment are required.

For reservations or further information
Email: inquiry@pcci.com.ph, or call: (2) 759-3087 or (2) 892-5281

Comments from participants in Mr. Hettige’s past workshops:
Utterly passionate and informative lecture. Mr. Hettige showcased an array of his excellence in photography, infused emotion, passion in it. It has proved to be very inspiring for me. - Malinda Tongco

Very enlightening to meet a photographer that dwells so much on the psychological and spiritual aspect of taking photos. - Ahilesh Rajendran

The way Mr. Tilak Hettige shows his photographs is very interesting and amusing, the story it conveys is very dramatic and serene. This lesson was easily understandable and he gives good tips and tricks to his students. - Jennifer Buenavista

The lecturer knows exactly what he is talking about. His experiences and artistic talents in photography traverse global boundaries. He’s good! I learned a lot. - Noel C. Dionisio

Overall impression is excellent. To be able to hear an artist talk about his art is great. Important tips/ideas were conveyed in a short session. - Ashok Saikia

Wow! What a truly satisfying visual feast that leaves you hungry for more. - Macel Feliciano

Tilak has made a stamp in the world of photography. Well informed. Very good presentation - impressive! - Marijay Olmos

 

The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) has selected the Best Products for  2007-2008.

EISA award winners have been published in each of the four categories: Audio & Home Theater, In-Car Electronics, Photo and Video.

In the Photo category the following products received the award:

 

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Professional Camera 

Canon EOS 1D Mark III

For speed, flexibility and build quality there is no DSLR to compete with Canon’s EOS 1D Mark III. With its dust and weather proofing, and 10fps drive combined with a 10MP sensor, this is the ultimate camera for press, sport and wildlife photography. A bright viewfinder, a 3″ LiveView LCD, a powerful battery and a really useful high ISO image quality confirm this model as the world’s best and most advanced digital SLR so far.

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Camera

Pentax K10D

The Pentax K10D is an ideal camera for enthusiast and advanced users. Offering an effective resolution of 10MP and a sensor-based shake-reduction system, it delivers crisp, sharp photographs, even at slow shutter speeds. The new integrated 22bit A/D converter ensures the best possible tonal gradation in every picture, while weather-proofing makes the camera suitable for almost all conditions.

 

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Advanced Camera

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

The special qualities of Fuji’s Super CCD SR Pro sensor provide the wide dynamic range, low image noise and contrast control that make this camera stand out from the general DSLR market. Fuji has used a rugged body, faster processing, more flexible shooting methods, improved autofocus and advanced flash metering modes. Ultimately, though, it is the S5 Pro’s ability to reproduce a massive range of tones that makes it the winner of this category.

 

 

 

 EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Consumer Camera

Olympus E-510

The Olympus E-510 is a digital SLR with excellent image quality and some clear advantages over the rest of the market. The camera is compact and light, but with its large handgrip it is comfortable to hold. Anti-dust and mechanical image stabilisation systems are both invaluable benefits for the amateur photographer. The Live-View-function isn’t suitable for action photography, but it works very well with less kinetic subjects.

 

 

 

 EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Advanced Compact Camera

Canon PowerShot G7

The Canon PowerShot G7 is a steel-bodied 10 million-pixel camera with a wide range of functions. Up to ISO 400 image noise is remarkably low for a digital compact camera, and with a 6x optical IS lens it is possible to shoot with lower shutter speeds and ISO settings. Despite the lack of a RAW mode, the G7 is a great camera for demanding photographers who prefer a more portable alternative to a SLR.

 

 

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Compact Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3

The Panasonic DMC-TZ3 is a very compact camera with a sharp 28-280mm (35mm equivalent) zoom lens. As the 28mm wide angle and 10x zoom range cover every popular focal length, this is a great camera for travelling and for holidays. The AF system is fast and responsive, while the optical image stabilizer permits using the telephoto settings without a tripod. The nickname ‘Traveller’ is very well chosen.

 

 

 

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Design Camera

Samsung i70

The Samsung i70 is a stylish metal-bodied compact camera that is available in four colourful finishes. An innovative sliding front panel exposes a lens surrounded by sparkling diamond-like crystals. Not only does it look good, but it offers a 7.2 MP sensor, a 3″ LCD, face-detection and an MPEG4-Video-mode. Pictures and videos can be edited in-camera, and the i70 can be used as MP3-player with virtual 3D-sound.

 

 

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Professional Lens

Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4 IS USM L-series

The Canon EF70-200mm f/4 IS USM L zoom goes far beyond the capabilities of other telephoto zoom lenses. It has a weather- and dust-proof construction to complement its excellent optical performance. Thanks to fluorite and SD elements this fast and quiet AF lens delivers outstanding optical performance, while a new 4-stop IS system presents new opportunities for low-light operation.

 

 

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Consumer Lens

Tamron AF18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

The Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II all round zoom is a high-power lens, developed to cover the entire focal range relevant to amateur photographers. This is a do-it-all lens - many DSLR users will never need to take it off their camera.

The extreme (almost 14x) zoom ratio delivers the ultimate freedom for composition and framing. It has a surprisingly compact and comfortable design and so is an outstanding travel and reportage lens.

 

 

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Macro Lens

Sigma Macro 70mm f/2.8 EX DG

Suitable for both macro photography and portraiture, Sigma’s 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro displays an unusual level of optical quality, whether used at maximum magnification (1:1) or at normal distances. Despite a highly affordable price it combines outstanding sharpness with low distortion and minimal vignetting. It is an excellent choice for the connoisseur, as well as for the eager amateur seeking good value for money.

 

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Photo Software

DxO Optics Pro 4.5

DxO Optics’ Pro 4.5 is an image quality improvement application dedicated to amateur as well as professional photographers. It handles many file types, including Raw formats, and by using purpose-designed camera/lens modules, it automatically corrects all defects of image quality, such as vignetting, geometric distortion, lens softness and chromatic aberration. DxO Optics Pro 4.5 works as a standalone application or as a Photoshop/Lightroom plug-in.

 

 

 

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Image Tank

Epson P-5000

This multimedia device has an 80GB hard disk, CF and SDHC card slots, a removable battery and high-speed data transfer capability. It is very simple to use, with a straightforward user interface displayed on a 4-inch high performance colour LCD screen with exceptional resolution. New Epson Photo Fine Ultra technology uses four colour filters so the LCD can display up to 16.7 million colours - a colour gamut that comes very close to the Adobe RGB space.

 

 

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008: Memory Card

SanDisk SDHC Extreme III

SanDisk SDHC Extreme III memory cards comply with Class 6, the new highest speed rating in the SD 2.0 specifications. Using Enhanced Super-Parallel Processing technology to increase data flow, they support a minimum read/write speed of 20 MB/s. Cards are designed to survive in harsh environments and thus they are ideal for any photographer. They come packaged with Rescue Pro software, a MicroMate USB reader and an extended warranty.

 

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008:  Photo Printer

 Epson Stylus Pro 3800

The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 is a fast, professional but also affordable, large-format photo printer. Delivering archival quality pictures of up to A2+ format with a 9-ink pigment UltraChrome K3 system, it is designed to produce colour or monochrome work on a diverse range of materials extending beyond the traditional matt and gloss papers. Combining a moderate footprint, economical running costs and high commercial quality, it is unrivalled as a desktop printer for enthusiasts and professional photographers.

 

 

EISA Awards Best Product 2007-2008:  Photo Accessory

 Metz Mecablitz 58 AF-1 Digital

The Metz 58 AF-1 Digital hotshoe flash introduces a new feature to the flash category. Users can update its firmware by connecting the flash gun, via USB, to a computer. This dedicated GN58m @ ISO 100 unit has a tilting zoom head that covers 18mm lenses (with diffuser), a secondary reflector and a full range of functions, including high performance power management. It is a good alternative to camera manufacturer flash systems.

Check out the EISA Best Product 2007-2008 Awardees from the other 3 Categories.