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Seminar: Digital Camera Fundamentals

by Jun Miranda

Learn the technical considerations in beginning digital photography

If you’re getting into digital photography, understanding digital cameras is absolutely essential. This comprehensive one-day seminar explains in simple terms what you need to know about buying the perfect camera for your needs. It describes the many camera features to consider, why they are important and how they affect your photographs. If you already have a digital camera, this seminar will give you a better understanding of your camera’s capabilities and limitations.

What will be covered

• Advantages of Digital Photography
• Kinds of Digital Cameras
• The Process of Digital Photography
• How Does a Digital Camera Work
• The Digital Photograph
• Anatomy of a digital camera: Image sensor• Resolution • Aspect ratio • Color depth • White balance • Sensor Sensitivity • Frame rate • Image storage & downloading images • Preview screen & viewfinders • Lenses • Batteries• Image compression & file formats • Histogram • Color Space
• Technology Limitations of a Digital Camera

Who should attend

This beginner-level seminar is primarily for those who are thinking of buying a digital camera. It will also benefit those who already have a digital camera but need a better grasp of its features, capabilities, and limitations.

DATE: February 11, 2008 (Monday)

TIME: 9 AM to 5 PM

INSTRUCTOR: Jun Miranda

FEE: PhP 2,400 (USD 60)

Includes materials, lunch and snacks.

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

Basic Photography Seminar February 2008 (Weeknights)

by Jo Avila

February 5 – Basic Theories and Principles of Photography

February 7 – Composition Techniques

February 12 – Basic Studio Lighting

February 19 – Basic Photoshop

February 21 – Basic Color Management and Guerilla Shooting Techniques

All sessions shall be from 630pm-930pm.

There are only twenty (20) slots available.

The seminar fee of P4,000.00/participant is the total fee for all five sessions. All participants will receive handouts and a certificate of attendance.The seminar will be held at Unit 114, Gold Building, 15 Annapolis street, Greenhills, SJ.

You may register by sending an email to Jo Avila at pinakamagalingako@gmail.com or sms at (0917) 5305133.

The Alcove is inviting all interested photographers and camera clubs to submit proposals for exhibition for the year 2008.

Eligibility

• The Alcove is a premier venue for exhibiting black-and-white (or monochrome) photographs.
• It can accommodate around 20 to 30 frames for exhibition depending on the final sizes of the framed artworks.
• All photographs must be in accordance to applicable Philippine laws.
• Local and foreign artists are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to Filipino photographers.

Requirements
Applicants are required to submit a proposal letter with the following:

• Photographer’s resume/bio-data or organizational background for photography-related organizations
• Sample works
• Preferred exhibition schedule
• Brief outline and concept of the proposed exhibit
• Contact number and address

Submission
Proposals must be addressed to:

The Screening Committee
The Alcove Perspective, Filipinas Heritage Library
Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City

Screening
A committee will screen all submissions based on originality, visual impact, composition, subject matter, and technique.

Results of the screening will be communicated to the applicant in writing within two to four weeks after submission. Qualified applicants will be asked to visit The Alcove to discuss terms of agreement and contract signing.

The Alcove’s obligations
Once the proposal is approved, The Alcove shall:

• Provide the gallery for the exhibit and the venue for the opening cocktails (should the photographer opt to have one)
• Assign manpower and manage other logistical requirements for the exhibit
• Discuss the schedule and other deliverables with the photographer
• Handle curatorial and marketing functions
• Provide frames (on loan) for the exhibit
• Discuss final layout for the exhibit with the photographer
• Accommodate queries regarding the exhibit
• Facilitate collection of payment and remittance to photographer (if it is a selling exhibit)
• Prepare summary and/or conduct evaluation

Photographer’s obligations
The photographer shall:

• Finalize a list of artworks based on approved terms
• Pay a fee of Php 5,000.00 to cover overhead expenses. Minimum exhibit period is two weeks and may be extended depending on the availability of the gallery. For each succeeding week, cost is Php 1,500.00.
• Submit the artworks framed and matted (if The Alcove’s frames will be used, pick up will be done at least a week prior to submission)
• Provide titles and other pertinent details for the captions and the price list (if it is a selling exhibit)
• Confirm details of the opening cocktails, if applicable.

In the case of a selling exhibit, a 25% commission will be deducted from gross sales.

For more details, please call 8921801, fax 892-1810, email cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org.

Get a chance to win

a FREE Subscription for 6 Months

to the

Digital Photographer Philippines (DPP) Magazine

Join the contest in 4 easy steps.

1. You will need a blog or a website and make a post/page about this contest.
2. Place an image of DPP’s current issue #18 - The Portrait in your post/page. You can grab one here or  just link to it  (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2383/2214418248_002eb2fa6e_o_d.jpg)
   
3. Place a link in your blog/post/page going to Shutter Box Philippines with the  http://shutter.box.com.ph url.
   
4. Leave a comment in this post indicating the url of your post/page about the contest.

Rules:

1. Please limit your entries to one (1) post/page per blog/website.
2. You may however submit several entries provided you have posts/pages from several blogs/websites.
3. Leave a comment on this post indicating the url of your entry. Please limit one enrty per comment for easy accounting of entries. Invalid comments will not be considered.
4. Draw will be done by entering your entry/ies’ comment id ID’s in a tambiolo. Afterwhic, I shall be picking one (1) winner.
5. Please be advised that the prize will only be available for Metro Manila residents due to logistical constraints of shipping your subscriptions outside of Manila. Should a winner be chosen and he or she happens to be not from Metro Manila, he or she may opt to send the subscription to anybody he/she prefers provided the address is within Metro Manila.
6. Deadline for submitting your entry will be on midnight of February 16, 2008 GMT+8.
7. Draw will be made on February 17, 2008 so the winner will be able to receive DPP issue # 19 in time as soon as it is released.

YKL Photo Contest PhotoWorld Asia 2008

Contest Mechanics:

1. This photo contest is open to all amateur, hobbyists, professional film/digital photographers.
2. The subject/theme – Everything about YKL Photo Booth/Activities such as:

• Mime Artists
• Ramp Modeling
• Cosplay
• Other Events within YKL Booth

3. Size of Entries – 8 x 10″ (8R) - colored or black & white prints

4. Photo Printing should be done in the following Fujifilm Digital Imaging (FDI) stores only: - Php. 28.00 per 8R

• FDI Digital Exchange - Glorietta (3rd Level Glorietta 3, Ayala Center)
• FDI Dela Rosa 1 (Ground Floor Dela Rosa 1 Carpark Bldg. Dela Rosa St., Makati City)
• FDI Dela Rosa 2 (Upper Ground Floor Dela Rosa 2 Carpark Bldg. Dela Rosa St., Makati City)
• FDI Pasay Road (Jackson Bldg. # 926 Arnaiz At., Makati City)

5. Entry Form/s can only be obtained through FDI Stores stated above. Entries should be properly labeled - attached with an entry form (one entry form per photo).
6. Submission of the entries will be at YKL Booth during the PhotoWorld Asia 2008.
7. Deadline of Submission of Entries - Feb. 04, 2008 (Mon.) till 12:00 PM
8. Judging of entries will be on Feb. 04, 2008 - Monday afternoon.
9. For verification – Original Media (negatives, slides, digital file) of the winning entries must be presented to the contest committee before the awarding of prizes.
10. Awarding of prizes will be on Feb. 05, 2008 (Tues) at 5:00 PM – YKL Booth
11. All the decisions of judges are deemed final.

Prizes:
1st Prize : One (1) FinePix A900 Digital Camera (9 MP Effective)
2nd Prize : One (1) FinePix A700 Digital Camera (7.3 MP Effective)
3rd Prize : One (1) Digital Mobile Printer MP-70 (Mobile Printer for Camera Phones with Infrared)

Cosplay Competition

In line with the Photo Contest, there will be a COSPLAY competition which will be manage by Cosplay.ph, please visit their site for more info. This will be held on Sat and Sun in the afternoon.

Hands-on Black and White Developing Lecture

Jay Javier will give lecture/demo in our booth on how to develop black and white films using a Rodinal Type of chemicals. The lecture will also tackle tips on black and white photography. This is schedule on Feb. 2 and 3 from 12:00 noon till 2 pm.

Ramp Modelling with FujiFilm Finepix Digital Cameras

There will also be a model photo shoot in the Fuji-YKL booth. You could try out the  Fujifilm Finepix point and shoot digital cameras in shooting the models.

All About Lomo

Learn the latest craze in the industry, the LOMOGRAPHY. A lomo wall, lomo lectures and meet the lomographers of LOMO MANILA.

Tentatively scheduled: Feb. 4 and 5 6:00 pm onwards.

Basic Photography Seminar (Special Session)

by Jo Avila

January 28-29, 2008

This is a special a two-day photography seminar.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Basic Photography Theories and Principles
• Compositio
• Basic Studio Lighting and Flash Photography
• Basic Photoshop
• Basic Color Management
• Inkjet Printing

The topics to be discussed and their respective schedules are as follows:

January 28 (9am-5pm)- Basic Theories & Principles of Photography, Composition, Basic Studio Lighting and Flash Photography.

January 29 (9am-5pm)- Basic Photoshop, Basic Color Management & Inkjet Printing and Guerilla Shooting Techniques.

The seminar fee of P4,500/participant is inclusive of handouts, snacks, lunch and a certificate of attendance.

A 50% downpayment (non-refundable) will be required to secure a reservation.

This seminar is not included in the list of seminars for Canon’s Essentials of Photography promo.

The seminar will be held at Unit 114, Gold Building, 15 Annapolis street, Greenhills, SJ.

You may register by sending an email to Jo Avila at pinakamagalingako@gmail.com or sms at (0917) 5305133.

PhotoWorld Asia 2008

PhP 4,000 participant fee for the conference until Jan. 30, 2008 only!
PhP 4,500 starting Jan. 31, 2008

Conference Schedule

Register online at http://www.photoworldmanila.com/form_pwa08_reg.html

Canon laucnhes the EOS 450D as its newest addition to their entry level DSLRs. The 450D now has 12MP resolution, 3.5fps shooting capability and 3.0″ LCD with Live View. It now uses SD/SDHC instead of the usual CF from the 350D/400D. You won’t be able to use your BG-E3 battery grips from your 350D/400D as the 450D uses the BG-E5 battery grip.

The EOS 450D features at a glance:

• 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor
• Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System
• 3.5 frames per second
• 3.0” LCD with Live View shooting
• 9-point wide-area AF system with f/2.8 cross-type centre point
• Picture Style image processing parameters
• DIGIC III image processor
• Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software1
• Compact and Lightweight body
• Fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites

Check out the detailed specs of the Canon EOS 450D at DPReview.

 2 New Canon L-Series Telephotos

The EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM and EF200mm f/2L IS USM are professional L-Series lenses that incorporate the latest generation of Canon’s high-performance Optical Image Stabilizer system (OIS), giving them a stabilization effect equivalent to a shutter speed four settings faster. In addition, they feature optical systems utilizing fluorite and UD lens elements to provide excellent chromatic aberration correction for high-resolution, high-contrast shooting performance. Both lenses use only lead-free glass, and also incorporate lightweight yet durable magnesium alloy lens barrels with enhanced resistance to moisture and dust.

The Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM is an exceptionally sharp lens that is significantly lighter (2520g/5.5 lbs. vs. 3000g/6.6 lbs.) than its predecessor, the renowned EF200mm f/1.8L USM lens, while adding OIS and a weather-resistant design. Ideal for all kinds of low-light photography including portraiture as well as indoor sports, the EF200mm f/2L IS USM has a close-focus setting of 1.9 m/6.2 feet and a circular aperture system that enhances its background blur rendition at wide apertures.

The Canon EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is not only the longest focal length lens available with OIS, it is also virtually the same physical size as the EF600mm f/4L IS USM (461mm vs. 456mm), while weighing nearly 2 lbs. less (4500g/9.9 lbs. vs. 5360g/11.8 lbs.). These outstanding features were made possible by the use of a lightweight magnesium alloy lens barrel construction and a state-of-the-art super-telephoto optical system featuring 2 fluorite elements as well as Super UD and UD glass elements. The EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is well-suited for a wide variety of long-range photo applications such as wildlife and nature photography as well as sports and documentary photojournalism.

The new Canon EF200mm f/2L IS USM is scheduled to be available in April at an estimated retail price of $5,999.00 and the new Canon EF800mm f/5.6L IS USM is scheduled to be available in May for an estimated retail price of $11,999.00.

The brainchild of Mr. Leo Castillo, Photoworks is a workshop designed to help build a solid foundation on the art and craft of photography. Leo created it based on his studies at the New York Film Academy and the New York Institute of Photography.

With his background in film, photography and production, combined with his expertise in training and development, he created the workshop in 2002. It has since grown to become an acclaimed photography class producing more than 500 photographers, some of whom have become professionals.

• Facilitator: Leo Castillo
• Schedule of classes:
  • Session 1: February 6, 2008 (7-10PM)
  • Session 2: February 11, 2008 (7-10PM)
  • Session 3: February 13, 2008 (7-10PM)
  • Session 4: February 18, 2008 (7-10PM)
  • Session 5: February 20, 2008 (7-10PM)
  • Session 6: February 27, 2008 (7-10PM)
• Total hours: 18 hours
• Registration deadline: February 1, 2008
• Class fee: PhP 4,500
• Promo fee: PhP 4,000 (until January 25, 2008 only)

The Garage: JesCom Creative Technologies Center is the media, communications, and information technology training facility of the Jesuit Communications Foundation. They offer courses on topics such as word and data processing, desktop publishing, graphic design, web design, and video production and editing.

For inquiries and reservations, please contact Cathy Bringino (cbringino@admu. edu.ph) or Paolo Gonzalez (pgonzalez@admu. edu.ph) of The Garage at 4265971-72 local 221.

Lomomanila SoMa

Lomomanila Invades the South of Manila!

January 26, 2008 8PM

PhP 150 entrance fee with 1 free drink

Check out the map below going to AL’s Bar in BF Paranaque