DESCRIPTION:

The Focus 10 Digital 1 Sydney photography course  is our most popular and introduces beginners and intermediate photographers into the fabulous world of digital imaging. Its cost effective, you can adjust your images, delete the bad photographs, display them in a variety of mediums.... digital photography is fun, creative and inspirational.

We focus on practical 'hands on' shooting with a strong emphasis on camera handling at both iconic and lesser known Sydney locations ...not sitting in a classroom learning theory. There's intuitive instruction on lighting and composition along with everything from exposure control to white balance, from ISO settings to focus options. The course is about practical demonstrations to train your eye to paint light onto a subject, how to select the right lens and the use of aperture and shutter speed to control the creative process.

This course is ideal for those wishing to understand and get the best out of their current DLSR Camera. If you do not have a digital camera yet..... we hire Nikon and Canon cameras. Its best to find out what camera system suits your budget and needs then utilize our unbiased technical advice on gear and suppliers to get the best deal.

The Focus 10 Digital 1 photography course is suited to anyone...... singles, parents, students, travellers, journalists, government employees, graphic designers....for as one of Australia's most reputable and innovative photography companies, we have taught people from all walks of life for over 19 years.

Due to popular demand, we are now offering an 8-hour condensed version of the  3-week course (12 hours).  The condensed one day course is ideal for business employees, travellers, students, parents, self employed......anyone who is stressed for time and would like introductory training in digital photography over a full day.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

• Learn how to use your DLSR camera or digital compact properly

• Fast track your photographic technical and artistic skills

• Get great shots of iconic Sydney locations

• Small groups (12 persons maximum)

• Interactive, dynamic, fun, creative

• Dinner night and creation of a portfolio(13 hour course only)

• Free camera shopping service & ongoing technical support

• Basic photo-enhancing techniques and digital workflow using image-editing programs i.e Photoshop, Elements, Aperture 3 and Adobe Lightroom 3

WHAT THE COURSE COVERS:

• Your DLSR digital camera functions

• Memory, file sizes, formats, storage

• Composition, light, viewpoint, angles, lens perspective

• Aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, ISO setting, white balance, exposure compensation

• Portraiture, landscapes, macro, reportage, still life, action, motion, cityscapes, architecture, nature, flowers

• Use of your flash & shooting techniques in low-light conditions.

sydney COURSE SCHEDULE:

3 weeks (12hrs)

* this course consists of all

these components

instructor(s):

Andrew Thomasson and assistants

Pre-requisite:

None

requirements:

• No prior photography knowledge

• We recommend you have a digital DLSR camera such as the Canon 400D, 450D, 500D 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D, EOS 1 5D, 7D (basically any Canon DLSR)

• or Nikon D40X, D60, D70, D80, D90, D200, D300, D700, D3 (basically any Nikon DLSR) 

• or Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Panasonic, Samsung DLSR cameras (any digital DLSR camera will suffice)

• We cater for digital compact users such as those having a Canon ,G11, Canon S90, Nikon P6000  etc. We are big fans of quality compact cameras - superb for artsy, creative shots with useful macro capabilities

• You can rent a DLSR camera from us for $50 per course - (Nikon and Canon DLSR's)

• At least one quality multi range lens such as a Nikkor 18-200mm VR lens, a Canon 17-85mm, or the twin kit lenses sold as a package with many Canon, Pentax, Nikon and Olympus DLSR cameras and ideally a prime lens such as a Nikon/Canon 50mm f1.8 (available for sale from us)

• Memory Card(s) - we recommend at least a 2GB card for all courses. We also sell memory cards.

• Camera accessories - such as a  polarizing filter (tripods useful and are available to hire/buy)

• Charged camera battery and a spare, or bring along charger (especially for the 8hr course)

Next scheduled SYDNEY courses:

Over 2 weeks (13hrs)

• Mon 30 Aug '10

• Wed 01 Sept '10

• Mon 20 Sept '10

• Wed 22 Sept '10

• 2 courses running every month throughout 2010
   

• Wed  28 July '10           (10am to 6pm)         (Rocks, Cockatoo Island /Biennale festival of contemporary art)

• Sat 31 July '10        (8.30am to 4.30pm)       (Rocks, Cockatoo Island /Biennale festival of contemporary art)

• Sat 31 July '10               (1pm to 8pm)                                               (Rocks, Opera House, Chinese Gardens)

• Wed 01 Sept '10           (10am to 6pm)                         (Rocks, Cockatoo Is. Opera House, Chinese Gardens)

• Sun 5 Sept '10    (8.30am to 4.30pm)     (a perfect fathers day gift)   (Rocks, Cockatoo Island. Botanic gns)

• Sun 5 Sept '10              (1pm to 8pm)         (a perfect fathers day gift)   (Rocks, Opera House, night photos)

• Wed 8 Sept '10           (10am to 6pm)                            (Rocks, Cockatoo Island, spring in Botanic Gardnens)

• At least 2 courses per month throughout 2010

course price & inclusions:

• 12 Hours: AUD $340

• 8 Hours: AUD $290  (please note that the day/night courses from 1pm to 8pm are only 7 hours)

• Instruction from professional photographers

• Detailed notes

• Camera, lens and accessory shopping service

• Inner Harbour ferry fees 

FURTHER
COURSE
OPTIONS:

The Digital 2 photo course is the logical photographic step forward following your introductory Digital 1 course.

Great locations, small groups and Masterclass  photographic instruction from portraiture to product to landscapes.