PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES

Knowledge Bowl Training & Consultancy and Sandven Image House present you with the following programs targetted at amateur photographers who want to learn to take better pictures and meet more friends, regardless of what brand of cameras you are using.

Our range of digital photography classes are conducted by instructors who are either Fellow or Associate of The Royal Photographic Society as well as practicing photographers. Most of them have at least 8 years of teaching experience and more than 2000 students todate.

Our experienced instructor for the Adobe software courses is also an Adobe certified instructor. He shall guide you in mastering the Adobe Photoshop and Elements software. The courses are specially structured to equip amateur photographers to complete the digital workflow with the use of the software to enhance or manipulate the pictures.

You may register for the courses via email at admin@sandvengroup.com or visit us at our centre in Fortune Centre, #04-28.

NIKON DSLR Workshop

Conducted By : Mr Steven Yee

Mr Steven Yee, an award winning photographer specialising in travel photography, is the youngest in the world to be conferred the Fellowship of The Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (FRPS) and the Photographic Society of Singapore (FPSS) in 2003 at the age of 23. He has more than 7 years of photography coaching experience and more than 2000 students. He shall share with the participants the different ways to harness the potential of the D40/D60/D80/D90/D300/D700/D5000.

NOTE :
- Course Fee : SIN$20
- Course Duration : Approx. 2 hours
- Participants must bring along their D40/D40X/D60/D90/D300/D700/D5000/D3000 for the workshop.

To apply for the Digital Workshop Camera, please contact Siew Lan DID: 6333 0348 
Fax: 6333 0391
Email: admin@sandvengroup.com
Operation Hour: 12.30pm to 9.00pm on Monday to Friday and 12.30pm to 6.00pn on Saturday and Sunday. Closed on public hoilday

Workshop Dates:

**** D90 Workshop scheduled on 8th April 2010, Thursday, 7.00pm to 9.00pm ******

**** D5000 Workshop scheduled on 1st April 2010, Thursday, 7.00pm to 9.00pm ***** (Full)
**** D5000 Workshop scheduled on 19th April 2010, Monday, 7.00pm to 9.00pm *****

**** D3000 Workshop scheduled on 15th April 2010, Thursday, 7.00pm to 9.00pm ****

**** D40/D40x/D60 Workshop scheduled on 22nd April 2010, Thursday, 7.00pm to 9.00pm ****

**** D300/D300s/D700 Workshop scheduled on 23rd April 2010, Friday, 7.00pm to 9.00pm ****

Venue:
The Digital Workshop will be conducted at:

Highlights of D5000/D700/D300/D60/D40/D40x/D90/D3000 Workshop

• The features of the D5000/D700/D300/D80/D40/D40x/D60/D90
• Expectations -- Difference with the Coolpix, advanced features that stand out 
• The specifications in brief 
• Exposure in brief (Quick into to shutter speed and aperture) 
• Using the Program Mode 
• Quick intro to P, A, S, M 
• Metering settings 
• Using the Custom modes 
• Survival tips to get good images -- Steven Yee's Workflow for freezing objects 
• Setting the ASA and White Balance 
• The settings in the menu 
• Focusing 
• How to hold the camera 
• File types, compression and sizes 
• Camera maintenance (Leaning the sensor, do's and don'ts, maintenance of CF card ) 
• What to do if you want to change lenses 
• Having that ideal set of equipment

DSLR Photography Course (Basic level)

(S$270, 10 lessons, once a week, 2 hours per session) : Suitable for DSLR users of any brand make)

Weekday Lesson
Commencement Date: 14th April 2010, Wednesday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm

Weekend Lesson
Lesson 1,2: 4th April 2010, Sunday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Lesson 3,4: 11th April 2010, Sunday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Lesson 5,6: 25th April 2010, Sunday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Lesson 7: 2nd May 2010, Sunday, Meet 9am for morning outing
Lesson 8: 8th May 2010, Saturday, Meet 6.45pm for night outing
Lesson 9,10: 9th May 2010, Sunday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm

* Please take note that there is no lesson on the 18th April 2010. Date are subjected to changes 
 
Instructors: Edward Cheong, Kheng How and Steven Yee

The basic level teaches you the fundamentals of basic photography such as aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure, when to use certain exposure settings, introduction to the techniques as well as basic image editing with the software. There will be practical session to enable the participants to practice what they have learnt.

This course is suitable for first time DSLR users who wants to learn to take better pictures with their DSLRs as well as current DSLR users who would like to have a refresher course. Many people have found the workflow created by the instructor interesting.

Digital Compact Camera Photography Course (Basic level)

(S$150, 6 lessons, once a week, 2 hours per session)

Commencement Date; To be confirmed

Instructors: Edward Cheong and Steven Yee

Harness the power of digital photography with your digital compact camera. Learn to take better pictures be it for travel, house gathering or leisure.

DSLR Photography Course (Proficiency Level)

Formerly known as "Art of Seeing Workshop" and "DSLR Photography (Advance Level)"

(S$240 (Including Licentiate of Photovivo Singapore Certification, LPVS), 6 lessons, to be conducted over 2 weeks)

Schedule

March Intake (Full)
Lesson 1:      26th March 2010, Friday, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Lesson 2,3:   27th March 2010, Saturday, 3.00pm to 8.00pm
Lesson 4,5:   28th March 2010, Sunday, 8.00am to 10.00am, 6.00pm to 8..00pm
Lesson 6:     To be confirmed in the class.

April Intake
Lesson 1: 9th April 2010, Friday, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Lesson 2,3: 10th April 2010, Saturday, 3.00pm to 8.00pm
Lesson 4,5: 11th April 2010, Sunday, 8.00am to 10.00am, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Lesson 6: To be confirmed in the class
*Date stated are subjected to changes

Instructor: Steven Yee

Someone asked: “Can Creative photography be taught? What is the Art of Seeing ”

Our Answer is: “One can be conditioned to look at things in a creative way.”

After the DSLR Photography Course (Basic Level), this is the course to go for. This is also a course for those who want to refine their skills in photography. This is a very interesting intensive workshop with mainly hands-on practical sessions. You shall follow the instructor on the outing trips and appreciate the art of seeing. This workshop shall also meet the objective of making you a more confident photographer, able to handle day and night scenes. The various special techniques such as Panning, Long Exposure, Gradual Zoom etc will be covered and you shall practise them with guidance.

The prerequisite for this course is knowledge of basic photography.

Flash and Event Photography Course

(S$200 + $20 model fee, 4 lessons, 2 hours per session)

Schedule
Lesson 1: 26th April 2010, Monday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm
Lesson 2.3; 2nd May 2010, Sunday, 9.00am to 12.00pm
Lesson 4: To be confirmed during the class

Instructor: Edward Cheong

The flashlight is essential to get good shots of your parties, press conference, family shots etc in low light as well as in the day (fill flash). Wondered why your flash shots turned out in a way which you did not expect?

Learn to take good pictures with the flashlight. This course has 2 sessions of practical sessions led by the instructor.

Actual Day Wedding Photography Course

(S$200 + $25.00 model fee, 5 lessons, once a week, 2 hours per session)

Schedule

Lesson 1 : 3rd March 2010, Wednesday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm
Lesson 1 : 10th March 2010, Wednesday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm
Lesson 3,4: 13th March 2010, Saturday (Time to be confirmed)
Lesson 5: To be confirmed during the class

Instructor: Edward Cheong

Want to earn some extra income taking pictures of wedding or help your friends cover their wedding? Ever wondered what are the do’s and don’ts? What equipment to prepare?

The Actual Day Wedding photography course shall equip you with the know how to get started in your very first wedding assignment.

Architecture and Interior Photography Course

(S$200, 6 lessons, once a week, 2 hours per session)

Lesson 1: 17th March 2010, Wednesday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm
Lesson 2: 24th March 2010, Wednesday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm
Lesson 3: 27th March 2010, Saturday, Time to be confirmed in the class (Architectural Practical)
Lesson 4: 31st March 2010, Wednesday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm
Lesson 5: 3rd April 2010, Saturday, Time to be confirmed in the class (Interior Practical)
Lesson 6: 7th April 2010, Wednesday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm

Instructor: Tan Kian Teck

Buildings and interiors are all around. The architects and interior designers craft the spaces into desirable habitats. These spaces need the knowledge, creative mindset and understanding of the photographer to create the image.

The course focuses on the objectives of the client to build upon the knowledge of the architectural and interior photography. The practical lessons present the students the real situation they will face during the shoot.

The instructor is a professional photographer who graduated from NUS's department of architecture.

Welcome to the world of architecture photography.

Studio Portrait Photography Workshop

(S$210, 7 hours, 2 sessions)

Lesson 1: 20th April 2010, Tuesday, 7.00pm to 10.00pm (Theory Lesson)
Lesson 2: 24th April 2010, Saturday, 2.00pm to 6.00pm (Practical Lesson)

Instructor: Tan Kian Teck

Portrait photography is one of the oldest specialization of photography. There are many secrets to share, especially in posing and lighting control. During the 7 hours session, the participants will be briefed on the posing of the model, appreciation of shadow and highlight. The workshop fees include modelling fees. After the indoor photography shoot, the instructor will do a photo critique on the photographs taken during the practical sessions.

Travel Photography Course (for DSLR and Digital Compact Camera users)

(S$240, 5 Lessons)

Commencing: To be advised at a later date

Instructor: Steven Yee

What is travel photography? How do we prepare for the trips? What do we look out for? How do I take better travel shots? How do I make a travel slide show? These are probably common questions which are asked. The workshop will end with a photo critique and some basic tips on pictures enhancement. This workshop is open to users of digital compact camera and DSLR.

This course shall have its practical sessions conducted over one weekend where the participants are led by the instructor who is a Fellow of The Royal Photographic Society UK. Various techniques and ways to approach the subject will be discussed during the practical sessions.

Participants shall submit their works for critique. Certificate will be issued upon completion of the course.

Artistic Nude Photography Workshop

(S$120)

Commencing: 29th June 2008, Sunday, 2pm to4.30pm

Instructor: Steven Yee

Artistic nude photography is one of the oldest specialization in photography. It is the appreciation of the body forms, aided with shadow and highlight. The participants will be briefed on the do’s and don’ts, posing of the model, appreciation of shadow and highlight. The workshop fees include modelling fees. Participants shall bring their laptop. After the indoor photography shoot, the instructor will do a photo critique and guide the participants in the Photoshop touch-up process.

This 1 day workshop is conducted by the instructor who is a Fellow of The Royal Photographic Society UK. Certificate will be issued upon completion of the course. Participants must be at least the age of 21.

Nature Photography Course

(S$200, 5 lessons, once a week, 1.5 hours per session)

Lesson 1: 23rd October 2009, Friday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Lesson 2: 30th October 2009, Friday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Lesson 3, 4: 8th November 2009, Sunday, 8am to 11am
Lesson 5: 13th November 2009, Friday, 7.30pm to 9.30pm

Instructors: Raymond Chua

Ever wondered how those close up shots of the insects were captured? How about getting some great shots of the animals or those great looking shots of the flowers, or those stunning sceneries?

Nature Photography Course equips you with the skill to embark on your journey in nature photography. Throughout the 5 lessons, you shall learn the theory which is accompanied by 2 outdoor practical lessons which are guided by the instructor.

Basic Adobe Photoshop CS3/CS4 for Digital Photographer (Level 1)

(S$250,10 hours)

*Participants to bring their own laptop with the software installed, or else install the trial version provided by the instructor

Lesson 1: 27th March 2010, Saturday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Lesson 2: 3rd April 2010, Saturday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Lesson 3: 10th April 2010, Saturday, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

Instructor: Chan Kheng How

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Adobe Photoshop and getting started
• Organising photos with Adobe Bridge
• Using Adobe Camera Raw
• Cropping photos
• Straightening photos
• Fixing lens problems
• Resizing digital images
• Getting the correct colour temperature
• Automated colour correction
• Enhancing colours
• Increasing colour intensity with LAB Colour
• Area specific colour change
• Correcting skin tones
• Getting the right exposure with Levels & Curves
• Filling flash digitally
• Fixing exposure with Layers and Blending
• Effective dodging and burning
• Sharpening images

Adobe Photoshop CS3/CS4 for Digital Photographer (Level 2)

(S$250, 10 hours)

*Participants to bring their own laptop with the software installed, or else install the trial version provided by the instructor

Instructor: Chan Kheng How

Course Outline:

• Removing unwanted objects
• Removing objects in perspective
• Fixing red-eye
• Reducing digital noise
• Portrait retouching: Focus on skin
• Portrait retouching: Focus on facial features
• Slimming and trimming figures
• Creating Better-looking Portraits
• Working with text
• Automating Tasks with Actions
• Black and white conversion techniques
• Combining photos
• Changing the background of an image
• Using Photomerge
• Advanced sharpening techniques
• Creating photographic lens effects
• Special image effects with blending
• Extending depth of field with blending

Digital Darkroom Effects Workshop

(S$60, 1 lesson, 2 hours)

*Participants to bring their own laptop with the CS3/CS4 software installed, or else install the trial version provided by the instructor

Commencing: 22nd June 2009, Monday, 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Instructor: Chan Kheng How

Learn how to recreate traditional darkroom effects using photographers’ favourite image-editing software.
In this 2-hour workshop, we explore the infinite possibilities of digital manipulation, producing image effects like Solarisation, Cross-processing, Low and High key, Lith film, Infrared
film, Hand-tinting and many others.

Using straight-forward, easy-to-follow methods, you can easily build special effects into your digital images without the need to learn everything about Photoshop first.
Turn every photo you have into stunning images.

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0/7.0 (Level 1)

The Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0/7.0 is an affordable software that will meet the needs of many hobbyist photographers. Let these courses equip you with the skills to make your
family and holiday shots better, create slide shows etc. If you can form a group of 4 people, a class can be started.

(S$200, 4 lessons, once a week, 2 hours per session)
Pre-requisite: Jumpstart Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0/76.0 Workshop

*Participants to bring their own laptop with the software installed, or else install the trial version provided by the instructor

Commencing: 13th December 2007

Instructor: Chan Kheng How

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Photoshop Elements and Getting Started
• Using the Organizer
• Cropping Images
• Fixing Tilted Pictures
• Correcting Pictures that are Too Dark
• Correcting Pictures that are Too Light
• Improving Colours
• Fixing Blurry Photos
• Fixing Grainy Photos
• Red-eye Removal
• Portrait Retouching: Getting Rid of Eye Bags
• Portrait Retouching: Softening Wrinkles
• Portrait Retouching: Removing Blemishes
• Portrait Retouching: Whitening Teeth
• Portrait Retouching: Smoothing Skin
• Using Levels
• Increasing Contrast Effectively
• Improving Colour Intensity
• Sharpening Images
  

Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0/7.0 (Level 2)

(S$200, 4 lessons, once a week, 2 hours per session)

*Participants to bring their own laptop with the software installed, or else install the trial version provided by the instructor

Commencing: 16th November 2007

Instructor: Chan Kheng How

Course Outline:

• Working with Layers
• Changing the Colour of an Object
• Changing Backgrounds
• Removing Unwanted Objects
• Reducing Glare and Flare
• Restoring Damaged Photos
• Enhancing Depth of Field
• Changing Colour Photos to Black and White
• Character Portrait Enhancement
• Creating a Glamour Portrait
• Creating a Montage
• Replacing Skies
• Realistic Digital Shadows
• Panoramas

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Workshop

(S$120, 2 lessons, 2 1/2hours per session)

*Participants to bring their own laptop with the software installed, or else install the trial version provided by the instructor

Commencing: 10th May 2008, Saturday, 1.00pm to 6.00pm

Instructor: Chan Kheng How

Course Outline:

Introducing Photoshop Lightroom and getting started

• Using the Lightroom modules and panels
• Understanding Catalogues
• Getting images into Lightroom

Managing the Library

• Navigating in the Library
• Comparing photos
• Adding Ratings, Flags, Labels and Keywords
• Working with Metadata
• Searching for images
• Creating Collections

Setting up a slideshow presentation

• Designing a slideshow layout
• Creating and adding an identity plate

Creating a web gallery

• HTML web gallery
• Flash web gallery
• Exporting and uploading

Developing images

• Using Quick Develop
• Lightroom’s Develop module
• Improving details
• Black and White Conversion
• Applying Split Toning
• Comparing before and after images
• Retouching images
• Creating Virtual Copies
• Guide to developing images in Lightroom

Printing images in Lightroom

• Lightroom Printing procedure
• Designing a print layout

Photo Critique session

(Fee S$10 per head)

12th March 2008,
Wednesday, 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Instructors: Steven Yee / Edward Cheong

The Photo Critique session provides both beginner and intermediate level photographers to have a chance to have their works commented on by the instructors. This will facilitate their learning progress. During the session, each participant shall submit up to 10 pictures for the instructor to give comment. The instructor will also on the spot make enhancement on the images with the Photoshop software and the participants can bring back the enhanced images in their thumbdrive. This allows the participants to see how the instructors usually work on their images.

Even if you have no images to bring to the instructors, just by seeing how the images can be enhanced and hearing the instructors' comment can be a good learning experience.

Interested parties, pls email to Siew Lan at admin@sandvengroup.com to confirm your attendance.

Camera Maintenance Workshop

(Fee S$10 per head)

19th March 2008
Wednesday, 8.00pm to 9.30pm

Presenter: David Phan, PnG Camera

This workshop is presented by David Phan who has many years of experience servicing and repairing cameras and lenses. This workshop allows the participants to hear from David the ways to properly maintain their camera and lenses. Much care is needed to ensure lasting operation of your digital system.

Interested parties, pls email to Siew Lan at admin@sandvengroup.com to confirm your attendance.