Photoshop Now!!

[semota]

Hello all digital photography enthusiasts! I am conducting courses that shows you the potential of Photoshop7.0 and what it can do to your images. I have been working with Photoshop for almost six years for both graphics and photography purposes.

You can see some of my works here: http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=70642


There are two types of courses available, the 1 day photoshop workshop and the 5 day photoshop workshop.

1 day Photoshop workshop

This is recommended for those who already have already basic Photoshop knowledge or PhotoElements knowledge and would like to learn in depth about the program The workshop will also include commonly used techniques for portraiture, black and whites and other exciting post editing skills.You can try out the latest techniques with the photos you have already shot!

The first workshop will commence 4th May 2004, Tuesday. As this is also offered in many other local forums, spaces are snapped up quite fast.

Cost per session: S$50
Duration: 3 hours, 1900hrs- 2200hrs
Venue: Coleman Creative Learning Centre, Marina Square (above the bowling alley)


5 day Photoshop workshop

This workshop is recommended mainly for beginners and are interested in bringing their digital images to a higher level. More intensive, you will have hands on and go through a curriculum (see below) that will allow you to understand the digital workflow and the potentials of the digital darkroom.

Curriculum

First session: Basic design fundamentals and the applications of the fundamentals to photography.

Second session: Basic Photoshop functions and tools. Basic editing of digital photos.

Third session: More Photoshop functions and tools. Making beautiful black and whites with Photoshop.

Fourth session: Making your own album or portfolio. The print process-making beautiful prints.

Final session: Photo presentation.

The first workshop will commence 29th April, 2004, Thursday. As this is also offered in many other local forums, spaces are snapped up quite fast.

Cost per session: S$40
Duration: 2 hours, 1900hrs- 2100hrs
Venue: Coleman Creative Learning Centre, Marina Square (above the bowling alley)

Spaces are limited to only six students per class as more attention can be given to each student. Consoles will be provided. As I am renting the classroom from Coleman Educational Group, it would be great if early confirmation can be given.

So do drop me an email at semota@hotmail.com or PM me or call me at 93897154 for further enquiries or bookings! Thank you!

[clive]

good news dude

up till today, i never got chance to touch photoshop b4

[semota]

Originally Posted by clive good news dude up till today, i never got chance to touch photoshop b4

so you interested? you wanna join the class?

[clive]

now not yet...maybe end of this year. but will definitely take note of ur classes. =)

[semota]

Originally Posted by clive now not yet...maybe end of this year. but will definitely take note of ur classes. =)

sure i will put you in my list to update you constantly

[VampTreSS]

Upzz for u



Ure really good at photoshop.. Im very impressed with ur works.. *awed*

[semota]

Originally Posted by VampTreSS Upzz for u Ure really good at photoshop.. Im very impressed with ur works.. *awed*

thanks... you wanna learn?

[stroma]

The composition of the first shot is superb.
Question? I see you mention that you dodge and burn most of your photos. Some look quite dramatic almost like you've applied some extreme curves. Do you use the dodge and burn tools directly onto the photos or use a neutral overlay layer to dodge and burn? Whatever you are doing is working very well.

[semota]

Originally Posted by stroma The composition of the first shot is superb. Question? I see you mention that you dodge and burn most of your photos. Some look quite dramatic almost like you've applied some extreme curves. Do you use the dodge and burn tools directly onto the photos or use a neutral overlay layer to dodge and burn? Whatever you are doing is working very well.

i work direct on the photos themselves....there are certain rules that i apply to my photos when doing it..and of course those rules are there because i have a certain message taht i want to say from those photos and the message decide the rules...

[stroma]

Why don't you use layers?? I used to use the dodge and burn tools but often found I'd overcooked pics and then loads of undo was a pain to rectify.

Hope you don't mind but here's a simple technique, taught to me a long time ago. You may find it useful.

Instead of using the dodge/burn tools direct on photos and 'Bruising' the pixels, Open your layers pallet. Select new layer from the menu (Not from the layers pallet) and change the blend mode to Overlay (Or Soft Light for a gentler effect - I Prefer Soft Light) You will now see an option to Fill with 50% grey - In Overlay mode 50% grey has no effect. Then if you use a paint brush on the new layer set with a moderate opacity/flow you can paint in black or white and they have the same effect as dodge and burn but you can switch quickly between them, change opacity, or discard the whole layer and still keep the original in tact.

Might be an interesting one to teach your students... BUT I still wish I could take as good photos as you (Boo Hoo! - My PS is Ok but I'm a complete Newbie on the actually taking decent pictures front!)

[VampTreSS]

Originally Posted by semota thanks... you wanna learn?

Yes I would like to. Am tryin to find more people to join me. ANYONE ONE INTERESTED CAN JOIN ME?? PM ME!! hehehehehe

Will pm u later today

[semota]

Originally Posted by stroma Why don't you use layers?? I used to use the dodge and burn tools but often found I'd overcooked pics and then loads of undo was a pain to rectify. Hope you don't mind but here's a simple technique, taught to me a long time ago. You may find it useful. Instead of using the dodge/burn tools direct on photos and 'Bruising' the pixels, Open your layers pallet. Select new layer from the menu (Not from the layers pallet) and change the blend mode to Overlay (Or Soft Light for a gentler effect - I Prefer Soft Light) You will now see an option to Fill with 50% grey - In Overlay mode 50% grey has no effect. Then if you use a paint brush on the new layer set with a moderate opacity/flow you can paint in black or white and they have the same effect as dodge and burn but you can switch quickly between them, change opacity, or discard the whole layer and still keep the original in tact. Might be an interesting one to teach your students... BUT I still wish I could take as good photos as you (Boo Hoo! - My PS is Ok but I'm a complete Newbie on the actually taking decent pictures front!)

mmm, i know wat you mean...but its different in a lot of ways..once you do that..you do not have the grains generated by the burn and dodging tool...there are many ways you can do in PS....your method will be kick ass if i dont want the grains...but grains are the thing i want in the photos...and i do not want uniform grains that i can add form the filter...

futhermore, i am using a wacom tablet..so i have control with how much i want to burn and dodge..very much like the traditional method of burning and dodging...its kinda cool wheni use the method...but i guess there is never one true perfect method...its about personal preference i guess

so wat i teach my students are mostly some of the methods that can be used to achieve a certain effect and its on their own to choose what they want to use...maybe they might even come up with a method they are more comfortable with!!

You rock!!

[Tiffy]

semota 6 years of experience with PS? that's alot.... -_-;
you're conducting the lesson or some professional PSer?

[wodypeck]

very new to photography m would like to learn more..
but timin not dat rite... sigh...
will watch out for next class available

[Dino]

Originally Posted by semota Hello all digital photography enthusiasts! I am conducting courses that shows you the potential of Photoshop7.0 and what it can do to your images. I have been working with Photoshop for almost six years for both graphics and photography purposes. You can see some of my works here: http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=70642 There are two types of courses available, the 1 day photoshop workshop and the 5 day photoshop workshop.

Hi Semota,

I am interested in getting formal lessons on photoshop but I do not really know which one to enrol in...cos I only use photoshops minimally and wanted to jump in on the 1 day lessons but my basics sucks big time

any advice?...(but I have learnt how to put frames, signatures, layers, etc but not really understand the mechanics behind the tools)

[Karyinn]

Hi,

I am interested at the one day course 3 hrs.. is it $50 only?
Do i need to bring along anything?

Originally Posted by semota Hello all digital photography enthusiasts! I am conducting courses that shows you the potential of Photoshop7.0 and what it can do to your images. I have been working with Photoshop for almost six years for both graphics and photography purposes. You can see some of my works here: http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=70642 There are two types of courses available, the 1 day photoshop workshop and the 5 day photoshop workshop. 1 day Photoshop workshop This is recommended for those who already have already basic Photoshop knowledge or PhotoElements knowledge and would like to learn in depth about the program The workshop will also include commonly used techniques for portraiture, black and whites and other exciting post editing skills.You can try out the latest techniques with the photos you have already shot! The first workshop will commence 4th May 2004, Tuesday. As this is also offered in many other local forums, spaces are snapped up quite fast. Cost per session: S$50 Duration: 3 hours, 1900hrs- 2200hrs Venue: Coleman Creative Learning Centre, Marina Square (above the bowling alley) 5 day Photoshop workshop This workshop is recommended mainly for beginners and are interested in bringing their digital images to a higher level. More intensive, you will have hands on and go through a curriculum (see below) that will allow you to understand the digital workflow and the potentials of the digital darkroom. Curriculum First session: Basic design fundamentals and the applications of the fundamentals to photography. Second session: Basic Photoshop functions and tools. Basic editing of digital photos. Third session: More Photoshop functions and tools. Making beautiful black and whites with Photoshop. Fourth session: Making your own album or portfolio. The print process-making beautiful prints. Final session: Photo presentation. The first workshop will commence 29th April, 2004, Thursday. As this is also offered in many other local forums, spaces are snapped up quite fast. Cost per session: S$40 Duration: 2 hours, 1900hrs- 2100hrs Venue: Coleman Creative Learning Centre, Marina Square (above the bowling alley) Spaces are limited to only six students per class as more attention can be given to each student. Consoles will be provided. As I am renting the classroom from Coleman Educational Group, it would be great if early confirmation can be given. So do drop me an email at semota@hotmail.com or PM me or call me at 93897154 for further enquiries or bookings! Thank you!

[semota]

Originally Posted by Tiffy semota 6 years of experience with PS? that's alot.... -_-; you're conducting the lesson or some professional PSer?

i am conducting the lesson

[semota]

Originally Posted by Dino Hi Semota, I am interested in getting formal lessons on photoshop but I do not really know which one to enrol in...cos I only use photoshops minimally and wanted to jump in on the 1 day lessons but my basics sucks big time any advice?...(but I have learnt how to put frames, signatures, layers, etc but not really understand the mechanics behind the tools)

then you should take the five session course....i am sorry for the late reply cos i forgot aobut this thread!!! sorry!!!

[semota]

Originally Posted by Karyinn Hi, I am interested at the one day course 3 hrs.. is it $50 only? Do i need to bring along anything?

yes...unfortunately, due to latest developements..i have to push up by $30 to break even. so its $80 for 3 hours...i hope its still affordable for you guys...

[semota]

Originally Posted by wodypeck very new to photography m would like to learn more.. but timin not dat rite... sigh... will watch out for next class available

not a prob..i will include you in the list...