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June 2019
DSLR Basics 102 with David Wolf – SF
The DSLR 102 class is for students with some experience in photography and know how Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO relate to each other. Students with a DSLR, Mirrorless or Rangefinder style camera are welcome. Helping you achieve more precise results, we will expand the discussion on proper exposure and cover how timing and focus are equally important to creating stunning images. We will go over the benefits of the Histogram, Bracketing, Frames-per-second, Metering and Focus modes. Students will also…
Find out more »Milky Way Astrophotography in Joshua Tree with Stan Moniz
Enjoy an evening under the stars with with professional adventure photographer and Sony ambassador Stan Moniz. This event will be held in Joshua Tree national park, home to some of the darkest skies in Southern California. Stan designed this workshop to be an enjoyable experience covering basic camera theory and details to capturing the beauty of the night sky. Key points include the 500 rule, how to capture sharp stars, light painting, composition, the use of filters to eliminate light…
Find out more »Understanding Your Digital Camera Levels 1 and 2 with Art Ramirez – SA
Understanding Your Digital Camera LEVEL 1: This is a basic class for individuals who own a point-and-shoot or Digital SLR camera and wish to learn more about navigating through all those confusing camera modes. We will discuss the very basic operation of Digital cameras, such as setting your camera’s resolution, basic flash operation, basic menu functions, memory cards, storage and more. This class is not specific to any particular camera manufacturer, so whether you purchased the camera for yourself, or…
Find out more »Lighting ON Location: Ballerinas on the Battleship Iowa with George Simian
Ballet is the most formal dance style, and the oldest Western performance dance, with over 500 years of history. The grace, stretch, and strength of its movements make it an ideal subject for photography. To emphasize the beauty of the gesture, what better contrast than to photograph the dancers on the Battleship Iowa, in San Pedro – ethereal dancer against huge weapons and armor. Join this unique opportunity to make unforgettable images. We’ve obtained special permission from the Battleship Iowa…
Find out more »Phase One Certified Professional Training – 2 Day – LA
This program is designed to teach assistants and digital techs the skills they need to get the most out of Phase One equipment and software. What is the Certification Process? The certification process involves 2 steps: 1. Qualification. Following registration, attendees will complete the online pre-course which was developed by Phase One and is an essential part of understanding the information taught at the live training. 2. Live training. Attendees will attend the 2 day live training course and take…
Find out more »Sony Presents: Intro to the Power of Imaging – Culver City
Dive into the fundamentals of Sony photography with a Basics of Photography introductory class at Samy’s Camera. Learn from Sony Technical Representative, Eric Bruehl, as he goes over key features and uses of Sony cameras. – Photo applications, shutter speeds, and aperture usage – Portraiture, sports, & landscape photography – Sony camera features, menu use, and applications – Lens selection and usage – Sony Apps – Flash photography
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Sony Mirrorless Tips and Tricks – CULVER CITY
Discover your camera’s full potential with Sony’s Technical Representative Eric Bruehl. Eric will walk you through a variety of topics including: Organizing your camera’s operation and button layout A review of 14 specific functions your camera offers including HDR, Eye-AF, and silent shooting modes A demonstration of how to best use features depending on your shooting environment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start utilizing all the features your innovative Sony Camera offers! The recommended cameras are: a5100, a6000,…
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Bodies in Motion with George Simian
Jazz dance was first the wholly-American genre, born out of both African-American tradition and Musical Theatre which went on to usher in the dance form of the music-video! The choreography and dancers of the JazzAntiqua ensemble beautifully portray the sensual nature of this dance, as well as the aggressive, tightly-wound and exposively emotional aspects of it. We will host the JazzAntiqua company for a full Saturday afternoon, on June 15, from noon-6pm, and photograph them in a pure and abstract white light, to…
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