Creative architecture workshop Lyon

Photomontage, complex selections and image corrections, whether global or localized, often require the use of several tools, settings and functions. Knowing which tools, settings and functionalities are best suited to an image's characteristics means you can assess which are the most appropriate to obtain the best possible result.

This workshop is based on the experience I've gained over the years in online Photoshop courses and workshops. If a creative image requires imagination, it's also a question of technique. What's more, a photomontage has to be photorealistic. Even if it represents an "unreal" image, the whole must be coherent and well realized.

I've been able to get a pretty good idea of what my trainees generally know about Photoshop, and the techniques they use. However, some of them are not always used to their full potential, and others are less well known. The same applies to certain tools.

This workshop will enable you to learn and/or improve certain techniques, tools and settings. They will give you a wide range of possibilities for working on your images. Many of the techniques and effects covered in this workshop are taken from my various creative Photoshop online courses.

Workshop content :

- Advanced selection techniques: since photomontage generally begins with the selection of one or more elements of an image (clipping), you will learn to master the techniques that will enable you to make very precise selections. As each image has its own specific characteristics, you'll learn to use the appropriate tools accordingly.
Mastering selections is a fundamental element in the use of Photoshop, which is why particular emphasis will be placed on this point.

- Blend mask: here again, this is one of the most important functions in Photoshop. While familiarity with it is often a given for regular users, we'll be taking a look at some of its advanced features.

- Colors : as a photomontage is generally the assembly of several elements from different images, the important thing is that the final result is photo-realistic. Colorimetry, for example, can vary from one image to another, so you'll need to make the necessary adjustments to obtain a balanced result. During the course, you'll learn how to balance the various elements.

- Directional blur:
While the application of this type of filter is simple to implement across an entire image, here you'll study techniques for placing them in a localized, original way. The thumbnail image in this workshop is an illustration.

- Atmosphere :
The overall mood of a creative image is almost always different from the basic image. You'll learn how to create different moods, sometimes with global applications on the image, but more often by playing with lights and shadows in a localized way. The creation of rays of light, the dramatization of the sky, or even the creation of mist, all contribute greatly to the overall atmosphere. You'll learn all the techniques you need to achieve creative results.

- Tips and tricks:
Throughout the course, you'll be introduced to a number of tips and tricks.

- Photomontage: several photomontages in the form of exercises will be produced during the workshop.
These photomontages will call on the various techniques detailed above.

Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is aimed at all image-editing enthusiasts wishing to learn techniques for creating creative images. This workshop can also be used to improve your Photoshop skills.

Workshop venue :
This workshop will take place in Lyon, in a room equipped with a video-projector. To allow as much time as possible for each participant, the number of participants is deliberately limited to 8.

Bonus - Offered: if your availability allows, a 5-hour outdoor photo outing (in Lyon) (from 09:00 to 14:00) will be offered to you the day after the classroom course. This will be an opportunity to present my course on architectural photography. Please let us know if you will be attending when you make your reservation.

Prerequisites :
To follow this workshop, an intermediate/advanced level of Photoshop knowledge is required (good knowledge in particular of the use of layers and merge masks; dynamic objects; geometric selection tools).
Please don't hesitate to contact us for further information.

Computer equipment:
Each participant must bring his or her own computer (Mac or PC operating systems).
Adobe Photoshop must be installed on the computer. Ideally, the version should be no earlier than CS6.
Use a mouse rather than a trackpad.
If you don't have the necessary equipment, please contact us beforehand.

Image files :
work files will be given to each participant at the beginning of the course.

Video summary:
The workshop presentation and exercises will be recorded live.
The video in MP4 format will be sent by WeTransfer after the workshop.

Workshop follow-up:
A one-hour individual videoconference via Zoom following the workshop (date to be determined according to respective availability) is included in the workshop fee. It may or may not be used. This session can be used to review certain points, for example.

What the workshop does not include:
Hardware and software
Lunch, drinks
Insurance
Transport
Accommodation

Workshop cancellation policy:
You can find details in our General Sales Conditions.
Please note that the workshop will not be held if the minimum number of 4 participants is not reached (we will keep you informed as soon as possible of the progress of bookings). In this case, the amount paid will be refunded in full.

Practical info:
Workshop date: Saturday May 13, 2023
Location: Lyon (exact address to be communicated after booking)
Timetable: from 09:00 to 18:00
Morning: 09:00 -13:00 (with a 15-minute break at 11:00)
Lunch: 13:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 (with a 15-minute break at 16:00)
Workshop moderator: David Duchens

For further information, please contact us at: 06 07 44 72 77
My e-mail address: info@duchensphotographie.fr

Thank you

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