Shop By Product
Shop By Sector
Where To Buy
News and Events
 

Eizo Monitor Training Workshop

Posted on 2013-05-01

NEW COURSE - EIZO MONITOR TRAINING WORKSHOP - Learn all you need to know about how a high quality calibrated monitor can help you with your printing...

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Trainer: Victor Aberdeen - Eizo Technical Sales Manager

This half day training workshop enables you to discover the true benefits of owning a truly colour corrected monitor manufactured by the the market's leading brand, Eizo.
Understand the value of using the correct colour space, calibration, the panel types available and differences between models as well as having the chance to participate in a detailed questions and answers session - existing Eizo owners as well as potential new purchasers are all welcome on the day

All the following topics will be covered...
Discover detailed hardware and software uses
Learn about colour control and colour spaces
See how important it is to work on professional quality monitors
Understand how to get better results with image quality control
Learn all about the features of the auto-calibration tools within the monitors

The training session will be conducted by Eizo's most experienced technical trainer, Victor Aberdeen, who has twenty years knowledge to offer you throughout the day.

To cap off a great session, everyone attending will have the opportunity to buy any Eizo monitor during the training at extra special promotional prices, potentially saving tens, if not hundreds of pounds off the standard list prices. This is on top of a full training session refund to anyone who makes an Eizo monitor purchase on the day!

This workshop is a half day training with opportunities for questions & answers - runs from 10.00am - 2.00pm including refreshments.

Develop Your Lightroom Skills - Part 1-4

Posted on 2013-01-01

Adobe Lightroom is the essential tool for any photographer who uses a digital camera and this series of tutorials show how to make the best from this fantastic program. Starting with downloading from a memory card, the course explains clearly how to import, sort, develop and output to a printer or digital file.

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN LIGHTROOM - Level 1 to 4

Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon
Tutor: MARTIN ADDISON FRPS

This four session course covers the key areas in Lightroom; the Library, Develop and Printing modules with a quick look at the Slideshow and Book modules. Although the sessions can be purchased separately, you should attend all of the first three if possible as you will then understand the complete workflow through Lightroom and this is the key to using it successfully. Session four expands on the techniques available to create superb images in Lightroom.
Photoshop Elements is the ideal companion for Lightroom and if you are just starting out I recommend you purchase Elements and Lightroom which is all you need to make the most of your photographs.

 Click here for more information or to make a booking...

Digital Printing Workshops - Stratford-upon-Avon

Posted on 2013-01-01

Come to our Stratford-upon-Avon training school and learn everything you want to know about digital colour and monochrome printing with PermaJet papers and Eco-Flo CIS Ink System based around the popular Epson printer range - however, Canon and HP users are welcome too!

DIGITAL PRINTING WORKSHOP

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Tutors:  Leigh Preston FRPS & Pete Johnson LRPS
Tutor: Bob Moore


All the following topics will be covered...File size and image quality;
8 bit vs 16 bit images;
Getting the best from your digital files;
Digital contact printing;
Adjustment layers;
Sharpening & Interpolation;
Importing and saving files;
Using and converting RAW files;
Monitor and printer colour management;
Printer problems and solutions;
Installing and using ICC profiles for consistent colour and quality;
Test printing & Advanced black and white features for specialist monochrome printing and the use of Permajet papers.

Many product discount deals for purchases on the day!

10.00am - 4.30pm including buffet lunch and refreshments
 Click here for more information or to make a booking...

Digital Printing Workshops - Dumfries, Scotland

Posted on 2013-01-01

Come to our venue in Dumfries, Scotland and learn everything you want to know about digital colour and monochrome printing with PermaJet papers and Eco-Flo CIS Ink System based around the popular Epson printer range - however, Canon and HP users are welcome too!

DIGITAL PRINTING WORKSHOP

Location: Gracefield Arts Centre, Dumfries, Scotland
Tutors: ROD WHEELANS Hon. PAGB, FRPS, FIPF, MPAGB, MFIAP & LIBBY SMITH MPAGB, EFIAP

All the following topics will be covered...
File size and image quality;
8 bit vs 16 bit images;
Getting the best from your digital files;
Digital contact printing;
Adjustment layers;
Sharpening & Interpolation;
Importing and saving files;
Using and converting RAW files;
Monitor and printer colour management;
Printer problems and solutions;
Installing and using ICC profiles for consistent colour and quality;
Test printing & Advanced black and white features for specialist monochrome printing and the use of Permajet papers.

Many product discount deals for purchases on the day!

10.00am - 4.30pm including buffet lunch and refreshments

A PERMAJET representative will be personally attending this training day to offer free help and advice on papers and inks as well as offering a range of fantastic papers to at great prices to purchase on the day.
 Click here for more information or to make a booking...

Photoshop for Photographers - Part 1-5

Posted on 2013-01-01

A series of excellent courses divulging the power of Adobe Photoshop. Whatever level you are, you will gain an invaluable insight into the many features of this very popular product allowing you to create and print groundbreaking images and get the best value for money from the software.

PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS - Level 1 to 5

Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon

Tutor: CLIVE HAYNES FRPS

The courses provide a full introduction to the range of tools, filters, and image manipulation techniques available in this leading program - right up to the very latest version on Mac or PC.

They cover a wide range of imaging techniques; from scanning-in and image correction to enhancing & combining pictures to printed output. The participant will learn more about the subtle and artistic control of the image, improved methods of 'sharpening', the extended use of layers and associated 'blend modes' and effects, how to make 3D pictures, plus how to become more discerning and critically aware of the picture-making process through digital imagery.

If you book on 4 or 5 Photoshop courses we would offer you a 10% discount off all of the Photoshop courses. (i.e. £60.00 per course reduced to £54.00 per course). To get this special price, please telephone Louise directly on 01789 739207 to make your block booking. (It is not obligatory to attend all parts of the course)

 Click here for more information or to make a booking...

Advanced Black & White Printing

Posted on 2012-12-31

Take advantage of the skills and knowledge of two of the UK's renowned monochrome lecturers. Cover a wide range of topics leading to that all important perfect black and white printed image. Learn about all the hidden features within both Adobe Photoshop and your actual printer driver which can make such a massive difference to the end result !

ADVANCED BLACK & WHITE PRINTING WORKSHOP

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Tutors: Bob Moore FRPS & Andy Wharton FRPS

Everything you want to know about digital monochrome printing using PermaJet papers and Eco-Flo CIS Ink System based around the popular Epson printer range - however, Canon and HP users are welcome too!

All the following topics will be covered...
File size and image quality;
8 bit vs 16 bit images;
Getting the best from your digital files;
Digital contact printing;
Adjustment layers;
Sharpening & Interpolation;
Importing and saving files;
Using and converting RAW files;
Monitor and printer colour management;
Printer problems and solutions;
Installing and using ICC profiles for consistent monochrome tones and print quality;
Test printing & most of the session targets on all the Advanced Black and White (ABW) printing features within your printer driver for specialist monochrome printing.

Many product discount deals for purchases on the day!

10.00am - 4.30pm including buffet lunch and refreshments

Click here for more information or to make a booking...

The Fine Art Digital Black and White Printing Workshop

Posted on 2012-12-31

Come to our Stratford-upon-Avon training school and learn everything you need to know to produce archival fine art monochrome prints for commercial and gallery use with PermaJet papers. This course is suitable for both amateur and professional photographers.

THE FINE ART DIGITAL BLACK AND WHITE PRINTING WORKSHOP

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Tutors:  Ray Spence FRPS


Ray is a fine art photographer, lecturer and author. He worked in traditional darkroom techniques for many years and has now applied his experience to contemporary digital media. For the past 30 years has been a photography lecturer in a variety of colleges, universities and adult workshops. His knowledge will enlighten and motivate delegates to consider the commercial possibilities of their monochrome images. All the following topics will be covered...Why use black and white?;
Seeing in black and white, what works and why;
Using Black and White mode in camera;
JPEG vs Raw;
Converting colour files into black and white;
Tonal and contrast adjustments;
Burning and dodging techniques;
High Key and Low Key images;
Edges;
To sharpen or not to sharpen;
Toning images;
Fine Art papers;
Use of ICC profiles;
Advanced Black and White printing;
Presentation;
Archival standards;
Questions & Answers session
Come away from the day with anew outlook on the potential of your photography!

10.00am - 5pm including buffet lunch and refreshments
 Click here for more information or to make a booking...

The Digital Photo Artist Creative Workshop

Posted on 2012-12-31

Come to our Stratford-upon-Avon training school and learn everything you need to know as to how to apply digital techniques to expand their vision and produce creative and artistic fine art prints for personal, commercial or gallery use with PermaJet papers. This course is suitable for both amateur and professional photographers.

THE DIGITAL PHOTO ARTIST CREATIVE WORKSHOP

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Tutors:  Ray Spence FRPS


Ray is a fine art photographer, lecturer and author. He worked in traditional darkroom techniques for many years and has now applied his experience to contemporary digital media. For the past 30 years has been a photography lecturer in a variety of colleges, universities and adult workshops. His knowledge will enlighten and motivate delegates to consider the commercial possibilities of their monochrome images. All the following topics will be covered...Hand Colouring effects;
Pop Art;
Polaroid effects;
Digital Cyanotypes;
Pinhole effects;
Cross Processing;
Digital Liquid Emulsion;
Solarisation;
Using Layers and Masks to create composite images;
Blend modes;
Using scanners as a camera;
Joiners and Panoramas;
High Key and Low Key images;
Edges;
Fine Art papers;
Presentation;
Archival standards;
Questions & Answers session
Come away from the day with a new outlook on the potential of your photography and expand your creative skills!

10.00am - 5pm including buffet lunch and refreshments
 Click here for more information or to make a booking...