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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...
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...
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:...
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Explore Art Private Group EventsDCTV @ 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...
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...
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...
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 Lighting 3 point Lighting Field Light Set up Spots/Fills/Fresnels Color temperature & Lux Lighting for VFX Interview Techniques ...
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
This workshop will cover and demonstrate the techniques and procedures for making these aptly named Van Dyke brown prints. Different chemistry formulas, emulsions, coating methods and paper choices will be discussed. The ability of combining the Cyanotype Process with the Van Dyke Process will also be discussed. Students should be prepared to bring in several of their own images in negative form. Medium and large format B&W negatives, paper...
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
Participants will work in a digital darkroom to create negatives catered to the cyanotype process. They will then go into the traditional darkroom to make cyanotypes while learning the process from start to finish, starting with the mixing of its iron-based, light sensitive emulsion, coating the paper with the emulsion and exposing to UV light.
BKC @ 188 Grand St, New York, NY
The 24 Hour Project is a one-day street photography event where thousands of photographers from all over the world pound the pavement and document humanity in their local cities. Join Larson Harley of Brooklyn Central for a five-hour romp around New York City covering parks, alleys, forgotten neighborhoods, multiple boroughs, and the subterranean jungle of the NYC subways. Participants in this challenging street photography workshop will be...
Digital Photo Academy @ Central Park West & 79th St, New York, NY
Explore the stunning visuals and unique composition strategies of New York City's American Museum of Natural History in this immersive photography workshop. Capture the grandeur of the historic building, intricate dioramas, and captivating exhibits as you develop your photography skills under the guidance of experienced instructors. Unleash your creativity and learn to capture unforgettable images in this dynamic and visually-rich environment.
Digital Photo Academy @ SE Corner of Chrystie & Rivington, New York, NY
Capture the vibrant energy of New York City's stylish SoHo district with a hands-on digital photography workshop that explores captivating environmental portraiture and architectural photography. Join experienced instructors at the Chrystie and Rivington intersection for an immersive journey through this world-class destination, perfecting your skills in bringing out the essence of your subjects and capturing fleeting moments with panning techniques. Unleash your creativity and walk away with a foundation for improving your photography anywhere you go.
Int'l Session of Digital Photography @ 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
In this series of workshops we explore the fascinating natural environs of Manhattan's Central Park. Participants learn the tips and hints for successful "location photography & close up macro 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....
Arts+Business @ 40 E 88th St, New York, NY
The photography marketplace has exploded with new galleries, a new generation of young photographers, major museum shows, and soaring prices. This class helps the photography collector (both beginner or seasoned) — as well as the photographer — to better understand the marketplace. We’ll cover where to shop, questions to ask, gallery vs auction house, pricing issues as well as the for-profit (galleries, auctions, art fairs) and non-profit...
Educational Alliance Art School @ 197 East Broadway, New York, NY
There are many facets to street photography – from an intellectual approach to surrealism. In this 6-session course, students will study these two techniques and many more. Observing the diverse work of avant-garde photographers as a starting point, this course gives special emphasis to the world view of the concerned photographer versus the post-modernist aesthetic. We will also explore other non-street photographers whose work changes...
Digital Photo Academy @ Central Park West & 79th St, New York, NY
Shoot the wonders of Central Park in the living social shoot. The day will start at 79th and Central Park West where the like minded group of friendly photo enthusiast will rendezvous and make their way on the path to the old world romance of the Belvedere castle built back in 1869 as a watch tower of the city. Not for off is the colorful charm of the Shakespeare garden, where the DPA instructor will teach the tricks of macro photography. There...
Digital Photo Academy @ 75 Broadway, New York, NY
From Broadway to South Street, for less than a mile, lies Wall Street, a dynamic destination embroiled in the minds of people around the world, a photographer’s dream. Hone in on new ways to photograph well known statues and sculptures in the area but doing so in a way that anchors the subject matter and transcends snapshot sensibility, moving to portfolio worthy images. Capture the compelling street scenes of old world architecture or people...
BKC @ 736 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn, NY
ATTENTION: This class is offered with extremely limited max capacity of 6 in-person students. Students will be required to wear masks during class until further notice. Our classroom is well-ventilated and cleaned before each class session. Everyone loves a good portrait. But in this photographic genre, there’s far more than meets the eye. Portraits can be symbolic, iconic, flattering or revealing. In addition...
Penumbra Foundation @ 36 E 30th St, New York, NY
In this one day workshop, we'll explore Penumbra’s Riso printing possibilities. We'll learn about the basic options to print images, using the built-in scanner and the network card with Mac and Windows drivers (printing directly from PDF files and/or JPGs). We'll consider photographic publications printed with this technology and we'll make impressions using each participant's black and white photographs to see how the machine operates and renders...
DCTV @ 87 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Get your hands on Blackmagic’s URSA Mini Pro, the sought-after digital cinema camera that shoots native 4K and has up to 15 stops of dynamic range. It provides compressed RAW recording (including in the open, license-free Blackmagic RAW) at 3:1 and 4:1 compression ratios to save space while retaining post-production flexibility. And with built-in ND filters, an external control section, and user-interchangeable lens mounts, there’s plenty to...
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