Learn Photoshop Online
ONLINE BASIC TO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL PHOTOSHOP LESSONS
One on One Lessons | 1 hour session | Zoom meetings
Having a sense of confidence and comfort in the post production of your images can be equally as important as capturing them. When these two skills are put together, that is where the magic begins to happen!
Working in Adobe Bridge, Camera Raw and Photoshop, Samantha Osner will guide you through all the fundamentals of processing and getting the most out of you RAW file. Learn about the importance of working in RAW an managing your files. These one on one lessons are suited to your level of understanding in Photoshop.
On this course you will learn:
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The Basics of Adobe Bridge:
-How to sort through a large amount of Raw files
-How to batch cull files
-How to rate and label files
-How to batch rename
-A general workflow after returning from a shoot
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The Basics of Camera Raw
-What is a RAW file
-The power of the Camera Raw processor
-The basic processing of a RAW file
-Batch processing
-Graduated and Radial Filters
-HSL
-Snapshots
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The Basics of Adobe Photoshop:
-Layers and how they work
-The fundamental tools for photo processing
-Healing Tools
-Dodging and Burning
-Image sizing and Canvas sizing
-Layer Masks (Intermediate)
-Creative Layering techniques
Consider this course if:
-Photoshop makes you feel overwhelmed
-You are not getting the desired finished look
- You need help with digital techniques taught on Martin Osner's Fine Art Photography Courses
Lessons are taught throughout the week usually at 8:30am / 4pm. Lessons are only 1 hour long as not to overwhelm the students with information. The entire session is recorded and sent back to the student for them to keep and work off.
Lessons are R580 per/h.
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I booked the beginner photography course before COVID-19 lockdown, but we were not able to have a face-to-face course as scheduled. Martin has been a true professional in how he handled this unforeseen uncertainty. He regularly contacted me telephonically to keep me updated, and in the end, he migrated to an online course due to the extended lockdown. Initially, I was sceptical about the online course, but it works very well! Martin visually explains concepts thoroughly with high-quality slides. He has a great sense of humour and engages well. The class is intimate, and you get the opportunity to ask questions as needed as you would in a traditional classroom. Given a choice now, I very much enjoy doing this online, and I don't feel that I am missing out on an in-person class! I enjoy doing this from the comfort of my home. He is a gifted teacher - and this (now online) course is highly recommended.
Eric Decloedt | Cape Town
Basic to Intermediate Photography Course
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ONLINE BASIC TO INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
R 6700 (APPROX. $450)
Frequently asked questions
What platform do you use to teach this online course on?
At the moment we are using ZOOM
Is this course only taught online or do you still offer face to face classroom teaching?
Until COVID 19 has run its course and it is safe to offer classroom teaching this basic to intermediate course will only be taught online for now.
What is the difference between the content of the online course and a face to face classroom presented course?
The course content is identical.
How many students do you accept on a course?
We accept no more than eight students per course. We keep the class size small to promote interaction and enchourage mentorship and relationship.
What camera equipment will I need to do the course?
We recommend either a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera or a digital mirrorless camera. The most important thing is that the camera has a full manual (M) mode which can easily be adjusted. If you do not have a camera yet and will be purchasing one before attending the course, we can help you with a recommended list depending on your budget.
I don't know anything about photography, is that a concern?
There no need to worry. The lessons are really simple and the course is taught in a step by step manner. Very often it is easier to teach a person photography from scratch than to change bad habits.
What happens if I miss a lesson?
Ideally, it would be better if you were able to attend the course without missing a lesson. But we do understand that life happens. When a student is missing from a class, the lesson is recorded, so you will be able to catch up before the next module is presented.
What if I find the course too basic?
As the course goes through to an intermediate level this rarely happens. Usually by the third lesson people who have prior knowledge of photography learn from the content. So should you feel that the course is too simple for you, you would know this by the end of the second lesson. At this point you could move onto an advanced class free of charge, or get a full refund should you wish not to continue.
Do you issue a certificate on completion?
On request, we would be able to issue a certificate of attendance on completion.
Is the online course taught live, or is it pre-recorded?
Martin Osner teaches the course live.
How long has this course been going?
For close to twenty five years now. It has been revised for digital, but the mechanical understanding of the photographic system remains the same regardless of medium. Thousands of students have completed successfully completed this program and gone on to enjoy their photography.
Should I do this course before doing the Fine Art Photography or Landscape Photography course?
If you do not have a solid understanding of the basics of photography, and you are not able to operate your camera in full manual mode with confidence, then it would be advisable to do this course first.
"I was astonished by the quality of the photographs taken by our class at the end of the course. It just goes to show what good teaching, clear practical instruction and enthusiasm can do. Thank you, Martin, the course was a blast, should have done it years ago."
Peter Drummond
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