Unique University – Photography Classes & Workshops

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  Next Class: Jul 19, 2018

  Understanding Your Camera II: Exposure and Metering

  Class Code: UUU200

  Understanding the basics of exposure and metering are the building blocks to becoming a good photographer. This course will teach you these fundamental basics of photography such as the relationship between f-stops and shutter speeds, as well as understanding the positives and negatives of ISO/ASA sensitivity with your image sensor.

  How your camera's metering system works, metering modes, scene modes, advantages of RAW versus JPEG image files, interpreting the histogram, exposure compensation, manual controls and much more will all be discussed!

  *Please note that this class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.

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  Next Class: Jul 21, 2018

  Film Photography with Martin Bluhm

  Class Code: UUU284

  Analog photography currently experiences a comeback since film is a different medium than digital and leads to different effects not easily reproducible in digital. This class with Martin Bluhm covers small, medium, and large format film photography and provide an overview about commercially available films and benefits of each film format with pros and cons compared to digital photography.
  
  You will learn methods to develop B&W, color, and slide film cost-effective at home, and digitizing negatives and positives for quickly sharing the achieved results. We will also cover enlarger-based printing of negatives in each size format.

  *Please note that this is strictly a lecture.

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  Next Class: Jul 21, 2018

  Intro to Lightroom with Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor

  Class Code: UUU334

  Join Adobe Certified instructor Blake Taylor for this hands-on class that will introduce you to Adobe Lightroom CC!
  
  By following a photographic workflow, you’ll first learn how to import digital photos into Lightroom - from there, you’ll learn different ways to manage your photos as well as learn how make one-click adjustments all the way to making more advanced adjustments using the controls that Lightroom offers. You’ll also experiment with Lightroom’s non-destructive environment by enhancing a variety of photos by working within Lightroom’s Library and Develop modules. By the end of the class, you will have a much stronger working knowledge of the program and be ready to apply what you learned to your own photos.
  
  *Seating is limited to 13 students.
  *Our digital lab has MAC desktops. If you'd prefer to bring your own laptop, please let us know ahead of time by emailing university@uniquephoto.com.

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  Next Class: Jul 29, 2018

  Ultimate Understanding Your Camera Full Day Workshop with Rick Gerrity

  Class Code: UUU120

  If you are interested in photography but don’t have a lot of time to spend in the classroom, we understand, life gets in the way of your free time! Why not learn all you need to know about your DSLR or mirrorless camera in one weekend day?  In this intensive class, master all of the tips, tricks and techniques of our most popular trio, Understanding Your Camera.

  *Lunch will be included.
  *Please note that this class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.
  *Due to the structure of this class, previous registrations including Bundle Purchases, Groupon, Living Social, and Amazon Local vouchers cannot be used.

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  Next Class: Aug 08, 2018

  Understanding Your Camera I: The Basics

  Class Code: UUU103

  You have a digital camera and you know that the images are going to be far superior to the ones captured by your point-and-shoot camera, but maybe you're not sure how that happens.  This class is for beginners to amateur photographers looking to gain a better understanding of the automated modes and features, as well as the manual control and capabilities, of your digital SLR or mirrorless camera.

  Get instruction on the importance of understanding the fundamentals (such as depth of field, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, metering, white balance, reading histograms, on camera flashes, lenses) and how they will affect your photos!
  
  In the second half of the class, the students will work with their cameras and apply what they have learned.  The buttons and settings will be much easier to manipulate and each student will have develop the ability to capture the images closer to their vision.

  *Please note that this class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.

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  Next Class: Aug 11, 2018

  Introduction to Photoshop with Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor

  Class Code: UUU329

  If you are crunched for time and want to learn as much as you can about Photoshop as fast as you can, then this is the course for you! Learn the Basics of Photoshop with Certified Adobe Instructor Blake Taylor! Blake will review the essential tools to enhance your photographs.
  
  NOTE: Practice images will be provided. You will receive a take home booklet to reference when needed.
  
  WHAT TO BRING: Please bring 1-2 images you would like to work on. Each student will need a notebook (paper) and some type of storage and transfer media for image files to bring to and from class. Thumb drives or external pocket hard drives are all suitable. I would suggest nothing less than 4 gigabyte thumbdrive storage capacity with USB or Firewire connectivity. CD’s and DVD’s are not recommended for transferring digital media to and from class. The fastest storage media is either a thumb drive or pocket hard drive.

  *Seating is limited to 13 students.
  *Our digital lab has MAC desktops. If you'd prefer to bring your own laptop, please let us know ahead of time by emailing university@uniquephoto.com.

  Please note that the June 23rd class has been postponed to Saturday, August 11th.

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  Next Class: Aug 28, 2018

  Intro to Flash Photography

  Class Code: UUU207

  In this class, Michael Downey will teach students how to manage additional lighting. The class will cover the pop-up flash built into DSLRs, as well as speedlites that go into the hot shoe.  You'll also learn how to use flash as the main, key, and fill light.  Flash compensation will also be discussed.

  Demonstrations include bouncing/reflecting flash, diffusing the light, and using flash for subject separation.

  If you want to register for this class at Hoboken, click here.

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