Click with a Bang! Basic Photography Workshop

 

 

You got a DSLR and don’t know how to use it?  Are you always on the Auto dial?

Then you’re just like me. 🙂

Well, there’s a workshop that can help you with basic photography.

Check Big Bang Studio!

 

 

 

Details Details.

 

Basic Photography Workshops at Big Bang Studio! ENROLL NOW! E-mail us at bigbangphoto@gmail.com or call us at (02) 409-3457 for inquiries and reservation.

 

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE OUTLINE

1.0 Introduction to Photography
2.0 The Camera
3.0 Camera Modes and Presets
4.0 Camera Controls
5.0 Composition
6.0 Lighting and Color
7.0 Applications of Photography
8.0 Structure of Digital Image
9.0 Ethics in Digital Imaging / Intellectual Property Rights
10.0 Photo Exhibit

Facilitator: Pearl Perlada – http://pearlperlada.multiply.com and Madel Alsola – http://imph0t0.multiply.com
Course Duration: Three (3) days on Weekdays or Two (2) days on Weekends, Lecture; One (1) day, Exhibit.
Training Venue: Big Bang Studio – Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.
Number of Participants: Maximum of 10.
Camera System Preferences: DSLR, Digital Compact Camera
Language Medium: English and Filipino

WORKSHOP SCHEDULES:

Batch 1: May 11, May 12 and May 14 (TWF). 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm ; Exhibit: May 15, 2010 (Saturday) – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Batch 2: May 17, May 19 and May 21 (MWF). 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm; Exhibit: May 22, 2010 (Saturday) – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Batch 3: May 24, May 26 and May 28 (MWF). 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm; Exhibit: May 29, 2010 (Saturday) – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Batch 4: May 8 and May 15 (Saturdays). 9:00 am to 2:30 pm; Exhibit: May 21 , 2010 (Friday) – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Batch 5: May 22 and May 29 (Saturdays). 9:00 am to 2:30 pm; Exhibit: June 4, 2010 (Friday) – 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

MODE OF PAYMENT:
Workshop fee – Php 2,500.00
Registration Fee – Php 500.00

You may deposit your initial payment at any BPI branches, account information will be given when you confirm your schedule with us.

To verify your payment we request that you e-mail a scanned copy of the deposit slip to bigbangphoto@gmail.com, together with the completed registration form.

The remaining balance of Php 2,000.00 should be paid in full by cash or cheque on the first day of classes.

CANCELLATIONS:
o Cancellations must be in writing by fax, email or post.
o Cancellations received no later than 7 working days prior to the commencement of the workshop will be given a full refund.
o Cancellations made between 4 to 7 working days will be charged a cancellation fee. Regrettably, no refunds can be made after this time.

FOR RESERVATIONS AND INQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT US AT:

E-mail: bigbangphoto@gmail.com
Tel: (02) 409-3457
Mobile: +63927-5015382 (Pearl) or +63917-8116239 (Madel)

Paramore Concert in Manila –What happened?

 

 

A lot of my friends were excited about the Paramore concert.  2 days after the Manila gig, there’s a big buzz on the net.  I didn’t watch the Paramore concert but from what I read online I think there were a lot of unhappy VIP ticket holders because their area was switched with the Gold ticket holders.  There was no advise that they were going to switch the Gold and VIP sections –a compelling reason why most VIP ticket holders are asking for refunds.  Bottom line seems to be that they didn’t enjoy the concert anymore because of all the last-minute movements and the fact that they feel that they paid a premium to get a closer experience of the Paramore concert.

 

I wonder what really happened?

 

The concertgoers are there to enjoy the music and overall experience.  It’s sad to know that a lot of Paramore fans went home upset.

 

The Timbaland concert featuring Jojo and Justin Timberlake is already on March 27.  I’m not really keen on watching a concert in open grounds after a hot and tiring Chris Brown & Rihanna concert in Manila in 2008.  I guess I’m just not really big on outdoor concerts –being used to the air-conditioned and seated ambience of Araneta Coliseum. 

 

 

But since it’s Justin Timberlake and Timbaland and Jojo.  I can make an exemption.  I can feel that this concert will be a blast!!! 🙂

 

I surefire don’t want to jinx it so I won’t give too much details but… I met with someone from MTV last week and… *crossing my fingers*  I’m just all excited about it.

 

I hope there won’t be any last minute shuffling there! 😉

 

Blue Moon Eclipse by Fritz Tentativa

 

 

There is something alluring about the moon that draws me to it.  Last night, I was struck in awe when I saw several photos of the moon taken by Fritz.  What got me gaping is the fact that he captured this using only a point and shoot camera, his Lumix ZS3 (or TZ7).  Isn’t Lumix the best? 😉 

 

 

Blue Moon Eclipse

Fritz Tentativa

www.fritzified.com

January 1, 2010

3:26 AM

 

The image was not post-processed in any way –except for cropping and resizing.  Amazing how the camera captured the details.

 

Fritz used the full zoom, 12x optical zoom to capture this at manual preset (ISO set at automatic and focusing was set to “point”).

 

He tweaked the following with the dial on “normal picture” mode (limited manual):

 

ISO Sensitivity: AutoAF: 1-point

Pre-AF: Continuous AF

Metering Mode: Spot

Intelligent Exposure: On

Stabilizer: Mode 2

Min. Shutter Speed: 1/60

 

I want a big frame of this in my room.  So arresting.

 

 

Capturing the First Steps

 

Only 3 days old, but I have already taken my baby for a stroll.

 

Krispy Kreme Donuts

 

 

Muscle Beach in Greenbelt 3

 

 

 

Nanbantei Restaurant

 

 

Me = a happy bee!

 

 

Panasonic Lumix LX3

 

 

There’s a new addition to the family…

 

It’s a bouncing Lumix LX3!

 

 

Special thanks to Dickoy of Digital Walker Zoom.

 

Will post my review soon… so far, 3 days in and Lumix is Love. 

 

Meanwhile,

 

Source: http://asia.cnet.com

 

Once in a blue moon comes a camera that sets our hearts on fire. The Lumix DMC-LX3 is such a shooter. Beneath the compact physique are an array of features that professionals will feel comfortable using, and the high-res widescreen format capture is something noteworthy. The full-range of exposure controls are complemented by intelligent features such as face detection for better photography experience. Looks-wise, the LX3 reminds us of rangefinder cameras that were very popular in the 1970s for their portability and ease of use. The large sensor produced image quality which surpassed what other shooters in its class could deliver. In all, the LX3 is a highly desirable camera which performed as well as it should.

 

Features

Depending on your preference, you can choose one of the three aspect ratios: Widescreen 16:9, or the more conventional 3:2 or 4:3. Although this is actually quite a common feature for high-end compacts, the resolution usually gets downsized when set to different aspect ratios, especially 16:9. But the LX3 is optimized to capture images in this format. The sensor is capable of rendering 10-megapixel images in 4:3 and 9-megapixel pictures in wide screen format.
 
 
 

 

The Leica optics is widest at 24mm, which makes the viewing angle on the LX3 one of the widest available on the market besides Samsung’s NV24HD. But the LX3 has the upperhand, considering that the len’s aperture is biggest at F2.0, which is not a common feature for compact snappers. The chances of getting blurry shots in low-light conditions are lower because the corresponding shutter speed can be faster. However, it has only a 2.5x optical zoom which by today’s standard is pretty limiting for a point-and-shoot. Most photographers we spoke to were not concerned about the limited zoom range as they are willing to make a compromise in exchange for other features like the F2.0 lens and high-resolution panorama mode.

 

We were spoilt for choice when it came to choosing the exposure option. It has the company’s proprietary intelligent Auto (iA) mode designed for simple point-and-shoot purposes, though we preferred using the manual, aperture priority or shutter priority modes. Tweaking the settings can be done using the joystick and the onscreen instructions are easy to follow. Within minutes, we were shooting like pros, changing the aperture and shutter speed to suit different situations.

There is a simulated film mode which allows you to adjust the sharpness, saturation, contrast and noise reduction in up to +2/-2 levels. This is used in conjunction with the different options such as Standard, Vibrant, Nostalgic, etc. There are also two custom film modes (one in color and the other in black-and-white) which let you save your preferences and leave the others at default.

For custom settings, there are also two modes, C1 and C2, found on the mode dial. If you have customized settings that you want to access easily, save them under either one of these modes, and with a turn of the dial, all the settings will revert to your preset options. This high level of customization is usually reserved for dSLRs, and we were pleased to see them on the LX3.

 

Panasonic Lumix LX3 Website

 

 

Creative Photography with Philip Sison