An Underwater Photographer's Guide To Beneath The Sea 2010
By Matt J. Weiss, March 26, 2010 @ 10:11 AM (EST)
To make it easier for the underwater photo and video fans attending BTS, we made a list of all the underwater photo and video workshops, seminars and exhibitors at the show. This should save you some time wandering the halls or sorting the seminar lists. Be sure to include booth 421, the DPG booth, in your plans. We'd love to see everyone!
Underwater Photography Workshops
Each workshop costs $65 dollars and take place in the Holiday Inn. The price includes same day exhibits and seminars.
W3 - Basic U/W Video with Professional Results:
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Jim & Pat Stayer
HI - Bergen Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
This workshop concentrates on techniques to improve your underwater video. Topics include: basics of underwater video, advanced camera features, lighting, gear setup and care. The workshop also explores methods of composing and lighting your subjects and what to look for in animal behavior so you can capture the “WOW” shots.
W5 - Getting Pro Results with your Point and Shoot Camera:
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Jack & Sue Drafahl
HI - Passaic Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
This workshop covers everything necessary to take dynamic underwater images with your point & shoot digital camera. Topics range from pre-dive setup to end of trip maintenance, and everything in between. Students learn exposure mode techniques, lighting with external and internal flash, white balance, RAW files, dealing with shutter delay, accessory lenses, macro and wide angle photography. This workshop is also valuable to the D-SLR user who is considering a point & shoot as a second camera system.
W8 - Mastering Underwater Strobes (for cameras with manual controls and an external strobe):
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cathy Church
HI - Morris Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
Workshop covers all SLR cameras, Olympus SP350, Canon G10 and other compact
digitals that allow full f-stop and shutter speed control. Covers strobe use for primary lighting and for balanced flash fill. Learn creative lighting techniques with single and multiple strobes. If you do not know what an f-stop and shutter speed are, Cathy will review it for you, or contact her for a handout to read in advance, to help make your seminar more enjoyable (cchurch@candw.ky). Photographers without manual controls are welcome to attend to learn about the things you need to
consider as you move up to another camera.
W9 - Digitizing, Organizing & Protecting your Photos:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
John Ares
HI-– Bergen Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
This workshop will show you how to digitize your slides and negatives collection at home by using a Digital SLR to copy slides and negatives; how to use Adobe Lightroom for organizing the archive and saving files in the archival DNG format; and, how to use Digital Asset Management (DAM) techniques for developing disciplined, searchable hard drives. Finally, you will learn how to protect your archive by backing- up using a simple strategy of “3:2:1” by having three copies of each file, using two different media and storing one off site.
W10 - Creative Photoshop Technique:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Larry & Denise Tackett
HI - Passaic Room
Cost $65 Limit 20
This workshop is for the student with a basic working
knowledge of Photoshop. Topics covered will include layer styles, channels, smart objects, blending modes, mastery of tools, layer masks, selections, actions, noise reduction, spotting, compositing, gradients and more. For a detailed course description go to: www.tackettproductions.com (after Feb 1, 2010). Students are welcome to bring a laptop with Photoshop software.
Sunday:
W12 - Underwater Photography Made Simple:
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Michel Gilbert & Danielle Alary
HI - Sussex Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
Workshop for beginner or intermediate underwater photographers. Learn which equipment is best used in fish portrait, macro or wide-angle photography. Michel & Danielle will share with you their no-nonsense simple approach to underwater photography. Learn how to work with your strobes in manual mode by remembering 4 numbers. No matter which system you plan to use, if you want a head start, this is the workshop to attend. A fresh look at a fantastic specialty by two seasoned pros who love to share their knowledge. Note: W16 continues from W12
W13 - Mastering Underwater Strobes and more (for point and shoot cameras):
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Cathy Church
HI - Morris Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
Designed for divers with cameras with limited exposure controls such as Sea Life, Sea & Sea, compact point and shoot cameras, etc. Learn all aspects of getting the best exposures for better blue backgrounds and prettier foregrounds with whatever camera you are using. This is a hands-on workshop, so you should bring your camera with you (and an extra battery and your owner’s manual if possible). Please email Cathy in advance and tell her what brand and model of camera and housing you have. (cchurch@candw.ky). She will prepare a handout specifically to
your camera to make sure that you will know how to find each setting that she discusses. The topics include use of strobe for primary lighting and for balanced flash fill, use of menu settings such as white balance, use of add-on lenses, etc.
W14 - Hands-on Adobe Lightroom:
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Jack & Sue Drafahl
HI - Passaic Room
Cost $100 Limit 30
Adobe Lightroom - one of the most popular software programs today - allows underwater photographers to input, edit, and output images in a quick
and efficient manner. Each attendee at this hands-on workshop is required to bring a laptop computer loaded with any version of Lightroom. A 30-day trial program will be available for those who have not yet purchased the program. Topics covered include: setting up Adobe Lightroom, using it as a catalog and editing program for both RAW and JPEG files, importing
images from camera cards and portable hard drives, sorting, renaming and additional tips and tricks. A selection of sample underwater images will be distributed and we will work together correcting them. Samples will include some of the biggest problems that plague underwater photographers, so you can then apply what you've learned to your own images.
W16 - Making a Picture- the Next level in U/W Photography:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Michel Gilbert &
Danielle Alary
HI - Sussex Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
A workshop aimed at those who want to get more out of their u/w photography and complements the speakers’ other workshop, "Underwater Photography Made Simple". Light is the image and this workshop is designed to help you work with light. In an accessible way, Michel & Danielle share their knowledge and experience to help you bring your photography to the next level, taking it beyond the snapshot world. They will also cover workflow and explain how they work in the field and in their studio to maximize the "keepers" and keep post processing at a manageable level.
W17 - Hands-on Video Editing with Final Cut Pro and Express:
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jim & Pat Stayer
HI - Morris Room
Cost $75 Limit 20
Attendees may bring their own laptops with Final Cut Express or Final Cut Pro installed. Others may follow along on a large screen. A collection of underwater clips will be distributed and you will be walked through
the steps required to produce a professional looking video. Some of the topics covered will be: log and capture, timelines, transitions, motion, titles, and soundtracks. Learn to avoid the most common amateur mistakes.
W18 - Evaluating and Critiquing Images:
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Larry & Denise Tackett
HI - Passaic Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
What makes a good image? Join us to learn about image composition and aesthetics by looking at and discussing a variety of image samples from
printed and online media. Then we will spend time evaluating and critiquing your images as a group. Bring at least ten images as either prints or digital media. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to get input from published professionals as well as from peer photographers.
Underwater Photography Seminars: All take place in the Warren Room of the Holiday Inn
Saturday:
12:00 - Photoshop's Photo Adjustment Options (Larry & Denise Tackett)
1:00 - Underwater Photography With Models ( Jason Heller)
2:00 - Underwater Photography In The Cold-Water Environment (Larry Cohen)
3:00 - Piranha 3D: Underwater Challenges of Movie Making (Kathy Weydig & Joel Silverstein)
4:00 - How To Dive Successfully ( And Safely ) With Cameras (Ken Knezick)
Sunday:
10:30 - Understanding And Using Photoshop's Blend Modes
1:00 - The Internet: The Underwater Photographer's Handbook
Underwater Photo and Video Exhibitors:
Aquatica: 524, 526
Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo: 625, 627
Bigblue Dive Lights: 317
Bonica Precision Inc.: 735
Canon USA: 820, 822
Dive Photo Guide: 421
Equinox Housings: 841, 843
Ikelite: 537, 539
Olympus Imaging America: 418, 420
Reef Photo and Video: 527, 525
ReefNet: 301
Sea and Sea: 315
SeaLife Cameras: 819
Ultralight Control Systems: 509
Underwater Photo Contest - BTS: 137, 135, 135, 135, 135, 135
Wetpixel LLC: 109
XIT404 LLC:502, 504
Underwater Photography Workshops
Each workshop costs $65 dollars and take place in the Holiday Inn. The price includes same day exhibits and seminars.
W3 - Basic U/W Video with Professional Results:
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Jim & Pat Stayer
HI - Bergen Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
This workshop concentrates on techniques to improve your underwater video. Topics include: basics of underwater video, advanced camera features, lighting, gear setup and care. The workshop also explores methods of composing and lighting your subjects and what to look for in animal behavior so you can capture the “WOW” shots.
W5 - Getting Pro Results with your Point and Shoot Camera:
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Jack & Sue Drafahl
HI - Passaic Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
This workshop covers everything necessary to take dynamic underwater images with your point & shoot digital camera. Topics range from pre-dive setup to end of trip maintenance, and everything in between. Students learn exposure mode techniques, lighting with external and internal flash, white balance, RAW files, dealing with shutter delay, accessory lenses, macro and wide angle photography. This workshop is also valuable to the D-SLR user who is considering a point & shoot as a second camera system.
W8 - Mastering Underwater Strobes (for cameras with manual controls and an external strobe):
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cathy Church
HI - Morris Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
Workshop covers all SLR cameras, Olympus SP350, Canon G10 and other compact
digitals that allow full f-stop and shutter speed control. Covers strobe use for primary lighting and for balanced flash fill. Learn creative lighting techniques with single and multiple strobes. If you do not know what an f-stop and shutter speed are, Cathy will review it for you, or contact her for a handout to read in advance, to help make your seminar more enjoyable (cchurch@candw.ky). Photographers without manual controls are welcome to attend to learn about the things you need to
consider as you move up to another camera.
W9 - Digitizing, Organizing & Protecting your Photos:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
John Ares
HI-– Bergen Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
This workshop will show you how to digitize your slides and negatives collection at home by using a Digital SLR to copy slides and negatives; how to use Adobe Lightroom for organizing the archive and saving files in the archival DNG format; and, how to use Digital Asset Management (DAM) techniques for developing disciplined, searchable hard drives. Finally, you will learn how to protect your archive by backing- up using a simple strategy of “3:2:1” by having three copies of each file, using two different media and storing one off site.
W10 - Creative Photoshop Technique:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Larry & Denise Tackett
HI - Passaic Room
Cost $65 Limit 20
This workshop is for the student with a basic working
knowledge of Photoshop. Topics covered will include layer styles, channels, smart objects, blending modes, mastery of tools, layer masks, selections, actions, noise reduction, spotting, compositing, gradients and more. For a detailed course description go to: www.tackettproductions.com (after Feb 1, 2010). Students are welcome to bring a laptop with Photoshop software.
Sunday:
W12 - Underwater Photography Made Simple:
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Michel Gilbert & Danielle Alary
HI - Sussex Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
Workshop for beginner or intermediate underwater photographers. Learn which equipment is best used in fish portrait, macro or wide-angle photography. Michel & Danielle will share with you their no-nonsense simple approach to underwater photography. Learn how to work with your strobes in manual mode by remembering 4 numbers. No matter which system you plan to use, if you want a head start, this is the workshop to attend. A fresh look at a fantastic specialty by two seasoned pros who love to share their knowledge. Note: W16 continues from W12
W13 - Mastering Underwater Strobes and more (for point and shoot cameras):
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Cathy Church
HI - Morris Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
Designed for divers with cameras with limited exposure controls such as Sea Life, Sea & Sea, compact point and shoot cameras, etc. Learn all aspects of getting the best exposures for better blue backgrounds and prettier foregrounds with whatever camera you are using. This is a hands-on workshop, so you should bring your camera with you (and an extra battery and your owner’s manual if possible). Please email Cathy in advance and tell her what brand and model of camera and housing you have. (cchurch@candw.ky). She will prepare a handout specifically to
your camera to make sure that you will know how to find each setting that she discusses. The topics include use of strobe for primary lighting and for balanced flash fill, use of menu settings such as white balance, use of add-on lenses, etc.
W14 - Hands-on Adobe Lightroom:
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Jack & Sue Drafahl
HI - Passaic Room
Cost $100 Limit 30
Adobe Lightroom - one of the most popular software programs today - allows underwater photographers to input, edit, and output images in a quick
and efficient manner. Each attendee at this hands-on workshop is required to bring a laptop computer loaded with any version of Lightroom. A 30-day trial program will be available for those who have not yet purchased the program. Topics covered include: setting up Adobe Lightroom, using it as a catalog and editing program for both RAW and JPEG files, importing
images from camera cards and portable hard drives, sorting, renaming and additional tips and tricks. A selection of sample underwater images will be distributed and we will work together correcting them. Samples will include some of the biggest problems that plague underwater photographers, so you can then apply what you've learned to your own images.
W16 - Making a Picture- the Next level in U/W Photography:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Michel Gilbert &
Danielle Alary
HI - Sussex Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
A workshop aimed at those who want to get more out of their u/w photography and complements the speakers’ other workshop, "Underwater Photography Made Simple". Light is the image and this workshop is designed to help you work with light. In an accessible way, Michel & Danielle share their knowledge and experience to help you bring your photography to the next level, taking it beyond the snapshot world. They will also cover workflow and explain how they work in the field and in their studio to maximize the "keepers" and keep post processing at a manageable level.
W17 - Hands-on Video Editing with Final Cut Pro and Express:
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jim & Pat Stayer
HI - Morris Room
Cost $75 Limit 20
Attendees may bring their own laptops with Final Cut Express or Final Cut Pro installed. Others may follow along on a large screen. A collection of underwater clips will be distributed and you will be walked through
the steps required to produce a professional looking video. Some of the topics covered will be: log and capture, timelines, transitions, motion, titles, and soundtracks. Learn to avoid the most common amateur mistakes.
W18 - Evaluating and Critiquing Images:
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Larry & Denise Tackett
HI - Passaic Room
Cost $65 Limit 30
What makes a good image? Join us to learn about image composition and aesthetics by looking at and discussing a variety of image samples from
printed and online media. Then we will spend time evaluating and critiquing your images as a group. Bring at least ten images as either prints or digital media. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to get input from published professionals as well as from peer photographers.
Underwater Photography Seminars: All take place in the Warren Room of the Holiday Inn
Saturday:
12:00 - Photoshop's Photo Adjustment Options (Larry & Denise Tackett)
1:00 - Underwater Photography With Models ( Jason Heller)
2:00 - Underwater Photography In The Cold-Water Environment (Larry Cohen)
3:00 - Piranha 3D: Underwater Challenges of Movie Making (Kathy Weydig & Joel Silverstein)
4:00 - How To Dive Successfully ( And Safely ) With Cameras (Ken Knezick)
Sunday:
10:30 - Understanding And Using Photoshop's Blend Modes
1:00 - The Internet: The Underwater Photographer's Handbook
Underwater Photo and Video Exhibitors:
Aquatica: 524, 526
Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo: 625, 627
Bigblue Dive Lights: 317
Bonica Precision Inc.: 735
Canon USA: 820, 822
Dive Photo Guide: 421
Equinox Housings: 841, 843
Ikelite: 537, 539
Olympus Imaging America: 418, 420
Reef Photo and Video: 527, 525
ReefNet: 301
Sea and Sea: 315
SeaLife Cameras: 819
Ultralight Control Systems: 509
Underwater Photo Contest - BTS: 137, 135, 135, 135, 135, 135
Wetpixel LLC: 109
XIT404 LLC:502, 504
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