Courses, Workshops and Online Tuition
Carol from Pixel By Pixel offers a variety of quality education programs, either face to face or online.
Photo Restoration Course
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Digital Photo Restoration (Using Photoshop Elements)The very popular eight week, digital photo restoration course is currently held at The Pines Learning Centre in East Doncaster, Vic. This course is designed for students with some knowledge of either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Students learn to copy, restore and archive precious photos and documents. Students receive step by step tuition in enhancing exposure and colour, removing spots, scratches, mould and stains, repairing tears and creases, adding colour to black and white images, archival printing options and more!! Comprehensive course notes are provided to reinforce skills learnt in class. Enrolments are currently being taken for term one, 2012. The next Photo Restoration Course will be held at The Pines Learning Centre from Tuesday 13th February, 2012. (8 weeks) Cost: $267 (c$240) Now just $122.00 Contact the Pines Learning Centre for enrolments on 03 9842 6726 or download a course guide here
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Advanced Photo RestorationDesigned especiually for those who have completed the eight week Photo Restoration course, this course will introduce students to advanced techniques for restoring and retouching photographs. Time will be allocated for troubleshooting and for students to work on their own restoration and retouching projects. Begins Monday 12th February, 2012. (5 weeks) Cost: $154 (c:$138) Contact the Pines Learning Centre for enrolments on 03 9842 6726 or download a course guide here |
Unlike some online courses where you are simply sent notes and asked to complete lessons independently, these courses allow you to conncet live with Carol and other students once a week for a live, 1 1/2 hour presentation where you have the ability to ask questions and watch Carol’s monitor, from the comfort of your own home. You will then have the opportunity to practice your skills throughout the week. You will need a broadband connection and ideally a headset with microphone/earphones.
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An Introduction to Photoshop The four week, Introduction to Photoshop, online course is a great introduction to Photoshop or Photoshop Elements for those who are new to the software or those who have simpy found it all a little overwhelming. Photoshop is a huge program and it would be impossioble to learn all of it’s amazing features in just a few weeks. This intoductory course will equip you with skills to perform basic edits on your photographs. Topics covered include;
Next course Feb, 2012
For more information contact Carol by email or phone 03 86829572
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Digital Photo Restoration (online)An ideal learning option for those who are unable to attend the eight week course at the Pines Learning Centre.This six week course is designed for students who have completed the introduction to Photoshop course or who are familiar with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Students receive step by step tuition via weekly, 1 1/2 hour, online meetings. Topics covered include:
For more information contact Carol by email or phone 03 86829572 Next online course, Feb 2012 |
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Webinars
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Deep Etching WebinarDuring this one hour webinar Carol will demonstrate a variety of techniques for selecting and removing backgrounds from product images. Perfect for those of you who own online stores and choose to photograph and edit your own product images. Participants are invited to submit one product photograph for editing so not only will you have the opportunity to watch and learn but you may also receive an edited image for print or web publication. nb: Time restrictions may limit the number of images which can be edited during the webinar. ( images with complex clipping paths may not be able to be edited in this timeframe). Images will be edited in order of receipt. Registrations for this webinar have now closed. We will be hosting another deep etching webinar soon. Make sure you are subscribed to either our newsletter or Facebook page for updates re. courses and webinars.
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Private Photoshop Tuition
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Learn to edit your photos with one-on-one tuitionCarol from Pixel By Pixel now offers one-one-one Photoshop tuition either from your home, workplace or online via remote screen sharing. This option is ideal for those who are unable to attend one of the courses or who would like tuition tailored to their specific needs. Online tuition via remote screen sharing allows participants to connect directly with Carol’s screen whilst she demonstrates skills or alternatively, may allow Carol to view your screen and guide you as you learn to edit your photographs. A hands-free land-line telephone is desirable. Written course notes are also available. *NB. Remote screen sharing may not be possible for those with dial up or slow broadband connections. Cost: from $50 per hour Contact Carol by phone on 03 86829572 or by email to arrange your one-on-one tuition |
Photo Restoration Weekend Workshops
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Photo Restoration Weekend or One Day WorkshopsOne or two day workshops can be tailored for your group or organisation. This option is perfect for genealogy or special interest groups, especially those in remote areas. You provide a suitable venue and students bring along their own computers (either laptop or desktop) with either Photoshop or Photoshop Elements installed. A Minimum of six participants is required. Some knowledge of Photoshop or Photoshop Elements is desirable. Contact Carol by phone on 03 86829572 or by email for more information. |
