Course Code: CRKCC
The Chroma key Process (Certificate Course)
Course Description
Course Details
Chroma key is a popular image manipulation technique used to selectively replace elements of a photographic image with image information from another image. This course will combine studio photography, on location photography, and lab work to give the student a mastery of Chroma key and the capabilities it offers.
Topics will include:
studio lighting for chroma key
processing chroma key images
manipulating chroma key images
Level
Intermediate. Please review the prerequisites (listed below).Prerequisites
Yes. This course is designed for photographers that are very comfortable with image editing and correction. The photographer should also have a good background with fundamental photographic concepts.The following prerequisite courses are recommended but not required:
Fundamentals of Digital Photography
Advanced Fundamentals of Digital Photography
Photoshop 1, Essentials of Image Correction
Photoshop 2, Advanced Image Enhancement
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What you need to bringThese items are the minimum equipment necessary for the class.
Please contact us if you have questions...
A DIGITAL camera:
with a hot shoe mount
capable of being operated in a fully manual mode.
A computer with Photoshop CS2(or higher) installed
* If you are not able to bring your laptop computer or do not have
Photoshop CS2(or higher) installed, contact us to arrange other options.
A memory card of at least 1 gigabyte for your digital camera
A way to connect your memory card to your computer
If possible, the instruction manual for your camera
What is not included
The following are not included in the course fees. If you need recommendations for your accommodations or would prefer to rent a laptop computer, we can help
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Photographic materials, ie. camera, lenses, memory cards
Accommodations
Computers
Travel to and from Buenos Aires and travel to and from class
Meals (unless otherwise indicated below)
Anything not specifically listed as included.
What is included
The following are included in the course fees:
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Tuition
Welcome dinner on first night
Catered lunches
ITINERARY
Day 1 :: Buenos Aires, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
10:00 - 12:30
Introduction to digital photography principles
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch break
13:30 - 15:30
Photo Shoot #1/a Chroma key benefits and limitations
Photo Shoot #1/b Lighting Chroma key
Location
In Studio, with model
15:30 - 17:00
Chroma key specific editing, software, and concepts
Section A
Day 2 :: Buenos Aires, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
10:00 - 12:30
Travel to location and setup for shoot
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch break
13:30 - 16:00
Photo Shoot #2/a, Considerations for Chroma key
Photo Shoot #2/b, Shooting Chroma Key
Photo Shoot #2/c, Chroma key composition
Location
On Location, with model.
16:00 - 17:00
Depart location, return
Day 3 :: Buenos Aires, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
10:00 - 12:30
Chroma key specific editing, software, and concepts
Section B
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch break
13:30 - 16:00
Photo Shoot #3, Application of principles
Location
On Location, with model
16:00 - 17:00
Depart Location, return
Day 4 :: Buenos Aires, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
10:00 - 12:30
Chroma key specific editing, software, and concepts
Section C
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch break
13:30 - 15:30
Review of concepts
15:30 - 17:00
Display of student photographs with review of concepts
LOCATIONS
Cities and towns that will be visited during the course:
Buenos Aires (Capital Federal)
Shooting locations to be announced.
Please note that inclement weather, including excessive heat or cold, may
cause shoots scheduled for outdoor locations to be held in a studio.
LANGUAGE
This course is taught in ENGLISH
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations are handled as stated below
In the event that we cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment, participants receive full reimbursement of all fees paid.
Cancellation by the client/student must be done through the PayPal system. PayPal is our payment processor. Please contact us by phone or email for instructions.
In the event of cancellation by the student on or after the deadlines established for the course, we retain all fees paid.
In the event of cancellation by the client/student before the deadlines established for the course, we will refund all fees as indicated here. These refunds are expressed as a percentage of the total course price. Payment processing fees and fees associated with the refund are the resposibility of the client. The refunds are as follows:
1. 30 days or more before course start date - no cancellation charge
2. 20 days or more before course start date - 75% of total course fee
3. 14 days before course start date - 50% of total course fee
4. 7 days before course start date - 25% of total course fee
5. 2 days or less before course start date - 10% of total course fee
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