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New Post Processing Bootcamp date- 14-15 January 2017



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Post Processing and Workflow Bootcamp - Lightroom and Photoshop

NEW DATE - 14-15 January 2017

Hi Everyone,
I'm pleased to announce new dates for my next Post Processing Bootcamp in Queensland. It will be held on the 14-15 January 2017 at the Caboolture HUB. It's a great facility with plenty of space for all our laptops and gear.
This workshop is designed for the beginner to fast track entry into the world of Lightroom and Photoshop, but still caters for the more experienced user wanting to hone their skills and learn new tips and tricks.
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Some comments from past participants:
Chris Holland wrote:
This was such a useful weekend... I'm still in mental overload, but excited about putting into practice so many of the ideas that I absorbed. Thanks to Mark and the rest of the group for making it all so worthwhile. There wasn't one unanswered question!!
Anne Reid wrote:
Was a great weekend, yes it was a great venue. Easy parking, close to shops and beach for the lunch time breather. Must mention the great teacher and the surprises we all received with some of the things we learnt.
Heather Streatfield wrote:
Am feeling especially inspired after my photography Bootcamp this weekend. Alarm set for 3.45am, it's time to drag this butt out of bed for a summer sunrise!
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Here is a rundown of what to expect over the weekend.

Phototrek - 8:30am Saturday

We will all be photographing together in the surrounding area and this shoot will provide most of the imagery for the weekend's processing tuition. You will be working from scratch on images from your own camera, far preferable than working on supplied images which may have totally different characteristics than your own.
Morning Tea

Session 1

This session covers the basics of Adobe Bridge/Lightroom Library and Camera Raw/Lightroom Develop and de-mystifying the connections of both with Photoshop. Mark will show you how best to transfer your images to your computer and some convenient protocols for folder naming and storage. We will look at the benefits of utilising Lightroom 5, 6 or CC exclusively for this process.
1:00pm Lunch (BYO or purchase nearby) will split session 1

Session 2

This session will cover image adjustment and enhancement in Camera Raw / LR6, CC and look at a number of techniques to speed up the post-processing workflow. We will look at the various adjustment modules and tools which will become the backbone of your image processing.

Session 3 - 8:30am Sunday

We will start to get into some of the new user friendly aspects of Photoshop and really begin to make a difference to our RAW files to produce images with that "Wow" factor. We'll look at the best way to set up your tool panels and optimise your workspace to suit your style and needs. You will explore the different tools available in Photoshop and how and when to use them.
10:30am Morning Tea

Session 4

To help speed up the workflow process we will begin to incorporate plug-ins, presets, actions and scripts. As well as providing you with many ready to use presets, Mark will guide you through the process of creating your own actions to speed up processes that you find yourself doing more often.
You'll learn how to create stunning, unique and interesting backgrounds for your "studio" portraits and much more.
1:00pm Lunch (BYO or purchase nearby) will split session 4

Session 5

By this session you will have a new understanding of presets, actions, scripts, plug-ins, batch processing, curves, layers, masks, resolution, filters and many more terms.This session will put your new found knowledge and skills to work and consolidate what you have learned into a smooth and efficient workflow. We will also look at the basics of some of the hot topics of digital photography such as HDR (High Dynamic Range), Panorama stitching and more.
If you have any special or problem files you wish to work on please bring them along (time permitting).
All the details can be found on the website here -> Post Processing Bootcamp
Price: $435.00
Hope you can make it along.
Cheers,
Mark
Questions? Please give me a call on 0459 221678 or shoot me an email.
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Brand new Bali - Lombok Photography Workshop and Tour

Brand new Bali - Lombok Photography Workshop and Tour


In March 2017 a very special event happens on the beautiful island of Bali

Nyepi, or the day of silence is a time of celebration, and welcoming in the bad spirits to the island. On this special day the island effectively shuts down for 24 hours. However the days leading up to the silent day are full of drama, colour, and celebration, ceremonies at the temples and on the beach, parades and just plain fun.

AND YOU CAN BE A PART OF IT!


Dave Metcalf and Mark Rayner will be leading a group of photographers into the heart of this celebration with a very exciting photography workshop.

But that is not all, as the workshop will start in Lombok:
"We will be venturing across the water to another beautiful island with another unique and very different cultural experience.”

“On Lombok we will be staying at the beautiful Tugu hotel, a photographic experience in itself and one of the most beautiful hotels in Indonesia.”




Lombok is blessed with stunning landscapes:
Ranging from exquisite white sandy beaches, lush green rice fields with towering Gunung Rinjani (Indonesia’s second highest volcano) as a backdrop, massive striking headlands to turquoise coloured bays and waterfalls – it offers us everything we can wish for! Not to mention spectacular sunrises and sunsets!

We will photograph all of this and also venture into hidden villages to meet the Wetu Telu people who still practise age old beliefs.

These will be days of magic and wonder and don’t expect to see many if any other tourists. Dave has already explored these places and established very good contacts on the ground which will ensure we experience something very special.




 After three days of this we then experience the days leading up to Nyepi:

Those include Stunning landscapes at sunrise, Lake Batur and the fisherman out for their early morning catch, The salt farmers of Kusamba.
The ancient ceremony of Melasti down at the beach, when homage is paid to the spirits of the ocean.
Ending with the probably greatest highlight: The annual Ogah Ogah parade when huge effigies’ of the devil are paraded through the streets and then taken to the cemetery to be set alight!

For more details and to book please check out the full story HERE or call Mark on 0459 221 678