Digital Image Basics & Digital Photo Editing

Presenter: James Thomas (Jimmy) 

Digital Image Basics Workshop - June 5, 2010 9:30AM - 1:30PM

In this beginner’s workshop we will unravel the mysteries of the digital image. We will demonstrate and explain the first steps of acquiring images from cameras and scanners. Once we have images to work with we will learn about file types, image size and resolution, as well as the different approaches to take for printing, uploading, saving, and submitting our images. We’ll discuss best practices for file organization, storage and backup, and we’ll clarify all the computer jargon we inevitably will be using. (The class will also include preparing a grant submission using RACC’s digital submission guidelines as a model. Must have basic computer skills)

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Digital Photo Editing Workshop - June 12, 2010 9:30AM - 1:30PM

Tune your digital images to perfection. You’ll learn how to enhance your images using easy to understand features of Adobe Photoshop (CS4) software. This (4-hour) hands-on workshop will teach you about color correction, sharpening, repairing and touching up images, straightening and cropping, selective editing, and file compression. We’ll harness the power of Photoshop and gain experience using tools, layers, masks, and cool effects too just for fun. You’ll learn best practices in digital file management, and how to use multiple copies of your digital image, keeping your original files untouched. We’ll also touch on alternatives to Photoshop, and how to apply the techniques you’ve learned to any other program. (Must have basic computer skills, and experience with digital images.)