To create a stunning photographic print, a masterpiece that will leave an indelible impression on a viewer or client in the digital age is not an easy process.

Like the Master Printers of old, digital technology requires fine technical knowledge, as well as a unique vision if it is to stand out from the thousands of other art prints in the world today.

From capture to post processing to your choice of software, paper, ink and printer, the steps and decisions you make along the way drastically change how your printed image will look. There are so many variables and so many products in the market place that it can be difficult to know where to begin.

In this three day workshop you will learn everything you need to know to make consistently beautiful prints. We will discuss the different kinds of technology and media available for the digital printer and what the positives and negatives are in relation to these products.

Along with teaching the required technical skills your Instructor Rachelle Fox will also discuss the aesthetics of fine art printing and how to create a proper digital printing workflow. She will talk about differences in perception, how the human eye views a color print differently from a black-and-white print and how this knowledge will change the way you shoot a scene for final output. You will learn about contrast, mood, creative cropping and the psychology of the viewer as it relates to fine art prints.

For our classes we use the highest quality Epson printers available. We will discuss the variables between these printers and also any specific issues related to printing with Epson products.

You will learn:

• What an ICC profile is
• How to generate custom profiles
• What the term DMAX means and why it is important
• How to calibrate your monitor
• How to correct color casts
• When to resample and why
• What soft proofing is and why it is important
• How to print more than one image on a page
• Why resolution is important and how it affects your final output
• The difference between an Adobe RGB, ProPhoto RGB and sRGB color space
• When to apply sharpening
• How to properly convert color to outstanding black-and white images

Level:

Beginner/Intermediate. Basic Photoshop skills required.

Enrollment:

Maximum 14 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Each student will need a laptop or computer with Photoshop CS3/CS4 installed.

Bring images you wish to work on during the course. Make sure you have the unprocessed (RAW capture) digital files in your computer and bring any processed images or test prints that you have created for discussion and comparison.

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
Ink and Paper for test prints and 2 finished prints up to 17"x22" (BW or color).

Early-Bird Discount:

A 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

CAPIC & PPABC Members:

A 5% discount is available to CAPIC and PPABC members when registering online. Please be prepared to show your membership cards on the first day of your workshop.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class sizes limited to 12-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our local workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 15 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date VPW requires 7 days written notice.

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The Digital Printing Workshop is taught by the following instructor:

Read Rachelle's Biography

Please choose your workshop date from the registration table below.