Digital 101: Photography and the Computer by Jay Alonzo

August 24, 26, 31, September 1, 2, 2010
6-9 p.m.

 This workshop is designed for digital camera users who want to learn the basics of photography. It discusses the following:

• Factors affecting photographic output
• Basic understanding of light
• The digital camera and its functions
• Exposure setting
• How to see and take better pictures
• Basic image and output manipulation

The workshop entails shooting assignments, working in a digital darkroom, and a photo clinic.

Requirement
Digital camera, preferably SLR

Venue
Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City (across from The Peninsula Manila)

Speaker
Jay Alonzo has been teaching photography for more than 14 years and is considered one of the country's leading photography instructors. Since 2001, he has been conducting photography classes at The Alcove (Filipinas Heritage Library's photography nook) and for a wide range of clients such as the Kraft Foods, HSBC, Liwayway Marketing, Holcim Philippines, Pilipinas Shell, Procter & Gamble, Microsoft, and the Department of Agriculture.

Workshop fee and discount
Workshop fee is P4,000 inclusive of handouts, meals, computer use, and certificate. Cash or check payment may be made at the library or through a bank deposit.

Due to the limited number of available slots, interested participants are requested to register on or before August 17 by paying at least P1,000 (nonrefundable; full payment is due on the first day of class). A 5 percent discount will be given to those who pay in full on or before the deadline.

For more details, please call 8921801, send an SMS to 0917-5594417, email cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org. 

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Primer on Lighting + Lighting for Portrait Photography by Jay Alonzo

 

August 22 and 29, 2010
9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Learn about photographic lighting and be able to apply it immediately for portrait photography in just two days!

Day 1-Primer on Lighting will discuss lighting concepts and techniques. It will enable the participants to learn the fundamental principles of lighting, master the primary controllable characteristics of light , and become familiar with the different lighting tools used in the studio and on location.

Day 2-Lighting for Portrait Photography will cover the following topics:
- Light metering and ratio control
- Lighting set ups
- Lighting and other studio equipment needed in taking portraits
- Lighting approaches for the key light (broad, short, split, butterfly)
- Lighting roles in portraiture
         + formal portrait
         + fashion and beauty
         + high key
         + low key

Requirement

• Basic photography knowledge
• Camera, preferably digital SLR
• Exposure-flash meter, tripod (optional)

Venue
Filipinas Heritage Library, Makati Avenue, Ayala Triangle, Makati City (across from The Peninsula Manila)

Speaker
In this crash course, Jay Alonzo will emphasize light as the supreme tool in photography. He will equip participants with an in-depth knowledge of lighting design and control, which will serve as a good foundation when shooting for people, product, food, and other commercial applications.

To immediately apply the newfound knowledge, Jay will guide participants in systematically setting up lights and “reading” lighting conditions to achieve best lighting design and exposure for portrait photography.

Specializing in people photography, Jay has taken photographs for the talents’ portfolio of a local modeling agency, worked with movie production companies on their cinema posters and publicity photos, and done celebrity shoots for High Life magazine, a Business Day publication.

Workshop fee, discount, and freebies
Workshop fee is P4,000 inclusive of handouts, studio equipment use, model’s fee, lunch, and certificate. A discounted course fee of Php 2,200 will be applied to previous Primer on Lighting participants who wish to join the second day only. Payment may be made in cash or check at the library or through bank deposit.

Due to the limited number of slots, interested participants are requested to pre-register by paying at least P1,000 (non-refundable) on or before August 14. Those who pay in full on or before the deadline will get a 5 percent discount.

For more details, please call 8921801, send an SMS to 0917-5594417, email cruz.ct@ayalafoundation.org. 

source: http://www.jayalonzo.com/workshop/PortfolioWorkshopFrameset.html