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Field Guide V: The Flash

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

On-camera and off-camera flash is a very useful tool, but it's also one of the more difficult ones to understand and use correctly. To avoid blown-out, unflattering images, photographers must carefully deploy these powerful little devices, but the results can be well worth the effort. From lighting a dark scene, to filling harsh shadows, to creating multi-light strobe setups, the Flash is a versatile weapon in your lighting arsenal. This 2-day Field...

(325) Intermediate 13 and older
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$140

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Field Guide IV: The Studio

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

This two-part Field Guide is perfect for photographers who need an introduction to lighting indoors for product shots, portraits or high-end fashion. You'll learn the basic principles of lighting using daylight-balanced strobes, hot-lights (tungsten), softboxes, and how they all work together. Emphasis is on both technical concepts and creative control, helping you become more comfortable and confident with external lights. Session 1 will focus...

(325) Intermediate 13 and older
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$140

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Beauty & Retouching for Motion Pictures

AbelCine Training @ 609 Greenwich St, New York, NY

The ultimate hands-on practical training on how to control the visual appearance of skin, the techniques that shape and modify the look and feel, and advanced retouching techniques that can be deployed using Davinci RESOLVE, FUSION and MOCHA. The ultimate hands-on practical training on how to control the visual appearance of skin, the techniques that shape and modify the look and feel, and advanced retouching techniques that can be deployed using...

(48) Intermediate 18 and older
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$800

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How to Choose Your Camera & Lenses

PhotoUno Photography School @ 222 E 46th St, New York, NY

Learn everything you need to know about cameras and lenses at this seminar. Discover the differences between full frame and crop frame cameras, explore various types of lenses, and understand ISO performance. Perfect for anyone looking to improve their photography skills.

(322) All levels 18 and older
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No Pants Day

New York City Photo Safari @ Address announced after registration., New York, NY

No Pants Day! (January 10, 2016). Join us for some fun street photography at the Annual No Pants Day. What is No Pants day?  A prank called the No Pants Subway Ride has become No Pants Day, a fun excuse to for thousands of strangers to get together in the middle of the winter and go crazy (without their pants on). Learn to photograph people and musicians and dancers in a fun atmosphere. Learn how to show motion and to stop action. Get a better...

(146) All levels 18 and older
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$100
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Lighting Interiors as Day and Night

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Learn to problem solve two of film production’s greatest lighting challenges: creating realistic day and night scenes. Don’t let time of day prohibit your shoot!           There's no better way to learn than by doing, and after commanding your lighting setup, you'll be one step closer to mastering cinematic mood and realism. Class Objectives: Match color and light intensity while shooting in daylight Transform...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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$225

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5 Dollar Fridays: The Lowdown on Lenses

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

Get the skinny on focal lengths, zooms vs primes, and controlling depth of field with this informative seminar on camera lenses. We'll introduce you to the wonderful and sometimes confusing world of glass, including what's up with that crop factor, how to achieve that cinematic background blur (bokeh), and which lenses provide the most bang for the buck.  Important Thing to Note:  Cameras are not required.   Q&A Q: What is...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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5 Dollar Fridays: Guerilla Lighting

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

With cheap LED options combined with the high-ISO performance of today's digital cameras, the possibilities for rigging a cheap, creative lighting solution are vast.  With just a little know-how, a few unexpected tools and a healthy dose of ingenuity, you could sidestep expensive gear purchases in favor of the "studio-everwhere" approach of DIY lighting.  Come by for a quick demonstration and some great ideas on how to see the light in...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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Zen & the Art of Photography

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

In this one-day workshop we will explore how to expand the experience of awareness and integrate our spiritual practice into our art; as well as clarify our approach to choosing appropriate subject matter, helping to make images that are both more personal, powerful and less generic. We will work on cultivating simplicity and making more compelling photographs, supporting the notion that a photograph isn’t ‘taken’ but made. The power of intuition...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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5 Dollar Fridays: Capturing Motion

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

We'll talk about creatively using blur via slow-shutter, tracking, panning and zooming, as well as how to control camera shake and using multiple exposures to bring your still images to life. It's a fast-moving world out there. Despite the somewhat archaic name "still camera", your DSLR is pretty good at capturing that feeling of motion, bringing vibrancy and energy to your otherwise static shots. Cameras are not required.   Q&A ...

(325) All levels 13 and older
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On Location Portraiture with Flash- Central Park

Colaidian Entertainment @ Bow Bridge, New York, NY

The ability to use flash in daylight for portraits gives you a whole new tool for your creative bag of tricks. It's not hard at all once you know what it is! First, we will look at why one would want to use flash for portraits in daytime. Then we will see how. We will go over on- camera and off- camera techniques and differences. I will explain what "High Speed Sync" is, and when one might want to utilize it. We will create images using ...

(1) Intermediate 16 and older
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5 Dollar Fridays: Dealing with Low Light Situations

BKC @ 33 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY

We'll cover your options indoors and in low light, including slow shutter, flash techniques, tripods, and controlling camera shake. One thing we get asked a lot is how to take a picture indoors or at night that isn't totally blurry, strangely-colored, or blown out by the flash. Low-light situations are some of the most challenging in photography; we can't rely on the sun to smooth over our mistakes. Important Thing to Note: Cameras are not required....

(325) All levels 13 and older
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Street Photography Seminar

PhotoUno Photography School @ 222 E 46th St, New York, NY

Street photography is a fascinating topic for many, with a wide variety of subject matter to photograph in New York City. A common fear, however, is the reaction of strangers as you take photographs. In our Street Photography Seminar students will learn what rights they have as photographers on the streets, we will also take a look at memorable photographs done by famous photographers, and the techniques that you will be able to use as well in...

(322) Intermediate 18 and older
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Digital Photography 101

New York City College of Technology @ 25 Chapel St, Brooklyn, NY

Switching from film to a digital camera can be daunting. This class will bridge the gap so that you can photograph, correct and print images with confidence and creativity. Topics include storage devices, importing and exporting camera files, color corrections using levels, curves, dodge and burn. Learn to correct exposure, adjust color and color casts, crop images and get rid of red eye. In class discussions will focus on effective composition ...

(106) All levels 18 and older
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$345

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Location Photography Workshop: Chinatown

Int'l Session of Digital Photography @ Chinatown, New York, NY

In this workshop we explore the fascinating area and the unique ethnic community of Manhattan: Chinatown. Participants learn the tips and hints for successful "street & portrait photography." At the same time acquiring the knowledge of the camera basic, the various functions and camera settings to gain greater control. By the end of the two hour class Participants are proficient in Manual Mode settings taking more successful photographs. Each...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Filming Outdoors

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Outside of a controlled setting, you have to work with what you got, including whatever mother nature throws at you. Step outside to film with your fellow students as a small crew throughout the workshop day no matter the conditions, including bright sunlight or overcast skies.  Learn to redirect light using reflectors, how to carefully position your subject, and set your exposure for optimal image capture. With dexterity and planning, you...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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$175
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Basic Camera II: Photo Tour

The Photography Workshops @ 66 Crosby Street, New York, NY

"Taking it to the streets!" Lower Manhattan in New York has some of the most historic and culturally unique vistas in the world. We start in SoHo and answer questions regarding your particular camera to get you set up and ready to go. Then 'we take to the streets: SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, Financial District & points beyond. We have who has worked many years with Art and Creative Directors and will lend a discerning eye to assist you with:...

(16) Intermediate 12 and older
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$250
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Shoot Outdoors

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Step into the exterior and work with a small crew to shoot footage during all times of daylight. Bend light using reflectors and set your exposure for optimal image capture. With dexterity and planning, you can harness natural light into a cinematic scene! Topics include: Times of Day Working with Reflectors Choosing your Lenses Lens Flares Saturation Silhouette Shot Using Filters Prerequisite: Digital Cinematography or equivalent experience...

(237) All levels 18 and older
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$175
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Editing Techniques

DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY

How can you assemble footage in a way that your audience will understand and respond to? Where do you start a cut, and where should a clip end? Whether you’re new to editing or have been at it for a while, you might not know certain lingo or the reasons why some edits work to achieve your narrative objective while others fall short.  Editing Techniques illustrates how you, as an editor, can convey the continuity, comprehension, and emotion...

(237) Intermediate 18 and older
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$225

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Fundamentals of DSLR Video: Part I

Manhattan Edit Workshop @ 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY

Through discussing key concepts of DLSR Video, demonstration on the camera components and various hands-on activities, students will learn the basic principles and applicable skills of operating a DSLR camera for video production, and some techniques and strategies for shooting high quality video. Outline Technology of DSLR Video Single Lens Reflex CMOS Sensor Focal Length and Depth of Field The DSLR Interface CF and SD Cards Iris, ISO...

(95) All levels 16 and older
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$199
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