** Olympics Scheduling**

Please note: All our 10 Week classes starting in January will have a two week break Feb. 12th-28th to accommodate the 2010 Olympics. Classes will resume March 1st.

This 10 week 30 hour course is designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop a working knowledge of the practical aspects of working with lighting both in studio and on location.

We will also begin the investigation of light controls both from a practical as well as a theoretical point of view.

This is an intensive hands-on class that combines theory with lots of shooting and feedback. You will be photographing a range of subjects from still life to portraits, in studio and on-location.

We will develop safe and pragmatic approaches to setting up and working with studio strobe equipment. You will learn how to light your subjects with confidence and precision.

We will be using a digital camera for demonstrations but you will be expected to use your own camera for the studio shoots. You may use either film or digital cameras in this course.

Session 1 :

Lecture and Hands-On Demonstration: Introduction, overview of basic
lighting equipment and accessories. Safety overview.

Session 2 :

Lecture, Demonstration, Workshop. Basic light controls, specular vs
diffused, metering techniques. Workshop – Quality of Light.

Session 3 :

Lecture, Demonstration, Workshop. Basic light controls continued,
contrast control, use of reflectors. Workshop – Quality of Light continued.

Session 4:

Workshop - Shooting session in studio. Self assigned still life project.
Use of hard versus soft/diffused light. Contrast control, use of reflectors,
metering techniques.

Session 5 :

Lecture: Review of self assigned still life project. If time permits: Dean
Collins 3 dimensional contrast video and discussion.

Session 6 :

Lecture and Demonstration: Lighting techniques for photographing
people in studio.

Session 7 :

Workshop - Lighting for Portraiture. Shooting session in studio with
models.

Session 8 :

Workshop – Lighting for full length and fashion. Lighting perfect white,
black and grey backgrounds. Shooting session in studio with models.

Session 9 :

Workshop – Shooting session on location with models. Using natural light
as well as flash fill lighting techniques for portraiture.

Session 10:

Final review and critiques.

Level:

Beginner/Intermediate. Must be comfortable with personal camera operation.

Enrollment:

Maximum 14 participants.

Equipment Needed:

Bring your camera (must have manual controls) and at least 1 lens.
Optional: additional lenses, camera flash and tripod.

We Provide:

Detailed course notes in binder.
All lighting equipment and professional models when shooting in a professional studio setting as part of this course.

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 Practical Studio Lighting 10 Week Course is taught by the following instructors:

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Please choose your instructor and course date from the registration table below.