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 with your name and contact no. 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/D300/D700.

NOTE :
- Course Fee : SIN$20
- Course Duration : Approx. 2 hours
- Participants must bring along their D40/D40X/D60/D70/D70s/D80d\D90/D300/D700 for the workshop.

To apply for the Digital Workshop Camera, please contact Siew Lan DID: 6333 0348 
Fax: 6333 0391
Email: admin@sandvengroup.com

Workshop Dates:

**** D40/D40x/D60 Workshop scheduled on 5th January 2009, Monday, 7pm to 9.00pm **** (Full)
**** D40/D40x/D60 Workshop scheduled on 4th February 2009, Wednesday, 7pm to 9.00pm ****

**** D90 Workshop scheduled on 16th January 2009, Friday, 7pm to 9.00pm **** (Full)
**** D90 Workshop scheduled on 6th February 2009, Friday, 7pm to 9.00pm **** (Full)
**** D90 Workshop scheduled on 13th February 2009, Friday, 7pm to 9.00pm ****

**** D80 Workshop scheduled on 19th January 2009, Monday, 7pm to 9.00pm ****

**** D700 Workshop scheduled on 23rd January 2009, Friday, 7pm to 9.00pm ****

**** D300 Workshop scheduled on 20th February 2009, Friday, 7pm to 9.00pm ****

Venue:
The Digital Workshop will be conducted at:

Highlights of D700/D300/D80/D60/D40/D40x/D90 Workshop

• The features of the 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$250, 10 lessons, once a week, 2 hours per session) : Suitable for DSLR users of any brand make)

Commencement Date: 9th February 2009, Monday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm (Full)

Weekend Class Commencing on 22nd February 2009
Lesson 1,2: 22nd February 2009, Sunday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Lesson 3,4: 1st March 2009, Sunday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Lesson 5,6: 8th March 2009, Sunday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Lesson 8: 14th March 2009, Saturday, Meet 6.45pm for night outing
Lesson 7: 15th March 2009, Sunday, Meet 9.00am for morning outing
Lesson 9, 10: 22nd March 2009, Sunday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
* Date stated 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$120, 6 lessons)

Lesson 1,2: 10th January 2009, Saturday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Lesson 3: 17th January 2009, Saturday, Time to be confirm during the class
Lesson 4: 18th January 2009, Sunday, Time to be confirm during the class
Lesson 5,6: 24th January 2009, Saturday, , 1.00pm to 4.00pm

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$200, 6 lessons, to be conducted over 2 weeks)

Schedule
(Lesson 1) Fri, 9th January 2009, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
(Lesson 2, 3) Sat, 10th January 2009, 8am to 10am, 6.00pm to 8.00pm
(Lesson 4, 5) Sun, 11th January 2009,3pm to 8pm
(Lesson 6) Last session to be confirmed

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.

Nature Photography Course

(S$200, 5 lessons, once a week, 2 hours per session)

Commencing: 6th November 2008, Thursday, 7.15pm

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.

Flash and Event Photography Course

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

Schedule
Lesson 1: 12th January 2009, Monday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm
Lesson 2.3; 17th January 2009, Saturday, time to be confirmed during the class
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.

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

(S$120, held on either Saturday or Sunday)

Commencing: 29th November 2008, Saturday, 1pm to 8pm

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 1 day workshop is conducted by the instructor who is a Fellow of The Royal Photographic Society UK and a travel photographer. The instructor is a veteran travel photographer who has covered numerous oversea assignments, which include Silkair's inflight magazine Silkwind.

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.

Studio Portrait Photography Workshop

(S$210, 7 hours, 2 sessions)

Lesson 1 :10th December 2008, Wednesday, 7.00pm to 10.00pm (Theory Lesson)
Lesson 2: 14th December 2008, Sunday, 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.

Actual Day Wedding Photography Course

(S$200, 5 lessons, once a week, 2 hours per session)

Note: Course fees exclude model fees

Schedule
Lesson 1: 7th January 2009, Wednesday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm
Lesson 2: 14th January 2009, Wednesday, 7.15pm to 9.15pm
Lesson 3,4: 17th January 2009, 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)

Note: Course fees exclude model fees

Commencing: 16th July 2008, Wednesday

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.

Basic Adobe Photoshop CS2/CS3 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 : 21st February 2009, Saturday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Lesson 2 :28th February 2009, Saturday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Lesson 3 : 7th March 2009, Saturday, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

Course Outline:

• Introduction to Adobe Photoshop and getting started
• Organising photos with Adobe Bridge
• Creating a contact sheet
• Printing a picture package
• Creating a slideshow
• Cropping photos
• Perspective cropping
• Straightening photos
• Correcting keystone distortion
• Fixing lens problems
• Resizing digital images
• Getting the right exposure with Levels
• Filling flash digitally
• Fixing underexposed photos
• Fixing overexposed photos
• Effective dodging and burning
• Getting the correct colour temperature
• Adding more punch to colours
• Area specific colour change
• Colour correction secrets
• Automated colour correction
• Correcting skin tones
• Sharpening images
• Correcting blurred images
• Advanced sharpening techniqu

Adobe Photoshop CS2/CS3 for Digital Photographer
(Level 2)

(S$250, 5 sessions of 2hrs)

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

Lesson 1 : 10th January 2009, Saturday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Lesson 2 :24th January 2009, Saturday, 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Lesson 3 :31st January 2009, Saturday, 1.00pm to 5.00pm

Course Outline:

• Removing digital noise
• Removing red-eye
• Removing unwanted objects
• Removing objects in perspective
• Portrait retouching: Focus on skin
• Portrait retouching: Focus on facial features
• Advanced portrait retouching
• Slimming and trimming figures
• Black and white conversion techniques
• Adding effects with filters
• Creating photographic lens effects
• Special image effects with blending
• Working with text
• Working with Layers
• Merging photos
• Stitching photographs
• Camera Raw
• Changing the background of an image
• Extracting complex objects
• Rendering realistic shadows
• Recording and running action

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0

The Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0/6.0 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.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0/6.0 (Level 1)

(S$200, 4 lessons, once a week, 2 hours per session)
Pre-requisite: Jumpstart Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0/6.0 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

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 5.0/6.0 (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

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

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

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.