RAW Photo Processing/Photoshop Tutorial Meet

[kiwi]

I'm thinking of getting together 8 members to attend a 2-hour Photoshop Intro tutorial - it will assume you know basics, but will get into colour management, layers, adjustments etc.

I'll try to arrange an training room in my Company offices in the valley in Brisbane for a mid-week date in Februray some time

You'll need your own laptops.

I know I'll attend as a trainee, and i know who the trainer will be (a professional photoshop tutor friend of mine)

There will be a cost, probably around $40

Can you register your interest here so I can se if it's something that is worth pursuing ???

[Wobbles]

Hi Kiwi,
I'd certainly be interested, being "self taught" it would be good to finally know the right way to do it...:rolleyes:
A LR3 session could be good to?!

Cheers
John

[[ kane ]]

Sounds really good Kiwi!

Thanks
Kane

[agb]

If it is not a Wednesday evening then I would be interested.

[mrDooba]

Will this be evening or daytime?

[kiwi]

evening sorry

Im thinking 6pm start with pizzas

[mrDooba]

I'd love to attend:)

[kiwi]

ok, so far

kiwi
mrDooba
wobbles
kane
agb

[mrDooba]

Will I need to load up CS5 to the Mac Book?

[kiwi]

Yeah, I guess you will.

I understand it does not matter if you use elements, cs2, cs3, 4 or 5 really. Concepts the same.

[davearnold]

I would be very interested if I knew when, as doing a lot of night shifts at the moment, but with enough notice, could maybe do a shift swap.

[kadon]

That sounds great.
Count me in, although I haven't been into the Valley at night for I don't know how long!
If its a Tuesday night might be interesting having to leave my boss in the lurch & run out (just work back every fortnight..... darn patients who what to see him after 5pm)

[kiwi]

OK, I'll put a date (subject to change of Tuesday 1st March) just to let people start planning ahead

[davearnold]

Ok, that should be far enough away for me to organise to finish and be in the valley beofre 6.00.

[kadon]

Ummm okay that happens to be "that" fortnight Tuesday.... lol.... oh well at least I have time to prepare him or better still change patient's bookings....lol

[kiwi]

Ill try to confirm the date with the tutor and see whether its OK to get the room to use early next week...so...please just wait a few days to make any changes.

[gary]

I am interested as well thank you

[dbose]

Mate I was so looking forward to this - thanks for organising. Umm evenig could be a challange though with kid's pickup etc. but do let me know the date and I might work something out specially if on a Friday.

[dbax]

wished I lived closer in, and had a lappy, good initiative Kiwi. Hope it goes well. :th3::th3:
If its the friend I'm thinking of your very lucky people;)

[richie4540]

Kiwi, i would be interested, as i need to understand how to run my epson scanner V700 with my mac.

regards Richard

[kiwi]

Richard, the course would not cover that. Its purely a intro into photoshop

[richie4540]

Richard, the course would not cover that. Its purely a intro into photoshop

kiwi, ok, i will still be interested.
regards richie

[kiwi]

OK all

Date is confirmed for Tuesday 1st March 2011
Location will be Level 11, HQ Building, 540 Wickham Street
Time will be 6pm - 8pm (we will order pizzas)
Cost will be $40 per head

Please now confirm your attendance

[William]

Hmmm !! Sounds good Darren, Might have to talk to the Boss , What date do you need a firm confirmation - Bill

[kiwi]

It will first seven to confirm.

If it's oversubscribed we can look at repeating I'd imagine

[dbose]

Hi Darren - I would like to confirm my attendance but will have to check with my wife regarding kids pick up etc. I know it's unfair on others but can I keep one spot until tomorrow please?

[agb]

I will confirm for that please. What's the parking going to be like around there?

[kiwi]

sure dbose
agb, parking is no issue, off street parking is available before 6 and at 6 in our underground carpark

[gary]

I would like to confirm for that thank you

Cheers Gary

[kiwi]

so far

kiwi
mrDooba
wobbles
kane
Agb
Gary
Kardon
Davearnold

[Wobbles]

Hi,
just confirming I can attend.

Thanks

[dbose]

Hi Darren - I am confirmed too.

[mrDooba]

Confirmation on my behalf too.

[Jaded62]

I'd be up for this, sounds like a good opportunity.

[kiwi]

Class is full at the moment sorry

[kiwi]

Slight time change

Now 7pm-9pm

Still Wednesday 1st March

[Wayne]

I would definitely be in it if it is held again and I am not working which could be the issue now i am working quite a few more days and also now being in WA. I don't feel so bad about 1st March because I will be away at Avalon that weekend. Well done for organising.

[agb]

Kiwi, Is the 1st of March Tuesday or Wednesday. My calendar says its Tuesday.

[kiwi]

Oops, sorry, 7-9pm, Tuesday 1st Match

As it's after 6 park in the underground carpark of north tower of hq, entry on 540 wickham st straight opposite emporium

[Jacs14]

good luck with this, hope everyone has fun and :crossed: its a huge success and your friend would be happy to do another one as I would definately be interested :)

[Kazren]

Hi Kiwi,
I've just seen this thread and would love to attend if it isn't too late.
Cheers,
Kaz

[kiwi]

Is is too late for this one sorry

[SkattyKat]

definately woud be interested if another class is run

Thanks Kiwi

[kiwi]

***** POSTPONED ******

I'm very sorry but I am going to have to postpone as I am now unable to attend for reasons not within my control :th3:

I'll work on a new date soon

[agb]

Sorry about that, hope to hear soon about the new date.

[Wobbles]

Oh Bugger... hope problem not too serious. Let us know when you can.

Cheers
John

[kiwi]

no, im travelling that week now

im thinking next date will be 8th march, but ill confirm within next couple of days

[dbose]

No Probs mate - 8th should be good for me as well. :th3:

[kiwi]

Bump.....just in case you haven't heard yet I have postponed event. No date scheduled yet.

[ATP]

Hi Kiwi...I see that all the places are taken...but I'd love to be part of the next one! :)

[mrDooba]

Bump.....just in case you haven't heard yet I have postponed event. No date scheduled yet.


Bummer.....:chicken:

[davearnold]

Confirming my continued inteterest, will watch for rescheduled date/time.

[dbose]

Let us know if there's a date later - am still interrested.

[sirbongo]

definitely keen for the class if theres room...

[andylo]

I would be quite keen to attend to, no matter what date to be postpone, and how many time has been postpone :)

[kiwi]

NEW DATE CONFIRMED : TUESDAY 22ND MARCH 2011. 7PM - 9PM.

Please confirm acceptance, the 8 that confirmed last time have first right of refusal.

Thanks.

[ATP]

Count me in please Kiwi !! Would love to come if any of the first 8 can't make it...thanks! :th3:

[Wobbles]

NEW DATE CONFIRMED : TUESDAY 22ND MARCH 2011. 7PM - 9PM.

Please confirm acceptance, the 8 that confirmed last time have first right of refusal.

Thanks.

Hi,
confirming for the new date.

Thanks
John

[agb]

Confirmed that I will attend thanks Kiwi.

[gary]

I am still interested Kiwi, thank you.

[mrDooba]

I'm still in if it's OK :th3:

[grauniad]

Please include me if there's a spot available.
Rodney

[kiwi]

Confirmed to date

Kiwi & Allann (T1 hosts)
MrDooba
Wobbles
Agb
Gary

[andylo]

I am in.

[dbose]

NEW DATE CONFIRMED : TUESDAY 22ND MARCH 2011. 7PM - 9PM.

Please confirm acceptance, the 8 that confirmed last time have first right of refusal.

Thanks.

I am using my first right:lol:;) and WILL attend - thanks again Darren

[agb]

Kiwi, would you like to offer my spot to one of the waiting list people. I have a specialists appointment in the city in the afternoon, and I am not sure that I am going to get out of there in time to get home and back again. If my spot does not get filled, then I will attempt to make it , even if I am late,so that you are not left short though.
Put me on the waiting list for any future ones.

[agb]

Kiwi, would you like to offer my spot to one of the waiting list people. I have a specialists appointment in the city in the afternoon, and I am not sure that I am going to get out of there in time to get home and back again. If my spot does not get filled, then I will attempt to make it , even if I am late,so that you are not left short though.
Put me on the waiting list for any future ones.
Cancel this, I have made a mistake with my appointment times, specialist is the Monday and the photoshop is the Tuesday so I can attend as confirmed previously. Hope you did not action the above .:o

[kiwi]

No problem, youre still in.

[agb]

Thanks. Looking forward to it. Now just hope that I did not get something else wrong about the dates:D
Think I should ring the specialists office today just to make sure. The appointment was made 6 months ago.

[andylo]

kiwi, am I considered in or not? :)

[kiwi]

Confirmed to date

Kiwi & Allann (T1 hosts)
MrDooba
Wobbles
Agb
Gary

These three members have 24 hours to confirm or cancel (ie by 8pm tomorrow) or their places will be reallocated to those on the waiting list

kane
Kardon
Davearnold

[dbose]

Howdy - my name does not appear in the above list - I did confirm before though. Does that mean I'm not in?:sad68:

[kiwi]

Sorry, yip, you're in

[gary]

I have to cancel on this one, sorry for the late reply. I was looking forward to it.

[kiwi]

No problem

Hands up those who are in the waiting list

[dbose]

Sorry, yip, you're in

Thanks a lot mate :party7::party7:

[kadon]

I'm still interested

[kiwi]

List for 22nd March

Kiwi & Allann (T1 hosts)
MrDooba
Wobbles
Agb
Gary
Kadon
DBose

Reminder $40 each - non refundable after 5pm tomorrow. Cash on the night please (will also pool to pay for Pizzas etc)

[andylo]

So I am too late this time? :(

[kiwi]

No, i'll put you in Andy, you are confirmed

[andylo]

TA! :D:D:D:D:D

[kiwi]

"Final" List

List for 22nd March

Kiwi & Allann (T1 hosts)
MrDooba
Wobbles
Agb
Gary
Kadon
DBose
Andylo

[dbose]

Thanks a lot - look forward to this.

[gary]

Hello Kiwi you still have me on the list but I can't make it, see previous post
Thank you

[kiwi]

yeah, of coure, I knew that :-)

Kiwi
Allann
MrDooba
Wobbles
Agb
Kadon
DBose
Andylo

[kiwi]

Now, for those that are on the list, please rate your knowledge of post processing, eg

1= complete novice, dont know how to do much at all
5 = I play around with layers and stuff but dont really know what I am doing
10 = expert

[ATP]

Am I too late to remind you of my interest Kiwi ???

I'm a number 1 .

Thanks!

[Dwarak]

Kiwi I am interested too please let me know if I am too late. I am a 5 I think

[kiwi]

Ok, class is full at 8. ATP Abd DwArek or first call if there are any pullouts

[kiwi]

Oh, suppose I should intro our tutor

Www.damiensymonds.com.au

Remember bring your own laptop, installed preferably with ps or elements, some of your own raw files would be good too

[mrDooba]

I'll say a 6.2

You can round that down if you wish:D

Cool! Looks like the instructor knows his stuff!!!

[agb]

Which one is he?????
Oh and I am more than 0 and probably less than 5.

[kadon]

Probably close to a 5...... to be safe 1-5..... lol

[kiwi]

I'm reserving a place for Kane as I understand he can't get online at the mo

[Wobbles]

Hi,
I'd probably say 3-4 mainly use LR3...

John

[andylo]

3 - 4 for me, same as Wobbles, mainly use LR3

[dbose]

I'd say I am between 5 and 6 (i.e. I work with layers and masks and do know how they work but most of the times unsure how much adjustment like curves/level is ideal for a shot). Also would be keen to know a bit about photo stitching (for pano) and photo stacking (for star trails) if time permits.

[andylo]

dbose :) Please understand I am not trying to be rude, but as far as I concern it is a RAW photo processing, not necessary a Photoshop tutorial, so I suppose photo stitching and stacking would be another tutorial altogether?

[kiwi]

There will not be stitching etc covered, the tutorial is about the raw workflow, white balance, levels and curves, sharpening and intro to layers, we only have 2 hours so it will be high level really

[kadon]

Okay since my photoshop issues with raw I've now downloaded lightroom & only just playing with it.... so going to have to change my level to probably a ONE! lol
Kiwi let me know if this is going to be okay or if I need to step out & let someone else in, then please tell me.

[kiwi]

It will be fine, I'll give you a hand

[agb]

Re getting there tomorrow.
Kiwi, I do not know the area at all so I have checked google maps. HQ building does not show so can you identify which building it is for me please. Google shows the emporium as being on the corner of Murri Way, so is it the building directly opposite or further back down Wickham st? Thanks.

[andylo]

As it's after 6 park in the underground carpark of north tower of hq, entry on 540 wickham st straight opposite emporium

And I suppose I will have to remember to enter 540 Wickham into my GPS? :)

[kiwi]

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=540+Wickham+Street,+Fortitude+Valley,+Queensland&aq=0&sll=-25.335448,135.745076&sspn=61.175757,114.169922&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=540+Wickham+St,+Fortitude+Valley+Queensland+4006&ll=-27.452844,153.037995&spn=0.001907,0.003484&t=h&z=19

Its corner Brookes st and wickham st. Opposite emporium. There is a subway, nandos, off-street parking etc between the two buildings.

IF you get lost call me on my mobile 0403062429

[Damo77]

Kiwi
Allann
MrDooba
Wobbles
Agb
Kadon
DBose
Andylo

Hi everyone, it's me. Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow night.

In order to give us all a running start, I'd like to give you a bit of extra info. Could the eight trainees (well, the ones I haven't already contacted) write to me on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/damien.symonds

[dbose]

There will not be stitching etc covered, the tutorial is about the raw workflow, white balance, levels and curves, sharpening and intro to layers, we only have 2 hours so it will be high level really

No issues - i understand totally...see you tomorrow:)

[kiwi]

You'll need me to get you up in the buildings, , please meet outside Nandos at 6:45pm. If you are late call ne on mobile and I will come collect you

[agb]

Will we have been able to get to the carpark without you?

[kiwi]

Just park outside Nandos, will be quiet.

[kadon]

Thanks for the extra bit of info how to find the place & time to meet.... look forward to it.

[Allann]

Kiwi, if you want to let the next person (I think it's ATP) have my spot. I rate myself as an 8-9. I went through the slides last night and there is nothing new for me there. I'm happy to just help if needed.

[kiwi]

Ok, ATP you're in

[Damo77]

ATP, if you're keen, please write to me: https://www.facebook.com/damien.symonds

[kiwi]

Kadon, bring your laptop, but I also have a spare running CS3 for you to use

[ATP]

:eek: Thanks so much Allan and Kiwi...wish I could be there...but when nobody had pulled out by yesterday...I accepted an away trip for work last night...so not in Brisbane. Can't believe my bad luck. :(

Damo77, if you decide to run another one of these workshops soon...please PM me...and lock me in for a place.

Have fun everyone !!

[Allann]

Looks like the spot is open for Dwarak. Sorry you can't make it ATP.

[kiwi]

yip, theres one spot free. first in best dressed

[Dwarak]

Looks like the spot is open for Dwarak. Sorry you can't make it ATP.

Sorry guys I will not be able to make it I do not have my laptop and I have needed to plan. I would love to get on to the next one if there is going to be a next one.

[kiwi]

Hey guys, just wanted to say thanks to damien and all whom attended

And I have someones Acer Laptop power cord

[agb]

Not mine and thanks to you Kiwi for organising it and thanks to Damien for the excellent presentation.

[mrDooba]

Thanks for organising that Kiwi. I learnt a few bits and pieces but would be interested in more advanced techniques.

Cheers:)

[kiwi]

Yeah, Damien and myself and Allan had a bit of a chat and we think theres another class at intermediate and another at advanced that we might organize next if there's interest, and I'm pretty sure there would be.

[mrDooba]

Cool. I'll keep my eyes peeled.

[andylo]

Thanks for organizing kiwi :) And nice to meet you again Allan :)

kiwi I would automatically sign in to the next tutorial. No matter what time and where :)

[agb]

Yeah, Damien and myself and Allan had a bit of a chat and we think theres another class at intermediate and another at advanced that we might organize next if there's interest, and I'm pretty sure there would be.
If the dates etc fit of course I would be in that.

[Dwarak]

Yeah, Damien and myself and Allan had a bit of a chat and we think theres another class at intermediate and another at advanced that we might organize next if there's interest, and I'm pretty sure there would be.

Kiwi I will be really interested in the class if this is conducted again.

[kadon]

Thanks Kiwi for organising the class last night. Thanks too to Damien for his wealth of knowledge. Certainly learnt things! After this weekend is over I should have time to sit & play.

Would definitely be interested in more classes so consider me an automatic interest....lol. Gosh now I have to remember to look on here more to see when the next one will be.

[Wobbles]

Thanks to Darren & Damien for an interesting and educational evening.:th3:

I to would be interested in further training opportunities.

Cheers
John

[dbose]

Hi Darren thanks heaps for organising this - would be keen for an advanced course as well.

[kiwi]

Date Claimer for May 24

Intermediate photoshop

Layers
Masks
Cloning and healing
Output sharpening
Resizing for printing
Tips and tricks

???? Anything else ????

Date not confirmed, but register your interest here

[Dwarak]

Kiwi please count me in

[grauniad]

Kiwi, Please count me in if space is available. Other possible topics are selection (required for layers) and digital face smoothing.
Rodney

[ATP]

I'm definitely in please Kiwi...I'll be up to speed by then!

Thanks very much! :th3:

[agb]

me too.I have it in my diary.

[mrDooba]

Darren, that's the stuff I'm really interested in. Sign me up.

[kiwi]

If you are keen please "thanks" post #130

[kadon]

Yep very keen to do another one. Count me in!

[davearnold]

I will make sure I can make it this time.

[kiwi]

Damien cant commit yet to that date, so, don't ink it in yet folks

[dbose]

I'd like to attend one more for advanced level if that happens at all.

[ATP]

We all wait with anticipation Kiwi - bet you wish you hadn't started this thread !! :D Thanks again for organising...

[mrDooba]

Can someone add two As to the front of my name so I'm first on the "Thanks" list? AAmrDooba ;)

[kiwi]

After this and the sport course this Sunday I should start an AP school

Just call me professor kiwi

[gabby]

This one really interested me but is difficult to attend from Tweed heads during the week for workers - any chance of followups on a weekend?

[davearnold]

Hi Kiwi ... any news if this is going ahead on the 24th?

[kiwi]

No, its not.

I'll chat to Damo and let you know when he can do another one.

[agb]

I know you have other things on your mind at the moment, but is there still a possibility of a second session?

[gabby]

I'm also interested in a session- I presume that is why such an old thread is still in place? Gail

[ricktas]

I'm also interested in a session- I presume that is why such an old thread is still in place? Gail

We remove thread after a 2-3 years, so when you say still in place, everything stays on the site for quite a while, no matter if it hasn't been posted to in ages.

[kiwi]

Damien's not in a position to do this workshop sorry