This practical, two-day workshop will take place in our photography studio. The workshop is an introduction to the complexities of Digital Photography whereby participants will be taught how to photograph a still life product using a DSLR camera/digital camera.
During the weekend participants will be taught basic camera techniques and will learn ways to control light and colour to aid image capture.
Throughout the weekend participants will be taught several basic camera techniques including depth of field, focal length, exposure, white balance, focus modes and optical distortion.
During the workshop, participants will gain an understanding of the properties of light and will learn how to control light to aid image capture.
Participants will also be introduced to the use of different photographic accessories such as ‘super clamps’ and a ‘magic arm’ which is an attachable arm that can hold a variety of objects or accessories close to your subject.
The use of reflectors will also be introduced whereby participants will learn how to aid image construction and manipulate light. Additionally, participants will learn how to use artificial studio lighting and are provided the opportunity to utilize a range of lighting modifiers to craft a final, digital image.
The final stages of the workshop will focus on the accuracy of colour reproduction. This will involve a demonstration which introduces the use of Adobe software and products such as Adobe Bridge, Adobe Camera Raw and Photoshop. The demonstration enables participants to explore the use of a colour calibration tool and how this can improve the colour accuracy of your digital photograph(s). In addition to this, participants will also explore the use of a colour checker system that is used to create bespoke colour profiles which essentially aid a more truthful representation of the subject being photographed.
Learning Methods
This course will be delivered on campus over Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 - 16:00 each day.
A DSLR camera will be provided to use during the workshop. Participants may bring their own digital camera if preferred.
Participants are encouraged to bring a small still life object suitable for table top, still life photography.
Activity Summary
- Minimum of 8 students, maximum of 8 in the group
- 10 hours of teaching in total over 2 days. 10:00 - 16:00 each day with a 1 hour lunch break from 12:30 - 13:30.
Assessment
This course is not formally assessed.
Staff Delivering on this Course
Steve Smith
Photographer Steve Smith lecturers full time at North East Scotland College. His early photographic career centred around the fashion industry, working for fashion houses and magazines including Dazed and Confused and i-D Magazine. His commercial practice laterally included celebrity portraiture for InStyle Magazine, The Telegraph and The Times. Recent personal projects have witnessed him exhibit his photographic work across the country, collaborate with artists for The British Art Show and produce his first short film screened at the Manchester Lift-Off Film Festival and awarded an honourable mention at the UK Seasonal Short Film Festival in Autumn 2022.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
This workshop is suitable for beginner to intermediate level.
Required Age
All students are required to be at least 16 years of age on the commencement of the course.
For Academic Year 2022/2023
Course fee: £160 per person
The fee is to be paid as part of sign up process and prior to workshop date.
After completing the registration form, you will be directed to the payment page. Your place on the course is not confirmed until payment has been received. If you have any difficulties locating the payment link or if you have registered for this course but have not completed the payment form, please contact us for a direct link to pay which will bypass registration.
Additional Costs
Essential core materials are provided.
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, however participants should bring their own lunch as most catering outlets on campus are closed during the weekend.
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Course Cancellation
If minimum participant numbers for this course are not met, the course will be cancelled and participants will receive a full refund.
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in advance. For further information see:
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