Thursdays Class (yes, tonight)

Ok, so what's up for tonight? (Tonight is optional)

Well it will be another slow one as we are still waiting on our software. I wish I could do something about this but we are simply stuck until the get us up and running.

First I do NOT want to discourage anyone from coming in. However, some of you have already done what we will be doing tonight. If you have, and feel your time would be better spent shooting, please do so.

Also if you have Lightroom or Aperture, or some other raw developing software and wish to work there on your pictures, feel free.

TONIGHT, I will be showing you the basics of how to develop your images using Photoshop Raw. This is not the software we will be using for most of our classes but it will give you a chance for you to see your pictures.

Attendance Tonight is NOT Required
There are similarities between Photoshop and Lightroom, but they are very different, both in what they do and how they do it. I do not want to confuse anyone. In addition to this we are likely going to be getting the CS Cloud in the studios which is 1.5 versions ahead of what we have right now. All I can do is apologize for this, there is just nothing that we can do about it.

If you are not comfortable switching between different software, the Macintosh Operating system, or just new to computers in general, you may want to spend your time taking pictures rather than learning this version of Photoshop, I completely understand. Do not be concerned that this will effect your standing in the class in any way.

Do try to shoot me an email telling me how you are getting along with your camera and any question you may have.


Exercise:
Those of you who are going to opt out of tonight I would like you to start caring a small notebook with you while you shoot. Note the ISO, F-stop, Shutter Speed, and try to note the frame (file name). You may have already figured out that the camera already keeps track of this. So you may be asking why should I do that? The answer is, to help you remember and develop an eye for what settings fit what situation. You should try to do this through out the class.