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Free Webinars for Photographers in November from X-Rite

X-Rite Photo Marketing just announced its schedule of November 2012 Webinars, developed to address specific color management topics and designed to appeal to both professional and serious amateur photographers. Webinar attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the live trainers.

Landscape photography editing with Photoshop“This month’s webinars provide color management tips not only for photographers but videographers as well,” said Mark Rezzonico, vice president, X-Rite Photo Marketing. “From learning about professional color management applications for video as well as still photography to creating images with amazing colors or gorgeous landscapes, one of X-Rite’s November webinars is sure to provide the expert advice and education that photographers need.”

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. EST, Professional Monitor Calibration for Still & Video: As more still photographers move into videography with DSLR cameras the need for color management solutions specific to those output environments has become obvious. X-Rite’s i1Profiler software now includes video presets for popular video formats including NTSC, PAL-SECAM, and Rec. 709. The introduction last year of the new i1Display Pro colorimeter combined with these presets in i1Profiler makes the X-Rite i1Display Pro the perfect solution for calibrating and profiling monitors for video editing and output. When i1Display Pro is combined with X-Rite ColorCheckers the combination provides a capture to output solution for video editing that allows exceptional control over white balance in any scene. This brief webinar will review how to access and utilize the video presets in i1Profiler software and will briefly look at use of ColorCheckers in the video footage as a visual reference. For those shooting, editing, and preparing video for output this webinar will provide the insight into X-Rite color management solutions that can streamline color control in video.

To register for this webinar at 10 a.m. EST, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/897514314
To register for this webinar at 1 p.m. EST, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/337121170

Thursday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m. EDT and 7 p.m. EST, Simply Amazing Color. Take control of your monitor, printer and camera: The ColorMunki Family of color management solutions provides advanced control for a photographer’s digital workflow. This webinar will review the individual ColorMunki solutions including software demonstrations and discussions of how each solution is used. From monitor and projector to printer and camera, the ColorMunki family provides choices and solutions for any photographer’s needs.  All options are small and portable for travel. This live webinar gives users the opportunity to ask questions and understand each solution in detail so they can make the right decision on what ColorMunki family solution is for them. Attendees will enjoy special discounts.

To register for this webinar at 3 p.m. EST, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/702231450
To register for this webinar at 7 p.m. EST, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/718015994   

Thursday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. EST and 1 p.m. EST, Landscape Editing and Enhancements with Photoshop CS6: During this hour-long webinar featuring professional photographer Joe Brady, attendees will learn how to enhance landscape images using Adobe Photoshop. In this free webinar Joe Brady will share some of his favorite techniques and processes to bring out the beauty in landscape photography. There are times when photographing landscapes when the weather and atmosphere just doesn’t seem to want to cooperate. During this session, Joe will share his workflow, decision-making process and enhancement techniques to bring life into image files that just don’t match the beauty and spirit of the scene the way the photographer envisioned it. Following a short discussion about workstation color and calibration, Joe will show attendees step-by-step Photoshop edits that they can put to work right away to bring life and drama back into their landscape images. Topics that will be covered include:

  • Monitor color for consistent results
  • Image edits from minor to major
  • Using Adobe Camera RAW, even with JPEGs
  • Exposure, contrast and light shaping
  • Global and local color adjustments
  • Compositing new skies
  • Composition
  • Removing unwanted elements from an image
  • Image sharpening options
  • Preparing files for printing

To register for this webinar at 11 a.m. EST, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/959824538 �
To register for this webinar at 1 p.m. EST, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/734153922

For more information on all X-Rite Photo webinars visit the Webinar page found under the Learning section on XritePhoto.com. All webinars are also archived for online viewing any time.

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Free Webinar: Secrets of Great Portrait Photography with Brian Smith

PhotoShelter and X-Rite are co-sponsoring a free webinar geared toward portrait photographers on Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. ET.

Photographer Brian Smith and portrait photographyThe webinar will be hosted by Pulitzer-prize winning photographer Brian Smith, who has spent the last 30 years photographing celebrities and people from all walks of life, including Shaquille O’Neal, Bill Gates, Donald Trump and Anne Hathaway, among many others.

In the live webinar, Smith will share his best tips and techniques for mastering professional portraits. Smith’s insights are geared toward helping photographers create meaningful portraits for everyone. Among other topics, Smith will discuss:

  • How to really connect with your subjects and tell their story through portraiture
  • How to find the perfect shoot location and get the ideal pose
  • How to best capture emotion and gestures, and light the scene just right

Click here to register, and find out more about Smith’s work at his website, including a preview of his new book, Secrets of Great Portrait Photography.

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X-Rite Announces October Color Management and Photo Webinars

X-Rite Photo Marketing announces its schedule of October 2012 Webinars designed to address specific color management topics for both professional and serious amateur photographers. Note that there is only one left in October. However, X-Rite archives its webinars (see the end of this post). Webinar attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions to the live trainers…

Portrait photography editing with PhotoshopThursday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET
Enhancements for Creating Beautiful Portraits with Photoshop CS6: Photographer and educator Joe Brady will guide attendees step-by-step through techniques that will add shape, beauty and polish to portrait photographs using Photoshop CS6. From simple blemish retouching, to skin smoothing techniques, to amazing eye enhancements, learn how to add drama and shape to create portraits clients will love.

To register for this webinar at 11 a.m., visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/461053186

To register for this webinar at 1 p.m., visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/916976138

For more information on all X-Rite Photo webinars visit the Webinar page found under the Learning section on XritePhoto.com. All webinars are also archived for online viewing any time.

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X-Rite September Webinars: Edits, Enhancements and Updates

X-Rite Photo Marketing today announced its schedule of September 2012 Webinars that have been developed to address specific color management topics and are designed to appeal to both professional and serious amateur photographers.

Webinar on using Lightroom for landscape photographyTwo free Webinars this month are designed to help photographers gain new confidence and to learn quick, easy and powerful ways to enhance their color workflow. Webinar attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the live trainers.

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET, Landscape Image Edits and Enhancements in Lightroom 4: Adobe’s new Lightroom 4 offers new options for editing and output that make this a must-have upgrade for Lightroom users. In this free webinar professional photographer Joe Brady will explore both basic and advanced image editing techniques in this new update and the importance of a solid color managed workflow to take advantage of them. During this session, he’ll focus on the new editing capabilities offered in this upgrade. In future sessions Joe will explore the new modules and Lightroom file organization.  One of the new additions to Lightroom 4 is its ability to soft-proof. Now users can choose their printer profile and see what effects it will have on the printed image. This makes monitor profiling and accurate printer profiles important for Lightroom 4’s workflow.

Topics will include:

  • Why monitor color is important for Lightroom 4
  • Image edits and batch processing including: global image edits; local color and light adjustments with Lightroom 4’s new options; retouching and composition; image sharpening, noise reduction and lens profiles, and preparing files for lab printing

To register for this webinar at 11 a.m. ET, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/213677986

To register for this webinar at 1 p.m. ET, visit:  https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/370887210

Thursday, Sept. 13, Noon ET, Step up to i1Pro 2: This webinar will provide an in-depth look at the new X-Rite i1Pro 2 Upgrades and is designed for those considering whether they should upgrade their i1Pro device or are considering purchasing one of the i1Pro 2 solutions.  Discussed will be how and why the new X-Rite solutions are different and why upgrading to them requires consideration if color is important to the user’s work. Also discussed will be the new hardware/software configurations available to give photographers the most advanced options for color management in digital photography. To register for this webinar, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/379193178

For more information an all X-Rite Photo webinars visit the Webinar page found under the Learning section on XritePhoto.com. All webinars are also archived for online viewing any time.

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Free August Webinars from X-Rite Include Portrait Pro Brian Smith

X-Rite Photo Marketing announces its schedule of free August 2012 Webinars that have been developed to address specific color management topics and are designed to appeal to both professional and serious amateur photographers.

Portrait photography by Brian Smith“X-Rite’s August webinars are all about portraiture,” says Mark Rezzonico, vice president, X-Rite Photo Marketing. “From acclaimed celebrity portrait photographer Brian Smith teaching the importance of setting a mood to professional photographer Joe Brady sharing his secrets to adding beauty to portraits with creative Photoshop techniques, portrait photographers of all levels will surely learn a lot by attending both of these informative webinars.”

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET, Enhancements for Creating Beautiful Portraits with Photoshop 6: Photographer and educator Joe Brady will guide attendees step-by-step through techniques that will add shape, beauty and polish to portrait photographs using Adobe Photoshop CS6. During this hour-long webinar, Joe will share tips, tools and techniques that can be added to a photographer’s portrait editing toolkit that they can put to use right away.

To register for this webinar at 11 a.m. ET, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/400986818
To register for this webinar at 1 p.m. ET, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/492068746 

Wednesday, Aug. 29, 1 p.m. ET, Setting the Mood & Creating the “Look” You Want with Brian Smith: In this special webinar, co-sponsored by X-Rite and Sony, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Brian Smith shares lessons he has learned in 30 years of photographing the famous, infamous, and un-famous. Attendees will also get a preview from his new book Secrets of Great Portrait Photography. Brian will show how to create the right look for any shoot whether done “in camera” by choice of lens and lighting or in post-processing. He will explain how the look of an image sets the mood and how to tailor that mood to match each project. Brian will speak about the importance of color management in his workflow to ensure that images in print match the photographer’s vision. See more of Brian’s work at his website: www.briansmith.com .

To register for this webinar, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/317003258

For more information an all X-Rite Photo webinars visit the Webinar page found under the Learning section on XritePhoto.com. All webinars are also archived for online viewing any time.

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Guide to Selling Nature Photography and Travel Photography Webinar

PhotoShelter has released a guide called Selling Nature Photography, and will host a webinar with travel photographer Andrew Rowat on how to break into travel photography.

Guide to selling nature photographySelling Nature Photography, created in partnership with Outdoor Photography magazine, explores how successful nature photographers have built their businesses and the secrets to getting the attention of leading buyers.

Other subjects covered in the guide include the four top avenues for selling nature photography, how seasoned nature photographers like Art Wolfe built successful business from scratch, interviews with leading buyers, and more.

To have the free 34-page PDF guide emailed to you, go to www.photoshelter.com/mkt/research/selling-nature-photography. PhotoShelter says it won’t sell or distribute your email address, which is protected by “really mean 8th grade girls.” There it is.

In the live webinar with Andrew Rowat on Wednesday, July 25, from 4-5 p.m. ET, PhotoShelter chairman Allen Murabayashi will talk with Rowat about the challenges travel photographers face in an increasingly competitive industry.

Rowat – who was named one of PDN’s 30 photographers to watch and whose work has appeared in Conde Naste Traveler, Travel + Leisure, The New Yorker and Vanity Fair among others – will help uncover ways to make it in the travel industry by answering the following questions and more:

  • What can you do to get the attention of photo editors without a previous connection or referral?
  • How do you negotiate contracts that initially seem like an unfair deal?
  • Is it possible to continue working on personal projects, and even get photo buyers to pick them up?
  • What are the copyright issues in travel photography?

To register for the free webinar, click here.