Course Code: PT1CC

Portraiture 1, Light and Calibration  (Certificate Course)

Course Description

Course Details
This course covers the fundamentals of portraiture technique. The core lessons emphasize light calibration in a variety of studio and on location environments. The student will work with models to produce portraits under studio and ambient lighting conditions. The student will also gain familiarity with the equipment needed for this type of work.

Topics will include:
      controlling light and shadow
      fundamentals of lighting schemes (ambient and studio/strobe)
      working with the subject or model
      Photoshop for portraits, part 1 (post production image processing)

Level

Beginner, Stage 1. Please review the prerequisites (listed below).

Prerequisites

No.   This is a beginners course. No prerequisites are necessary.

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What you need to bring
These items are the minimum equipment necessary for the class.
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      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

      12:30 - 13:30      Lunch break

      13:30 - 15:30      Photo Shoot #1, Lighting the subject
                                      Location    In Studio, with model

      14:30 - 17:00      Photoshop for portraits,
                                      Image enhancement and correction, 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, Environmental considerations
                                      Photo Shoot #2/b, Calibration
                                      Photo Shoot #2/b, Controlling the shoot
                                      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      Photoshop for portraits,
                                      Image enhancement and correction, B

      12:30 - 13:30      Lunch break

      13:30 - 14:30      Photo Shoot #3, Application of principles
                                      Location    In Studio, with model

      14:30 - 17:00      Photoshop for portraits,
                                      Image enhancement and correction, C


Day 4 :: Buenos Aires, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

      10:00 - 12:30      Photo Shoot #4, Application of principles
                                      Location    In Studio, with model

      12:30 - 13:30      Lunch break

      13:30 - 15:30      Photoshop for portraits,
                                      Image enhancement and correction, D

      15:30 - 17:00      Display of student photographs and 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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