ViewPoint Gallery
4 Thursday nights (bi-weekly, plus optional field-trips*)
July 14 - August 25, 2011
7-9pm
2 spaces left
This is a bi-weekly, four-class course focusing on photography in low light, using both man-made and natural illumination. The class explores procedures, methods and equipment needed to overcome the unique challenges of low-light photography. Image possibilities of photography after sunset will be explored, with a focus on creative use of intermediate photo skills. There will be a minimum of two night-time fieldtrips* during this course (one urban, one rural), scheduled according to the weather and the moon.
Topics covered:
- basic tools for night photography
- controlling exposures in low light
- showing (or stopping) motion
- white balance and colour casts
- painting with light
- hand-held flash at night
Class Size: four to eight students - 2 spaces left
Fee: $200 CAD plus $20 per each optional fieldtrip attended*
Course Expectations: Students are to bring ten images to the first class, to introduce themselves visually to other students. For each bi-weekly class, students are expected to bring three prints to class for group critique and discussion.
Requirements : Students must be comfortable using their camera in manual mode (Photo 101 recommended), and while post-production is not required, comfort in working with RAW files, and basic image editing will enhance the enjoyment and possibilities of the course (Digital 101 recommended). Students must have a manual capable camera and a tripod. Additional lenses, external flash units (as opposed to build-in flashes) and remote/cable releases can enhance the enjoyment and possibilities of the course.
* Field-trips will scheduled at least 48 hours in advance, and will begin at approximately 8:00pm, and run until the wee hours of the night (or until the last student leaves).
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