Advanced Photography
Intensive Workshop (suitable for students who have completed Photography Part I or have the equivalent skill level)
Taught by Franc Piret.  Click here for Franc's profiles and examples of his work.

What kind of assistance and special effects can you expect from your flash, outdoor, indoor and at night?  How can you paint your picture with light?  How do we execute multi-exposure shots?  What is the use of a 1/4000 shutter speed?  What is the use of B pose? How can we achieve amazing shots in total darkness?  What is the appropriate way to set up and configure your camera to fit the circumstances at hand?  How do you direct your model properly in each situation to reach the perfection of a "movie style" portrait shot?  In this course, you will get all the answer you are looking for and learn the practical techniques needed to reach the most-extreme capabilities of your camera, from the lowest shutter speed to the highest, from total darkness to the brightest spot.  You will also learn how to master lighting by exploring your flash function and playing with different sources of light to get better results in any conditions.  Last but not least, you will learn how to extend your creativity to an unlimited level, by mastering shutter speed, darkness, lighting, and composition.  The following areas will be covered:

• Flash use: fill in, low speed, repeating shots

• Shooting models in the studio with flash

• Total darkness shots (painting your picture with flash and light), one-minute pose project

• High speed shots... freeze water without ice with your highest shutter speed

• Movie lighting secrets: take great portraits by mastering Hollywood lighting techniques

• Photoshop: the basics of unlimited creativity using layers, blending, and filters

• Outings: we will have at-least four outings in the field in order to apply the skills that are being learned in class.

Please note: Before entering the advanced course, it is highly recommended that you complete our Photography Part I course, which encompasses both beginner and intermediate levels.

Below are some photos taken in Franc's advanced photography class; click on any image to enlarge.

Course Title: Advanced Photography
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200
Logistics and Model Fee: RMB 700

Spring Session 2012: March 7th to May 9th

Section A: Wednesday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 7th to May 9th (Course Code: AP203)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Wednesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 7th to May 9th (Course Code: AP204)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Wednesday evenings (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
10 weeks from March 7th to May 9th (Course Code: AP205)
Location: ELC Learning Center

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
Please register online first to reserve your place.  You will then receive a confirmation email with further details.  Next, payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Center during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition payment for the Spring Session 2012 will take place from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, from Monday, February 20th through Monday, February 27th, 2012.  Payments will be received in the Registration Office at the ELC Learning Center.  Click here for map.

Please note: classes are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 8 and 12 people).  Register early to reserve your place.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.  (Any course that does not meet sufficient enrollment may be cancelled and a full refund provided upon presentation of your original receipt.)